Faldo Series 2016 Qualifier at The Duke's, St Andrews
July 25 to 27
NEWS RELEASE
The Faldo Series has announced its UK schedule for 2016
with Moortown Golf Club returning to the line-up after a one year
absence and East Sussex National becoming new hosts in the 20th year of Faldo Series events.
Each tournament will comprise of 54-holes and count towards the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
“Young
golfers in the UK have benefitted from the experience of playing in the
Faldo Series now for two decades”, said Sir Nick Faldo. “Following its
successful introduction two years ago, we have continued to hold 54-hole
championships across the UK, allowing players the opportunity to gain
even more tournament experience and to compete for World Amateur Golf
Ranking points.”
Faldo
added: “I thank The R and A, The European Tour, The US PGA Tour and the
PGA of America for their on-going support which allows us to bring
opportunity to thousands of talented young golfers worldwide every
year.”
“2016
will mark a significant milestone of R&A support towards the Faldo
Series since its launch in 1996,” commented Alison White, Assistant
Director of Golf Development at The R&A.
“Along with Sir Nick, a
three-time Open Champion, The R and A is proud to support an impressive
global record of golf development. The expansion of the Faldo Series
over 20 years illustrates how our vision along with Sir Nick’s
commitment to golf development can make a positive impact on the future
generation.”
The
2016 UK schedule features seven championships across England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland. For an entry fee of £60, boys and girls
aged 12 to 21 will play one practice round and three tournament rounds
at their chosen venue.
The five age-group winners at each tournament –
three boys and two girls – will join six-time Major winner Faldo at the
20th Faldo Series Grand Final.
The entry deadline for each event will be 30 days prior to the start of the competition.
The
Faldo Series Wales Championship is the first UK event. Players will tee
off at Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club (Bridgend) on April 11-13. The
second event will be held at Lough Erne Resort (Co Fermanagh) in
Northern Ireland on April 12-13. The Ireland Championship will remain a
36-hole competition.
Old
Fold Manor (Barnet) hosts the first of two England South Championships
on July 4-6. Moortown Golf Club (Leeds) will return to the Faldo Series
schedule on July 18-20 for the England North Championship.
After
Moortown the focus shifts to Scotland where competitors will play The
Duke's, St Andrews on July 25-27.
Trentham
Golf Club (Stoke-On-Trent) hosts the England Midlands Championship on
August 1-3. The last UK event of the season will be held at a new venue
for the Faldo Series, East Sussex National (Uckfield) where players will
be welcomed on August 22-24.
A full European schedule for 2016 will be announced
in the coming weeks.
Photo
caption: Reigning Faldo Series Grand Final - Boys’ Under-21 Champion
Jack Yule (centre) with Alison White, Assistant Director of Golf
Development at The R and A and Sir Nick Faldo.
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