From 17 – 24 March 2019, PGA Professionals and their amateur teammates are invited to play in the 90-hole event across four championship courses – Banyan Golf Club, Black Mountain Golf Club, Lake View Resort & Golf Club and Springfield Royal Country Club.

Teams will play four rounds of competitive golf, whilst on the fifth and final day, the Professionals will play round five of their championship individual event and their score will also be added to the first four days of the team event to calculate the final score. Amateurs can either partake in an individual Cup Championship on the last day or support their PGA Professional in the final round.

The top 60 Professionals will play for a prize fund of $120,000 with every Professional who finishes outside the top 25 being paid an appearance fee of USA $1,000, whilst amateurs will compete for $50,000 in amateur prizes, plus a luxury Hole-in-One prize.

Professionals registering with a team of three amateur players enter for free and receive a return flight to Bangkok (see package information for full details), whilst amateur package fees start at an early bird rate of USD$4,175 per amateur playerwhen booking before 31^stJanuary 2019, and include:

• 7 nights 4-star accommodation sharing at Amari Hua Hin in a Deluxe room (single supplement applies on request 
with daily breakfast
• Full personalized baggage master service
• 6 rounds of golf across 4 championship courses (including one practice round)
• Golf carts / one caddie per golfer at each golf course
• All airport, land, and golf course transfers by Private VIP
• Welcome reception, Opening Gala Buffet Dinner, and Awards dinner
• US$50 000 across daily prizes for amateurs (according to 
amateur rules)
• Hole-in-One luxury prizes – details to be announced
• And much more…

For More Information & To Enter Visit http://eur.pe/2019WCPA

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For more information visit the Tournament Hub Page or visit www.worldclubproam.com, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter and search the hashtag ‘#WorldClubProAm’ or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

The hugely international Pro-Am event has grown quickly over just two years with the second edition of the tournament attracting players from 23 countries across 4 continents.

This gathering of golfers provides an opportunity to showcase the mild climate of the region and the unspoilt Mediterranean landscape surrounded by centuries old olive groves and rolling hills overlooking the Ionian Sea.

Up to 30 teams will be battling it out across The Dunes Course and The Bay Course at Costa Navarino for a prize fund of €30,000, in the official Confederation of Professional Golf Sanctioned Event that falls under the auspices of the PGA of Greece, and the Hellenic Golf Federation and is supported by Aegean Airlines.

There is no Pro-Am package fee for each participating professional bringing a team of three amateurs, including complimentary flights with Aegean Airlines across their network and accommodation at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.

Amateur packages start at €1,606, with four and seven night options available, and include:

• Accommodation in the The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
• Dinners with beverage package
• 4 dinners with beverage package – Welcome reception at 1827 & dinner at Morias, Dinner at Da Luigi Restaurant, Charity Social Event & dinner at The Diner, Gala dinner & Prize giving Ceremony
• Exclusive welcome gift package
• 3 tournament rounds & 1 practice round
• Professional Prize Fund of 30,000€*
• On-course refreshments and snacks for 3 tournament rounds
• Free use of Fitness Center, Infrared and Finnish Sauna, Jacuzzi, Table Tennis, Pools, Steam Bath and Relax zone
• Free access to thalassotherapy pools 25% discount on spa treatments
• And much more…

For More Information & to Enter Visit http://eur.pe/2019Messinia

For more information visit the Tournament Hub Page (http://eur.pe/2019Messinia) and messiniaproam.costanavarino.com, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter and search the hashtag ‘#MessiniaProAm’, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

Find out more about Costa Navarino at www.costanavarino.com.

After completing two rounds, the Pro-Am was shortened due to adverse weather conditions in the final round meaning the Round 02 leader, Cohen, was declared the winner with anine-under par total (134).

“I am very happy to win and it is very special – I came close in the last Pro-Am I played, losing in a playoff, so I am very happy to have won this week,” said Cohen.

“It was an amazing week and I came with an amazing group – they played well and really enjoyed themselves.  BlackSeaRama, the Confederation of Professional Golf and all the staff did an amazing job – this place is amazing…and for sure I will be here again next year.”

