The Summit is targeted at the Heads of Training, or nominated individuals, working within a PGA Training Programme on the delivery of education and training programmes, and will give those involved an opportunity to share best practice and learn from each others’ own experiences across a wide variety of subject matter.

The summit’s main programme begins on the 21st March, but delegates are encouraged to attend the Wednesday sessions, which include practical coaching sessions and a game of golf. Thursday’s sessions will look at the pulling together of education from multiple sources with PGA of Canada Technical Director, Glenn Cundari; Initial Professional Education with Director of Education & Membership, Tony Bennett; Health and Wellbeing with Dr Julian Dugmore; and education recognition and evaluation with the PGA of Sweden’s Vice Managing Director and Director of Education, Johan Hampf.

The final day of sessions will include a look at the development of the game in Europe with European Golf Club Owners Association Director, Lodewijk Klootwijk; as well as an explanation of the outcomes to the pan-European Golf Stand Project with Tony Bennett; culminating with a discussion around ‘post-compulsory education’ with the PGA of Great Britain & Ireland’s Director of Education & Career Development, Dr. Kyle Phillpots.

Director of Education & Membership for The Confederation of Professional Golf, Tony Bennett said “Bringing together the Heads of Training allows us to better appreciate the challenges that our Member countries face while at the same time sharing good practices, offering solutions and facilitating meaningful discussions that have a long term effect on the future of the PGA golf professionals”.

The Heads of Training Summit follows on from the Coaches Circle (18-20 March), which will focus on the latest issues and discussion points that exist within the world of coaching, and has limited spaces available for national coaches, coaches of elite players (on a level 1,2 or 3 tour), and coaches involved in national junior programmes.

Both events will be set in the beautiful surroundings of the Chervò Golf Hotel Spa & Resort San Vigilio in Pozzolengo, in the splendid setting of Lake Garda, which is immersed in the green morainic hills (More information here: http://bit.ly/TKX5ZN).

Places at the Heads of Training Summit are limited so for more information or to register, contact Tony Bennett – tb@CPG.com.

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For more information visit the Coaches Circle and Heads of Training Summit Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

Professionals and amateurs from nine different countries recently enjoyed a three-day Pro-Am in Southern Spain which took in some of the best courses on the Continent.

While the rest of Europe was blanketed with snow, 14 Pro-Am teams took part in the event which was  organised by Golfbreaks.com, an Official Supplier to The PGA and the Official Golf Travel Company to the Confederation of Professional Golf.

After a first round played at the exclusive La Reserva course, the competitors had the pleasure of playing the world famous Valderrama, host course of the 1997 Ryder Cup. The signature par-five 17th duly lived up to its fearsome reputation, claiming many a victim throughout the day. The tournament was completed by a round at the striking Almenara course.

The Professional individual competition was jointly won by Peter Hansson of Sweden and Britain’s Matthew Barber (above). The leading pair both finished on a three-round total of 232, with Croatian Pro Miro Raic claiming third after finishing just one stroke behind. The Pro-Am competition was won by the German team, headed up by British PGA Pro Graeme Aspinall (below).

The response to the event from those who took part was overwhelmingly positive. Joint-winner, Matthew Barber, from Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre, was quick to praise the choice of venues and the conditioning of the courses, as well as the “great organisation and management of the event by Golfbreaks.com.”

Next winter’s Pro-Am schedule has already been confirmed, with the event returning to Valderrama and La Reserva on February 7th-10th, 2013. A second tournament will take place at the prestigious PGA Catalunya a month later, on March 7th-10th, 2013.

For full details call the Golfbreaks.com PGA team on 01753 754 355 or email golfpro@golfbreaks.com

 The second day’s play was notably drier than Day One, but conditions were by no means easier – 20-30 mph gusts across Antalya GC’s Pasha and Sultan courses meant that low scoring rounds were hard to come by.

 But Baron clearly did something right as he hung on in his round with two birdies and an eagle to end with an even par total for the tournament with one round left.

 Simon Edwards, also representing the PGA of GB&I, equalled Baron with the pair shooting the best rounds of the day, even after a shaky section late into the round, leaving Edwards just one shot behind.

 Day One co-leader Zeke Martinez (PGA of Italy) might not have matched his opening round form having carded a nine-over 80, but hangs on in tie-third place alongside Turkey’s Bulent Karatas at five-over for the tournament.

 The two-round Team competition came to an end with low-scoring individual of the day leading his team to victory in the fourball better-ball tournament with a points total of 165.

 Day One individual co-leader Hakan Yamac and his team also held on through their second rounds to take second place in the team event with a total of 158 points, closely followed James Ferraby’s team with 157 points to finish in third.

 Day Three sees the professionals and amateurs split up to play separate courses as the individual professional tournament culminates on Antalya GC’s PGA Sultan course.

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 For updates, results and news from the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am, visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

 For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr, and for the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel visit www.kempinski.com/en/belek.

The report, produced by SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC. (SMS INC.) and commissioned by The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) and supported by other leading bodies including the European Tour and European Golf Association, highlights the importance of the golf industry across the continent.

The game’s impact is particularly significant in Great Britain & Ireland where it is valued at €6.1 billion – a total that accounts for 41 per cent of the European total.

Key economic findings across the 27 European Union nations plus Norway and Switzerland, which represent a combined population of 510 million, show the sport is responsible for a minimum of 180,000 full time jobs and employee wages of €4.4 billion.

