A large consignment of dinosaurs have completed their journey to Palmer Coolum Resort and are set to take residence in what will become the largest dinosaur park in the world with over 150 specimens. Over 40 prehistoric creatures landed last week and there will be many more to follow as the park ... more
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Coolum mourns loss of PGA Championship
Following months of speculation, the PGA of Australia yesterday (11 February) confirmed the Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola is headed to a new home in 2013, officially farewelling the Sunshine Coast and Palmer Coolum Resort, which has hosted the tournament for the last 11 ... more
‘Bones’ becomes Coolum’s second prehistoric beast
Dinosaur number two has taken residence at Palmer Coolum Resort in the shape of a huge skeletal Omeisaurus. Already nicknamed ‘Bones’ by resort management, the Jurassic giant will soon befriend Palmer Coolum Resort’s original dinosaur, the now world famous Tyrannosaurus Rex, ‘Jeff’. Jeff ... more
Car enthusiasts revel in Palmer Motorama opening
Vintage car lovers, engineering enthusiasts and curious visitors alike have been flocking to the Palmer Motorama Vintage Car Museum since it officially opened its doors to the public last Saturday (5 January). Nostalgic car buffs have given a resounding thumbs-up to not only the range of cars on ... more
‘Jeff’ the dinosaur officially welcomed to Resort
With Jeff’s new custodial parent, Bill Schoch needing to be harnessed into a mobile crane just to reach him, Tuesday’s ‘head wetting’ welcoming ceremony at Palmer Coolum Resort was anything but traditional. Firstly, there was no alcohol involved – just plain water and, at 8.5 metres tall, Jeff ... more
Fairytale finish for Popovic
26-year-old Victorian Daniel Popovic has won the Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola held at Palmer Coolum Resort from 13-16 December. The Tour Rookie showed composure throughout the day to finish with a tournament total of 16-under 272 winning by four shots from his more ... more
Popovic all class at Coolum
26-year-old Daniel Popovic takes a two stroke lead into today's second round of the Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola after firing a round of 64 at Palmer Coolum Resort yesterday. The young Victorian showed up his more experienced rivals in an impressive display of skill, at one ... more
Senior sentimental favourite to win final Coolum PGA
Queenslander Peter Senior became the Australian Open’s oldest golf champion on Sunday and is the sentimental favourite to win this year’s Australian PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola, which starts at Palmer Coolum Resort tomorrow (13 Dec). 53-years-old Senior has proven form at Coolum and ... more
Renouf wins Palmer Golf Challenge for spot in PGA
Palmer Coolum Resort’s Director of Golf, Paul Crangle went head to head with three other Palmer Golf professionals on Tuesday in the third and final round of the Palmer Golf pro challenge. Despite having a home-course advantage and surging from the back in opening nine holes, Crangle fell off the ... more
New members welcomed to SCDL Board
Three new members were welcomed to the Sunshine Coast Destination Limited Board of Directors this week following their election at the association’s AGM, held at Novotel Twin Waters on Monday (26 Nov). The successful nominees, Mark Skinner, Fraser Green and William (Bill) Darby will now join ... more