Second place fell to Chryssanthos Diakou (PGA of Greece) who was a total of six-under (137) over the two rounds.  Whilst second position was a strong finish, he could have been making a charge had the weather not got in the way:

“I really felt I had a chance – I started well and was two-under through five holes but unfortunately the weather did not allow us to finish – but that’s golf,” said the Costa Navarino-based Professional.

“I haven’t been in that position a lot of times before so I am happy with how I handled the pressure.  I want to congratulate Asaf on his performance; he did very well to claim his first victory.  People should come and play this Pro-Am – it’s a great venue to play, and I am looking forward to coming again next year.”

The PGA of Italy’s Craig Williams had recorded two excellent and steady rounds for a three-under total (140), but unfortunately did not get the opportunity to advance that position with a final 18 holes.

The Team Pro-Am event was ultimately won by the team led Hakan Yamac (PGA of Turkey) with his amateurs, Kenan Güngör, Bogdan Jigman, and Catalina Jigman [pictured above] who advanced into first place after 87 points in the second round for a 176-point total (-32).

Peter Gustafsson (PGA of Spain) and his teammates Germana Ivanova, Andon Tushev, and Lubomir Tushev, made the biggest move, advancing seven places up the leaderboard with a cool 90 points (-18) giving 173 points (-29) in total.

PGA of GB&I Professional, Jonathan Grogan, and amateurs Micheal Gutske, Gunther Corinth and Georgi Krastev, closed a solid week just a couple of points behind with a 171 total (-27).

For Full Final Scores Visit http://eur.pe/2018Blacksearama

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For more information visit the Tournament Hub Page (http://eur.pe/2018Blacksearama) orproam.blacksearama.com, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter and search the hashtag ‘#BlackSeaRama’, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

Find out more about theBlackSeaRama Golf & Villas by visiting www.blacksearama.com.

Playing over the world-famous, par-72 Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort, Cohen was able to maintain his composure in extremely hot conditions to score a two-under par 70 for a two-round total of nine-under (134).

“I had a lot of birdie chances today, but it’s only my second time on this course and it’s very difficult…but I am very happy with this score,” said Cohen.

“In the Messinia Pro-Am earlier this year, I was very close and lost in the playoff…so winning this is very important to me.  I came here with good friends and to have a good time so it would be the best I could ask for.”

But only three-shots behind is Chryssanthos Diakou (PGA of Greece) who was the only player to break 70 with his three-under 69.

“BlackSeaRama is a great and challenging course,” said Diakou.  “If the weather stays like it was today then it will be a bit easier, but if we have wind like last year then anything around par would be great. I am really happy for my team as well as they played much better than yesterday.”

Craig Williams (PGA of Italy) was also steadfast in his scoring once again, with a one-under par 71 for a three-under total (140), just within touching distance of the lead if he can go low in the final round.

The second round threw the Team Pro-Am wide open with substantial movement in the top three teams.  Hakan Yamac (PGA of Turkey) and his amateurs, Kenan Güngör, Bogdan Jigman, and Catalina Jigman are now in pole position after an 87-point second round for a 176 points total (-32).

The Team led by Peter Gustafsson (PGA of Spain) advanced seven places up the leaderboard in Round 02 with a cool 90 points (-18) that positions them just three points behind the leaders on 173 points (-29), whilst the team of PGA of GB&I Professional, Jonathan Grogan, did not fare as well at Thracian Cliffs but are only a few points off with a 171 total (-27).

For Full Round 02 Scores Visit http://eur.pe/2018Blacksearama

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For more information visit the Tournament Hub Page (http://eur.pe/2018Blacksearama) orproam.blacksearama.com, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter and search the hashtag ‘#BlackSeaRama’, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

Find out more about theBlackSeaRama Golf & Villas by visiting www.blacksearama.com.

With the first round taking place on the par-71 course of Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort, a record 32 teams and their Professionals are competing for the anniversary title.

“It was my first time on this golf course, but I hit the ball very well…and just tried to find the fairways from the tee,” said Cohen after keeping a ‘clean sheet’ with no bogeys on his card.

“I had only one practice round on the other course, so I hope to play well like I did today in the other rounds.  All the courses are amazing and I like the whole place so for sure I will be coming again.”