And based on models employed by the Australian Golf Industry Council (2010) and Golf2020 in the USA (2011), the results show total expenditure per golfer throughout Europe of €1,911 which is in line with Australia (€1,917) and America (€2,007) golfing counterparts.

While the well-documented economic downturn has hit popular European golf destinations such as Spain and Portugal, golf tourism still contributes €1.5 billion of the annual impact.

On the course, the strength of the game matches the economic impact with eight men in the top 20 end of year world rankings and nine women in the top 50 of the Asian dominated standings.

International team success is exemplified with the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, Walker Cup and Curtis Cup all residing this side of the Atlantic.

PGA chief executive Sandy Jones commented: “Golf plays a significant role both in its economic impact and also in delivering social, behavioural and sporting benefits with the PGA professional firmly at the centre of the golf industry.

“In addition golf is also a huge contributor to charitable causes in Europe and last year generated more than €85 million supporting a range of good causes.”

A copy of the full report on The Economic Impact of Golf on the Economy of Europe is available at: http://bit.ly/WniTfk.

This report was produced with the support of the following organisations: The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA); The European Tour; The British and International Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); The Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE); The European Golf Association; The European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA); The European Institute of Golf Course Architects; Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers’ Association; European Golf Industry Association; Confederation of Professional Golf; England Golf; The Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU); and The Ladies’ Golf Union.

SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC. www.sportsmarketingsurveysinc.com

The second Coaches Circle is designed to educate, engage and inspire coaches from across the globe on the latest issues and discussion points that exist within the world of coaching, and has limited spaces available for national coaches, coaches of elite players (on a level 1,2 or 3 tour), and coaches involved in national junior programmes.

The three days of sessions will host varied topics and discussions from some of the most advanced and knowledgeable people in their fields including Matteo Manassero’s coach, Alberto Binaghi; National Team Coach for Switzerland, Timo Karvinen; and biomechanics expert Prof. Eric Wallace.

It won’t just be classroom-based either – Day 1 features a trip to the University of Verona where President of Sport and Science Department, Federico Schena, will speak on a learning strategy to improve motor skills, and Chiara Milanese will lead a practical session in the University’s Biomechanics Lab.

 Director of Education & Membership for The Confederation of Professional Golf, Tony Bennett said “The Coaches Circle has already become a not to be missed event. We have had many positive comments on how the 2012 Coaches Circle helped shape the preparation of National Team players in various countries.” Tony went on to say that “this years line up has been hand picked to stimulate discussion and learning.”

The Coaches Circle will also run prior to the 2013 Heads of Training Summit from the 21-22 March, focusing on the latest information relating to the training of PGA Golf professionals and is tailored to Heads of Training or nominated individuals working within a PGA Training Programme on the delivery of such programmes.

Both events will be set in the beautiful surroundings of the Chervò Golf Hotel Spa & Resort San Vigilio in Pozzolengo, in the splendid setting of Lake Garda, which is immersed in the green morainic hills (More information here: http://bit.ly/TKX5ZN).

Further details of the Heads of Training Summit speaker lineup and sessions will be released soon.

Places at the Coaches Circle are limited so for more information or to register, contact Tony Bennett – tb@CPG.com.

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For more information visit the Coaches Circle and Heads of Training Summit Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

Conditions across the PGA Sultan and Pasha courses at Antalya GC had been up and down all week, but Edwards managed to come through the storms unscathed, carding a one-under par 213 total (70-74-69) around the Par-71 PGA Sultan course.

Edwards made a solid start in the penultimate nine holes arriving at the 10th hole lying one-over for the day and two-over for the tournament.

But fortune favoured the Welshman as he skillfully holed out from 123 yards for an eagle two, followed by six pars and a birdie-par finish to complete the 54-hole event as the only player under par.

“I played nicely this week,” said Edwards of his winning play. “Obviously you have to play good to win…and it’s good to play against quality players and keep my game in shape – I’m a club pro so this helps to keep sharp.”

Edwards continues his fine form from the 2012 season having also won in Turkey at the Confederation of Professional Golf 2012 BEKO Classic not far down the road at Cornelia Golf Club…

“I enjoy Turkey because of the quality of the courses and appreciate what you guys at Confederation of Professional Golf, John Dent and Mustafa at BEKO all do…It’s great to get the full set out here, Beko, Callister and now here at the Kempinski.”

Second place went to overnight leader representing the PGA of GB&I, Chris Baron, whose closing 74 wasn’t quite enough to keep up with Edwards, giving him a three-over par finish (69-74-74).

Two-shots back from Baron was the PGA of Sweden’s Jonathan Fransson, who closed his tournament with a two-under 69, equalling Edwards for the low rounds of the day, culminating in a five-over total for the week (73-77-69).

Turkey’s Bulent Karatas closed with a one-over 72 finishing on a six-over par total (69-79-72) for fourth place, whilst Day One’s co-leaders, Hakan Yamac (68-82-73) and Zeke Martinez (68-80-75), remained together on the final leaderboard both ending on a nine-over par total for a share of fifth place.

The two-round Team competition culminated with Day-Two’s low-scorer of the day, Chris Baron, leading his team to victory in the Fourball better-ball tournament with a points total of 165.

Day One individual co-leader Hakan Yamac and his team also held on through their second rounds to take second place in the team event with a total of 158 points, closely followed James Ferraby’s team with 157 points to finish in third.

