Fiji International added to European Tour schedule
Thursday 21 April 2016 13:13, UK
The Fiji International has been added to the European Tour schedule for 2016, giving players a potential choice between the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship or a "working holiday" on the South Pacific island.
The event will be staged from October 6-9 and co-sanctioned by the European Tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia.
"One of the key drawcards of the Fiji International is in fact Fiji as a destination. Players are able to bring their families to enjoy a holiday whilst they compete in a world-class tournament," said Brian Thorburn, CEO of the PGA of Australia, which oversees the PGA Tour of Australasia.
"Last year we saw our champion Matt Kuchar's family enjoying all the spectacular sites of Fiji whilst Matt was busy winning the title. It makes for a very special week for everyone."
A minimum of 59 players will come from both the PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour, with eight tournament invites and six places set aside for Fijian players via qualifying events.
European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley said: "It is tremendous news that the Fiji International will be played on the European Tour for the first time this year. The tournament will not only increase the playing opportunities for our members, it will also increase our presence on the world stage."
