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New Turkish Pro-am on PGAs of Europe Schedule

Posted by Big G under Golf Travel, Latest Golf News, Mens Pro Golf

The PGAs of Europe has added a third international event to its schedule of endorsed pro-ams

The Antalya Golf Club is owned by the Sirene Resort and is located directly opposite the holiday village, and boasts 2 fantastic courses at the one club – The Sultan and The Pasha

This 18 hole course offers golfers the challenge of a par 71, 6411 metres of play. Designed by David Jones in association with European Golf Design company the course is competitive but blends in to the surrounding forest. The course is fantastic as an indicator of your skill and an excellent test for any keen player. The handicap for men is 24 and 28 for the ladies.

Another 18 hole course with 5731 metres and a par 72 - but despite it’s woodland location, this course is not a stroll in the woods! Appealing to both high and low handicaps the course offers many different challenges to all levels of golfer. The handicap for men is 28 and 36 for the ladies.

Entitled Kempinski ‘The Dome’ Pro-am, it will be staged over 54 holes, with two practice rounds, on the PGA Sultan and The Pasha courses, Antalya, Southern Turkey, between January 27 and February 3, 2008.Entries are invited immediately from teams of four comprising three amateurs and a PGA professional (who will be accommodated and who plays free of charge).The attractive package on offer includes: *welcome pack and cocktail reception * seven nights half-board accommodation in the Kempinski ‘TheDome’ Hotel * Unlimited range balls * 3 Tournament rounds * 2 practice rounds, one each on The PGA Sultan and The Pasha. * Gala Dinner.

There is a Є60,000 professional prize fund and amateur prizes by Srixon, Ashworth and Ecco. This new event completes a trio of PGAs of Europe pro-ams alongside the Beko and Aegean Airlines events.

For more information and entry details, e-mail jdent@antalyagolfclub.com.tr