PGA Channel Islands Challenge returns to Jersey

PGA Professional tournament golf will once again grace Jersey’s two finest links courses when the DSI Ltd PGA Channel Islands Challenge returns in spectacular fashion in March 2016.

Thanks to a new sponsor, St Helier based Designer Sofa Interiors, the tournament will be played over two rounds – the first on March 9 at the prestigious Royal Jersey GC, and then a second at La Moye GC a day later.

The last winner in 2014 was La Moye’s own PGA Head Professional Mike Deeley, who will be hoping that his home advantage will give him the edge once more.

Open to all PGA Professionals, the winner of the 2016 DSI PGA Channel Island Challenge will take home a cool £1,000 from the anticipated £5,000 prize fund, while the Channel Islands’ many golf enthusiasts will be able to see top golfers play these two superb links courses.

The event’s driving force is Jersey Golf Coaching’s own PGA Professional Alex Mollin, a three-time winner of the Titleist PGA Assistant of the Year award (pictured below receiving her award from Titleist brand director Matthew Johnson).

She said: “I’m delighted we’re able to run this event again, now for the fourth time. In true Jersey style it’s very relaxed, and spectators – whether they play golf or not! – are all very welcome to come and enjoy some spectacular golf.

“I’m really looking forward to what I’m sure will prove to be another terrific challenge for top class golfers this year, especially as it’s going to be played over Jersey’s two best courses.”

Sam Smith, Secretary of The PGA in England (South) added: “The DSI Ltd PGA Channel Islands Challenge offers a rare opportunity for PGA Professionals to play these two internationally renowned courses in Jersey.

“The PGA is really looking forward to the tournament, and to coming back to Jersey to support both the Channel Islands based PGA Professionals, and those in the region that want to sample all Jersey golf has to offer.

“It’s fantastic to be part of this prestigious event and we have to thank greatly the support of Claire and Byron Khawaja of Designer Sofa Interiors, along with Alex’s vision and, of course, Royal Jersey and La Moye, for helping us set it all up.”