Welcome to the 2012 Coca-Cola QLD PGA Championship to be played at the magnificent City Golf Club in Toowoomba.

After previously staging the QLD PGA Championship in 1988 (won by Terry Price) and on the back of Gareth Paddison's 18 under par winning total in 2011, the 2012 QLD PGA Championship is once again ready to embrace the 'Garden City' as the home of this prestigous tournament.

Located within 5 minutes from the city centre and within walking distance from many of the great sites that Toowoomba has to offer, the City Golf Club boasts an impressive 18 hole golf course and magnificent club house facilities. With one of the largest and most innovative clubhouses in Australia, the City Golf Club has also recently opened it's 4.5 Star City Golf Club Motel helping the City Golf Club to offer the most complete golfing and lifestyle packages the region has to offer.

At the 2010 Clubs Queensland awards for excellence The City Golf Club won "Best Golf Club, Venue and Facilities and Environmental Best Practice Award" offering recognition for it's achievements.

The 2012 QLD PGA Championship is proud to support the Toowoomba Hospital Children's Appeal. The Toowoomba Hospital Children’s Appeal is now in its seventh year and already over $250,000 has been raised to provide special equipment for children’s health at the Toowoomba Hospital. Vital equipment is identified, such as an Intensive Care Isolette, Ivy Vital Signs Monitor and a Continuos Positive Airways Pressure Machine purchased for the special Care Nursery. The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organisation that exists to promote the activities and service of the Toowoomba Hospital, Mt Lofty Heights Nursing Home and Baillie Henderson Hospital.

Funds will be raised through a number of avenues during the tournament with the QLD PGA Fashion Parade a major fundraiser during the week's festivities.

Pre Qualifying
Pre Qualifying for the QLD PGA Championship will be staged at Toowoomba Golf Course - Middle Ridge - on Monday 20th February 2012. There will be a minimum of 10 positions available in the 2012 QLD PGA Championship from Pre Qualifying, with tee times ranging from 6:30am-8:30am. A pre-qualifying draw will be made available on Friday 17th February.

Toowoomba Community Engagement Program
During the 2011 Cellarbrations QLD PGA Championship, there will be a distinct focus on engaging the community in activities surrounding the tournament. Given this focus and vision to ensure all demographics of Toowoomba have an opportunity to be involved with the QLD PGA Championship, below are a number of events and promotions that will be staged during the week of the tournament(exact schedule of events and further activities will be confirmed in coming weeks:

Monday 20th February
An exclusive opportunity will be extended for up and coming juniors from the City Golf Club and surrounding areas to participate in the Geiger Civil & Electrical Junior Pro Am, playing 9 holes with some of their heroes. For information on the Geiger Junior Pro Am, please contact the City Golf Club on (07) 4636 9000.

Practice round available to competitors all day on the back nine, and until 3pm on the front nine(must be off the front nine at 3pm)

Tuesday 21st February
Corporate Pro Am to be staged on Tuesday afternoon providing corporate supporters of the event with an opportunity to play with a number of the profile PGA professionals who will be competing in the QLD PGA Championship.

PGA professionals attending a number of schools teaching students and representatives from the a variety of ages, as well as providing free gifts and prizes to all participants.

Practice round available to competitors until 1pm on the front nine(must be off the course at 1pm)

Wednesday 22nd February
Championship Pro Am to be staged on Wednesday afternoon providing corporate supporters of the event with an opportunity to play with a number of the profile PGA professionals who will be competing in the QLD PGA Championship.

The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation will be staging a Fashion Show with PGA professionals and local models walking the catwalk showing off designer clothes.

PGA Professional will also be visiting a number of charities throughout the Darling Downs. This is to offer our support and provide hope to those who may not be as fortunate as others directly involved with the QLD PGA Championship.

Practice round available to competitors until 1pm on the front nine(must be off the course at 1pm)

Thursday 23rd February
Round 1 of the QLD PGA Championship

Local Schools will be provided a behind the scenes look at the QLD PGA Championship for more advanced students who currently play golf as well as a shot making clinic by a PGA professional during their visit.

PGA Professionals will make a special visit to the children and infants ward at Toowoomba Hospital providing gifts and autograph opportunities for many of the children currently ill or injured.

PGA Professionals will be providing free tips and gifts at local shopping centres for Thursday night shopping and giving the community an opportunity to meet and greet the professionals away from the golf course.

Friday 24th February
Round 2 of the QLD PGA Championship

Local Schools in Toowoomba will again be provided a behind the scenes look at the QLD PGA Championship for more advanced students who currently play golf as well as a shot making clinic by a PGA professional during their visit.

PGA Professionals will be conducting a number of sponsors store visits providing customers of companies supporting the tournament with an opportunity to meet and greet PGA professionals playing in the QLD PGA Championship.

Saturday 25th February
Round 3 of the QLD PGA Championship

A live broadcast from radio station 4GR will take place throughout the morning, providing listeners with exclusive interviews with leading players and tournament officials, as well as giveaways throughout the broadcast.

Sunday 26th February
Round 4 of the QLD PGA Championship

QLD PGA Championship 'Market Day'
The inaugural QLD PGA Championship 'Market Day' will provide the community of the Darling Downs with a chance to see some of the new innovations in technology in the world of golf, exclusive specials and giveaways relating to such things as travel, accommodation as well as local products and sevices.

The 'Market Day' will take place on Sunday 26th February from approx 8am - 3pm at City Golf Club. Entry is via a gold coin donation and a full list of confirmed exhibitors will be available on the City Golf Club Website closer to the event.