The Vic Open is heading back to Barwon Heads with 13th Beach Golf Links set to host the prestigious golf tournament next February.
Member for Bellarine Alison this week announced the return of the week-long tournament, which will kick off with clinics and a pro-am before culminating on Sunday February 9 with some of the world’s best golfers competing for top honours.
The event will see women and men take on 13th Beach’s Beach and Creek courses, competing for equal shares of prize money.
It will be the 12th year the Vic Open has been held at the venue.
“The Vic Open continues to be a huge drawcard for the Bellarine region, with visitors able to witness world-class golf and experience the unique hospitality and breathtaking scenery of the area,” Ms Marchant said.
The tournament has drawn some of the world’s top international golfers to Victoria and the 2025 event will include the Vic Inclusive Championship, which promotes access and engagement for golfers with disabilities.
“We’re thrilled to see the Vic Open continue its tradition of gender equity and inclusion, hosted at 13th Beach,” Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland said.
“The tournament adds to an incredible summer of golf for our athletes.”
The Vic Open is partnering with more than a dozen local businesses, giving the local economy a boost – with those benefits flowing into local communities, the state government said.
Golf is a major driver of the state’s tourism sector and contributes about $1 billion annually to the local economy, while supporting nearly 7000 jobs.
