Junior Masters with Lee Westwood Returns to Close House

The Junior Masters will return to Close House this October, supported by Lee Westwood in partnership with Lookers Motor Group and PING, with the event reaching its second edition.

Following on from the success of the 2017 tournament, when the event was introduced alongside the British Masters during championship week, Close House will continue to host the event on an annual basis.

Junior golfers, from three age categories - U12, U15 and U18 - will compete across the region in a series of seven local qualifying open competitions with the best nett scores earning a place in the final at Close House.

The youngsters will get to test themselves around the tour layout, as the competition will be played on the Championship Lee Westwood Colt Course. Feature Review.

As part of the event, Lookers have supported an extensive programme involving more than 20 local schools, which involves Close House PGA Professionals delivering coaching in schools and hosting schools’ festivals on the estate.

In addition, Close House will host the Tynedale School Games on the 23^rd March which brings together 16 local primary schools and more than 150 children for a fun Tri-Golf competition.

“We’re very proud to be involved with the Junior Masters event; it speaks volumes about the reputation of Close House that generating interest at the grass roots of the sport is such a high priority and that the event has been so well supported,” commented Heike O’Leary, Lookers Group Marketing Director.

Graham Wylie, Owner of Close House, added: “The passion for golf is a big reason why the European Tour came to the North-East of England, and we’re hoping to have a positive impact on junior golf within the region for years to come.

“Without the support of Lookers, the widespread initiative would not have been possible, so we would like to thank them for their continued support in giving back to the local community and providing opportunities for kids to get into the game”

Close House has seen a 104% rise in junior memberships for 2018 and 65% more children being coached on a weekly basis following the introduction of the Lookers Junior Masters last year.

Qualifiers for the Lookers Junior Masters will be held across the north of England, starting on the 4^th April at Seahouses Golf Club and continuing at venues in Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Worksop, Durham, Carlisle and Bradford, leading up to the final in October.

For more information on the Junior Masters and Close House, visit http://closehouse.com/lookers-junior-masters-2018/.