John Dent, Director of Golf at Antalya Golf Club, said of the Pro-Am – “We had a fantastic strong line-up for the week the pros and amateurs enjoyed some great weather with a very testing second day…but both courses, the PGA Sultan and the Pasha, were in immaculate condition with the greens running at 11 on the stimp-meter. We hope the competitors enjoyed playing and saying at the wonderful surroundings of the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel this week.”

For the full leaderboard visit http://bit.ly/VQbhk1.

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr, and for the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel visit www.kempinski.com/en/belek.

February 3-10, Antalya Golf Club, Belek, Turkey

Antalya Golf Club in Belek, Turkey, will once again play host to the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am from the 3rd to the 10th February 2013, with the professionals battling it out for the €40,000 prize-fund.

News:

• Tournament Review – Edwards Completes Turkish Set With Kempinski Pro-Am Victory
• Edwards Completes Turkish Set With 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Victory
• Day Two – Baron Battles in Windy Belek to Take Lead
• Day One – Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am 2013 – Yamac and Martinez Lead the Way in Antalya
• Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am to Return to Antalya Golf Club in 2013
• 2012 Tournament Review
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Tournament Review – Edwards Completes Turkish Set With Kempinski Pro-Am Victory

Wales’ Simon Edwards shot to victory in the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am after a closing two-under-par 69 secured a four shot victory over his rivals at Antalya Golf Club in Belek, Turkey.

Conditions across the PGA Sultan and Pasha courses at Antalya GC had been up and down all week, but Edwards managed to come through the storms unscathed, carding a one-under par 213 total (70-74-69) around the Par-71 PGA Sultan course.

Edwards made a solid start in the penultimate nine holes arriving at the 10th hole lying one-over for the day and two-over for the tournament.

But fortune favoured the Welshman as he skillfully holed out from 123 yards for an eagle two, followed by six pars and a birdie-par finish to complete the 54-hole event as the only player under par.

“I played nicely this week,” said Edwards of his winning play. “Obviously you have to play good to win…and it’s good to play against quality players and keep my game in shape – I’m a club pro so this helps to keep sharp.”

Edwards continues his fine form from the 2012 season having also won in Turkey at the Confederation of Professional Golf 2012 BEKO Classic not far down the road at Cornelia Golf Club…

“I enjoy Turkey because of the quality of the courses and appreciate what you guys at Confederation of Professional Golf, John Dent and Mustafa at BEKO all do…It’s great to get the full set out here, Beko, Callister and now here at the Kempinski.”

Second place went to overnight leader representing the PGA of GB&I, Chris Baron, whose closing 74 wasn’t quite enough to keep up with Edwards, giving him a three-over par finish (69-74-74).

Two-shots back from Baron was the PGA of Sweden’s Jonathan Fransson, who closed his tournament with a two-under 69, equalling Edwards for the low rounds of the day, culminating in a five-over total for the week (73-77-69).

Turkey’s Bulent Karatas closed with a one-over 72 finishing on a six-over par total (69-79-72) for fourth place, whilst Day One’s co-leaders, Hakan Yamac (68-82-73) and Zeke Martinez (68-80-75), remained together on the final leaderboard both ending on a nine-over par total for a share of fifth place.

The two-round Team competition culminated with Day-Two’s low-scorer of the day, Chris Baron, leading his team to victory in the Fourball better-ball tournament with a points total of 165.

Day One individual co-leader Hakan Yamac and his team also held on through their second rounds to take second place in the team event with a total of 158 points, closely followed James Ferraby’s team with 157 points to finish in third.

John Dent, Director of Golf at Antalya Golf Club, said of the Pro-Am – “We had a fantastic strong line-up for the week the pros and amateurs enjoyed some great weather with a very testing second day…but both courses, the PGA Sultan and the Pasha, were in immaculate condition with the greens running at 11 on the stimp-meter. We hope the competitors enjoyed playing and saying at the wonderful surroundings of the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel this week.”

For the full leaderboard click here

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr, and for the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel visit www.kempinski.com/en/belek.

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Edwards Completes Turkish Set With 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Victory

Wales’ Simon Edwards shot to victory in the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am after firing a closing two-under par 69 secured a four shot victory over his rivals at Antalya Golf Club in Belek, Turkey.

Conditions across the PGA Sultan and Pasha courses at Antalya GC had been up and down all week, but Edwards managed to come through the storms unscathed, carding a one-under par 213 total (70-74-69) around the Par-71 PGA Sultan course.

Edwards made a solid start in the penultimate nine holes arriving at the 10th hole lying one-over for the day and two-over for the tournament.

But fortune favoured the Welshman as he skillfully holed out from 123 yards for an eagle two, followed by six pars and a birdie-par finish to complete the 54-hole event as the only player under par.

“I played nicely this week,” said Edwards of his winning play. “Obviously you have to play good to win…and it’s good to play against quality players and keep my game in shape – I’m a club pro so this helps to keep sharp.”

Edwards continues his fine form from the 2012 season having also won in Turkey at the Confederation of Professional Golf 2012 BEKO Classic not far down the road at Cornelia Golf Club…

“I enjoy Turkey because of the quality of the courses and appreciate what you guys at Confederation of Professional Golf, John Dent and Mustafa at BEKO all do…It’s great to get the full set out here, Beko, Callister and now here at the Kempinski.”

