Local course to host new amateur event

Golfers are now invited to enter the tournament which will see golfers play over a selection of world-class courses around the home of golf.

As part of the entry package, competitors will stay for five nights at the iconic Old Course Hotel where participants will have plenty of time to relax and savour the finest Scottish hospitality.

Over six days golfers will play four courses, competing in four different competition formats, getting a real flavour of Scottish golf.

Golfers with a handicap of 24 or less can enter as a pair presenting an opportunity to spend time with a friend or family member who shares a true passion for the sport.

The tournament itself will be held over four days with four different styles of play each day so there will be a format to suit every type of golfer.

The final day will see entrants compete for a prize which has been name the Fifer in a Solheim Cup style format

The competitors will play three links courses, Dumbarnie Links, Kingsbarns and the world famous New Course, as well as one heathland course, The Duke’s.

The package has been put together by golf tour experts MTX.

MTX founder Nicole Scott-McKie said: “We believe we have created something totally unique and we hope to welcome enthusiastic golfers from across the UK, Ireland and beyond.

“Whilst there are tournaments for fathers and sons, and other events aimed at male golfers, we felt there was a real gap for an exciting tournament for female, amateur golfers.

“This year has seen huge numbers playing golf as an escape during the pandemic but still only around 15 per cent of golf club members are women.

“That said, it is hugely encouraging to see organisations and clubs encouraging more females to play and we hope this tournament will provide a great opportunity to celebrate women in golf.”

For further details visit mtxgolf.com