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years old. The event celebrates 'family' and fathers and sons spending quality time together. Many teams come sporting identical team outfits which adds to the exciting colourful spectacle. The promoters try to run the event as close to a PGA event as possible giving ordinary golfers the experience, pressure and excitement of a pro event. Toby says "although we have some very experienced Professionals play in our event like Ryder Cup Golfer Paul Broadhurst we also have ordinary golfers.. We have first tee announcers, loud speakers, giant scoreboards, referees, press, SkySports cameras, caddies and crowds. Our main aim is to give some of the younger players invaluable tournament

2012 Champions James and Graham Ruth

experience and help springboard them on to greater successes in their careers. Our dream is one day one of our lads will go on to become a famous tour player and we can proudly say we contributed in a small way." Off the golf course the competitors and their families congregate in the hotel resort

to enjoy each others company. The Championship starts with a welcome drink reception and finishes with a swanky Gala Dinner and Prize Giving as well as all being together in the hotel in the evenings on a half board basis. During the week additional competitions including longest drives and nearest the pins, putting and
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