Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Road to the PGA?
The Road to the PGA is a simple grass roots - club engagement concept, developed to link the BMW Australian PGA Championship primarily with localised Golf Club members in Queensland and northern New South Wales, however any club throughout Australia is invited to host an event
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What is the benefit to my club of running a Road to the PGA?
By running a Road to the PGA event, your Club will give golfers not only the cheapest event ticket to the BMW Australian PGA Championship (for their $10 entry fee they receive one any day General Admission ticket valued at $35) but a unique chance to play the tournament course before the Pro’s do.
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How do I run a Road to the PGA event?
Simply nominate one individual format (Stableford, Stroke or Par etc) day whereby your club/resort can host a “Road to the PGA” event concurrent to your existing member competition (this does not replace your current fixture competition, rather provides another opportunity for members on the day). Your members then elect to pay the $10 entry fee and the winner is decided from those registered participants. In the event of a tie, a count-back should take place to decide the winner.
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How do I register my club for the Road to the PGA?
You can register via the form or contact matthew.sellars@golf.com.au to request an entry form. Once received, a staff member will be in contact with you to finalise your details. Please note you must complete the electronic entry form to secure your place in the Road to the PGA competition.
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When do I have to host my club’s Road to the PGA event?
You will need to run your event(s) by Sunday 10th November, 2024.
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How many Road to the PGA events or weeks can I run?
Each club is allowed to host up to five events. Each event must have a minimum of ten (10) players competing in the event or throughout the week in order for the winner to progress to the Championship Final.
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How do my members redeem their Australian PGA Championship ticket?
Participants will be sent an email from the PGA of Australia following the event with further information on redeeming their ticket. Please note, the email addresses will be those that are sent to the PGA by the club, so ensure the spreadsheet of names and email addresses is accurate and sent back to avoid disappointment.
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