By Tamara Ristevski
The return of Tiger Woods and an amazing line-up of US and international golfers will pump more than $30 million into the Victorian economy when the Presidents Cup hits town in November this year.
Victoria buzzes around the return of the Presidents Cup and Tiger Woods
April 28, 2011
1 Comment | 
Tourism | Tagged: events, golf, Melbourne, Presidents Cup, Tamara Ristevski, tiger woods, Tourism | 
Permalink
Posted by The Editor
Melbourne’s in the eye of the Tiger…
December 2, 2010By Tamara Ristevski
According to recent reports, not only is Tiger Woods eager to return to the Australian Masters in Melbourne in 2011, but he is also urging other teammates from the American President’s Cup team to join him, potentially making the millions of dollars invested in his attendance even more worthwhile.
Comments Off | Tourism | Tagged: Melbourne events, Tamara Ristevski, tiger woods, Tourism | Permalink
Posted by The Editor
March of the Tiger: why paying Woods is good for Victoria
November 11, 2010By The Editor
With an election imminent and votes to be gained, Victorian politicians are lining up to take a cheap shot at Tiger Woods’ appearance fee to play this week’s Australian Masters in Melbourne. However, pardoning the pun, the evidence is clear that Tiger will again give us ‘bang for our buck’.
Comments Off | Economy, Tourism | Tagged: Australian Masters, events, golf, The Editor, tiger woods | Permalink
Posted by The Editor
Return of the Tiger
June 9, 2010By Peter Jones, Chris James and James Paterson
Victorian tourism operators this morning awoke to great news in Melbourne’s Herald Sun. The world’s no.1 golfer, Tiger Woods, has again been secured to compete in the JB Were Australian Masters tournament and will defend his 2009 title at the Victoria Golf Club in November.
2 Comments | Tourism | Tagged: Australian Masters, Chris James, events, golf, James Paterson, Melbourne, Peter Jones, tiger woods, Victoria | Permalink
Posted by The Editor
A Tiger on our shores: Government should focus on economic benefits, not celebrity gossip
February 25, 2010By Peter Jones
Remember a few months ago, when Tiger Woods landed on Victorian soil for a couple rounds of golf? Well, from this $3 million investment, Victoria gained an economic advantage of $34 million from Tiger Woods’ appearance at the Australian Masters.
Despite the recent spotlight on Tiger’s personal life, he remains the number one golfer in the world and a massive drawcard to golf fans. So, inviting the golfing great back to our shores would be worth the investment again.
1 Comment | Economy, Tourism | Tagged: golf, Melbourne, Opinions, Peter Jones, tiger woods, VEIC, Victoria | Permalink
Posted by The Editor
Melbourne first across finish line to claim “best sporting city in the world”
November 13, 2009By The Editor
Melburnians have known it for years – and some argue that Sydney-siders have also – but now it’s official: Melbourne has been named the best sporting city in the world.
Comments Off | Economy, Tourism | Tagged: best sports city, Melbourne, News, rugby union, super 15, The Editor, tiger woods, VEIC, Victoria | Permalink
Posted by The Editor
Time for a Tiger!
October 2, 2009By Erin the Employer
Those who pooh-pooh the value of major events to Victoria have been dealt another hammer-blow – this time with an oversized sand wedge, as it was revealed that the Australian Masters golf tournament in November has been sold out.
1 Comment | Erin the Employer, Tourism | Tagged: golf, Melbourne, Opinions, tiger woods, Victoria | Permalink
Posted by Erin the Employer
