01/12/2023
The 14th David Peel Invitational Golf Classic will be held at Sandy Golf Links on Saturday 9th December 2023.
Self-described as “Melbourne’s best public golf course”, the recently renovated course is a fitting venue whilst the home course of the competition, Albert Park Golf Course, is rested for another year.
The full field will be announced in the coming days, and is looking strong with many former winners included.
Reigning champion Dan Giesen-White looking to streak ahead of Troy Dehar and become the first Kiwi to win 2 titles.
Matthew McKenna looking to become the first man to win the coveted trophy 3 times and leave Benoit Bégin behind.
Golf addict, the Australian Shaun Mathieson is looking to avoid yet another back 9 meltdown and take his nation to 4 competition wins, 3 short of England, currently on 7.
Wanting to silence the haters is Kieron Bibby, who’s only win has that asterix against it when bad light stopped play before 18 holes could be completed with Gary Kelly’s mate Adrian McGill hunting him down.
And the only man in the history of the competition to appear in all 13 events to date, David Peel, will be looking to add to his solitary success.
Perennial competition ‘bridesmaid’ Scott Williams and 2022 fancy dress winner Chris De Vere will not feature this year whilst playing in Tasmanian and Sydney competitions respectively.
Also DP Classic stalwart Josh Mills is ruled out.
As is the general tradition, there will be no handicaps in the 2023 edition.
The after party will be held down Chapel Street.