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04/11/2008 - Grady Goes Back to Back at the 2008 Handa Open

2007 Handa Open Champion Wayne Grady has once again shown his dominance at Concord Golf Club where he secured the prestigious Australian Senior Open title for the second year in a row.

The final round of the Handa Open got under way on Sunday morning in benign conditions and a close race was imminent from the start.  Defending Champion Grady was paired with 2007 rival David Merriman and New South Welshman George Serhan and all got off to positive starts for the final round.

Playing in the penultimate group was another tournament favourite and serious contender Stewart Ginn who was paired with first round leader New Zealander Stuart Reese and 1995 Australian Senior Open Champion Noel Ratcliffe.

Grady set the early pace with a birdie on the par 3 fourth hole and followed it up with birdies on the fifth and eighth to turn 3 under par for the day.  Merriman and Ginn stayed close on Grady’s tail and provided a lot of heat on the back 9.  As Grady parred the tenth and eleventh Ginn picked up two birdies and closed the gap to 2 strokes on the reigning champion.

But it was Merriman who provided some fireworks after being one over through 8 holes.  In a short burst of brilliant golf he quickly applied the pressure with 3 consecutive birdies on the 9th, 10th and 11th and a further birdie on the 13th proving the 2007 runner up was not quite ready to hand over the title to Grady once again.

They exchanged blows until the last hole where Grady held a 2 shot lead over Merriman and with all 3 contenders parring the last, the Handa Open trophy and Australian Senior Open title was once again presented to Wayne Grady.

Merriman joked that whoever was in charge of tournament invites should really ensure that Grady is not invited back in 2009 and Grady commended Merriman once again for his brilliant attitude and pressure he applied throughout the tournament.  It was a typically jovial occasion that exemplifies the Senior golfers’ attitudes and assures more corporate and public support in this sector of professional golf.  And who better to lead the way than the two time champion and popular winner, Wayne Grady. 

08/04/08 - Mastercard Junior Masters Invitations

Organisation for the 2008 MasterCard Junior Masters is well under way and we have finalised all interstate flights for players nominated through their state association. As soon as we have received your entry form we will send you a copy of your flight itinerary and some important player information.

For those players who have requested a sponsors exemption to play in the 2008 MasterCard Junior Masters, the tournament committee will be making a decision on these requests this week and we hope to notify you by 11 April 2008 whether you have been accepted into the field.

Important note: Players who have NOT officially been invited into the tournament (whether by their state association or via sponsor exemption) should NOT submit an entry form online. Entry forms will only be accepted once you have been issued with an official invitation.

If any interstate competitors have any queries regarding their travel bookings, please do not hesitate to contact the tournament office on 08 9380 6978. Flights are unable to be changed and missed flights will result in a cost to the individual competitor.

We look forward to seeing you at The Vines Resort and Country Club in May!

25/03/08 - Mastercard Junior Masters Flight Bookings

The 2008 MasterCard Junior Masters organisation is well under way and I am pleased to confirm that flight bookings are being confirmed for all interstate passengers.

The following flights will apply to State or Junior Association nominated players:

Brisbane
18th May Brisbane/Perth 1000/1330hrs
24th May Perth/Brisbane 1235/1850hrs

Melbourne
18th May Melbourne/Perth 1045/1255hrs
24th May Perth/Melboiurne 1300/1825hrs

Sydney
18th May Sydney/Perth 1010/1315hrs
24th May Perth/Sydney 1145/1750hrs

Adelaide
18th May Adelaide/Perth 1120/1315 hrs
24th May Perth/Adelaide 0945/1405 hrs

Hobart
18th May Hobart/Melbourne 0605/0715hrs
18th May Melbourne/Perth 1045/1255hrs
24th May Perth/Melbourne 1300/1825hrs
24th May Melbourne/Hobart 1955/2110hrs

Darwin
18th May Adelaide/Perth 1455/1720 hrs
24th May Perth/Adelaide 0820/1320 hrs

Please ensure you get your entries in as soon as you are nominated to ensure flights can be booked well in advance of you travelling. If you have any queries regarding the tournament or your travel (once you have received your itinerary) please don't hesitate to contact the tournament office on 08 9380 6978.

We look forward to seeing you in May!

28/02/08 - Mastercard Junior Masters

Organisation is well underway for the 2008 MasterCard Junior Masters to be hosted once again by The Vines Resort and Country Club from 20-23 May 2008.

Invitations have been sent to each state and international association so please contact your state body if you have any queries about your exemption status. All tournament information is also listed on our website under the Events tab.

Please note that sponsorship exemptions are not granted until the full field has closed in April. 

We look forward to seeing all participants in May!