- World Super 6 Perth to be held at Lake Karrinyup in February 2017
- World-first format, sanctioned by PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour
- Sponsored by the Liberal National Government through Tourism WA
International golf will return to Perth in February 2017, in a world-first format that will showcase the changing face of Perth and attract millions of dollars in exposure for Western Australia.
World Super 6 Perth, to be held at Lake Karrinyup Country Club, will combine a traditional 72-hole stroke play event with a knockout format on the last day, that will see the final 24 players battle it out over six-hole matches, with any ties decided by playing the new knockout hole.
Premier and Tourism Minister Colin Barnett said the new format would be more exciting for spectators, both at the event and watching around the world.
"This competition will appeal to all golfers, but especially to a younger demographic, and will encourage competitors to play aggressive and attacking golf," Mr Barnett said.
"Golf is very popular throughout the world, and has a high appeal for many people in some of our top tourism markets, including Singapore, China, Malaysia and the United Kingdom."
World Super 6 Perth is co-sanctioned by, and will be part of, the PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour, and offers full Official World Golf ranking points for competing players.
"The tournament will deliver national and international media coverage of WA throughout the four-day broadcast," the Premier said.
The Liberal National Government has a target to increase the value of tourism in WA to $12 billion by 2020.
"Last year's Perth International golf tournament generated about $30 million in international media coverage, showcasing WA to golfers around the world," Mr Barnett said.
"World Super 6 Perth will inject millions into the economy directly through players, support teams and spectators visiting Perth for the tournament."
Fact File
- World Super 6 Perth will be held from February 16-19, 2017
- For more information, visit http://www.pga.org.au
Premier and Tourism Minister's office - 6552 5000
