Carr Golf Travel’s Invitational Pro-Am is to be sanctioned and managed by the PGA of Europe.
The event which is scheduled for October 19th, will be played over three of the best courses in the world; Portmarnock Golf Club, Royal County Down Golf Club (36 holes) and Royal Portrush Golf Club.
The event commences on the 19th October and runs for five days. A $10,000 prize-fund is on offer and the program includes a full offering of accommodation, transport, golf, dinners, gifts and entertainment. The PGA Pro travels for free with a team of three amateurs and there is also an allowance towards the PGA Professionals flights.
The PGAs of Europe joins the PGA Metropolitan Section, PGA Canada and the Northern California PGA in sanctioning the event. The event has 16 teams confirmed from Ireland and US and expects a full complement of 20 teams, with 4 places remaining.
Carr Golf Travel celebrates 25 years in business and are well renowned for managing world class golf events. “We are excited about partnering with the PGAs of Europe. We have strong Irish and US representation and it is great to expand this footprint into Europe,” said Marty Carr. “As we head to Northern Ireland to play the best links courses in the world, it is also very timely that Royal Portrush, where my father won the British Amateur, has once again been invited to host an Open Championship in the near future. We look forward to working with the PGAs of Europe for what promises to be a unique and unforgettable event.”
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