Nick Faldo under the age of 21 from around the world, both male and female. There are over 7,000 participants each year and there are 38 tournaments in 28 different countries. Age category winners at each event qualify for either the Faldo Series Grand Final, hosted each year by Faldo at the Lough Erne Golf Resort, Northern Ireland or the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, also hosted by Faldo at Mission Hills Golf Club, Shenzen, China (A Faldo Design course). The registered charity boasts a number of successful graduates, the most notable being; Rory McIlroy, Yani Tseng, and Nick Dougherty. Along with
The Vintage Golf Course Vintage in 2007, with a new innovative form, whereby a pro-am event is played on the weekend as well as the final two days of the tournament. The prize money in 2007 was $115,000 (AU). In 2008 the tournament grew in size and stature. The event was won by Aaron Townsend. In 2009 the NSW Open once again returned to The Vintage. The event was promoted to the PGA Tour of Australia, scheduled for the week preceding the Australian Open, from 26 November to 29 November. The Vintage Golf Course The Vintage is a golf resort in the Hunter Valley