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The power of the Pro-Am
Pro-Ams are forming a stronger part of the PGAs of Europe calendar than ever before with nine events taking place across seven countries in 2014. But Pro-Am tournaments aren’t just a good chance to get out on the links. There are a great number of benefits for PGA Professionals and the facilities and locations that host the tournaments
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nternational Pro-Ams sanctioned by the PGAs of Europe tend to take the same form with differences lying in the durations and offerings
that the host venue puts on offer. But what is consistent is the tournament element of teams of one PGA Professional and their amateurs getting together to compete. PGA Professionals play for their own individual prize fund, whilst the Pros and their amateurs will complete together for the team awards at each event. The majority of the Association’s Sanctioned Pro-Ams involve three 18-hole rounds in which the Professional plays with his or her team, whilst others can also include pro- and amateur-only rounds that split the field on the final day, as well as even playing with different Professionals in each round. For the PGAs of Europe, Pro-Ams are a tool to support the Association’s mission in spreading the gospel of golf, and they are invaluable in fulfilling the commitment to provide playing opportunities for PGA pros. Whilst the Association runs three other main
Championships – The UniCredit PGA Professional Championship of Europe, The International Team Championship and The
Golfreaks.com Fourball Championship – Pro-Ams are an opportunity for Professionals and amateurs to play in a competitive environment together, something that is typically not accessible for amateurs in other sports. Pro-Ams also provide an opportunity to fulfill
another mission in that they are an effective way to promote and develop the sport in countries where golf is relatively new and in its early stages of growth. The PGAs of Europe is proud to have a number of tournaments in developing golf nations such as Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey, and the Pro- Ams create excellent opportunities to spread the word about their progress.
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