World Class Golf to Tee Off on Natadola Bay, Fiji

NATADOLA, FIJI, 20 September 2013 – The InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa will take centre stage next August with the OneAsia Premier Golf Tournament, Asia Pacific's first PGA tour. Held at the award-winning Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, the new Fiji International Tournament – which will be hosted by the Melanesian island country for the next 5 years – will boast a minimum prize purse of US$1 million.

“It is a great honor for our Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course to be hosting such a prestigious event,” says Scott Williams, General Manager of the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa.  “The 4-day tournament will be broadcast to over 40 countries and 400 million households, and is a great opportunity to showcase our golf course, luxurious resort and Fiji’s position as one of the world’s greatest golf destinations.”

Since its inception in 2009, OneAsia’s multi-million dollar elite-level tournaments have been hosted across Asia Pacific, in Australia, China, South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia. The OneAsia Premier Golf Tournament will be managed by PGA Australia in conjunction with tournament promoter Sports & Entertainment Ltd (SEL) and co-sanctioned by OneAsia, of which the PGA is a co-founding partner.

OneAsia Tournaments have traditionally featured top players from around the region, including China’s No. 1 Liang Wenchong, top players from the Korean Golf Tour  like Ryu Hyun Woo and Kim Do Hoon, as well as Australia’s leading players, Adam Scott and Matthew Griffin, amongst others.

“We are thrilled at the opportunity to be part of an international event of this magnitude and I’m sure our championship golf course will provide a challenge for even the most experienced golfers.” says Williams.  “The 5-year tournament series will not only benefit Fiji’s tourism industry with an influx of international players, spectators, media and support crew, but we will also see great financial benefits for our owners, the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), as the Golf course is brought into the global limelight.”

Affectionately known as ‘The People’s Resort’ due to its ownership by FNPF, the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa opened in June 2009 and quickly established itself as one of Fiji’s best.  With captivating design, 271 rooms, world-class dining, a luxury spa, four swimming pools, and state of the art conference facilities, authentic Fijian hospitality and experiences combine to create one of the most magnificent luxury retreats in the South Pacific.

The Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course is regarded one of the best golf courses in Fiji and arguably the South Pacific.  More than just a world class golf course, Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course is a journey through stunning Fijian landscapes and challenging golf holes, offering uninterrupted views of the white sands and coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean. The golf course facilities include an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course, golf shop, golf driving range, practice chipping and putting greens, and the Vatu Lo Bar & Restaurant.  For more information or to make a reservation please call 673 3300 or visit www.fiji.intercontinental.com. 

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