Second place went to overnight leader representing the PGA of GB&I, Chris Baron, whose closing 74 wasn’t quite enough to keep up with Edwards, giving him a three-over par finish (69-74-74).

Two-shots back from Baron was the PGA of Sweden’s Jonathan Fransson, who closed his tournament with a two-under 69, equalling Edwards for the low rounds of the day, culminating in a five-over total for the week (73-77-69).

Turkey’s Bulent Karatas closed with a one-over 72 finishing on a six-over par total (69-79-72) for fourth place, whilst Day One’s co-leaders, Hakan Yamac (68-82-73) and Zeke Martinez (68-80-75), remained together on the final leaderboard both ending on a nine-over par total for a share of fifth place.

For the full leaderboard visit http://bit.ly/VQbhk1.

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

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Baron Battles in Windy Belek to Take Lead

The second day of the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am at Antalya GC in the Belek region of Turkey proved an incredible challenge as GB&I’s Chris Baron fought to card a three-over 71, taking the lead heading into the final round.

The second day’s play was notably drier than Day One, but conditions were by no means easier – 20-30 mph gusts across Antalya GC’s Pasha and Sultan courses meant that low scoring rounds were hard to come by.

But Baron clearly did something right as he hung on in his round with two birdies and an eagle to end with an even par total for the tournament with one round left.

Simon Edwards, also representing the PGA of GB&I, equalled Baron with the pair shooting the best rounds of the day, even after a shaky section late into the round, leaving Edwards just one shot behind.

Day One co-leader Zeke Martinez (PGA of Italy) might not have matched his opening round form having carded a nine-over 80, but hangs on in tie-third place alongside Turkey’s Bulent Karatas at five-over for the tournament.

The two-round Team competition came to an end with low-scoring individual of the day leading his team to victory in the fourball better-ball tournament with a points total of 165.

Day One individual co-leader Hakan Yamac and his team also held on through their second rounds to take second place in the team event with a total of 158 points, closely followed James Ferraby’s team with 157 points to finish in third.

Day Three sees the professionals and amateurs split up to play separate courses as the individual professional tournament culminates on Antalya GC’s PGA Sultan course.

For the full leaderboard visit http://bit.ly/VQbhk1.

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Day One – Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am 2013 – Yamac and Martinez Lead the Way in Antalya

Day One of the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am got underway to a damp and soggy start at Antalya Golf Club in Turkey, but that didn’t stop the tournament getting off to a great start, with two 68s leading the overnight scoring at four-under par.

Weather conditions for the first round of the annual Pro-Am left something to be desired as 30 teams got their initial rounds underway at Antalya Golf Club, but as always the courses did not disappoint giving way for some low scores and high spirits.

Turkish PGA member, Hakan Yamac, marched forward straight away with three birdies through the opening six holes of the round followed by two more at holes 10 and 13, however, a single blemish on the card with a bogey at 18 meant that Yamac wasn’t alone at the top of the leaderboard.

Italy’s Zeke Martinez had a more turbulent mid-section of his card with two bogeys, four birdies, and an eagle making up his four-under 68, clearly managing to maintain the form from last year having won the 2012 Aegean Airlines Pro-Am in Cyprus, leaving him in A-1 position moving into Day Two.

Whilst only five players managed sub-par rounds – the two leaders, Chris Baron & Bulent Karatas (-3), and Simon Edwards (-2) – the top-20 players all remain within touching distance at this early stage of play, so it’s up to Yamac and Martinez to capitalise on their early moves.

In the overall Team event, it’s the PGA of Spain’s James Ferraby’s team that already have a six-point advantage (90 points) over the tied-for-second teams of individual leader Hakan Yamac and Chris Baron (84 points) going into Day-Two.

For the full leaderboard visit http://bit.ly/VQbhk1.

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For more information, results and news from the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am, keep checking cpg.golf, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr, and for the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel visit www.kempinski.com/en/belek.

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Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am to Return to Antalya Golf Club in 2013

Antalya Golf Club in Belek, Turkey, will once again play host to the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am from the 3rd to the 10th February 2013, with the professionals battling it out for the €40,000 prize-fund.

The tournament remains a 36-hole pro-am and 54-hole individual event with amateurs playing their own individual competition on the final day. Play comprises of five rounds of golf (two practice and three in the tournament), three of them on the PGA Sultan course (pictured) and two rounds on The Pasha. Once again the Pros and amateurs divide on the final day as they bid for a share of the prize fund (pros) or one of the excellent amateur prizes on offer daily and sponsored by Lyle and Scott, Ecco, One Golf and Cleveland.

Last year’s Pro-Am was won by Chris Baron earning him the top prize of €4,000, beating off the challenge made by first-round leader Phil Golding.

This year, the packages on offer for professionals and amateurs follow a similar format to previous years – Professionals accommodation (sharing a room) in the magnificent Kempinski ‘The Dome’ Hotel is free while the amateur accommodation price is: €1,390 (shared twin room) per person € 1,590 (single) € 799 for non-playing partner in double room.

To enter download the entry form and fax it to: 0090242 7255971 or email jdent@agc.com.tr.

Entries are on a first-come-first-served basis. All amateurs will be required to produce official proof of handicap before being allowed to compete.

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For more information, results and news from the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am, keep checking cpg.golf, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr.

