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PGA International Pro-Am heads to Thailand

2.05pm 15th June 2023 - Travel - This story was updated on Friday, June 16th, 2023

The PGA’s popular schedule of overseas Pro-Ams is heading to the spectacular beach-front resort of Laguna Phuket in Thailand this autumn, offering the chance for PGA Members and their invited guests to enjoy five-star golf and hospitality at one of Asia’s premier golf and leisure destinations.

The 54-hole PGA International Pro-Am, which is being held from October 23-30, includes a practice round at Laguna Golf plus tournament rounds on three of Phuket’s finest championship courses – Laguna Golf Phuket, Aquella Golf & Country Club and Red Mountain Golf Club. 

The PGA International Pro-Am package costs £1,790 per amateur for five nights and £1,990 for seven nights (with options to upgrade), and in addition to the four rounds of golf and accommodation, also includes: Welcome drinks party and barbecue; Welcome gift; Daily breakfast buffet; Cart and caddie fees; Practice balls to warm up prior to play; Gala Dinner and Prize Presentation; Airport Transfers.

With a professional prize fund of £18,000, there is plenty for PGA Members to play for, while there are generous prizes on offer for their amateur partners.

Commenting on the launch of The PGA International Pro-Am, Wayne Johnson, PGA Regional Manager (International), said: “We are delighted to announce this exciting new pro-am to be staged at the wonderful Laguna Phuket in Thailand. This is a fantastic opportunity to play three of Phuket’s finest golf courses and stay at the five-star beachfront Laguna Phuket resort, which recently hosted our 2023 PGA Members’ International Conference.

“There is an £18,000 prize fund on offer for PGA Members, and for amateurs, this is a must for any golf enthusiasts out there looking for a golf trip of a lifetime, which allows you to combine a tournament pro-am experience with spectacular accommodation and hospitality. It will be an experience you will never forget!”

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Andaman Sea, Laguna Phuket spans over 1,000 acres of lush parkland and a 3km beachfront located just a 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. It offers an 18-hole championship golf course, eight world-class hotels, luxury spas, exceptional dining options, and countless activities to create unforgettable experiences.

For more details or to book your place, please email wayne.johnson@pga.org.uk or call (+44) 7821 448 699.

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