Sign up to prestigious matchplay event (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Sign up to prestigious matchplay event

8:30pm Wednesday 7th December 2011 in News By Sports Desk

Golfers can now sign up to next year’s Golfdelaluz.com Northern Matchplay Championship.

The season-long competition has established itself as a popular event for club players and has now attracted title sponsorship from Holmfirth-based travel company Golf de la Luz, enabling the grand final to head overseas.

Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds will stage the Yorkshire regional final, with winners progressing to the grand final at the acclaimed Arcos Gardens Golf Club near Cadiz in Spain, where they will compete against other winners from across the north of England.

Tournament organiser Edward Battye said: “I’m delighted to welcome Golf de la Luz as the headline sponsor.

“They have been strong supporters of the championship since its inauguration and the backing they have given to next year’s event means 12 finalists will enjoy a superb week in Spain.

“It’s also fantastic to be returning to Alwoodley for the third successive year. It’s a perfect venue for matchplay golf and it’s only right that the Yorkshire final is held at the best course in the county.”

The first round will once again be played over 36 holes on a ‘home and away’ basis, with players needing to win a maximum of just six games to reach the regional final.

Entry fees have been held at £15 for the individual event and £25 per pair for the betterball competition.

There is also an incentive to encourage early entries, with all golfers who register before January 1 going into a draw to win Titleist Pro V1 balls.

Full details can be found at www.northernmatchplay.com.