GMAQ - Golf Management Australia Queensland Autumn 2016 | Page 10

QUEENSLAND NEWS Sunshine Coast announced as destination partner of the Holden Scramble The Holden Scramble Championship Final will continue to call the Sunshine Coast home after Sunshine Coast Council extended its relationship with the PGA of Australia as the major destination partner of Australia’s most loved pro-amateur teams’ event. Brian Thorburn, Chief Executive Officer for the PGA, said he’s thrilled to see Council continue its commitment to golf in the Sunshine State and the continued relationship between the two organisations. “The PGA is delighted to see our relationship with Sunshine Coast Council continue; their support of the Holden Scramble as the host region of the Championship Final has been a contributing factor in the event’s success over the years. The PGA and the Sunshine Coast Council have an extensive history working together 10  WWW.GMA.ORG.AU on a number of large scale events and we look forward to seeing this affiliation continuing.” In a new agreement between the two organisations, the Holden Scramble Championship Final will remain at Twin Waters Golf Club for a further three years, while qualifiers will be able to enjoy the hospitality of the Novotel Twin Waters Resort, the event accommodation provider. The Holden Scramble is an exciting teams Ambrose format that is celebrating its 25th year in 2016, and will host over 460 events across the country from 1 March to 30 September. Winners from local events progress to a Regional Final where they are team Y\