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MOONAH LINKS GOLF ACADEMY
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Internationally regarded as one of the foremost elite training venues in world golf, the Moonah Links Golf Academy is the premier golf training facility in Australia. Located at Moonah Links Resort on Victoria’s acclaimed Mornington Peninsula, the facility is home to Golf Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport elite player development programs.
The internationally renowned Mornington Peninsula has long drawn comparisons to the famed Monterey Coast in the USA and is arguably Australia’s leading golf tourism destination. World-class courses abound in this golfing mecca with the benchmark set by Moonah Links Resort. Unsurpassed services, facilities & course conditions which ensure year round playability have seen Moonah Links Resort host the 2003 & 2005 Australian Open Golf Championship and secure the right to host Australia’s national championship a further 5 more times in the coming years – cementing the Resort’s profile on the world golf stage.
Programs at the Moonah Links Golf Academy are designed for all forms of player development incorporating state of the art coaching, sport science, fitness training and associated activities. Administered by a team of accomplished professionals experienced in working with the Australian Institute of Sport and leading tour players, options range from individual lessons and clinics thru to live-in training and development programs. Mark Holland, Head Coach with the Australian Institute of Sport Golf Program played an integral part in designing and developing these world-class practice and training facilities. Leading international golf physiotherapist Ramsay McMaster oversees the physiotherapy program which includes posture analysis, muscle imbalance assessment, musclar-skeleto screening, video analysis and the latest Titleist Performance Institute Screening Program. Ramsay undertakes these screenings and presents a number of “Train like a Tour Player” workshops that look at areas such as spinal care, tournament preparation, travel and posture. Customized sessions can then be arranged in physiotherapy, myotherapy and massage.
MOONAK LINKS GOLF ACADEMY FACILITIES:
A fully equipped gymnasium designed and developed to provide golf specific programs
An indoor hitting bay and video coaching room featured biofeedback equipment
A full driving range with 3 separate tee areas
A short game area complete with 3 bunkers
A large undulating putting green
A pitching tee of up to 80 meters
A fairway bunker and driving tee
Lecture theatre
Physiotherapy treatment rooms
A varied and comprehensive range of food/beverage/catering options & packages
Accommodation facilities for up to 36 guests
Options include:-
A self contained house, sleeping up to 12 guests and a separate unit sleeping up to 4 guests
Twin share villa’s sleeping up to 24 guests
MOONAH LINKS RESORT FACILITIES:
96 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites
Pebbles Restaurant & Spike Bar offering stunning views over the acclaimed Open Course and al-fresco dining options
Extensive conference & banquet facilities
Two world-class 18 hole championship courses
Driving Range & Practice Facilities designed to Australian Institute of Sport specifications
‘Stadium’ putting course purpose built for internationally telecast competitions
Recreational facilities including:- heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, mountain bikes, beach volley ball court and bocce lawn
endota day spa
Helipad
PACKAGES AND PROGRAMS:
Packages are tailored to meet client’s requirements and needs. Services include:-
GOLF INSTRUCTION:
Affordable Golf Schools/Clinics
Ladies Only Golf Schools/Clinics
Private/Group/Corporate Golf Tuition, Clinics & Programs
Junior Golf Clinics & Camps
Club Fitting
Tournament Preparation Programs
Golf Fitness Packages
Long & Short Term Training
Team Building Workshops
Conference Programs
For further information contact:-
For Media Enquiries contact:- Tania Popko, Sales & Marketing Manager, Moonah Links Resort on 03 5988 2088 or tpopko@moonahlinks.com.au
For Booking Enquiries contact: Chris Little, Academy Manager, Moonah Links Golf Academy on 03 5988 5520 or clittle@moonahlinks.com.au
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Moonah Classic 2008
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Australia’s newest international golf championship, the Moonah Classic will be staged at the Open Course at Moonah Links from 21-24 February 2008.
The new co-sanctioned Australasian PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour tournament will feature a talent of players from Australia and the United States and boasts one of the largest prize pools ever offered on the Nationwide Tour with an AUD$850,000 purse.
The third event on the 2008 Nationwide Tour schedule the Moonah Classic consolidates the strong US Tour relationship and player pathway that has developed between the Tour over the past five years and is part of a two event ”down under swing” following the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship.
See some of Australia and America’s rising talent in action at the Moonah Classic.
FREE ENTRY TO EVERYONE – ALL DAY PARKING FOR ONLY $5
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Attention Golfers: Want more Golf for your Dollar?
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Play on some of the Peninsula's best courses for less! The Mornington Peninsula is blessed with some of the world’s best natural golfing terrain, providing superb year-round play. Click on the link below and check out a hot deal today.
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Mornington Peninsula Harvest to Table Festival 2008
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The Mornington Peninsula’s fabled Pinot Noir takes centre stage in the 2008 Harvest to Table Festival, with 11 days of sipping and sampling Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Meuniere complemented by fabulous food and fresh produce from the region’s chefs and gourmet producers.
The festival kicks off with the annual Red Hill Long Lunch on February 29, and romps through a delicious series of parties, picnics, Peninsula platters and Pinot dinners until the end of Victoria’s long weekend on Monday March 10.
See the events section of this website for full details.
