** The 2009 Australian Masters is now a SOLD OUT event. There are limited spots for the single day golfing options only. ** 

In 2009, the Australian Masters moves to Kingston Heath Golf Club for the first time, as a new and exciting era unfolds for the Masters.

The distinctive Gold Jacket and Waterford Crystal trophy remain one of Australian golf’s most coveted prizes and this year’s Masters has already confirmed that the world’s number 1 ranked player and global sporting icon Tiger Woods and world number 4, Australia’s own Geoff Ogilvy, will both play in this prestigious event!

GOLFSelect, in close association with Event Travel Office and International Management Group (“IMG”), is providing visitors to Melbourne and Victoria for the 2009 Australian Masters with a range of travel packages that will suit all budgets and travel preferences.

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Travel Package Inclusions

Two (2) Night Tournament Package

• Two nights accommodation at a range of hotels and apartments. Extra nights available on request.
• General Admission tickets to the 2009 Australian Masters on two days of the tournament.
• See "Ticket Upgrades" for premium seating and hospitality options. 
• Private coach transfers to and from Kingston Heath Golf Club on two days of the tournament.
• Event Travel Office staff to assist with transportation at the hotel and Kingston Heath Golf Club.

Four (4) Night Tournament Package

• Four nights accommodation at a range of hotels and apartments. Extra night available on request.
• General Admission tickets to the 2009 Australian Masters Thu 12 through Sun 15 November.
• See "Ticket Upgrades" for premium seating and hospitality options. 
• Private coach transfers to and from Kingston Heath Golf Club Thu 12 through Sun 15 November.
• Event Travel Office staff to assist with transportation at the hotel and Kingston Heath Golf Club.

Package Costs - Hotels, studios and one-bedroom apartments

All costs are detailed per person. For detailed information on each hotel refer to the information below.

N.B. Langham Melbourne is the official Five Star hotel of the Australian Masters

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Package Costs - Two Bedroom Apartments

All costs are detailed per person. For detailed information on each hotel, refer the information below.

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Ticket Upgrades

For those seeking a little more luxury from their 2009 Australian Masters experience, GOLFSelect in conjunction with the Event Travel Office has three (3) ticket upgrade options available:

Definitions:

Grandstand - 18th green (SOLD OUT)

• Reserved Grandstand seating perfectly located on the 18th Green. Note: these are extremely limited and a maximum of four (4) are available per booking 

Bunker - 10th tee (SOLD OUT)

• The Bunker, located in The Village and just steps away from the 10th Tee, offers first-class amenities including a premium cash bar and catering precinct, televisions, scoring terminals and non-reserved tables in a sports-bar setting
• Each Bunker package will include a four day pass, which will grant one entry only per day on each of the four tournament days, Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th November. These tickets allow unlimited access around the course and into The Bunker.
• Each pass will also entitle you to one souvenir cap, one event programme, a daily drawsheet and one beverage voucher per day

Champions Club (SOLD OUT)

The stunning Champions Club will provide a golfing experience unlike any other. Watch the drama unfold in style from the balcony overlooking the 18th fairway and green. Champions Club inclusions:

• Reserved dining in luxury air-conditioned facilities 
• Exclusive private balcony viewing area with televisions provided in the marquee to catch all the on-course action 
• Gourmet two course luncheon and afternoon tea with full table service 
• Premium beer, wine and soft-drinks served 11am to 5:30pm 
• Official Tournament programs and daily draw sheets 
• Souvenir Australian Masters cap 
• Daily interviews with the leading players and other special guest appearances

Masters Club (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

The Masters Club will provide an exclusive dining experience adjacent to the 10th hole and with views of the official practice putting green. Masters Club is located in the central tournament area, a short stroll away from all of the action. Masters Club inclusions:

• Reserved dining in a premium air-conditioned marquee with private garden overlooking the official practice putting green
• Corporate passes with access to Kingston Heath Golf Club
• Plasma screens to keep you up to speed with all the on-course action
• Gourmet two course luncheon and afternoon tea with full table service
• Premium beer, wine and soft drinks served from 11am to 5:30pm
• Official Tournament programs and daily draw sheets 

Golf on Victoria's Magnificent Courses

Why not have a hit yourself!

