Webex Players Series South Australia hosted by Greg Blewett is returning to Willunga Golf Course as part of a busy schedule of tournaments for the first half of the upcoming 2024/25 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season.
Starting from the PNG Open (August 15-18), 10 tournaments will be contested through to the end of the year, highlighted by the two Australian major championships co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour, the BMW Australian PGA Championship and ISPS HANDA Australian Open.
The ground-breaking Webex Players Series, featuring its format of men and women on the same course, vying for the same title, will kick off at Willunga on October 24-27.
Two of South Australia's best touring professionals, Lachlan Barker and Kristalle Blum, have already confirmed they will be part of the field.
Blum, the No.1 South Australian in the women's world rankings, will be playing in the event for the first time, while reigning PNG Open champion Barker, who grew up near the Willunga course, will be looking to improve on his T36 placing from last year.
Another five Webex Players Series events will be held in the New Year, including the debut of Webex Players Series Perth hosted by Minjee and Min Woo Lee at Royal Fremantle GC in January.
Austin Bautista will return as the defending champion in South Australia after producing a storming finish to win the inaugural event in the picturesque McLaren Vale region.
Webex Players Series South Australia will be broadcast on Fox Sports on Foxtel and Kayo.
Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison said it is terrific to see this tournament return to the world-class McLaren Vale wine region, bringing professional golfers to South Australia and the Fleurieu Peninsula, while spotlighting the region to a national audience.
"We heard wonderful feedback about the Willunga Golf Club and its proximity to some of our state's best tourism offerings following last year's inaugural event, and I look forward to seeing professional golf return to the region this October," Minister Bettison said.
PGA of Australia's General Manager of Tournaments & Global Tour Relationships Nick Dastey said the second Webex Players Series South Australia would build on the success of its debut year.
"We're delighted to be returning to Willunga in October and having Greg Blewett once again as our host," he said.
"We had a great tournament in 2023, with a finish that came down to the 72nd hole, and fantastic feedback from everyone involved.
"Our players not only loved the course, they really enjoyed being able to explore the McLaren Vale wine region and the Fleurieu Peninsula when they weren't competing."