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To download the Harvest to Table program, click here 
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Mornington Peninsula tempts travellers with a $3000 wine cellar
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Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula produces some of Australia’s most coveted Pinot Noir, and travellers who visit during winter could head home with a $3000 wine cellar containing around ten dozen of the Peninsula’s finest wines.
It is the tantalising first prize in the Peninsula’s 'Winter Wine Passport' event which runs from June 10 to August 31. Forty leading wineries, restaurants, boutique accommodation and wine tour operators are taking part, and will stamp visitors’ passports each time a purchase is made.
Once a visitor has five stamps they’re eligible for the $3000 wine cellar prize. The second prize is a Mornington Peninsula 'stay, dine and ride weekend package for 2 people at Lindenderry at Red Hill, including one night’s accommodation in a Garden Room, dinner for two in the Linden Tree restaurant at Lindenderry, and a 3 hour ride on horse back through the vines and valleys of Red Hill with Horseback Winery Tours. Total prize valued at $710.00. The Third prize is a Luigi Bormioli set of fine glassware including a decanter plus sets of 8 glasses for red, white, sparkling wines and water. Total prize valued at $500.
For information on the Winter Wine Passport, contact the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre, 1800 804 009 or (03) 5987 3078, or visit www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org.
Passports are available from the Visitor Centre, Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association and all participating operators. Every visitor at the Winter Wine Fest at Red Hill Reserve on June 7 will also receive a passport.
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McClelland Sculpture Survey & Award
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18 November 2007 to 6 July 2008
Since its inception, in 2003, the McClelland Sculpture Survey & McClelland Award has emerged as the most important biennial outdoor sculpture exhibition in Australia. This is one of the richest sculpture awards in Australia displaying a wide range of works in different media and styles by both established and emerging artists.
35 sculptors have been selected to participate in the McClelland Sculpture Survey 2007, an exhibition highlighting the diversity and invention of contemporary sculptural practice.
Displayed throughout 16 hectares of bush and landscaped gardens, the McClelland Sculpture Survey gives sculptors the opportunity to present their works in an outdoor exhibition context. The exhibition is accompanied by a major comprehensive catalogue.
The selected artists are also eligible for the McClelland Award 2007, an acquisitive award valued at A$100,000. The McClelland Award 2007 will be judged by Chris Saines, Director, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, New Zealand.
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Uncork the Mornington Peninsula and Victoria with the CELLAR DOOR PASS!
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Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Booking Service is proud to be a supplier of the new CELLAR DOOR PASS. There are so many ways to ensure you have a memorable experience in Victoria's wine region - a Cellar Door Pass ensures you visit both the best boutique and iconic wineries.
With over 60 partners, the Cellar Door Pass will ensure that your touring of Victoria's wineries is the best it can be!
The CELLAR DOOR PASS includes:
6 bottles of wine up to the total value of $150, from 6 different wineries
Premium wine tastings, winery tours and other special offers with over $150 value (for 2 people)
Wine discovery CD featuring many of Victoria’s leading wine makers
Delivery of a 12 bottle wine carton anywhere in Australia
Transit insurance up to $300
$20 reward voucher to spend at selected gourmet establishments, each time another 6 bottles of wine are purchased
Victorian cellar door directory to guide visitors through their journey
A smartcard identifying customers as our special guest
Validity of 12 months from the first use.
Visitor Benefits:
Memorable Experiences: Create ultimate cellar door memories. Premium wine tastings and tours from both internationally renowned and recognised labels and the newly discovered secrets of the regions. Be recognised as a special Cellar Door Pass guest at each participating venue.
Unrivalled Choice: Visit over 50 wine and gourmet experiences in Victoria’s famous wine regions.
Expert Advice: The Cellar Door Pass comes with a directory containing information on wineries , restaurants and special offers plus a wine discovery CD containing commentaries from leading winemakers with inside facts and tips to help create a memorable food and wine experience.
Convenience: A single product for touring the wine regions of Victoria at an affordable price. Redeem a branded Cellar Door Pass wine carton from the first cellar door, collect a mixed dozen bottles from one or more wineries and leave it at the last cellar door to be delivered anywhere in Australia.
The Cellar Door Pass is available now from the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Booking Service. The Pass costs $AU99. The pass is for 2 people and is valid for 12 months.
Please phone Toll Free 1800 804 009 (outside local area) or 03 5987 3078 or book online!
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Historic Homesteads and Hidden Treasures
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Anyone with an interest in art, cultural heritage and maritime history will discover a lot of ‘must-sees’ on the Peninsula including; Victoria’s earliest European settlement, military history from the 1880s, historic homesteads and galleries filled with art, antiques, sculpture and hand-blown glass.
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The Gourmet Peninsula!
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Inspired by outstanding regional wines and abundant local produce, the Mornington Peninsula’s restaurant and café scene has flourished over recent years. There are more than 50 cellar doors, and the Peninsula’s coastal and country villages are host to an ever-growing number of outstanding eateries...
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Mornington Peninsula Official Golf Touring Map
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The Mornington Peninsula is blessed with some of the world’s best natural golfing terrain, providing superb year-round play. Call the Peninsula Visitor Information Centre and Booking Service on 1800 804 009 or 03 5987 3078 for your FREE copy of the NEW Mornington Peninsula Official Golf Touring Map.
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