Host Venue: Concord Golf Club
Dates: 25 – 28 March 2021
Website: www.nswopen.com
Prize Fund: AU$400,000
Entries Close : TBC
Field Size: 144
Tournament Format
The tournament shall be decided over 4 rounds (72 holes) stroke play. 144 players will play one round on each of the first two days, after which the leading 60 professionals plus ties for 60th place, plus any amateurs on the same score after the second round, shall qualify to play rounds 3 and 4. In the event of a tie for first place, a ‘sudden death’ play-off will take place on the 18th until there is a result or as otherwise determined by the tournament committee.
Field Breakdown and Exemptions
Exempt Professional Golfers
Leading 94 players from the PGATA exemption categories, 10 International amateurs, 12 exempt players at the discretion of Golf NSW, 8 Regional Qualifiers (Golf NSW), 10 Pre-Qualifying positions, 10 Tournament Invites.
Exemption from Qualifying – Amateur
As provided for in the agreement between Golf NSW and PGA, Golf NSW may provide up to a maximum number of 34 exemptions for amateur players from pre-qualifying for the 2021 Championship.
Golf NSW will notify the relevant players of their exemption.
Registration
Registration will be at the PGA Tournament Office. Registration will be open from Monday 22 March. Players who fail to register by the deadline with the PGA tournament office may be removed from the tournament and replaced with the first available alternate.
Tournament Office
The PGA Tour of Australasia Tournament Office will be located onsite at Concord Golf Club
Pre-Qualifying
Pre-Qualifying will take place on Monday 22 March at Venues to be decided. The number of positions available at each venue will be determined on a pro-rata basis.
Practice Facilities
To be confirmed
Course Practice
To be confirmed
Pro-Am
To be confirmed
Player Medical Services
Will be onsite details to be confirmed
First Aid
Medical personnel will be providing first aid service on all 4 tournament days.
Parking
To be confirmed
Caddies
Caddies are not compulsory for this event
To be confirmed.
Locker Room
Participating players may use the Men’s Locker Room at the clubhouse.
Player Attire
Players and caddies are to follow the dress regulations as stated in the Membership Regulations Handbook. Players will be permitted to wear shorts during all practice rounds and during the pre-tournament pro-am. All shorts should be knee length, tailored shorts and predominately of one colour. “Cargo pocket styled” shorts are not permitted. Long pants are required to be worn during all tournament rounds.
Bag Storage
To be confirmed
Club Repairs
Basic club repair services will be available in the Pro Shop during each day of the tournament week. Please note that all costs will be charged to the player
Tournament tickets
Players are to use PGA Tour accreditation. In addition to this, players will also receive 1 x caddie pass, 2 x general admission season passes and 6 x general admission any one day passes
Accomodation
To be confirmed, however the organisers hope to announce an accomodation partner shortly
Air BNB Accommodation
Opportunities may be available through the Club. Players should make direct contact with the owner via Air BNB.
Child Care
There is no child care available for this tournament.
Players Lounge
Details To be confirmed.
Schedule of Events
Monday 22 March
- Pre-qualifying at venues to be confirmed
- Practice and Registration at Concord
Tuesday 23 March
- TBC Sponsors Pro-Am/ practice day
- Player Registration
- Round 1 draw released
Wednesday 24 March
- TBC Sponsors Pro-Am
- TBC Junior Pro-Am
Thursday 25 March
Round 1
Friday 26 March
Round 2
Field cut to leading 60 professionals + ties as well as any amateurs on the same score or better
Saturday 27 March
Round 3 last tee time TBC
Sunday 28 March
Round 4 – last tee time TBC
Presentation ceremony on 18th green following completion of play
For all enquiries regarding the 2021 NSW Open please contact:
Tournament Contacts:
Golf NSW
Stuart Fraser, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (02) 9505 9105
Email: stuart.fraser@golfnsw.org.au
Tournament Enquiries
Graeme Phillipson, GM – Golf
Phone: (02) 9505 9105
Mobile: 0416 057 965
Email: graeme.phillipson@golfnsw.org.au
Media Liaison
David Tease, Media & Digital Manager
Mobile: 0427 980 789
Email: david.tease@golfnsw.org.au
PGA Tour of Australasia
Graeme Scott, Tournament Operations Manager
Phone: (03) 8380 1998 Mobile:
Email:gscott@pga.org.au
Concord Golf Club
Lee Bradsell, General Manager
Phone: (02) 9743 0265
Email: gm@concordgolfclub.com.au
International Country Code for Australia: +61 [e.g. (02) 9505 9105 = +61 2 9505 9105]
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