Kingston Heath Golf Membership has received the battle to host the Presidents Cup when the biennial group competitors returns to Melbourne in 5 years’ time.
The Presidents Cup can be contested in Victoria’s capital for a fourth time in 2028, nonetheless on the earlier three events, Royal Melbourne has hosted the occasion involving USA and Worldwide (excluding Europe) line-ups.
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Nevertheless, Kingston Heath – one other of Melbourne’s famed Sandbelt programs – is ready to stage the occasion for the primary time.
“The Sandbelt area is house to among the sport’s most iconic venues, and Kingston Heath has confirmed to be a world-class host for various golf’s greatest tournaments,” PGA Tour senior vice chairman of championship administration Matt Rapp stated.
“We’re trying ahead to contesting an unimaginable Presidents Cup that Australians can take super delight in showcasing Kingston Heath to golf followers world wide.”
Kingston Heath captain Stephen Montfort stated the possibility to host a “world-renowned iconic occasion celebrating one of the best gamers within the sport” was “extremely thrilling”,
“Kingston Heath is refined, however demanding, and the format of the Presidents Cup guarantees to ship many memorable moments to have a good time at one of many nice golf programs in world golf,” Montfort stated.
“Our members are thrilled on the alternative to showcase our great membership and we stay up for welcoming golf followers from all world wide to the Heath.”
Designed by Australian Dan Soutar and together with a “pure bunkering structure spearheaded by legendary architect Alister Mackenzie”, Kingston Heath co-hosted final yr’s Australian Open with Victoria Golf Membership, and likewise staged the 2009 and 2012 Australian Masters, and the 2016 World Cup of Golf.
“Kingston Heath has a protracted and proud historical past of internet hosting main occasions and celebrating one of the best golfers on the planet on our championship course,” Montfort stated.
Subsequent yr’s Presidents Cup can be performed at Canada’s Royal Montreal Golf Membership, whereas the 2026 occasion will happen on the Medinah Nation Membership in Illinois, USA.