2027 BC

The 2027 Bushranger Cup Preparations

In 2027, the Bushranger Cup will once again be played to the Mornington Peninsula where we enjoy the luxury of one of the best golf precincts in the world. This year we return to the best accommodation venue we have ever experienced – The Cape Retreat (formerely Views Resort) at Cape Schanck. Features of the 2027 Cup include:

• Scheduling on the traditional daylight savings refund weekend
• Golf on some wonderful courses on the Mornington Peninsula
• Staying on-course at Cape Schanck at The Cape Retreat.
• A dedicated pool room for the hustlers and a superb kitchen for the foodies.
• Very civilised tee times (mid morning on Saturday & not too early on Sunday)

This year we have booked for eight teams of ferocious highwaymen to line up to contest the greatest prize in Australian social golf. As is the tradition, the reigning champions are considered the most recent and infamous bushrangers of all, and so carry the honour of competing as The Kelly Gang. As the BC enters its 24th year, we have an exclusive cadre of Bushrangers who have attended 10 or more Cups. They are, in no particular alphabetical order:

Arbeige, Bastros, Boo, Crocko, Dee, Diesal, Dust, Dubs, Geesh, Hatman, Hendo,
Kingo, Luggo, Toto, Simmo, Quigley, Steery, The Hominator, The Rose, T-bag & Tommy T.

The Event

The Bushranger Cup is a four-man team event. Each player is assigned a handicap relative to the rest of the field that is used to calculate the team handicaps. Each golfer plays three rounds: one of 9 holes (single strokeplay) and two of 18 holes (2-ball ambrose and 4-ball ambrose) from which each team will derive a 72-hole score. The team with the lowest total will be declared the winner. Note that, as entry is only by invitation, this event does NOT carry points in the BRG Player of the Year award.

When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 2 – 4
Where we stay: The Cape Retreat at Cape Schanck
Where we play: The Cups, Moonah Open & Cape Schanck
Who: The BC is a private event - entry is by invitation only

As an added bonus, the early starters have an option of a Handicap Day at The Dunes Golf Links from 9:30am on Friday.

The Package

• Two nights (Fri & Sat) on-course accommodation
• 9 holes of golf on Friday at The Cups (at The Dunes)
• 18 holes of golf on Saturday at Eagle Ridge (inc cart)
• 18 holes of golf on Sunday at Cape Schanck (inc cart)
• A Tournament Program including player profiles
• Tournament welcome gifts (balls, beers & more)
• Event entry & management, trophies and prizes
• A lot of fun and the chance of Bushranger Cup glory
• RSVP by Friday Jan 27 & payments are due Friday Feb 24
• Entry $740

Note: please enter YOUR name in the reference when making EFT payments.

EFT Details: Bushranger Golf
Bendigo Bank
BSB: 633000
Account Number: 130203821
 

The Golf

Note: we will be walking on Friday - only players with a medical certificate can take golf carts on Friday arvo.

Accommodation

We are staying on-course at Cape Schanck in the luxurious Villas de la Bandidos at the The Cape Retreat (formerly Sunset Views Lodge AND The Views Resort). We have booked the entire joint that sleeps 36 people and features:

• Double, triple & quad-share rooms with balconies
• An in-house bar with Foxtel on the telly
• An enormous living room & balcony
• A sumptuous dining room
• A sunny breakfast atrium
• A fabulous Pool Room
• A large function room upstairs
• An outdoor decking and BBQ area
• Superb cooking facilities in a refirbished kitchen

Catering

BYO tucker to make up your grub or head out for nibbles.

Dress Requirements

Bushrangers should note that the golf courses require neat casual dress on the golf course. This means shirts with a collar, smart slacks or shorts. Please don’t bring ripped clothing, rock'n'roll gear, board shorts or generally shabby attire to wear while golfing your ball. What you do in your own room is up to you. Golf shoes must have soft spikes.

Some Tournament Details

The Format: Each golfer plays 3 rounds: one of 9 holes and two of 18 holes from which each team will derive a 72-hole score. The team with the lowest total will be declared the winner.

The Rules: Since slow play is a potential problem for our gangs, these rules are designed to encourage play in the right spirit and at the right pace. In our ambrose, teams play their chosen best ball on each shot and may place their ball half a club length (about 50 cms) from where the chosen ball lay, no nearer the hole. Balls must be placed in the same cut as the chosen ball. In the interests of fast play from tee to green, teams are NOT required to mark with a tee and precisely measure from the chosen ball as they play each shot. Team members can play in any order on a shot. Putting: Once on the green, Bushrangers should mark near the chosen best ball so both team members play from near enough to the exact same position.

Handicapping: Each team will be assigned handicaps by the tournament director on the basis of official Australian handicaps and information supplied by the Bushrangers. The handicapper will be governed by a commitment to rewarding good play according to a player’s ability.

Playoffs: In the event of a tie, a sudden-death playoff will be conducted. Teams play together as a foursome (taking alternate strokes playing one ball). Teams can determine the order as each member takes their first shot. This order is then continuous and carries over from one hole to the next until the playoff is decided.

Nearest-the-Pin & Longest Drive: will be held as some tasty ‘side action’ between teams.

The Rodeo Rule: This is minimum drives for each team member and will be enforced. Each team’s rodeo requirements will appear on their scorecards.