Western Australia has long been a breeding ground for Australian golfing talent and the next wave will be on display at the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth in February.

Amateur Min Woo Lee will tee up in the dynamic tournament thanks to an invite to the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, European Tour and Asian Tour tri-sanctioned event.

Branded as one of the rising stars of Australian golf, 19-year-old Lee made his debut on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia in 2014 but generated his best results last year with tied 6^th finishes at the Oates Vic Open and NSW Open. His year was also highlighted by playing alongside World Number 2 Jordan Spieth in the third round of the Emirates Australian Open.

Ranked 21^st in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, Lee is delighted to be provided the opportunity to play in his home state’s largest professional golf tournament.

“I am pumped! This is such a fantastic opportunity and I would like to thank the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia for the invite. Each time I am lucky enough to play in a professional tournament it’s a learning opportunity that helps me become the quality of player I am aiming for,” said Lee.

“Last year I watched the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth and I thought the format was really fun. Since then I have been hoping that I would get the chance to play so I am really excited.”

“I am very thankful to receive great support from the West Australian golf community and I look forward to playing in our state’s largest tournament.

Familiar with Lake Karrinyup Country Club, Lee will have an advantage over his ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth competitors as he plays the Australian Amateur Championship later this month on the layout.

Following 36 holes of stroke play, at the Australian Amateur Championship, the top-64 players will qualify for the match play rounds, affording Lee an excellent opportunity to develop a strategy for the six holes to be utilised during the Super 6 matches.

“I know Lake Karrinyup Country Club very well and have a game plan in place for the course,” said Lee.

“But the Aussie Amateur will be good preparation for the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth, playing the layout in tournament conditions and under the pressure of match play, if I make the top-64.

“I will be paying particular note to the Super 6 match play holes and working out some tactics that will hopefully help me if I qualify for the Sunday match play.”

Lee becomes the latest addition to the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth field after the marquee players; Tyrrell Hatton, Lee Westwood, Danny Willett and defending champion Brett Rumford were announced.

“We are delighted to invite Min Woo Lee to compete in the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth,” said Gavin Kirkman, CEO of the PGA of Australia which oversees the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia.

“We believe that it is important to give up and coming Australian amateur talent the opportunity to compete in ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia tournaments as part of their preparations for a successful career when they make the decision to turn Professional.

“Min Woo is an exceptional talent and can hit the ball an incredible distance. The ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth is a great opportunity for Australian sports fans to see a future star in action.”

For just a $25* general admission fans can watch Min Woo Lee, Danny Willett, Brett Rumford, Tyrrell Hatton and Lee Westwood in action in the innovative ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth. While children aged 16 years and under enter free of charge.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.com.au.

Corporate hospitality options are available including the popular West Cape Howe Wines Terrace and BDO Super Suite.

The ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth event is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA.

The groundbreaking ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth captured the imagination of the golfing world and the strong support of corporate partners with its inaugural staging in 2017.

Back in 2018 and being played at Lake Karrinyup Country Club from 8-11 February the tournament is once again experiencing significant support with the re-signing of all current partners.  

“The success of the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth was thanks to many components but it would not have been possible without our valued partners sharing our vision for an energised new golf format,” said David Pryles, GM – Commercial, for the PGA of Australia. 

“Their investment in the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth went beyond monetary; they have lived and breathed the journey with us.”

Headlined by the Western Australian government via Tourism WA and title partner ISPS HANDA a number of other key partners will continue to derive benefits from their association with the golf tournament. 

“While our partners are a key ingredient to the tournament’s success, the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth delivers many tangible and intangible results to our partners,” added Pryles. 

“With a broadcast reach to over 575 million homes around the world, significant media coverage and some of the world’s best players bringing attention to the tournament our partners were highly motivated to re-sign for the second addition.

“Tourism WA is a fantastic host Government partner and we enjoy a strong and collaborative relationship with them. Their bold support for what was a world first format when the tournament debuted in Perth as been critical to the event’s success.”

Amongst those to have signed multi-year deals with the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth are Tourism WA, ISPS HANDA, Tag Heuer, Pan Pacific Perth, Kumho Tyre, Coca Cola Amatil, Nova 93.7 and Fox Sports. While Emirates and APN Outdoor both renewed with new multi-year deals. 

A number of inaugural partners have re-signed and in a positive reflection of their experience with the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth have increased their level of support. This includes Subaru, Yenda, Cobra Puma Golf, BDO who have also taken naming rights of the BDO Super Suite and West Cape Howe Wines who will continue to have naming rights of the West Cape Howe Wines Terrace. 