GOLFSelect has developed a range of golf activities for visitors to the Masters featuring some of Victoria’s premier courses. All golfing activities detailed must be confirmed in conjunction with a 2009 Australian Masters Travel Package and have limited capacity – so book early! 

Hire clubs and shoes are available on request. Event Travel Office and GOLFSelect will communicate these options to you well in advance of your arrival into Melbourne.

Single Day Golfing Options

Other than Wednesday 11 November, tee times have been scheduled for early morning and all courses are a short drive to Kingston Heath Golf Club. After completing their rounds, golfers have the choice of transfer to the Masters or back to your city hotel.

Golf clubs will be transported securely back to your hotel and stored should you choose to be dropped at Kingston Heath.

All pricing is per person.

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Overnight Golfing Options

Overnight golf options operate before and after the Masters. You can chose a pre or post departure as below:

• Pre Tournament: Tuesday 10 - Wednesday 11 November
• Post Tournament: Monday 16 – Tuesday 17 November
• All pricing is per person

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The above packages are strictly limited and if initial indications are anything to go by they will sell out.

If you are interested in attending the 2009 Australian Masters and seeing the number 1 player in the world play then we encourage you to contact us today.

Use the enquiry link on this page to provide your details and we will be in immediate touch with you to confirm your booking.

Important Information & Booking Conditions

• All package prices are quoted per person and GST inclusive.
• All pricing is quoted in Australian dollars
• A minimum two-night stay is required and all rooms are on a "run-of-house" basis unless otherwise stated.
• All reservations are subject to availability at the time of booking and will be confirmed upon receipt of deposit payments.
• In relation to all bookings where more than one passenger is travelling the person making the booking on behalf of his/her travelling companions will be deemed to have accepted the booking terms and conditions on behalf of all his/her travelling companions.
• Please ensure the spelling of names are as per the traveller’s passport, driver’s license or photographic identification. Failure to provide correct spelling as per the passport, drivers license or photographic identification will incur amendment fees and in some instances clients may be refused entry to their place of accommodation.

2009 Australian Masters Tickets 

GOLFSelect in conjunction with The Event Travel Office is authorised by IMG to sell and/or distribute 2009 Australian Masters Tickets.

2009 Australian Masters tickets may not, without prior written authorisation from IMG, be re-sold at a premium or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes (including competitions or trade promotions). If the ticket is sold in breach of these conditions, the ticket will be void and will not entitle the holder to admission to the event.

Tickets can not be refunded or exchanged under any circumstances after purchase.

Kingston Heath Transport

Transportation to and from Kingston Heath Golf Club is available only to those on the Tournament Travel Packages. GOLFSelect, in conjunction with The Event Travel Office will be using charter coaches will full accreditation to allow guests to be dropped off and collected from the closest possible point at Kingston Heath and tournament hotels.

Golf 

Optional single day and overnight golf activities are based on minimum player requirements for all tee times. Should minimum player numbers not be reached for any tee time, an alternative golf option or full refund will be provided.

Handling Fee 

Tournament Travel Packages are subject to an GOLFSelect/Event Travel Office postage and handling fee of $9.90 per booking including GST.

Documentation

Documentation including tournament tickets for Australian residents will be sent by Registered Post approximately 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the 2009 Australian Masters unless alternative arrangements have been confirmed.

Documentation including tournament tickets for international visitors will be made available for collection at your hotel upon check-in unless alternative arrangements have been confirmed.

