Pro-Am starts Vic Open action

SPORTING personalities, media figures and sponsors all teed off in Barwon Heads on Wednesday this week to start this year’s Vic Open proceedings at the event’s annual Pro-Am.

Headlining the cohort of notable figures in attendance included recently retired international cricketer Aaron Finch and several Geelong Cats players including Jeremy Cameron, Brad Close, Cam Guthrie, Zac Guthrie and former captain Joel Selwood.

Golf Australia chief executive officer James Sutherland and Cr Ron Nelson from the City of Greater Geelong were also on the card at 13th Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads.

Teams of four, comprising three amateurs and one pro, began the Tour Scramble event at 7.45am.

“The Pro-Am is the perfect way to start the week because it’s fun, it’s relaxed, and it’s a great opportunity for the community to connect with the players at a time when they’re chilled and not in the competitive bubble, so to speak,” Vic Open spokesperson Martin Blake said.

“For a lot of people, getting to play with a professional golfer is a fantastic opportunity, the best seat in the house.

“The pro-am just helps to create that fun vibe that is so much a part of the Vic Open at 13th Beach.”

The Vic Open runs over four days, with play tomorrow (February 11) starting from 3pm and on Sunday, February 12 from 1.30pm.