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2012 Tournament Review

A superb, one-blemish round of six-under-par 65 by CHRIS BARON (far right) earned him top prize of €4,000 in the Kempinski ‘The Dome’ Pro-Am at Antalya, Turkey, despite a challenging come-back by the first round leader, PHIL GOLDING.

 Baron, a well-respected coach with 30 years PGA experience including spells as head professional at some of the world’s most prestigious resorts, turned up the heat on the third and final day with a round that was perfectly designed for the occasion.

After three holes he was already three under par as the field of pros returned to the PGA-bonded, par-71 Sultan course for the final shoot-out and a dropped shot at the fifth proved to be no more than a temporary irritation as he then reeled off some magical scoring.

A sequence of birdie-par, birdie-par, par-birdie swept him into the lead, one that he did not intend to waste.  Seven safety-first pars then took him to the 18th where his grand finale was a birdie flourish to post a two-stroke lead over Golding.

Ulas Karatas had set the target at two over par with an excellent round of 70 but it was something of a switchback ride that took him into red figures for the day. Birdies, bogeys and pars went into his mix one after the other as he battled to steer a level course… until a three on the par four 15th sealed a good day’s work.

His leader-in-the-clubhouse role did not survive for long, however. Golding was soon to take over as the first-round leader all but wiped his second round slump off the slate with a seven-birdie round of 67 for a 54-hole total of 212, two under par.

 Although he dropped a shot at the first and another at 12 he was never going to allow that second-day 77 to become a habit as his putter began to do the business again and the possibility of adding to his success in the 2011 Beko Classic was clearly in his sights.

Yet, well as Golding played, he was forced to settle for runner-up spot as ‘The Baron’ took centre stage. Among the sub-par scorers was Liam Bond. The Welshman’s round of 70 gave him third place on his own at level par for the 54 holes.

Final leaderboard – Click Here 

Final Team Scores – Click Here

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For more information, results and news from the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am, keep checking cpg.golf, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr.

 Conditions across the PGA Sultan and Pasha courses at Antalya GC had been up and down all week, but Edwards managed to come through the storms unscathed, carding a one-under par 213 total (70-74-69) around the Par-71 PGA Sultan course.

 Edwards made a solid start in the penultimate nine holes arriving at the 10^th hole lying one-over for the day and two-over for the tournament.

 But fortune favoured the Welshman as he skillfully holed out from 123 yards for an eagle two, followed by six pars and a birdie-par finish to complete the 54-hole event as the only player under par.

 “I played nicely this week,” said Edwards of his winning play. “Obviously you have to play good to win…and it’s good to play against quality players and keep my game in shape – I’m a club pro so this helps to keep sharp.”

 Edwards continues his fine form from the 2012 season having also won in Turkey at the Confederation of Professional Golf 2012 BEKO Classic not far down the road at Cornelia Golf Club…

 “I enjoy Turkey because of the quality of the courses and appreciate what you guys at Confederation of Professional Golf, John Dent and Mustafa at BEKO all do…It’s great to get the full set out here, Beko, Callister and now here at the Kempinski.”

 Second place went to overnight leader representing the PGA of GB&I, Chris Baron, whose closing 74 wasn’t quite enough to keep up with Edwards, giving him a three-over par finish (69-74-74).

 Two-shots back from Baron was the PGA of Sweden’s Jonathan Fransson, who closed his tournament with a two-under 69, equalling Edwards for the low rounds of the day, culminating in a five-over total for the week (73-77-69).

 Turkey’s Bulent Karatas closed with a one-over 72 finishing on a six-over par total (69-79-72) for fourth place, whilst Day One’s co-leaders, Hakan Yamac (68-82-73) and Zeke Martinez (68-80-75), remained together on the final leaderboard both ending on a nine-over par total for a share of fifth place.

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 For updates, results and news from the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am, visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

 For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr, and for the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel visit www.kempinski.com/en/belek.

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Conditions across the PGA Sultan and Pasha courses at Antalya GC had been up and down all week, but Edwards managed to come through the storms unscathed, carding a one-under par 213 total (70-74-69) around the Par-71 PGA Sultan course.

Edwards made a solid start in the penultimate nine holes arriving at the 10th hole lying one-over for the day and two-over for the tournament.

But fortune favoured the Welshman as he skillfully holed out from 123 yards for an eagle two, followed by six pars and a birdie-par finish to complete the 54-hole event as the only player under par.

“I played nicely this week,” said Edwards of his winning play. “Obviously you have to play good to win…and it’s good to play against quality players and keep my game in shape – I’m a club pro so this helps to keep sharp.”

Edwards continues his fine form from the 2012 season having also won in Turkey at the Confederation of Professional Golf 2012 BEKO Classic not far down the road at Cornelia Golf Club…

“I enjoy Turkey because of the quality of the courses and appreciate what you guys at Confederation of Professional Golf, John Dent and Mustafa at BEKO all do…It’s great to get the full set out here, Beko, Callister and now here at the Kempinski.”

Second place went to overnight leader representing the PGA of GB&I, Chris Baron, whose closing 74 wasn’t quite enough to keep up with Edwards, giving him a three-over par finish (69-74-74).

Two-shots back from Baron was the PGA of Sweden’s Jonathan Fransson, who closed his tournament with a two-under 69, equalling Edwards for the low rounds of the day, culminating in a five-over total for the week (73-77-69).

