by Cliff
6. January 2010 03:23
 “Come Back Tiger,
we need you!"
That’s what the Victorian Government is saying and why wouldn’t they? The much criticized $3 million invested to bring Tiger to Melbourne for The Masters has reaped a One Thousand Percent return according to an independent source.
Victoria state tourism minister Tim Holding said the American was welcome back anytime, despite the revelations about his personal life, after his appearance injected A$34 million (US$31 million) into the local economy, almost double the initial forecast. More... |
by Cliff
16. November 2009 20:22
Tiger Mania! Is it Over?
 Golf in Australia has never had a week like this. All the skeptics who were critical of the Victorian state government involvement in bringing Tiger to Melbourne have crawled back into the woodwork. Today no one is complaining.
This last week has seen Melbourne become Tiger town; not even complaining about the traffic jams as fans flocked to Kingston Heath - 21,000 packed into the course each day. Even on Tuesday, when it was learned Tiger would play nine practice holes, something like 6 -7,000 people turned up. (Sydney are boasting that for the Australian Open fans will get in FREE for the first two days ... is that the only way they can get a crowd?) More... |
by Cliff
7. August 2009 02:04
Robert Allenby to play the Australian Masters
After threatening never again to play another Australian golf tournament, it seems Allenby is softening in his old age
Robert, 38, has confirmed he will contest the Australian Masters at Melbourne's Kingston Heath in November, and is leaving the door open for the Australian Open and the Australian PGA Championship.
"I've committed to the Masters but haven't committed to anything else,'' said Allenby More...
by Cliff
11. July 2009 01:17
The Australian Masters is a sell out!
Suggestions that Tiger isn't worth his money are ridiculed!
Friday is SOLD OUT!
Premium grandstand seating on the 18th hole has sold out on every day of the 2009 Australian Masters to be held at Kingston Heath Golf Club from 12 – 15 November, but there are still some daily passes available for the all important Sunday final round. More...
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