1 October
2015 Media Statement
NZ to host major international golf
tournament
Sport and Recreation Minister
Jonathan Coleman welcomes today’s announcement that New
Zealand will host the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur
Championship.
“Congratulations to the Royal Wellington
Golf Club for being selected to host one of the major
international amateur golf tournaments,” says Dr
Coleman.
“The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is a
great opportunity for New Zealand. We look forward to 2017
and welcoming the top 120 amateur players from the
Asia-Pacific region, including ten New Zealanders. They will
help to inspire future generations of amateur
golfers.
“The championship, which is the most televised
amateur golf tournament in the world, is broadcast to over
160 countries. It will provide fantastic exposure for golf
tourism in New Zealand.
“This announcement comes on the
back of this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup and the ICC Cricket
World Cup which boosted New Zealand’s international
reputation for hosting successful major sporting
events.”
The annual Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is
one of the largest tournaments of its type in the world,
with the winner rewarded with a place at the 2018 Masters
Tournament held at the Augusta National Golf Club, and a
chance to compete in the Open Championship.
Today’s
announcement was made during this year’s championship at
the Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club in Hong Kong.
The
Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held in New
Zealand from 23 to 27 October 2017 at the Royal Wellington
Golf Club’s Heretaunga championship
course.
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