Webex - PGA of Australia

Webex


The PGA of Australia and Webex are committed to advancing inclusivity in sport, using innovation and technology to grow the game, and inspire the next generation of golf fans and players. Together they are redefining what’s possible when the world of sport and technology combine, connecting players all year round with mentors, media, fans, and family – wherever, whenever.​

About the Webex Players Series

Webex partnered with the PGA of Australia on the Webex Player Series, a new, first of its kind, series of tournaments that sees Australia’s leading male and female golf professionals, together with elite amateur junior golfers, compete in the same field for the same prize purse. 

The series embraces hybrid sport, bridging in-person interactions with digital connections to deliver a truly blended experience.

Building on the Webex Players Series inclusive format and dedicated to supporting promising and diverse athletes, they looked to create moments that demonstrated this, providing a platform for juniors and the next wave of talent to engage, learn, grow and get guidance from leaders on navigating their future with the sport, via Webex.

Steph Bunque & Danielle Kang catch up via Webex

Danielle Kang piece – Following on from Last year’s WPGA Rookie Roundtable, Major winner Danielle Kang, and rising star Stephanie Bunque connect once again! With Danielle dialing in from the HSBC Women’s World Golf Championship in Singapore, and Steph from the #WebexPlayersSeries at #TPSSydney

Hannah Green – Mentoring the next generation of Aussie golfers

Thanks to Webex, some of Rosebud Country Club’s budding juniors were able to connect with one of their golfing hero’s. Put through their paces by PGA Professional Craig McLean, the juniors were able to analyse their practice shots utilising the Webex Board and were joined by Hannah Green who gave them a number of insights into what it takes to make it as a professional!

Webex Technology – Real Time Connection

Lucky hospitality guests at #TPSVic were treated to an on-course chat with Geoff Ogilvy and Kelsey Bennett thanks to Webex. In a first for golf, fans were given real time insights through digital connection!

Cameron Smith Juniors Press Conference

Cameron Smith spent time with the juniors at Bonnie Doon Golf Club in the lead up to #TPSSydney. The future stars of golf hosted a mini Press Conference via Webex and asked all the hard hitting questions!

2022 Webex Players Series Highlights

The Webex Player Series is the most inclusive sporting event in the world. Featuring world class male and female professionals, with juniors and elite amateurs playing alongside their heroes in the final two rounds in their own dedicated competition, the Webex Players Series provides our future stars with invaluable playing opportunities so they can catapult to the premier international tours.

Junior Mentoring Sessions

We invited two junior rising stars, Abel Eduard and Molly Mclean, to play ‘nearest to the pin’ with some of golf and the sporting world’s biggest stars, Su Oh, LPGA Tour Player and Geoff Ogilvy, 2006 US Open Champion, hosted by two virtual ‘caddies’ Marc Leishman, 5 x US PGA Tour Winner and Hannah Green, US Womens PGS Champion 

WPGA Rookie Roundtable

We surprised six of Australian golf’s brightest female up-and-coming stars by inviting two Major winners Hannah Green and Danielle Kang to share their experiences on tour, giving the next wave of champion golfers the opportunity to ask how they prepare, handle high pressure situations, and make the next steps in their promising careers during at Bonnie Doon Golf Club.

Junior Mentoring Sessions

At each event for the Webex Players Series, we had some of golf and the sporting world’s biggest stars – Geoff Ogilvy, Su Oh, Marcus Fraser, Braith Anasta and Karrie Webb (via Webex), give an intimate sit-down mentor session with junior tournament participants.

Webex Players Series Events

The inaugural Webex Players Series tournament was Webex Players Series Victoria, held at Rosebud Country Club, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, in January 2021. Our second event, Webex Players Series Sydney, was played in March at Bonnie Doon Golf Club.

The popularity and support for these types of inclusive events is expanding and so is the Webex Players Series with five events now played across three Australian States.

2023/24 Webex Players Series Events


Webex Players Series
South Australia
19-22 October 2023
Willunga Golf Course


Webex Players Series
Murray River
January 2024
Cobram Barooga Golf Club


Webex Players Series
Victoria
January 2024
Rosebud Country Club


Webex Players Series
Sydney
February 2024
Castle Hill Country Club


Webex Players Series
Hunter Valley
February 2024
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort