Midlands hotel to host first pro-am golf event

The Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club is to host its first Golf Club Pro-Am event on Friday 29 May. Part of the proceeds raised from the event will be given to The Shakespeare Hospice, an independent charity based in Stratford-upon-Avon. The event, which is open to members and non-members, will see guests play with some of the Midlands leading PGA Professionals.

As one of the finest golfing venues in the Midlands, the event hopes to attract a number of sports celebrities. Over a hundred golfers are expected to play at the prestigious event along with many more spectators. Sponsors include ‘R-Value Ltd’ and ‘SCIL Ltd’, specialists in the delivery of commercial building compliance, fit out, design and construction.

Each team will consist of a PGA Professional and three club golfers. The Tournament will be played over 18 holes with the two best net medal scores from the four players counting as the team score. There will also be an individual first prize to the lowest Professional individual score.

In addition to playing on the championship golf course, guests will enjoy refreshments and bacon rolls on arrival along with a welcome pack including gifts from the sponsors. After the golf tournament, guests will enjoy a superb buffet in the evening with auctions and raffles.

Greg Fehler, General Manager at The Menzies Welcombe Hotel, stated “We’re delighted to be holding our first ever Golf Club Pro-Am event which looks set to be extremely popular. As well as giving the players the opportunity to play some enjoyable golf on our outstanding golf course, the event will also raise money for an extremely worthwhile local charity”.

The cost to enter per team of three amateur club golfers is £240. For more information please contact Dan Hacker, Director of Golf on 01789 413800. Special accommodation packages have been designed inclusive of breakfast and use of the Welcombe Spa should entrants wish to enjoy the resorts facilities. To take advantage of the accommodation offer please contact Louise Harris, Sales Manager on 01789 413824.

The Par 70, 18 hole championship golf course at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel, with its lakes and rolling countryside, offers breathtaking views. At 6,288 yards, the course is deceptively long and has been designed to include three par five and five par three holes. Dan Hacker, a fully qualified Golf Professional works as the Club’s Director of Golf. Dan has worked at a number of prestigious championship golf courses including the Tobago Plantations Resort in the Caribbean and Wokefield Park in the UK.

Located on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon, the luxury country house hotel is situated just five minutes from junction 15 of the M40.

For more information, visit menzieshotels.co.uk.