Welcome!
Country Club Tasmania is located just 10 minutes from the city of Launceston and Launceston Airport.
Amenities include:
* Championship golf course
* Heated indoor swimming pool and spa
* Squash court
* Tennis courts
* Health centre with gym and sauna
* Stables
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Event Organiser
Eric Roberts was born in Sydney Australia and is a Member T.P.C. Sawgrass Florida USA. He played and partnered Bruce Crampton in the 1974 Greater Greensboro Open (G.G.O), the elite field including Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Lee Trevino, Billy Casper, Tom Kite and Doug Sanders. He also caddied for Australian Margaret Masters on the L.P.G.A. Tour.
The 2012 Australian Father and Son Open Golf Championship ® is to be held in Launceston, Tasmania at Country Club Tasmania on the 30th November to the 2nd of December, 2012.
Is there a better way for a father and son to learn about life and each other than by playing a round of golf together?
Tiger Woods overwhelmed the field at Augusta National Golf Club becoming the youngest Masters champion in history and setting a tournament record at 18 under par. He met his father behind the 18th green and the two men shared a tearful embrace.
Jack Nicklaus shared his improbable victory at the 1986 Masters with his son Jackie who carried the bag for his Dad that week at Augusta National. Nicklaus was 46 years of age when he fired a 30 coming home.
You too can share a memorable moment with your son in the upcoming 6th Annual Australian Father and Son Golf Championship ®.
WIN A FREE ENTRY!
FOR ALL TEAMS THAT REGISTER AND PAY IN FULL PRIOR TO THE 30TH JUNE 2012, WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A FREE ENTRY INTO THE 2012 AFAS. ALL TEAMS THAT ARE REGISTERED BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON THE 30TH JUNE WILL BE PLACED IN A DRAWING, WITH THE WINNER BEING ANNOUNCED ON THE IST JULY. THE LUCKY TEAM WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THEIR ENTRY AMOUNT. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE.
For further information contact:
Eric Roberts
137 Gravelly Beach Road
Exeter TAS 7275
Email eric.roberts7@bigpond.com
Phone (03) 6394 4158 or mobile 0407 124 373
What people have said about the championship…
Hi Eric, a belated note to say what an excellent time Harry and I had in December. Look forward to the December 2011 championship. - Nick Brazil
Hi Eric, thank you for organizing such a wonderful event, it has made a significant impact in the relationship between me and my son, memories that we will have forever! -Hennie Oosthuizen
Thoroughly recommend the tournament. One of the few events or sports that Father and Son can combine in competition. -John Erends
This is our second year coming down to this great event. We have enjoyed ourselves on both occasions. It is a very challenging golf course which is a great test to you golfing ability. We have had great fun with all playing partners both years. Thanks and we look forward to next year! -Norman Sillay Jnr.
Please note, this is strictly invitation only from the African Father and Son Golf Championship ®. They are under no obligation to replace this invitation if they decide otherwise. The winners agree to take the invitation in good faith. The Australian Father and Son ® have no obligation to honor this event if the invitation is withdrawn. Airfares are not included.
The European Father and Son have now introduced the British Father and Son to be held from the 31st of July to the 1st of August 2011 at De Vere Belton Woods, about 2 hours from London. This will be part of the whole European event, more information to come…
Still awaiting confirmation on the European Father and Son invite for Spain 2012.
Congratulations to the 2011 winners!
2011 Winners - Karl and Paul Bellingham
Second Place - Luke and Greg Budden
Third Plance - Frikkie and Cristopher Badenhorst
News...
As part of their winnings, Andrew and Dylan have accepted an invitation to the 2011 European Father and Son Championship to be held in EL Rompido, Spain in October.
Upcoming Golf Trips and Dates...
27th August – 13th September 2012- World Amateur Golf Championship in Myrtle Beach South Carolina USA. Includes 13 games of golf in 15 days. All inclusive cost including return airfares approx. $6,300 per person.
For more information, click here.
If interested, or for further details on the above please contact Eric on (03) 6394 1458 or 0407 124 373 (hurry, limited spots available, filling up fast!)
Also, contact Eric to show your interest in travelling to Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Poppy Hills and Spanish Bay in California. If sufficient interest and commitment is shown, dates will be finalised.
April 2013- Come and join me in South Africa and Dubai (flying Emirates)
Stay 5 days at Silver Lakes country club Pretoria home of the African father and son, compete in the tournament with your son, or as a individual, in addition we play 2 days of golf at Sun City, take in a Game Reserve, then relax for 2 days in Dubai on the way home.
For more info contact Eric on 0407 124 373 or 03 6394 4158- all bookings to be finalized by JANUARY 2013.
