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    Default Presidents Cup returns to Melbourne

    Presidents Cup returns to Melbourne

    April 03, 2007
    THE Presidents Cup will return to Melbourne in 2011, US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem announced in Florida today (AEST).
    The matchplay team competition, featuring 24 of the world's best players, will be held from November 14-20, with the venue course to be announced later this year.
    The biennial Cup pits a 12-man United States team against an International team from around the world, excluding Europe, and since 1996 has alternated between the US and international venues.
    Melbourne becomes the first city outside the US to host the event more than once, as the 1998 Cup was held at Royal Melbourne when the Internationals scored their only victory.
    "We are thrilled to be bringing The Presidents Cup back to Melbourne in 2011," said Finchem.
    "Every player, fan and Tour staff member who either attended or watched the 1998 Presidents Cup still vividly remembers the incredibly warm welcome extended to the participants and the first-class atmosphere Melbourne created.
    "Melbourne's government and citizens staged a superb competition then, and we are confident they will only exceed expectations when we return in four years.
    "I know the world's best golfers will look forward to another trip Down Under for this thrilling competition."
    The US has won four of the six previous Presidents Cups and the 2003 competition in South Africa ended in a tie.
    "We are delighted to have secured the return of The Presidents Cup to Melbourne in 2011," said PGA Tour of Australasia CEO Ben Sellenger.
    "The impact of Australian players has been felt on golf tours around the world, and the staging of this prestigious event on the world renowned sand belt in Melbourne is a further reflection of the strength of our country in world golf.
    Victoria Premier Steve Bracks said: "(The decision) further cements Melbourne's reputation as a first-class city when it comes to staging major events."
    This year's event, to be held September from 27-30 at The Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada, will mark the seventh time it has been contested outside the US.
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    surely not at Royal Melbourne again though? Is it still a strong enough test?

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    KH is my vote!!
    But i suppose they have to decide on a spectator friendly course....
    surely not huntingdale
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    Southern?

    Boo Weekley would fit in well from what I hear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dc68 View Post
    Southern?

    Boo Weekley would fit in well from what I hear.
    Please explain?????
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    Nothing Pauline.
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    I'm hearing the words Metro floated about - which would be a shame
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moe Norman View Post
    I'm hearing the words Metro floated about - which would be a shame

    Why's that Moe, I rate Metro as my favorite of all courses in Melbourne. I watched the World Match Play there a few years ago and the course was presented in as a good condition as I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
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    because its a turf farm compared to the other superb courses in the area.
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    If we got to decide, where would ozgolfers host it.....
    as i said, from what i've seen and heard of KH, i think it'd be a great spectacle to the rest of the world.

    name a course and reason...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moe Norman View Post
    I'm hearing the words Metro floated about - which would be a shame
    and wrong
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    Royal Melbourne
    For: Best course in the country
    Against: Already hosted it and potentially in poor condition

    Kingston Heath
    For: Second best course in the country, would provide a great matchplay venue and the Aussies would play well there.
    Against: Nothing

    Metro
    For: The internationals love it because it has nice grass, plenty of space.
    Against: Not a particularly outstanding course and minimal home advantage in terms of playing conditions and strategy.

    Commonwealth:
    For: Has only hosted one major tournament despite being a fantastic course and could be in great shape by 2011
    Against: No space and insufficient practice facilities
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    I'd have to consider Boonie a pretty reliable source - does this mean the Heath will be getting it ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moe Norman View Post
    I'd have to consider Boonie a pretty reliable source - does this mean the Heath will be getting it ?
    No, doesn't mean that. Just means Metro won't be.
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    eh, well that spoiled my party, of getting discussion going on where it should be.
    Royal melbourne it'll be, composite layout would be a given i guess.
    well i'm sure the $$ will be PUMPED into it. Should be good all the same, shame KH didn't get a shot.
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    It will be at Royal Melbourne.

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    Might be worthy of a trip down for this
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    Quote Originally Posted by jarro View Post
    Might be worthy of a trip down for this
    might be?????????????????????

    just tried the Qantas site, can't book beyond March 2008 yet
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    Still don't agree with you Moe, but hey who gives a $hit.

    I went to the PC when it was at RM and it was awesome, I was on the par 3 when the Shark holed out, I think he was partnered with Elk and was playing Fred Couples and someone.
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    I hope cashy can fix the west course in time
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moe Norman View Post
    I hope cashy can fix the west course in time
    4 years should give them enough time to put tiers in all those bunkers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moe Norman View Post
    I hope cashy can fix the west course in time
    He will probably be building high lipped atrocities in hell by then Moe...

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    I thought the heart trouble was fake Jack
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    it was. but the cancer sticks are for real..

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    So are you Mexicans going to get all high and might about how much of a waste of tax payers money this is?

    At least the F1 GP will pay it's way and be host to several hundred thousand spectators over 3 days. How many people do you think will come through the gates for this event?
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