PGA Seniors - free tickets

Posted by: Darren Ramowski on Tue 23rd Jun 2009 15:19

De Vere Slaley Hall will host the PGA Seniors Championship from 25th June until 28th June and all golfshake.com members who register in advance will be able to gain free entry to watch this prestigious event in one of the golfing gems in the North East .

The event is taking place over Slaley Hall’s stunning Hunting course again this year and Ryder Cup legends such as Sam Torrance, Costantino Rocca and Ian Woosnam are all confirmed in the field. The event takes place next week (25-28 June) and the e-tickets are valid for all four days of competition.

To register and download the free e-tickets visit the following link:

http://www.devere-hotels.com/offers/promotions/the-pga-seniors-2009

PRESS RELEASE -

RETURN TO HIGH PROFILE TOURNAMENT GOLF A SUCCESS FOR SLALEY HALL

Players, sponsors and golf fans alike rich in praise for the De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship

The first ever De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship to be hosted at the luxurious Slaley Hall has been hailed as a magnificent success by Senior Tour players, sponsors and spectators. The climax of an action packed week saw Gordon J Brand defeat his namesake Gordon Brand Jnr at the sixth hole of a sudden death play-off. It was a fitting finale to the tournament for the bumper crowd, which surpassed 15,000 over the four days of the competition, while Sky Sports extended their live coverage of the event on the Sunday evening by over 90 minutes so that armchair viewers didn’t miss out on the dramatic conclusion.

A strong field including former Masters Champion and 2006 Ryder Cup winning captain Ian Woosnam, 2002 Ryder Cup winning captain Sam Torrance and Ryder Cup star Costantino Rocca, along with defending champion Carl Mason took to the fairways of the Dave Thomas designed Hunting Course all competing for the record prize fund of £300,000. It proved a good week for two players who celebrated their birthdays during the event; runner-up Brand Jnr, making his debut on the European Seniors Tour, turned 50 prior to the start of the tournament (19th August) while Torrance marked his 55th birthday on the final day of the competition (24th August) by carding a brilliant 67, the lowest score of the week.

A number of the leading players elected to stay at the resort and experience the spectacular facilities available at the recently refurbished Slaley Hall. In addition to stylish and elegant bedrooms, the Slaley Estate also offers spectacular suites and secluded wood and stone lodges. Furthermore, players and their partners could enjoy the extensive spa and fitness facilities on offer, as well as the aptly named Claret Jug clubhouse restaurant with a must-try menu of modern food made from the freshest local produce or fine dining in the Dukes grill. Players were treated to a gourmet barbecue on the Saturday evening, courtesy of De Vere.

Despite finishing runner-up, Brand Jnr thoroughly enjoyed his debut on the European Seniors Tour; he said: “This has been a terrific week and it’s a great way to start my career on the Seniors Tour. Slaley Hall has been a fantastic venue, and it’s a great place to play and stay. The course was a tough challenge and it’s always good to be able to stay on site in a luxurious hotel at events like this.”

Although the week began with heavy rain and thunder storms, Golf Courses and Estate Manager at Slaley Hall Steve Cram and his team did a tremendous job to ensure the Hunting Course was in peak condition for the start of the Pro Am (20th August); with the two Brands finishing regulation play at four over par, 292 highlighting how tough the course played over the four days.

Slaley Hall pulled out all the stops to ensure that this was a tournament with a difference. The famous four of Torrance, Brand Jnr, Mason and Rocca took to the roof of the Edwardian hotel for a nearest the pin contest in the spectacular Rooftop Charity Challenge at the start of the week. The ‘interactive golf zone’ Slaley Hall offered to all spectators proved extremely popular. Over 500 free 15 minute golf lessons from De Vere qualified PGA Professionals were taken, with more than 300 golfers having mini custom-fit sessions using flightscope launch monitors, while around 40 juniors took part in a group tuition session on Thursday afternoon where they received expert advice from some of the stars of the Seniors Tour.

Director of Golf and Leisure of De Vere, Daniel Hodson said: “It was always our intention to make sure we offered a great all round experience for everyone who took part and visited Slaley Hall during the event. Given the incredibly positive feedback we have had from the players, hospitality guests and spectators in the galleries, it would suggest we fulfilled this objective. It was great to see tournament golf return to the North East and in particular to Slaley Hall; we look forward to welcoming the event again next year.”

De Vere Slaley Hall is an elegant Edwardian mansion in 1,000 acres of the finest Northumberland moorland and forest, and is now one of England's most elegant luxury hotels. A unique location, with fabulous interiors and a team of passionate staff to make your stay extra special. This is Slaley Hall. You'll cherish memories of your Slaley Hall experience. There's true joy in the warm welcome and the breathtaking views. It's in the plush textures in all of our bedrooms and suites, and the extraordinarily comfortable beds. It's in the irresistible, must-try chef's special and the 30 foot putt you sink to be king of the 19th.

De Vere Deluxe resorts. Set in breathtaking locations and exuding charm and flair, De Vere Deluxe resorts are the epitome of quality and individuality. Each of the destinations offers an intensely luxurious experience, based on an appreciation of the finer things in life and with a uniquely modern British character that’s refreshingly different.