Ed Askew is a Whangamata golfer and huge supporter of local events. He is also the main coordinator of Whangamata’s Golf Master events. The ladies in October and The mens in November. These events sell out every year and the organisation required is massive. “It’s a huge job for everyone involved-sponsors, volunteers, staff but it’s estimated to bring in over $200,000 to the town and that’s a huge boost for local business heading into summer.” said Ed.

Last year Ed played in the inaugral Paradise Coast Golf Classic. “I loved it- the chance to play three very different courses close to home made it so easy. Plus the tournament is very compimentary to our Masters, I’ll be in again this year”

Bayleys Paradise Coast Golf Classic is played over three local courses on The Coromandel- Pauanui Lakes Resort, Tairua and Whangamata. All courses are within a short drive from each other and offer a diverse range of challenges. There’s the long Lakes Resort course, the tight and tidy Tairua with it’s legendary ladies morning tea and of course the highly regarded Whangamata Course with its infamous water holes.

“As a tournament organiser myself and knowing what’s involved, it’s wonderful to see them going again. I remember at last years prize giving, the orgainsers saying how much they learned the first year and how they’ll use that knowledge to grow the event. Good luck with it in 2024 and I’m hoping those Tairua Ladies have their famous scones ready for me”.

Bayleys Paradise Coast Golf Classic, $10,000 in prizes, restricted to just 140 players, Handicap Max men 27- women 40. Gross, net, stableford and Twos. The Bayleys Paradise Coast Golf Classic: Nov 29 to Dec 1.

To enter: www.paradisecoastgolfclassic.co.nz

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