Turkey’s Bulent Karatas closed with a one-over 72 finishing on a six-over par total (69-79-72) for fourth place, whilst Day One’s co-leaders, Hakan Yamac (68-82-73) and Zeke Martinez (68-80-75), remained together on the final leaderboard both ending on a nine-over par total for a share of fifth place.

For the full leaderboard visit http://bit.ly/VQbhk1.

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

The 8th Aegean Airlines Pro-Am makes a welcome return to the fantastic surroundings of Costa Navarino in Greece from 29 May – 01 June 2013, where the professional players will battle it out for a total prize fund of €70,000.

Last year’s Aegean Airlines Pro-Am, held at Aphrodite Hills Resort & Golf in Cyprus, brought together 180 professionals and amateurs from 13 countries who battled it out across the championship course. But it was Italy’s Zeke Martinez who came out on top, taking home the winner’s cheque for €7,000, followed closely by overnight leader, Liam Bond, who surrendered his two-shot lead dramatically on six-over-par, along with a total prize fund of €62,700 being shared amongst the 45 PGA Professionals.

Roles were reversed with the team category competition, which was won by the Liam Bond’s “Marriot St Pierre Country Club” team, with the “Lamborghini Golf Club” team with professional Zeke Martinez finishing second.

This year’s venue, Costa Navarino, played host to the 6th Aegean Airlines Pro-Am in which Italy’s Nicolo Gaggero took home the €7,000 first prize back in 2011, and players will be treated to four tournament rounds on the same fantastic Dunes and Bay courses in 2013’s competition.

The Amateur Pro-Am package is €1,650/golfer in a Westin Single room, or €1,350/golfer in a Westin Twin shared room with a team member (€550/non-playing partner sharing a double room with a golfer), and includes:

• 5 nights accommodation at Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
• 2 Aegean Airlines Pro-Am rounds (1 day at The Dunes and 1 day at The Bay Course)
• 1 official practice round (1 day at The Dunes OR 1 day at The Bay Course)
• Participation in the Aegean Cup 2013 – 1 round at The Bay Course
• Bus transfers (Kalamata airport to/from Hotel – transfers to/from Dunes & Bay)
• Golf balls for practice
• Buggies for all rounds
• On-course refreshments and snacks for 4 tournament rounds
• Welcome pack
• Welcome reception
• Barbeque event
• Gala dinner & Prize Giving ceremony
• Lottery ticket for Gala
• Players liability and bodily injury insurance on the course

There is no Pro-Am Package fee for each participating professional with a team of 3 amateurs. Complimentary accommodation in a double room (no extras) is offered to each participating professional (and spouse/partner) for 5 nights on BB basis at Westin Resort, Costa Navarino [Accompanying persons’ fee applies to spouse/partner of each participating professional].

To find our more visit www.aegeanproam.com, or to register visit http://bit.ly/WFxfHX or download an entry form here (registration closes 15/04/2013).

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit the CPG.com, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

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About Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino, the new prime destination, is located in the Greek region of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking seaside landscapes in the Mediterranean.

Upon completion Costa Navarino will comprise a number of distinct sites featuring 5-star resorts, luxury high-end residences, state-of-the-art conference facilities, world-class thalassotherapy and spa centers, signature golf courses, as well as a wide range of memorable activities and unique experiences for adults and children.

For more information on this year’s host venue, Costa Navarino, visit www.costanavarinogolf.com.

About Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines, a member of Star Alliance network, is Greece’s largest full-service airline. The company invests on strengthening its international presence and on supporting the Greek tourism both in Athens and in regional airports. The Aegean fleet consists of 29 Airbus A320 family aircraft with an average age of 4 years.

In 2012, Aegean was ranked ‘Best Regional Airline Europe’ in a worldwide survey of more than 18 million airline passengers conducted by independent research firm Skytrax for its 2012 World Airline Awards. It is the third time that the company receives this distinction, the previous being in 2009 and in 2011. In its 13 years history, Aegean has been awarded six times by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). Furthermore, the company has been repeatedly awarded by the Athens International Airport as the greatest contributor to the airport’s passenger volume increase.

Aegean Airlines has been strongly committed to supporting the development of Golf in Greece and has been successfully organizing, since 2006, the international golf tournament “Aegean Airlines Pro-Am”, which has established itself as one of the most important golf events both in Greece and abroad.

Furthermore, Aegean Airlines, is officially named as the “Preferred Airline of the Confederation of Professional Golf”, the “Major Sponsor and Official Carrier” of the PGA of Greece and the “Official Air Carrier” of the Hellenic Golf Federation and the Cyprus Golf Federation respectively. In addition, the company favours air travel for all golfers by offering free of charge carriage of golf bag and equipment for every Golfer.

For more information on Aegean Airlines visit www.aegeanair.com.

The second day’s play was notably drier than Day One, but conditions were by no means easier – 20-30 mph gusts across Antalya GC’s Pasha and Sultan courses meant that low scoring rounds were hard to come by.

But Baron clearly did something right as he hung on in his round with two birdies and an eagle to end with an even par total for the tournament with one round left.

Simon Edwards, also representing the PGA of GB&I, equalled Baron with the pair shooting the best rounds of the day, even after a shaky section late into the round, leaving Edwards just one shot behind.

