Get on the Staysure PGA Trophy trail

There is still time to enter the first ever Staysure PGA Trophy – a new senior pro-am competition added to the PGA tournament calendar for 2018.

The competition carries a £30,000 prize fund and is contested by PGA Professionals and a male or female amateur partner aged over 50.

A number of regional qualifiers, played across Great Britain and Ireland, will determine the pairs taking part in the Grand Final from July 31 to August 1 at the London Golf Club near Sevenoaks, Kent.

The first Regional Final was held at Maxstroke Park, on the fringe of Birmingham, last month where Cornish duo Richard O’Hanlon and Terry Dyer (pictured below), from St Kew Golf Club near Wadebridge were victorious.

O’Hanlon has already tasted success in a national PGA pro-am competition having won the 2014 Lombard Trophy at Gleneagles alongside another amateur from St Kew, Rob Jones.

Elsewhere, Paul Bradshaw is back on the trophy trail in the Staysure PGA Trophy following his success in the 2018 SkyCaddie Pro-Captain Challenge.

Last November he triumphed in Morocco with retired GP Chris Hall and this time he is partnered with 18-handicapper Chris Worthington.

“It was a new competition this year so I thought it was a good idea to enter,” said Bradshaw.The Holme Hall duo won the South West Regional Qualifier at The Players Club last month to progress to the first Staysure PGA Trophy.

“I like this kind of format. It worked okay for me at the SkyCaddie Pro-Captain Challenge last year! I’m really comfortable with this kind of format.

“It’s great for the amateur to see how we play. They get a little taste of what it’s like so it’s a fantastic competition for them to enter.

“For the amateur there’s also the chance to play against one of the big-name Senior Professionals so that will be a great experience.

“For us, it gives us a chance to talk to the amateurs about what pros do. We don’t just want them to have the impression that we’re just sat in the shop. It’s nice for us to have a good chat with them and enjoy the competition.”

Entries remain open for Staysure PGA Trophy Regional Finals at: 

Manchester Golf Club

Regional Final - July 12
Closing date for entries - June 28

Kings Hill Golf Club

Regional Final - July 16
Closing date for entries - July 2

Full details about the Staysure PGA Trophy and how to enter can be found by clicking here.

Staysure is the largest travel insurance provider in the UK. It designs policies around customers’ specific needs, with an over 50s focus and specialises in pre-existing medical conditions.

Staysure has provided comprehensive cover to millions of customers since it was founded in 2004 by Ryan Howsam, Chairman.

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