DUNDONALD HOSTS THE DUKE OF YORK TROPHY
TOURNAMENT FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
The management of Dundonald Links in Ayrshire is delighted to announce that it will again be hosting the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy tournament from September 11 to 13.
The Duke of York Trophy, now in its seventh year, is a unique, international 54-hole stroke play golf tournament for boys and girls who are either the current holders of their Under-18 national championship or have won selected major golfing events in the preceding year.
Sanctioned by the R & A and now counting towards the World Amateur Golf Rankings, the tournament is organised in a similar fashion to a professional tour event to give the potential golfing stars of the future a chance to experience what life as a pro might involve.
Running since 2001, the tournament has featured some fine talent including, European Tour young-gun Oliver Fisher who won the event in 2005, European Amateur Champion, Rory McIlroy and Pablo Martin, who recently won as an amateur on the European Tour. This year’s event will feature a field of over 45 champions from more than 23 countries, with the average handicap likely to be an impressive scratch.
"I am delighted that the tournament is returning to Dundonald Links in September and look forward to building on the success of last year's event. It is also good to note the successes that many of our past players are enjoying such as Oliver Fisher, now in his first year on the European Tour, Sam Hutsby as an England national squad player and Anna Nordqvist who is currently third in the European Amateur Ladies' rankings," commented the event’s Patron, HRH The Duke of York.
John Caven, Director of Operations at Dundonald Links said: “We are delighted to be once again hosting this prestigious tournament that does so much for junior golf. The course should provide a stern but fair test for these talented youngsters.”
Designed by renowned architect, Kyle Phillips, Dundonald Links is the Ayrshire links owned by Loch Lomond Golf Club. Situated near Troon, it can certainly lay claim to being a true test of links golf and a worthy neighbour to Open championship venues, Royal Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry.
Master-craftsman Kyle Phillips has created a classic links course that blends in seamlessly with the natural surroundings, in a similar vein to his highly-acclaimed Kingsbarns Golf Links.
TOURNAMENT FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
The management of Dundonald Links in Ayrshire is delighted to announce that it will again be hosting the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy tournament from September 11 to 13.
The Duke of York Trophy, now in its seventh year, is a unique, international 54-hole stroke play golf tournament for boys and girls who are either the current holders of their Under-18 national championship or have won selected major golfing events in the preceding year.
Sanctioned by the R & A and now counting towards the World Amateur Golf Rankings, the tournament is organised in a similar fashion to a professional tour event to give the potential golfing stars of the future a chance to experience what life as a pro might involve.
Running since 2001, the tournament has featured some fine talent including, European Tour young-gun Oliver Fisher who won the event in 2005, European Amateur Champion, Rory McIlroy and Pablo Martin, who recently won as an amateur on the European Tour. This year’s event will feature a field of over 45 champions from more than 23 countries, with the average handicap likely to be an impressive scratch.
"I am delighted that the tournament is returning to Dundonald Links in September and look forward to building on the success of last year's event. It is also good to note the successes that many of our past players are enjoying such as Oliver Fisher, now in his first year on the European Tour, Sam Hutsby as an England national squad player and Anna Nordqvist who is currently third in the European Amateur Ladies' rankings," commented the event’s Patron, HRH The Duke of York.
John Caven, Director of Operations at Dundonald Links said: “We are delighted to be once again hosting this prestigious tournament that does so much for junior golf. The course should provide a stern but fair test for these talented youngsters.”
Designed by renowned architect, Kyle Phillips, Dundonald Links is the Ayrshire links owned by Loch Lomond Golf Club. Situated near Troon, it can certainly lay claim to being a true test of links golf and a worthy neighbour to Open championship venues, Royal Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry.
Master-craftsman Kyle Phillips has created a classic links course that blends in seamlessly with the natural surroundings, in a similar vein to his highly-acclaimed Kingsbarns Golf Links.
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