Sports stars head to Yorkshire for major golfing event
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A major golfing event, the first of its kind in Yorkshire for more than 30 years and part of the biggest event outside of the European Seniors Tour, tees off next week.
From May 30 until June 1, June Leeds Golf Centre will host The Senior Masters Tour which will see more than 70 professionals compete at the golf course in Wike.
The three-day event aims to help and promote the senior professional circuit outside of the European Senior Tour. Ryder Cup players, European Tour winners and PGA Champions are among the professional line up.
Well-known names from the golfing world include Fraser Mann, Andrew Oldcorn, Paul Wesselingh, Peter Baker and Gordon J Brand.
The Pro-Am will take place on the first day, giving amateurs the chance to play alongside professionals in a team. Celebrity names include former England footballer David Seaman, former welsh international footballer Clayton Blackmore, and ex Manchester United player Lee Sharpe.
The event has been created by Nigel Sweet, operations manager at Leeds Golf Centre, who joined the senior circuit for the first time in 2016 after playing the game for 38 years.
He said: “With such a strong group of pros and amateurs lined up, Leeds Golf Centre is thrilled to be hosting such a prestigious event and proud that we have brought it to Yorkshire for our region to enjoy.
“We look forward to welcoming the players and spectators for three exciting days of golf. Leeds Golf Centre aims to inspire more people to get in to golf and there is no better tournament to witness than this one. Our doors are open and we hope that members of the public come along and enjoy the atmosphere throughout the tournament.”