European Tour player and Clubs to Hire brand ambassador David Howell is putting out a challenge to all European amateur golfers. He is simply asking can you reduce your handicap by 10% this year?
Well if you think you can meet this challenge, the Race to Monte Rei has just launched for European club golfers as they look to cut their handicaps and qualify for the grand final of Clubs to Hire’s biennial event at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in Portugal.
Organised by Clubs to Hire in conjunction with Monte Rei and media partners Irish Golfer and Golf News, golfers looking to qualify for the grand final in Monte Rei must reduce their handicap by 10% before September 30 deadline to be in with a chance.
Registration is free and now open for the popular competition – which had more than 3,000 entries when it was last held at Quinta do Lago, Portugal – and is now open to any golfer who holds a WHS handicap.
This year’s final will take place at Portugal’s top golf course on November 26 and anyone who enters and meets the required handicap reduction will be entered into the draw for one of the 12 places up for grabs.
The prize includes 18 holes at Monte Rei, accommodation for one night at Monte Rei, complementary set of golf clubs from Clubs to Hire, gala dinner and prize giving, as well as use of the practice range and complimentary buggies.
Clubs to Hire founder Tony Judge said: “Every year, golfers of all levels set themselves handicap targets for the golfing season. We are delighted that we can reward 12 dedicated golfers who achieve a 10% reduction in their handicap with this fantastic trip to an amazing part of the world.
“And while 10% may sound relatively straightforward for the keen golfer, it’s a lot harder than it seems, with only 210 golfers out of 3,000 entries managing it last time. We are looking forward to seeing how many can do it this year and hopefully seeing them in the beautiful Eastern Algarve in November.”
Entry to the competition can be made at www.clubstohire.com/welcome-to-the-race-to-monte-rei-2023