Prince’s Golf Club offering free entry to historic junior event

Prince’s Golf Club offering free entry to historic junior event

19 February 2019

Prince’s Golf Club in Sandwich Bay, Kent, is offering free entry into its prestigious Laddie Lucas Spoon junior open.

The distinguished competition takes place on Wednesday 10th April 2019 at Prince’s and entry is open to all boys and girls aged between 8 to 13 years old on the day of the event.

Laddie Lucas, whose father co-founded the club in 1906, was an avid patron of junior golf and set up the event more than 25 years ago.

Junior golfers from around the country compete for the hickory-shafted Spoon; the club that Laddie used as a boy to win a competition with aged six and make a hole-in-one aged nine.

Rob McGuirk, General Manager at Prince’s, commented: “The Laddie Lucas Spoon is an extremely important event to us and is a big part of the history and legacy of Prince’s Golf Club.

“By providing entry, free-of-charge, we aim to continue Laddie’s vision for this event as open to all, regardless of background, and played in the spirit of the rules and etiquette of the game.”

Born at Prince’s, Laddie grew up playing at the club and went on to become a celebrated fighter pilot in the RAF, Conservative MP and successful businessman, as well as an excellent writer and highly talented golfer.

Famously, Laddie was forced to make an emergency landing during World War 2 on the grounds of Prince’s after navigating his way home across the English Channel in a badly damaged Spitfire.

Complimentary entry to the event, via a ballot, includes lunch and although primarily an 18-hole, scratch stableford competition, there are various handicap competitions and prizes to be won based on age.

Discounted accommodation packages are also available for the event at The Lodge at Prince’s and in addition to the Laddie Lucas Spoon there is also an adult and junior pairs competition on Tuesday 9th April.

For further information please contact the Prince’s Golf Club pro shop by emailing proshop@princesgolfclub.co.uk or calling 01304 695 569.

To enter, follow this link: www.golfgenius.com/pages/1688289.

ENDS

About Prince’s Golf Club
Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich Bay, Kent, is one of the oldest links facilities in the country. Its enviable history rivals the finest courses globally, having played host to the 1932 Open Championship won by Gene Sarazen. More recently, the club has hosted final Open Qualifying as well as co-hosting the Amateur Championship with neighbouring Royal St. George’s in 2017 and nearby Royal Cinque Ports in 2013. The club has 27 holes, extensive practice facilities and a centrally located clubhouse. Helpful, attentive and informative staff are on hand to cater for your needs. Fourballs, groups, company days and society bookings are accepted seven days a week, subject to availability. The Lodge at Prince’s offers exceptionally comfortable accommodation with views over Sandwich Bay & Royal St. George’s, as well a 2AA Rosette Brasserie on the Bay.

For more information on Prince’s Golf Club, visit www.princesgolfclub.co.uk.


Contact:

Ali McGuirk – Sales & Marketing Manager

Prince’s Golf Club & The Lodge at Prince’s

Tel: +44 1304 611118

Email: a.mcguirk@princesgolfclub.co.uk

Website: www.princesgolfclub.co.uk

Fonte: IAGTO