THE Race to Bonville is a unique opportunity for all amateur golfers to compete in a professional-style tour, complete with an amateur equivalent of the FedEx Cup end-of-season final.

Played over some of Australia’s finest courses, the Race Series offers all handicapped golfers a chance to compete on hard-to-access courses, all the while winning great prizes and meeting other likeminded, passionate golfers.

How does it work?

• Qualifying competitions are held on a state-by-state basis across Australia;
• Players earn points at each event and vie for position on their state’s order of merit;
• At the end of qualifying, the top 40 players plus ties, noted place getters based on grade, regional event winners and the order of merit champion, will qualify for the state final;
• The A, B and C grade winners from the state final, along with the best-placed female and the order of merit winner will qualify to represent their state at the national final in May 2014 at Bonville Golf Resort in NSW.

What’s included?

• Entrance into each qualifying event includes:
• 18 holes at the host course
• Food and beverage component 
• Winner qualifies for the state final
• Selection of prizes from our sponsors
• Order of Merit points are awarded according to overall performance
• $1,000 cash prize for any verified hole in one
• Entrance into the state final and Tasmanian event includes:
• 18 hole at the host venue
• Meal and presentation after play
• $1,000 cash prize for any verified hole in one
• Prizes including entrance to the national final for our winners
• For those who qualify for the national final, the experience includes:
• 3 nights’ accommodation at Bonville Golf Resort
• 3 rounds of golf at Bonville Golf Resort
• Welcome cocktail party
• Breakfast daily
• Evening meal and drinks
• Closing presentation ceremony
• Great prizes
• $1,000 cash prize for any verified hole in one

Who can play?

• Any golfer that holds a valid handicap – events are exciting, fun and a great way to meet other keen golfers
• We encourage participation by young and old, men and women and players of all standards, the events are professionally run and we look forward to welcoming new players
• For 2014/15 we have also opened some spots to golfers without an official handicap. Whilst not competing for the Race to Bonville or major placement prizes, social golfers can enjoy the rest of the event and win some prizes in their own division.

Clear your schedule and get practicing, the Race is on...

Remember: GOLF Link Mates Members receive a $20 discount on all entrance fees at each qualifying event - if you are not yet a member and would like to learn more about this and many more great reasons to join Mates click here.