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The World Super 6 Perth, also known as the Gippsland Super 6, is a golf tournament played at the Yallourn Golf Club in Victoria, Australia. The tournament is co-sanctioned by the European Tour, the PGA Tour of Australasia, and, from 2016, the Asian Tour. It is one of the richest golf tournaments in Australia, with a purse of A$1.6 million. The Gippsland Super 6 is played across three rounds of stroke play qualifying, with a field of 126 competitors reduced to the top 24 players, who then compete in a six-hole, medal (stroke) match play format to determine a champion.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | Gippsland Super 6 |
| Location | Yallourn Golf Club, Victoria |
| Tournament Duration | 4 days |
| Tournament Dates | 7-10 November |
| Tournament Format | 3 rounds of stroke play qualifying |
| Number of Competitors | 126 |
| Finalists | Top 24 players |
| Final Round Format | 6-hole, medal (stroke) match play |
| Holes Played in Final Round | 1st, 8th, 2nd, 16th, 17th, and 18th |
| Par Distribution | 1 par 3, 4 par 4's, and a short par 5 |
| Entry Fee for Spectators | Free |
| Prize Money | $125,000 |
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Tournament format
The Super 6 golf tournament format involves 54 holes of traditional stroke play across the first three days, followed by a six-hole knockout match play format on the fourth and final day.
The Gippsland Super 6, for example, starts with three rounds of stroke play qualifying, reducing a field of 126 competitors to the top 24 players. These 24 players then compete in a six-hole, medal (stroke) match play format to determine a champion on the final day.
The World Super 6 Perth, another Super 6 tournament, follows a similar format. It retains a 156-player field, with the cut being made at the top 65 and ties after 36 holes. After 54 holes, the field is further reduced to a fixed 24. The top eight players receive byes, with ties being broken by overall third-round score, then the last nine, then six, then three, and finally the last hole.
Matches tied after six holes will be decided by playing a new 90-metre "Knockout Hole". If that does not determine a winner, a nearest-the-pin contest is held, with only the first shot counting.
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Qualifying rounds
The Gippsland Super 6 is a golf tournament played at the Yallourn Golf Club in Victoria, Australia. The competition takes place over three rounds of stroke play qualifying, with a field of 126 competitors reduced to the top 24 players who will compete in a six-hole, medal (stroke) match play format to determine the champion on the fourth and final day.
The first two days of the tournament see a field of 120 competitors playing 18 holes each day. After 36 holes, the leading 50 professionals and ties, as well as any amateurs on the same score or better, qualify for the third round.
On the third day, after 54 holes, the leading 24 players qualify for the knockout section, which is played in a six-hole medal match play format. This means that a winner will be determined after six holes, or the match will continue to a deciding knockout hole.
The six holes used for the final day of competition are carefully chosen to provide exceptional viewing and plenty of birdies. They include one par 3, four par 4s, and a short par 5, all located close to the clubhouse.
The Gippsland Super 6 tournament is an exciting and unique format that combines stroke play qualifying with a knockout match play finale, providing a challenging and entertaining experience for both players and spectators alike.
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Match play
The Super 6 golf tournament is a new format introduced by the PGA of Australia, which aims to appeal to a wider audience, particularly a younger demographic, by making the game easier to watch and faster-paced. The Gippsland Super 6 tournament, held at the Yallourn Golf Club in Victoria, is an example of this format.
The Gippsland Super 6 tournament consists of three rounds of stroke play qualifying, where a field of 126 competitors is reduced to the top 24 players. These 24 players then compete in a six-hole, medal (stroke) match play format to determine the champion on the fourth and final day. This final day of competition is where the "Super 6" format comes into play, with the introduction of medal (stroke) match play.
In the medal match play format, all matches are played over six holes, and a winner must be determined. If the match is level after six holes, it will continue to a deciding knockout hole. In the case of the Gippsland Super 6 tournament, this deciding hole is a specially built 90-yard hole. If the players are still tied after this hole, they will hit a single shot, and the player who hits the ball nearest to the pin will be declared the winner and will progress to the next round.
The six holes of the medal match play format are strategically chosen to provide exceptional viewing and plenty of birdies. In the case of the Gippsland Super 6, these holes are a combination of one par 3, four par 4s, and a short par 5, all close to the clubhouse. This format ensures that the final day of the tournament is exciting and fast-paced, with a quick progression of matches to determine the overall champion.
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Knockout holes
The Super 6 golf tournament is played over three rounds of stroke play qualifying, with a field of 126 competitors reduced to the top 24 players. These 24 players then compete in a six-hole, medal (stroke) match play format to determine a champion on the fourth and final day.
The Super 6 format sees the introduction of medal (stroke) match play, meaning that matches will go the distance over six holes where a winner will be determined. If no winner is decided after the six holes, the match will continue to the deciding knockout hole.
The knockout hole is a sudden-death format where the player who wins the hole wins the match. In the event of a tie after the initial six holes, the players will continue to play knockout holes until a winner is determined. This means that the match will go beyond the six holes until a player wins a hole and is declared the winner.
The knockout hole adds an exciting and unpredictable element to the Super 6 tournament, as it creates a situation where any player can win at any time. It also tests the players' skills, mental focus, and ability to perform under pressure. The format encourages strategic play and risk-taking, as players must balance their desire to win with the possibility of a sudden defeat.
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Tournament history
The World Super 6 Perth is a golf tournament that was first played in October 2012 as the ISPS Handa Perth International. It is co-sanctioned by the European Tour, the PGA Tour of Australasia, and, from 2016, the Asian Tour. The tournament has a purse of A$1.6 million, making it one of the richest golf tournaments in Australia.
The Gippsland Super 6 is another Super 6 tournament that takes place at the Warragul Country Club in Victoria. The tournament has been played four times in its six-year history. The Gippsland Super 6 starts with 54 holes of stroke play over three days, followed by a final day of six-hole knockout matches, culminating in a two-man finale. A field of 120 competitors play 18 holes on each of the first two days. After 36 holes, the leading 50 professionals and ties, plus any amateurs on the same score or better, qualify for the third round. After 54 holes, the leading 24 players qualify for the knockout section, played via six-hole medal match play to determine a champion.
The Super 6 format was also played at the Yallourn Golf Club in Victoria in November 2019. The tournament featured three rounds of stroke play qualifying, reducing a field of 126 competitors to the top 24 players, who then competed in a six-hole, medal (stroke) match play format to determine a champion on the fourth and final day.
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Frequently asked questions
Super 6 Golf is a golf tournament that is played over six holes. The Gippsland Super 6 and the World Super 6 Perth are examples of such tournaments.
Super 6 Golf tournaments usually involve three rounds of stroke play qualifying, after which the number of competitors is reduced to 24. These top 24 players then compete in a six-hole, medal (stroke) match play format to determine a champion.
The Gippsland Super 6 is played at the Yallourn Golf Club in Victoria, Australia. The World Super 6 Perth is played at the Lake Karrinyup Country Club in Perth, Western Australia.
The World Super 6 Perth was first played in October 2012. The Gippsland Super 6 was played for the first time from November 7-10, 2019.
