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Leading Amateur Matchplay Returns to Morocco

By: Golf Shake | Wed 13 May 2015


One of the top amateur golf competitions in the UK will return to Morocco this year with a new grand final venue.

The Morocco Matchplay, powered by HowDidiDo, is once again being sponsored by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO), with the final taking place in the charming city of Essaouira between February 7-12, 2016.

Thousands of UK golfers will battle it out this summer to qualify for north and south regional finals, with a total of 36 finalists fighting it out for four titles - better-ball pairs, mixed pairs, senior pairs and singles.

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Each lucky finalist will receive complimentary flights, five nights' luxury accommodation in the Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa resort and four rounds of championship golf on the Gary Player-designed Mogador course at the stunning west-coast location.

Nestled in the lush surroundings of a wild beach lined with eucalyptus and mimosa, the luxury Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Mogador golf course, and boasts elegant décor by Didier Gomez, blending contemporary French design with authentic Moroccan details.

Not only do competitors have a wonderful final experience to play for, they will also be able to register at a reduced cost, with entry fees £5 lower than last year at £45 for all pairs' categories, and £25 for singles. An additional 20 per cent discount is available when entering more than one category.

The Moroccan National Tourist Office's director for UK and Ireland, Amine Boughaleb, said: "Following the success of the Morocco MatchPlay event last year, we are delighted to have once again secured title sponsorship of one of the UK's biggest amateur events.

"Morocco has 29 golf courses to be enjoyed in year-round sunshine - plus 11 more under construction - and, with flight times of less than three-and-a-half hours from the UK, it is a hugely attractive alternative to the more traditional golf destinations of Europe.

"We look forward to welcoming the finalists to our beautiful and inspiring country and working alongside HowDidiDo to engage the Golf in Morocco brand with golfers across the UK."

Following his victory, last year's winner, Ian Cook, said: "It's my first time in Morocco and it's a great place for winter golf. There was a tweet from my home club this morning saying something about the course is now open - it had been closed - but there is still snow in places. But here we are in shorts and short-sleeve shirts and I'm going home with a title - it just doesn't come any better."

The competitions are open to both men and women - seniors need to be aged 50 or over on June 26, 2015, when entries to all categories will close.

Entries are now open at www.moroccomatchplay.co.uk and closing date for registration is June 26.


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