2018 World Cup of Golf
The 2018 World Cup of Golf (known as the 2018 ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup of Golf for sponsorship reasons) was a golf tournament that was played from 22 to 25 November at Metropolitan Golf Club in South Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia. It was the 59th World Cup. The format is 72-hole stroke play; the first and third days were four-ball (best ball), and the second and fourth days were foursomes (alternate shot) play.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22–25 November |
| Location | South Oakleigh, Australia 37.91°S 145.09°E |
| Course(s) | Metropolitan Golf Club |
| Format | 72 holes stroke play four-ball & alternate shot |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,321 yards (6,694 m) |
| Field | 28 two-man teams |
| Prize fund | $7.0 million |
| Winner's share | $2.24 million |
| Champion | |
| Belgium Thomas Pieters & Thomas Detry | |
| 265 (−23) | |
| Location map | |
Metropolitan GC Location in Australia Metropolitan GC Location in Victoria Metropolitan GC Location in Melbourne | |
The Belgian pair of Thomas Pieters and Thomas Detry won with a score of 265, 23-under-par. Australia and Mexico tied for second place, three strokes behind. It was Belgium's first victory in the World Cup.
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