Official host: Melbourne

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OFFICIAL HOST - MELBOURNE

Melbourne is Australia's cultural and events capital, and the reigning "World's Ultimate Sports City," as awarded by SportsBusiness International. Cosmopolitan and diverse, Melbourne is also home to one of the world's finest and most recognizable golf regions, the Sandbelt. Designed and influenced by famed golf architect, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the Sandbelt golf courses boast ideal golfing conditions and have hosted some of Australia's top tournaments such as the annual Australian Masters as well as international events including the Presidents Cup 1998 and the 2001 World Golf Championships -- Accenture Match Play Championship. Along with premier golf tournaments, Melbourne annually hosts a full calendar of major sporting and cultural events, including the Australian F1 Grand Prix, the Australian Open Tennis, and the Melbourne Cup horse race, to name a few. http://www.visitmelbourne.com/