2024 JAPAN WORLD MASTERS - MEET YOUR HOSTS
Paul Sheehan ~ Exclusive Golf Japan
Tournament host and professional golfer, Paul Sheehan, a 14-year tour member and 2006 Japan Open Winner, shares a passion for golf, travel and our community.
Paul plays mainly on the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Japan Golf Tour. He has featured in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking. Paul has had three wins in Japan, including the 2006 Japan Open, and four wins in Australia, he has also played on the PGA Tour.
Having played majority of his professional career in Japan, Paul has played on all the leading courses, during his time on tour Paul not only fell in love with the golf courses in Japan, but also with the locals and their unique culture.
Paul is passionate about showcasing how special Japan is to the rest of the world.. so you are in for a real treat!
Paul's welcome message to you.
Firstly, thank you for joining us for this inaugural tournament with Exclusive Golf Japan & Go Golfing! Welcome and I very much look forward to spending time with each and every one of you!
As your host, I will be with you to ensure you have a fun, safe, and memorable experience. I will be your guide and manager of events, ready to lend a helping hand so you can rest, relax and focus on what's most important - golf, fun and sightseeing!
To help us connect, here's a brief background about me.
How did you become a golf tour/tournament host?
I fell into Golf Travel after years of playing on the Japanese Tour. As I was winding up my playing days a bunch of people were reaching out to play golf in Japan. I started to arrange all their tours and before I knew it I had a business.
What do you love about hosting?
I enjoyed sharing Japan golf, culture and cuisine with the world.
Which countries have you visited?
I’ve been very fortunate to play golf in most countries.
Your favourite destinations and why?
Japan as it’s been a huge part of my life for so long and I have many friends there.
Most memorable golf courses?
Cypress point or Augusta National.
Other hobbies/interests?
Tennis, travel, wine and spending time with the family.
Wally Pastuch ~ Go Golfing
Experienced tour host, Wally, first met Go Golfing founder, Peter McCarthy, in the early days of the Gold Coast World Masters Golf Championship - the event that paved the way to Go Golfing's success.
It was a dream of his to become a tour host upon retiring from his full-time job a few years back. Well, he has now hosted more than 20 tours and loves it! He is now looking forward to meeting you and welcoming the challenges that each new golf course brings 😊
Wally's welcome message to you.
Firstly, thank you for booking on the inaugural Japan World Masters Tournament. You are soon to depart on an exciting journey of a lifetime.
As your host, I'll be at every location to ensure you have a fun, safe, and memorable experience. I'll be your tour guide, interpreter, and manager of events, ready to lend a helping hand so you can rest, relax and focus on what's most important -- golf and sightseeing!
I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you, on what's sure to be an incredible adventure. To help us connect, here's a brief background about me 🤗.
What do you love about hosting?
The ability to travel to some of the world's most exciting courses with a group of fellow travelers ticks all the boxes for me. I really enjoy meeting new people and discovering new places, especially places with memorable attractions, like a historical site or signature golf course.
Add to this the experience of local culture, food, and places of interest - what else could you ask for? 😋
Countries you have visited & favourite destinations?
My personal travels have taken me to Thailand, China, Bali, and in the US - Nashville, Vegas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Some favourites in Europe include Italy, Greece, and the United Kingdom. New Zealand was also a memorable trip - it was my first time skiing and visiting Queenstown.
I've also hosted golf tours to Hawaii, Canada, Vietnam, South Africa, New Zealand, China, Japan, and recently Bavaria.
For me, Vietnam and Italy have been real highlights so far. Vietnam for its mix of French and Asian cuisines, lovely beaches, and friendly people made it such an enjoyable destination. Italy's history, friendly people, and great food & wine make me want to go back time and time again.
Most memorable golf courses?
It's hard to pick a favourite between Barnbougle Lost Farm in Tasmania and the incredible Jack's Point at Queenstown. To say that the weather conditions can change Jack's Point from a picture postcard to a brutal battle is an understatement, but well worth the challenge.
The Grange, home of LIV Golf Adelaide, is also on the list, for its layout and presentation. We played there the week before the Australian Women's PGA and it was in pristine condition. It certainly challenged my handicap of 16.