Northern Matchplay Golf Championship Sign New Sponsor

An overwhelming response to the launch of the inaugural Northern Matchplay Golf Championship means that entrants will now be competing for a fabulous golfing trip to Spain, thanks to Northern-based holiday company Golf de la Luz.

The new knockout event, which brings together amateur club golfers from across the North of England, is initially split into six counties – Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland and Yorkshire – with the winners of each region progressing to a two-day, 72-hole grand final at The Alwoodley Golf Club.

And now the winning individual and pair at Alwoodley will each walk away with a fabulous five-night stay at the luxury 5-star El Rompido Golf Resort in Andalusia, Spain. There they will enjoy unlimited golf on two courses that are widely regarded as amongst the best in the region.

Organiser of the tournament, Edward Battye, said, “I’ve been truly taken aback following the launch of the event, with entries flooding in on a daily basis. There’s already the possibility that we may have to limit numbers in a couple of the counties. The championship has also generated a lot of media interest and a number of companies have contacted me wanting to get involved.”

He added, “To have Golf de la Luz come on board as the main sponsor is fantastic news, especially for all the entrants. To find a local company that is so enthusiastic about the competition and willing to provide such a fantastic prize makes it a perfect fit for all concerned. Not only does it raise the profile of the event but it will also add that extra competitive edge.”

Golf de la Luz (www.golfdelaluz.com) specialise in golf holidays and breaks to the Costa de la Luz in Spain and the Eastern Algarve of Portugal, both of which are fast emerging as great alternatives to the more traditional golf holiday destinations.  

Dan Thomson, a director of Golf de la Luz, enthused, “We’re delighted to be backing this exciting new golf tournament. The El Rompido resort is a wonderful venue with top class golf courses and off-course facilities. I have holidayed there personally and can vouch that whoever wins will have a wonderful time.”

Entry-fees for the event are £15 per person for the singles competition and £25 per pair for the Betterball event. Golfers can find out more & enter online at www.northernmatchplay.com