Golfshake.com Open - first event ready to roll

The first event in the Golfshake.com Open 2009 takes place on Sunday 10th May at Mardyke Valley in Essex and sees 48 golfers ready to battle it out for a spot in the Golfshake.com Open.

Mardyke Valley Golf Club is a new and exciting 18 hole Parkland Course with undulating fairways, challenging holes and stunning Lakeland views. The course is among the most picturesque in the County, encompassing a number of environmentally protected areas with a wide range of wild life and flora. Standing in 140 glorious acres, this par 70 course is gaining a fine reputation. The contours of the valley ensure that golfers' skills are tested to the full.

To view the event check out this link - /golf/view/737/

The golfshake.com Open is an exciting new feature on the golfshake.com events calendar and sees members take part in member organised regional qualifying events throughout the country.  The top placed players from 2 handicap categories will qualify and gain FREE entry into the final taking place on the 19th September at Wychwood Park in Cheshire.

As well as the obvious bragging rights of playing for the best region and winning the overall event, we have also got together an exciting prize pack which consists of:

• 3 night break at a De Vere Luxury Lodge of up to 6 people
• Golf break at De Vere Oulton Hall for 2 people including DBB and 54 holes of golf. This prize also includes a Nike Academy Experience including tuition at the newly opened Nike Academy.
• A Golf break for 2 people -2 nights stay at any De Vere venue (excluding Cameron House)
• Further prizes TBC

For more information on the prizes click here.