2011 Photo Gallery...
2012 Australian Father and Son Open Golf Championship (AFAS) Championship Condition
1. The Championship
1-1 The Championship will be played over 36 holes(18) on Saturday the 1st December and (18) onSunday the 2nd December 2012 at Country Club Tasmania, Launceston. The event is a 2 ball aggregate stableford.
1-2 The best father and son team score over the two days will be crowned the ultimate winners of the Australian Father and Son Open Championship for 2012. Each winning player will receive a replica of the perpetual trophy. 2nd and 3rd place runners up will receive trophies.
2. The Championship Committee
2-1 The Championship will be under control of the management and control of the championship committee.
2-2 In the absence of the full Championship Committee such members thereof as may be present at any time may give a decision, and any decision given, shall be deemed the decision of the full Championship Committee
2-3 The Championship Committee will have sole management and control of the championship, with full power at any time to alter or vary any one of the conditions.
2-4 The Championship Committee decision on matters affecting the championship will be final.
3 The rules of golf as adopted by R&A Rules Limited will apply, together with local rules as drawn up by the Championship Committee.
4. Entries
4-1 The event is open to all Father and Son combinations, either amateur or professional. Amateur player must have an official Golf Link handicap and overseas players must have the equivalent. Handicaps for amateurs will not exceed 27 for this tournament only (i.e.32 handicap will be reduced to 27 for the event). Professionals will play off scratch handicap.
4-2 The exact handicap certified at the commencement of play on day one will be the handicap used for the entire tournament.
4-3 The full entrance fee is -00 pp, includes 3 night’s accommodation with breakfast and all other inclusions (such as golf, gala dinner, cocktail party etc.) Entry fee without accommodation is pp. (does not include gala dinner) (please note) Persons wishing to attend the gala dinner and who are not on package one the cost would be -00 p.p.
4-4 Payment is required at the time of entry.
4-5 Entries must be made on the official entry form.
4-6 Entries and full payment must be returned to the organiser and made payable to Mr. Eric Roberts at 137 Gravelly Beach Road, Exeter, Tasmania, 7275 no later than Friday the 31st August 2012 It is the sole responsibility of the entrant themselves to ensure that their entry is received prior to the closing time for entries.
4-7 Acceptable payments are as follows,By cheque personal or bank ,money order or direct debit (call for details) cheque or money orders to be made payable to E.ROBERTS. AFAS will not accept responsibility for cash sent that is not received.
4-8 Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the championship committee.
4-9 The maximum number of teams in the field will not exceed 80.
4-10 Amateur entrants must conform in all respects to the rules of amateur status, as adopted by R&A Rules Limited.
5. Ties
In the event of a tie or ties for the championship (unless the championship committee determines otherwise) a sudden death play off shall commence from the 1st.tee
6. Motorised Transport
Motorised carts are permitted for this tournament subject to a medical certificate and forwarded with the initial entry. Partners are Not permitted to share a cart.,unless they also have a medical condition and certificate. All other participants must walk the golf course. All cart bookings along with medical certificates to be made through the event organiser (E Roberts)
Please note there are only 10 motorised carts available so book early.
7. Pace of Play
Rule 6 -7 will be strictly enforced. Each group must maintain its position on the course with respect to the group preceding it. Any group with a clear hole in front of it will be considered out of position. Penalties will be issued to individuals in such groups who by their pace contribute to such delay. Warnings may not be issued be prior to penalties.
8. Code of Conduct
All entrants assent to be bound by Golf Australia's code of conduct. A copy of the code is available at www.golfaustralia.org.au
The decision of the championship committee will be final in all matters relating to the tournament. Protests must be made to the championship committee no later than 15 minutes after the conclusion of the day's play, except on the final day when they must be made within 5 minutes of the conclusion of play.
10. Competitors
COMPETITORS in the Australian Father and Son should register and collect tournament kit on Friday the 1st December between the hours of 5pm to 6-30pm at the welcoming cocktail party at Country Club Villas. Players staying in the villas will have their tournament kits placed in their room. please advise the organizer if you are unable to attend.
11. Practice Times
Practice times will be available on Friday 1st December. (green fees apply)
12. GPS Measuring Devices
A player may obtain distance information using a device that measures distance only. if during a stipulated round a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc) the player is in breach of rule 14-3 for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used
13. Refunds
No refunds will be given for any cancellation of bookings.
14. Mobile phones
The use of mobile phones on the course is prohibited during play.
South Africa
The 2012 Australian father and son winners receive a invite to compete in the 2013 African Father and Son. The inclusions are 4 nights accommodation, breakfast. Entry into the event,and airport transfers. Airfares are not included. The Australian father and son is under no obligation to honor this trip, if not taken up.