Day One co-leader Zeke Martinez (PGA of Italy) might not have matched his opening round form having carded a nine-over 80, but hangs on in tie-third place alongside Turkey’s Bulent Karatas at five-over for the tournament.

The two-round Team competition came to an end with low-scoring individual of the day leading his team to victory in the fourball better-ball tournament with a points total of 165.

Day One individual co-leader Hakan Yamac and his team also held on through their second rounds to take second place in the team event with a total of 158 points, closely followed James Ferraby’s team with 157 points to finish in third.

Day Three sees the professionals and amateurs split up to play separate courses as the individual professional tournament culminates on Antalya GC’s PGA Sultan course.

For the full leaderboard visit http://bit.ly/VQbhk1.

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

 Karatas is one of three family members playing in the Pro-Am but faired best of the bunch started with three birdies in the first four holes, followed by a bogey and six and a double at 9, but then when on to make an incredible six birdies across his back-nine.

 Fellow countryman Hakan Yamac also filled his card with bogeys and birdies and with five birdies on his back-nine finisnehd at five-under par after Round 1, whilst PGA of Germany Profesisonal, Jason Evans, kept things a little simpler with 14 regulation pars and four bidies to end up two shots off the pace at four-under par (68).

 Tie-fourth M Haremza started a little shaky but birdies holes six to eleven and then the 18^th to end up on three-under par (69), algonside the PGA of Poland’s Max Saluda, who carded the low round on the PGA Sultan course with his 69.

 The Team competition is led by Bulent Karatas’ team along with Itamar Cohen’s team both with 89 points a piece. Round 2 sees the final day of the Pro-Am Team tournament, after which the Professionals will play together for their final round and the amateurs will play a single round amateur-only tournament.

 For live scores visit http://eur.pe/2014kempinski.

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 For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr, and for the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel visit www.kempinski.com/en/belek.

 For more information about the Confederation of Professional Golf, visit the Tournament Hub Page (http://eur.pe/1dZqE22), follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter and search #KempinskiDome, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

Weather conditions for the first round of the annual Pro-Am left something to be desired as 30 teams got their initial rounds underway at Antalya Golf Club, but as always the courses did not disappoint giving way for some low scores and high spirits.

 Turkish PGA member, Hakan Yamac, marched forward straight away with three birdies through the opening six holes of the round followed by two more at holes 10 and 13, however, a single blemish on the card with a bogey at 18 meant that Yamac wasn’t alone at the top of the leaderboard.

 Italy’s Zeke Martinez had a more turbulent mid-section of his card with two bogeys, four birdies, and an eagle making up his four-under 68, clearly managing to maintain the form from last year having won the 2012 Aegean Airlines Pro-Am in Cyprus, leaving him in A-1 position moving into Day Two.

 Whilst only five players managed sub-par rounds – the two leaders, Chris Baron & Bulent Karatas (-3), and Simon Edwards (-2) – the top-20 players all remain within touching distance at this early stage of play, so it’s up to Yamac and Martinez to capitalise on their early moves.

 In the overall Team event, it’s the PGA of Spain’s James Ferraby’s team that already have a six-point advantage (90 points) over the tied-for-second teams of individual leader Hakan Yamac and Chris Baron (84 points) going into Day-Two.

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 For updates, results and news from the 2013 Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am, visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

 For more information on Antalya Golf Club visit www.agc.com.tr, and for the Kempinski “The Dome” Hotel visit www.kempinski.com/en/belek.

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Weather conditions for the first round of the annual Pro-Am left something to be desired as 30 teams got their initial rounds underway at Antalya Golf Club, but as always the courses did not disappoint giving way for some low scores and high spirits.

Turkish PGA member, Hakan Yamac, marched forward straight away with three birdies through the opening six holes of the round followed by two more at holes 10 and 13, however, a single blemish on the card with a bogey at 18 meant that Yamac wasn’t alone at the top of the leaderboard.

Italy’s Zeke Martinez had a more turbulent mid-section of his card with two bogeys, four birdies, and an eagle making up his four-under 68, clearly managing to maintain the form from last year having won the 2012 Aegean Airlines Pro-Am in Cyprus, leaving him in A-1 position moving into Day Two.

Whilst only five players managed sub-par rounds – the two leaders, Chris Baron & Bulent Karatas (-3), and Simon Edwards (-2) – the top-20 players all remain within touching distance at this early stage of play, so it’s up to Yamac and Martinez to capitalise on their early moves.

In the overall Team event, it’s the PGA of Spain’s James Ferraby’s team that already have a six-point advantage (90 points) over the tied-for-second teams of individual leader Hakan Yamac and Chris Baron (84 points) going into Day-Two.

For the full leaderboard visit http://bit.ly/VQbhk1.

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For more information on the Confederation of Professional Golf visit the Kempinski “The Dome” Pro-Am Hub Page, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

“The course has been receiving high acclaim in Russia since it opened in September, it is now nice to get some international acclaim” said Club President Alexander Yarunin.

The championship layout is a blend of Scottish links and heath land style courses and is complimented by a 6,000m2 luxury club house which features 2 restaurants and 10 bed room suites.

“We are delighted to get this recognition from Golf Inc for PGA National Russia. We are anticipating the club will go from strength to strength this year and realise its potential as the number one golf facility in Russia” said Michael Braidwood, Operations Director of Braemar Golf, who manage the facility and who have worked with the client over the last 4 years on developing the golf club.

