Entries for the first North England Women’s Amateur Championship will close on Monday May 19 ahead of the event at Seaton Carew and Goswick on May 27-28.
The 54-hole strokeplay event – which has a combined prize pot of £2,300, offers World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) points, and is sponsored by Plastic Processing Limited – will feature 36 holes at Seaton on May 27 before players head north to Goswick for the final round on May 28.
Seaton Carew club secretary Roy Leonard said: “This tournament represents an important step in the development of women’s golf in the north of England. Players will have the opportunity to test themselves on two challenging and highly respected links courses in an ideal warm-up for the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews, and we look forward to showcasing the future stars of the game.”
The tournament will reward top finishers with a £2,300 prize fund, with the leading six players receiving cash prizes of £500, £400, £350, £300, £250 and £200. Additionally, the player with the lowest nett score in each of the three rounds will earn a £100 prize (top finishers will not be eligible for individual round prizes).
Having unveiled the trophy ahead of the event, Plastic Processing Limited director Patrick Connolly said: “The unveiling of the new trophy adds to the anticipation for the tournament. We’re proud to support an event that will see such talented golfers competing for both the prestigious title and the prizes, as well as the valuable world ranking points on offer.”
With a maximum handicap index of 7.4 required for entry, and a field size limited to 60 players selected by handicap ballot, competition for places is expected to be strong. The entry fee is £60 and the deadline for entries is Monday May 19.
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