Early clubhouse leader, Chryssanthos Diakou (PGA of Greece), is still within touching distance just four shots back – five birdies and two bogeys gave him a 68 (-3).

Third place has a five-way tie with Professionals Jonathan Grogan (PGA of GB&I), Bulent Karatas (PGA of Turkey), Craig Williams (PGA of Italy), Dimitri Chaynes (PGA of France), and Ulas Karatas (PGA of Turkey) all on two-under par.

The Team Pro-Am event is led by Professional Grogan and his team of Gunther Corinth, Micheal Gutske, and Georgi Krastev. Their score of 94 points (-22) secured them the leading spot at the top of the leaderboard, leading by 5 points over PGA of Turkey Professional, Hakan Yamac, and his team.

Yamac’s 89 points (-17) was closely followed by the team led by PGA of Bulgaria Professional, Krasimir Panayotov, who closed just a point behind on 88 points.

For Full Round 01 Scores Visit http://eur.pe/2018Blacksearama

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For more information visit the Tournament Hub Page (http://eur.pe/2018Blacksearama) orproam.blacksearama.com, follow @PGAsofEurope on Twitter and search the hashtag ‘#BlackSeaRama’, or like the Confederation of Professional Golf Facebook Page.

Find out more about theBlackSeaRama Golf & Villas by visiting www.blacksearama.com.

Starting at this year’s Senior Open, which will be played on the Old Course at St Andrews, Ralph Lauren will provide clothing to all staff, volunteers and marshals at the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Championships.

Jamie Birkmyre, Championship Director of The Senior Open Presented by Rolex, said: “We are delighted to partner with Ralph Lauren for the next three editions of The Senior Open. This is the hallmark event on the Staysure Tour’s calendar, and we are all looking forward to this year’s Championship at St Andrews with great excitement.

“We firmly believe that the Ralph Lauren brand fits perfectly with the values of the Championship and can’t wait to see our staff members and volunteers wearing their fantastic clothing in July.”

For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren has been a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products, and returns as Official Clothing Supplier to The Senior Open, having previously partnered with the Championship in 2016.

For more information visit www.RalphLauren.com

Now recognised as a Confederation of Professional Golf Golf Development Partner, love.golf will be one of the Association’s preferred female coaching initiatives to promote to its network of PGAs and PGA Professionals in Europe and around the world.

With the unprecedented retention rates of love.golf (which average 80% of women progressing to further projects), combined with access to shared learning through its community of coaches, the move aims to make a long-term impact to the growth of female participation.

Ian Randell [pictured below, left], Chief Executive of the Confederation of Professional Golf, said: “This year has seen a drive to put female golf into the spotlight, which we wholeheartedly support.

“Through our new development partnership with love.golf, we now have a vehicle for PGA Professionals throughout Europe to access shared learning, research and grow female participation on the ground in a meaningful and sustainable way.”

Alastair Spink [pictured below, centre], Founder and Head Coach of love.golf, commented: “We have made significant progress in our mission to increase female participation across the UK, where we continue to work with new and existing coaches.

“As love.golf has continued to grow, it has generated significant international interest. Becoming a Confederation of Professional Golf Golf Development Partner means we can embrace that opportunity and extend the impact of the love.golf initiative through collaborative projects across Europe.”

The innovative love.golf programme has gained wide recognition for successfully challenging traditional perceptions and rewriting the standard model of women’s coaching. With methods based upon industry-leading research by Syngenta and academic study by Alastair Spink – pictured above alongside Head EAME Lawn & Garden Controls for Syngenta, Simon Elsworth – the programme is characterised by its alternative approach that gets women out on the golf course at an early stage.

The relationship between love.golf and the Confederation of Professional Golf began early this year with the introduction of TV and radio presenter, Jenni Falconer, to the game. The goal – to document the feelings and emotions that women who are completely new to golf may be experiencing, and to share that through a variety of social and video content, as part of the #FalconerForeGolf campaign.

As development partners the two organisations intend to build on the success of that activity, using it as a blueprint for future projects in different territories and ultimately impacting change on a wider scale across the continent.

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