PGA National Russia is the centre piece of a 1,300 ha master-planned community in Tver Region of Russia, on the shores of the Ivankovskoye reservoir adjoining the Volga River, 90 km away from Moscow. It is set to become one of the landmarks of Russian urban development, a modern place for a work, living, and leisure.

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 The pair looked to be a star attraction at the championship hosted once again by Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Club, with numerous wins between them across successful careers and no less than 962 European Tour appearances combined. Both players proved their mettle with outstanding performances across both courses at Lumine to finish on an 18-under par total of 196.

 “It’s brilliant – at the start of the week you see how many good players are playing and whether it’s a good field so to come top is fantastic,” said Coles, who was also victorious in the Confederation of Professional Golf-sanctioned 2013 Beko Classic at Gloria Golf Club, Turkey, in November.

 “With this format you know there’s going to be a lot of birdies so the idea was for Rob to go off every tee first and get it in play to take the pressure off me,” explained ex-Ryder Cup player, Broadhurst. “Then hopefully I could get it in play and make a few putts. But my man here played solid all week, he took a lot of pressure off me – just by seeing a ball in the middle of every fairway. He drives it straighter than anyone I’ve ever played with.”

 A Round 1 four-under 68 at the Hills course in windy conditions was followed by an eight-under par 63 on the Lakes course, befitting of their tactical play that would eventually see them sew up victory by one shot.

 “We didn’t get off to a great start – I missed from three-feet for birdie and then I was hitting everything left for the first few holes…we were behind the guys we were playing with and then Rob kicked into gear and got a couple under. The back-nine played tough, once we’d turned back into the wind 15 and 16 were difficult and I managed to play those pretty good and Rob played the last pretty good for a one-shot victory,” added Broadhurst.

 The event was this year supported by Golfbreaks.com enabling the prize fund to be boosted to €40,000 for the 42 teams that made the cut after Round 2, and was heavily supported by the Costa Daurada tourist board, as well as the local tourist offices of Cabrils, Salou, and La Pineda Pinja.

 Both receiving €3,215 of this boosted prize fund were the PGA of Italy pairs that tied for second place – Gregory Molteni and Alessandro Tadini and fellow countrymen Andrea Zanini and Alessandro Grammatica. The pairs managed to match all three rounds’ scores with two-under par 70s around the Hills course, followed by Round 2 eight-under 63s and great third round efforts for seven-under par 64s each on the Lakes course.

 Fourth place fell to the pair of Xavier Guzman and Xavier Pulg whose final round ten-under 61 wasn’t enough to bolster their first round 70 and second round 67, but did equal the low round of the tournament.

 The Confederation of Professional Golf wish to thank Golfbreaks.com, Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Club, the Costa Daurada, the local tourist boards of Cambrils, Salou, and La Pineda Platja, and hotel Tryp Port Cambrils, for all of their support in making the event a huge success.

 For final scores visit http://eur.pe/1d1fiO5.

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 For more information visit the Tournament Hub Page [http://eur.pe/1d1fiO5], follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter (http://bit.ly/Pojrwy) and search the hashtag ‘#FourballChamps’ (http://eur.pe/1foc7N3), or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page (http://on.fb.me/RnDfEc).

 To find out more about Golfbreaks.com visit www.golfbreaks.com, and for more

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 IMAGE CAPTION: 2014 Golfbreaks.com Confederation of Professional Golf Fourball Champions, Paul Broadhurst (right) and Robert Coles (left)

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 NOTES TO EDITORS:

 Confederation of Professional Golf

 An Association of 36 National PGAs (31 European and 5 international) with a collective membership in excess of 21,000 golf professionals, the Confederation of Professional Golf is committed to the advancement of golf, golfers and the golf profession across Europe.

 The Association is also a partner in Ryder Cup Europe as the sole member of the Ryder Cup European Development Trust, and is widely acknowledged as a lead body in the delivery of golf development expertise on a global basis through its collaboration with The R&A in its “Working for Golf” programme.

 Golfbreaks.com

Golfbreaks.com is an official Partner of The PGA and the Official Golf Travel Company to the Confederation of Professional Golf. It was formed in 1998 by Chief Executive, Andrew Stanley, and is Europe’s largest golf travel company, organising golf breaks, days and holidays for more than 400,000 golfers a year in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. With more than 15 years’ experience and an expert team that is passionate about golf and travel, we are known for delivering outstanding service, with the reassurance and security of booking with an ABTA and ATOL bonded travel company. Golfbreaks.com is also the only golf travel company to reward customers for their loyalty through our Breakpoints customer rewards programme, which earns money off all future bookings made with Golfbreaks.com and our sister companies, Teeofftimes.co.uk and BookaSpa.com.

 LUMINE Mediterránea Beach & Golf Club

 Located on 170 acres, Lumine Golf Club’s two 18-hole courses, the Greg Norman designed Lakes Course, and the white-pine-lined Hills Course, will host the championship for the second year after rave reviews from last year’s competitors. Winding its way around the picturesque Sèquia Major wetlands, the Lakes course bears all the hallmarks of the Great White Shark and is undoubtedly the most testing of the resorts three courses. A links-style championship layout, it features several water hazards and tests all aspects of the game. Located within 170 acres, LUMINE Golf Club also includes the more traditional Hills Course, a second 18-hole championship course that runs through pine and olive trees with spectacular views of the nearby coastline.