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Lydd to host new Kent PGA Closed Championship

Lydd Golf Club looks set to raise its profile in the South East after being selected to host The PGA in Kent Closed Championship for the next three years. The first staging of the newly-created tournament, which is open to Kent’s elite amateurs and PGA Professionals, is being held on April 22, with a prize fund of £3,000 on offer to the leading professionals, and plenty of prizes for amateur competitors. Lydd’s chief executive Charles Buchanan, is relishing the opportunity to […] The post Lydd to host new Kent PGA Closed Championship appeared first on Golf News.

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Madeira Open called off after bad weather

The Madeira Islands Open was called off on Sunday after four consecutive days of strong winds, heavy rain and thick fog meant the requisite 36 holes could not be completed and a result could not be declared. Santo da Serra Golf Club endured a torrent of rain on Sunday, with 60mm falling overnight and during the morning, meaning the second and final round, after the event had initially been reduced to 36 holes, could not start. With a further weather warning issued […] The post Madeira Open called off after bad weather appeared first on Golf News.

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IRISH OPEN BAGS NEW TITLE SPONSOR

As well as being hosted by world No.1 Rory McIlroy, May’s Irish Open has also received the backing of Dubai Duty Free, which will take over as the title sponsor for the tournament, which is being staged at Royal County Down from May 28-31. Thanks to McIlroy’s heavyweight support, the tournament has already attracted a stellar field, with Rickie Fowler, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood already confirmed to join Graeme McDowell, Padraig Harrington and Ryder Cup Captain Darren […] The post IRISH OPEN BAGS NEW TITLE SPONSOR appeared first on Golf News.

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