The Vintage is a golf resort in the Hunter Valley NSW, a two-hour drive from Sydney. It has an 18-hole Championship golf course designed by world-renowned golfer and course designer Greg Norman.
The resort boasts a $5 million clubhouse, as well as a fitness center and 44 Grand Mecure apartments. The resort is owned by American entrepreneur Don Panoz and Australian business manager John Stevens. Panoz owns other golf resorts in the US, including Chateau Elan in Georgia and the Diablo Grande. The Vintage is home to the NSW Open Golf Championship, the final golf tournament of the Australasian Von Nida Tour.
The Vintage head golf professional is Richard Mercer.
Expansion
The Vintage Golf Club Hunter Valley Preview - Dicko joins our golf pro Richard Mercier on the championship Vintage golf course. Dicko is enjoying the lifestyle at the Chateau Elan Spa and takes a tour of the 100 room hotel and conference...
Don Panoz brought with him to The Vintage, a vision of expansion and growth for the resort. The plans included a Day Spa to be completed by early 2009, a hotel and outdoor entertainment arena as well as another 9 hole golf course. The day spa was subject to delays awaiting approval by council and as a result was only completed in 2010. The Chateau Elan hotel and villas was also completed in late 2010.
NSW Open
2007
The NSW Open was held for the first time at The Vintage in 2007, with a new innovative form, whereby a pro-am event is played on the weekend as well as the final two days of the tournament. The prize money in 2007 was $115,000 (AU).
2008
In 2008 the tournament grew in size and stature. The event was won by Aaron Townsend.
2009
In 2009 the NSW Open once again returned to The Vintage. The event was promoted to the PGA Tour of Australia, scheduled for the week preceding the Australian Open, from 26 November to 29 November.
External links
- The Vintage Golf Course
- The Vintage Head Golf Professional
- The NSW Open Home Page
