(20 October 2009 – Gold Coast, Australia)
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Warren Sevil, CEO of Australian Ladies Professional Golf announced today that in co-operation with Co-Sanction Partners – The Ladies European Tour, Tuohy Associates – promoters of the ANZ Ladies Masters, Golf Australia – organisers of the Women’s Australian Open and other key stake holders, the dates for the 2010 ANZ Ladies Masters and the Women&aposs Australian Open Championship have been rescheduled from the previously published dates.
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rnThe move is a result of a late scheduling change on the US LPGA Tour, and is necessary to avoid a clash with the opening of their season in South East Asia early next year.
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Accordingly, the new dates are as follows:
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rn4-7 March ANZ Ladies Masters RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast
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rn11-14 March Women&aposs Australian Open Commonwealth Golf Club, Melbourne
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rnMr Sevil said, "In the best interests of our players and the ongoing success of our two major events in Australia, our decision will certainly provide the opportunity for our Tour and our Promoters to meet sponsor criteria through the securing of a world class field of local and international players next summer. The change will also guarantee delivery of the required exposure to domestic and international television audiences.
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rnDespite the enormous task of rescheduling, we have been fortunate to receive such wonderful support and cooperation from our sponsors, host venues and the Ten Network. The new dates are likely to work in our favour in terms of strength of field and we look forward to welcoming many of the world&aposs best players to our major events early next year."
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rnFor further information:
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rnSandy Lonergan – ALPG Media Coordinator 0427 023 140
rnBob Tuohy – Chairman & Managing Director, Tuohy Associates 08 8373 2021
rnHamish Jones – Media & Communications Officer, Golf Australia 0438 052 585
rnBethan Cutler – Media Manager, Ladies European Tour +44 (0) 7980 056 045
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