Sydney, Australia: The echo of cannon fire across Sydney harbour heralded the launch of the 2008 Australian Open at the historic Sydney landmark, Fort Denison.
This year’s championship will give golf lovers and sports fans a ‘Major Experience’ at Royal Sydney,
which will continue building the event’s ever- increasing status as one of the premier events in the
Asia Pacific region.
Golf Australia Director-Championships Trevor Herden said, “We have a solid foundation for the Open
and each year our aim is to create a bigger and better experience for players, sponsors and
spectators alike.
“The 2007 Open at The Australian was a great success, attracting more than 41,000 spectators to
watch four days of world class golf, culminating in Craig Parry’s three-under 69 finish to claim the
championship by one stroke.
We will be offering spectators a major experience from the minute they walk into Royal Sydney, right
through to the presentation ceremony. . All of this excitement will be set against the picture perfect
surroundings of a world class golf course providing an ideal theatre for the introduction of our
wonderful new brand.”
