Australian Steven Bowditch and American Boo Weekley are heading to Fiji, not for a holiday, but to tee it up in the Fiji International from October 6-9.
One of the newest tournaments on the European Tour, the Fiji International has fast become one of the most popular stops on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia.
Bowditch and Weekley have become the latest star players to sign up for the Fiji International after Brandt Snedeker and home hero Vijay Singh also committed to the tournament.
The Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course provides a stunning layout for championship golf, but good friends Bowditch and Weekley are also looking forward to enjoying some of the tourist attractions Fiji is renowned for.
“When I heard about the Fiji International, it was immediately on the top of my list of tournaments I wanted to play,” said Bowditch, a two-time winner on the US PGA Tour and a three-time winner on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia.
To be in Fiji, with the relaxed atmosphere, and play golf will be a great way to unwind after a long season in the US.
Steven Bowditch
“And to have Boo coming with me definitely means we will find some fun away from the course.”
One of the most colourful characters on the US PGA Tour, Weekley is set to entertain golf fans in Fiji as much as he will be entertained by Fiji.
“I hope the golf is good in Fiji but I love fishing, so I’m looking forward to checking that out too,” said Weekley, a three-time winner on the US PGA Tour.
“We are lucky to do the job that we do. Playing golf has taken me to some great countries around the world, and I can’t wait to experience Fiji.”
With their humorous and laid-back attitudes, the pair made plenty of friends when they travelled to Australia in 2014 – and the same is anticipated in Fiji.
“Boo and Steven are world-class players who each have multiple US PGA Tour victories on their resumés, but they are also great personalities,” said Brian Thorburn, CEO of the PGA of Australia which oversees the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia.
“They are exactly the type of players we hope to host in Fiji – they are both US PGA Tour regulars and will put on a great display of golf during the Fiji International, but they will also enjoy their time in the tropical paradise.
“It is important to us that the best golfers in the world enjoy the Fiji International and spread the message to their colleagues that Fiji is a great destination to visit.”
The Fiji International continues to grow from strength to strength and the inclusion of Bowditch and Weekley to the field is a real boost for the 2016 tournament, according to the Honorable Faiyaz Koya, Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism.
He said: “The momentum for the Fiji International is building, and we are excited to welcome more professional golfers to the country. Every player who comes to Fiji will not only experience the fantastic courses we have, but also our famous Fijian hospitality.
“It is definitely an exciting time for golf in Fiji, and we look forward to watching Steven Bowditch and Boo Weekley in action at the Fiji International.”