Helloworld Travel has joined the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth family of partners and E-Z-GO have also re-signed. 

“I would like to thank all these companies for their continued partnership of the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth and look forward to working with them to make 2018 another great tournament,” added Pryles. 

Tyrrell Hatton, Lee Westwood, Danny Willett and Brett Rumford headline the The ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth which will be played at Lake Karrinyup Country Club from 8-11 February 2018.

For just a $25* general admission fans can watch Tyrrell Hatton and Lee Westwood in action in the innovative ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth. While children aged 16 years and under enter free of charge.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.com.au.

Corporate hospitality options are available including the popular West Cape Howe Wines Terrace and BDO Super Suite.   

The ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth event is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA.

* Ticket prices include GST. Transaction fees apply. Please note the booking terms and conditions when purchasing your tickets through www.ticketmaster.com.au.

Brett Rumford is aiming to defend his ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth title from the British as Danny Willett becomes latest Englishman to sign onto the tournament.

To be played from 8-11 February, Rumford will be a crowd favourite at Lake Karrinyup Country Club after his fairytale victory earlier this year.

For just a $25* general admission fans can watch Tyrrell Hatton. Lee Westwood, Danny Willett and Brett Rumford in action in the innovative ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth. While children aged 16 years and under enter free of charge.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.com.au.

Corporate hospitality options are available including the popular West Cape Howe Wines Terrace and BDO Super Suite.

The ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth event is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA.

Brett Rumford is aiming to defend his ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth title from the British as Danny Willett becomes latest Englishman to sign onto the tournament.

To be played from 8-11 February, Rumford will be a crowd favourite at Lake Karrinyup Country Club after his fairytale victory earlier this year.

“The West Australian crowds are always incredibly passionate and the support they have shown me throughout my entire career has been amazing,” said Rumford.

“I have wanted to win a big title at home for a long time, to get across the line at the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth this year was very special to me.

“The format is definitely interesting and it’s nice to hold a little slice of golf history as the inaugural champion. I am really looking forward to defending my title next year.”

Standing in his way will be a strong contingent of Englishmen with 2016 Masters Champion Danny Willett confirming he will join World Number 16 Tyrrell Hatton and former World Number 1 Lee Westwood.

“I can’t wait to come back to Perth for the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth. I have competed in tournaments at Lake Karrinyup before and the course is always great fun to play,” said Willett.

“I am also looking forward to playing the stroke play / match play hybrid, I think these non-traditional formats are interesting to break up the regular 72 hole stroke play.”

The addition of Rumford and Willett is a great boost to the field with the tournament set to capture the attention of the world.

Western Australian Tourism Minister Paul Papalia said the State Government was a proud sponsor of the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth.

“The format created a lot of interest last year, generating a global broadcast value of more than $20 million in Western Australia’s top-10 tourism markets,” Mr Papalia said.

“This provides fantastic exposure of Perth’s recent significant transformation to potential visitors around the world, helping drive visitation.

"The event also provides a boost to the economy through players, support teams and spectators visiting Perth for the tournament."

A great supporter of golf around the world and advocate of promoting golf as an inclusive sport, Dr Haruhisa Handa of ISPS HANDA is pleased to see some of the best players of the world supporting the tournament.

“Following on from the recent announcement of Lee Westwood and Tyrell Hatton, we are delighted to hear that defending champion Brett Rumford and Englishman Danny Willett have also confirmed their entries into the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth,” said Dr Handa.

“Our support of the tournament is in aid of promoting golf as an inclusive sport and showcasing the incredible power which sport can harness.

“We hope to see many of the players take part in communicating these important messages through some of the exciting activations we have planned with the PGA of Australia.”

Assembling a world class field for the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth has been a focus for tournament organisers who are delighted to welcome Rumford and Willett to the tournament.

“We have created a unique event with a thrilling format at the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth and we are delighted that it is attracting players the calibre of Brett (Rumford), Danny (Willett), Tyrrell (Hatton) and Lee (Westwood),” said Gavin Kirkman, CEO of the PGA of Australia which oversees the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia.

“We are sure that the 2018 edition will be another success with fans able to watch this world class field for just $25.”

The PGA of Australia is pleased to announce fan friendly ticket pricing for the event. 

For just a $25* general admission fans can watch Tyrrell Hatton and Lee Westwood in action in the innovative ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth. While children aged 16 years and under enter free of charge.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.com.au.

Corporate hospitality options are available including the popular West Cape Howe Wines Terrace and BDO Super Suite.

The ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth event is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA.