The Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort and Black Bull Golf Club are set to host the Victorian Senior Open after agreeing to co-host the tournament for the next three years, together with BMW Shepparton who have been confirmed as the naming rights sponsor.

The Victorian Senior Open was last played in 2013 at Cardinia Beacon Hills Golf Club in Beaconsfield  as part of the Victorian swing of the E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour.

"It has been some time since we have held a professional golfing tournament at our club and we consider this event to be ideal not only for our members and guests but for the local community as well," said Richard Hogg, Chief Executive Officer of Yarrawonga – Mulwala Golf Club Resort.

"Hosting in partnership with the brand new Black Bull Golf Course in Yarrawonga makes a lot of sense as it creates an excellent opportunity to offer a first class one-stop golfing destination where stay and play packages are in high demand."

"It is great to see Shepparton BMW come on board as naming right sponsor on a three year partnership. We thought it was important to match a premium product with a premium event and Shepparton BMW is a perfect fit," Hogg added.

James McCully, Director Of Golf at Black Bull Golf Course, shares Hogg’s excitement for the tournament and the reflection it has on the local community.

 "Co-hosting of the Victorian Seniors Open with the Yarrawonga – Mulwala Golf Club Resort is testament to the quality of great golf courses we have in our town," said McCully.

The format for 2016 will be 54 holes across the recently completed 18 holes at Black Bull along with the two renowned Murray River Courses at Yarrawonga.

Day one and two will be played in a pro-am format, with senior Professionals and senior elite amateurs joined by sponsors and members, while day three will see the Victorian Senior Open field contest the final round in a seeded draw from the first two rounds.

The BMW Shepparton Victorian Senior Open will be contested from 3rd -5th February 2016 with senior Professionals vying for a $35,000 prize purse.

Some of Australia’s leading senior Professionals such as Rodger Davis, Peter Fowler and Mike Harwood are expected to take part and it is hoped that the exceptional locations will attract elite senior amateurs from Victoria and New South Wales.

Situated on the banks of the Murray River, the Victorian Senior Open will provide the region with the opportunity to showcase its golf amenities and grow the popular golfing destination.