The 2024 Legends Tour season gets underway on Friday, with a strong field gathered in the Caribbean for the Barbados Legends event.
Ian Woosnam is hosting the tournament at Apes Hill Barbados which is set to provide a stunning backdrop the curtain raising tournament of the new campaign.
Phil Harrison, Legends Tour CEO said: “We are excited about the start of the 2024 season and especially to get it underway in a destination like Barbados which further supports us being a global Tour. The host venue team at Apes Hill Barbados have been incredible to deal with – they have a very special piece of property, and we cannot wait to show it to our players and everyone who watches on from afar.
“Last season saw a great battle between Peter Baker and Adilson da Silva to win the season long MCB Road to Mauritius title – and now on the eve of the new schedule getting underway, I am eager to see who asserts themselves on our Order of Merit early in the season.
“I am especially keen to see how some of the rookies perform this season, with names such as Peter Lawrie, Raphael Jacquelin and David Lynn joining us during the course of this year, when they turn 50.
“The Legends Tour is something I am so proud to lead, the work of those behind the scenes is impressive, as is the commitment and skill of the players – our star attractions, alongside the venues. 2024 sees us put on a schedule of 20 events, across four different continents and with a total prize pool of more than €18m. The growth year-on-year shows how this Tour, this brand is heading in the right direction.
“Hosting our opening event in Barbados will provide a stunning backdrop, some great golf, an amazing golf course and some sunshine too, we hope. I look forward to seeing which of our players picks up the trophy on Sunday afternoon.”
Sunil Chatrani, executive chairman of Apes Hill Barbados added: “On behalf of Apes Hill and our friend and ambassador, Ian Woosnam, it is a great honour to welcome the golf professionals and amateurs to Barbados for the curtain-raiser of the 2024 Legends Tour season. Apes Hill was created to provide world-class golfing facilities blended with a natural and sustainable environment and, most importantly, a spirit of community and togetherness.
“As players from across the golfing world set out for the challenge of the Barbados Legends event here at Apes Hill, we look forward to them sharing in our special recipe of community and experiences over the coming days.”