South Seas Classic Explained

The South Seas Classic was a professional golf tournament played at Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club in Fiji from 1976 to 1979. Prize money was A$27,500 in 1976, A$30,000 in 1977 and 1978, and A$43,000 in 1979.

Winners

Year Winner Country Score To par Margin
of victory
Runner(s)-up Ref
South Seas Classic
1979 285 −3 1 stroke [1]
Gilbey's Gin South Seas Classic
1978 288 E Playoff [2]
1977 275 −13 5 strokes [3]
South Seas Classic
1976 288 E Playoff [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Mallicoat victory 'saves his career' . . 17 December 1979 . 31.
  2. News: Win ends drought . . 18 September 1978 . 31.
  3. News: Brask wins his meal ticket . . 26 September 1977 . 31.
  4. News: Sudden-death win to Stanley . . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 27 September 1976 . 11 February 2020 . 13 . Trove.