Hotel Information

As a guide, check-in time at most hotels is 2:00pm and it is possible that your rooms will not be ready for occupancy prior to this time. If you feel it necessary, you may wish to ensure immediate availability of rooms upon arrival by paying an extra day’s tariff and booking rooms for the night before you are due to arrive.

If you take this precaution, please advise GOLFSelect, working in conjunction with the Event Travel Office, accordingly so that the hotel is aware that the rooms are "pre-registered".

Please also advise GOLFSelect, if you will arrive at the hotel after 6:00pm. This is vital to ensure that the accommodation establishment is prepared for the late arrival.

Terms of Payment

Tournament Travel Packages including General Admission, The Bunker or Grandstand tickets require a deposit of $400 per person.

Tournament Travel Packages including Champions Club tickets require a deposit of $800 per person.

These deposits are non refundable and payable within forty eight (48) hours to secure your booking.

The balance of your payment is required on/before Thursday 17 September 2009.

For Tournament Travel Packages confirmed from Friday 18 September 2009 onwards, payment in full will be required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Following full payment and up to Friday 2 October 2009 all packages cancelled will incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the accommodation and transportation package price per person (less initial deposit).

The tournament ticket component of the packages is 100% non-refundable.

From Saturday 3 October 2009 forward all packages cancelled (including no shows) will incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total package price per person.

Method of Payment(s)

Amounts may be paid to GOLFSelect in a number of ways:

• Direct deposit into our bank account
  • (G & M Lisbon trading as GOLFSelect Trust Account
  • BSB : 083-214, Account : 55782-5886
  • Swift Code for overseas transfers : NATAAU3303M
• Bank cheque
• Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club using our secure server - NB. An additional  surcharge applies for all credit card transactions.

NB. When making any payments please use your client reference account number as outlined above.

It is important that you notify our office by fax (+61 3 9563 5771) or email (info@golfselect.com.au) when funds have been transferred so that they may be allocated to your booking. Please include your booking number with these details.

Credit Card

Credit card fees apply as follows:

• Visa/MasterCard 3.5% of the amount due to be paid,
• American Express 5% of the amount due to be paid,
• Diners Club 5% of the amount due to be paid.

Bank Draft

Payment in the form of a bank draft must be free of any charges, payable to: GOLFSelect.

General Information

GOLFSelect in conjuction with Event Travel Office (ETO), does not accept any liability of whatever nature for the act, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of any third party suppliers such as airlines, coach operators, shipping companies, hoteliers or other persons providing services in connection with your package over which we have no control.

We do not accept liability in contract or in tort for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by a failure to perform or delay in performing where the failure or delay is beyond our control.

GOLFSelect in conjuction with ETO, reserves the right to cancel or change any accommodation package or service without notice at any time. In the event of cancellation or change, GOLFSelect in conjuction with ETO, will offer alternative arrangements if any are available or, if alternatives are not available or are reasonably acceptable to you, it will refund that part of any money paid which relates to the accommodation package or service that has been cancelled or changed.

This clause does not exclude or limit the application of any statutory provision where to do so would contravene that statute or cause any part of this clause to be void.

GOLFSelect in conjuction with ETO, excludes all implied conditions and warranties except any implied condition or warranty the exclusion of which would contravene any statutory provision or cause any part of this clause to be void.

GOLFSelect in conjuction with ETO's liability is limited, where it is liable, to refunding the price of the services or products. ETO in conjuction with GOLFSelect, gives notice that if passengers are attending an event that the event tickets will be subject to Conditions of Entry and Conditions of Sale.

These conditions are available by contacting GOLFSelect, 405 Waverley Road, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3145. Tel  (03) 9563 6776  Fax: (03) 9563 5771 Email: info@golfselect.com.au  

GOLFSelect is working in conjunction with The Event Travel Office, which is operated by General Travel Group Pty Ltd (ACN 003 133 551, ABN 85 003 133 551). General Travel Group Pty Ltd is an independent contractor to, and not an agent of, International Management Group.