Stars get ready for British Par 3 Championship
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Former Open champions Tony Jacklin and Paul Lawrie form part of a star studded cast set to grace the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship this year.
The event which takes place from the 11-14th August at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining events in British golf today.
Hosting the Championship for the seventh year running is two-time Major winner and the most successful Ryder Cup Captain of all-time, Tony Jacklin CBE.
Also returning to Nailcote Hall is 1999 Open Champion Paul Lawrie OBE, who played a major role in helping Europe regain the Ryder Cup in 2012 and has enjoyed an impressive resurgence in recent years, including shooting the course record at last year’s Par 3 Championship and performing well at this year’s Open Championship at St Andrews.
2014 Champion, Eddie Pepperell won’t be around to defend his title (he’ll be playing in the US PGA Championship instead) but former winners Peter Baker, DJ Russell, Carl Mason, Robert Rock, and Mark Mouland will be in action.
Several current stars of the European Tour will be battling it out for their share of the £100,000 prize fund including Jason Palmer, Daniel Brooks, Lee Slattery and Max Orrin.
There will also be a strong representation from the Ladies European Tour including Solheim Cup winner Charley Hull, 2014 LET Rookie of the Year Amy Boulden, two time LET winner Carly Booth and young Scottish star Kelsey MacDonald.
Competing alongside the young guns will be professionals from the European Senior Tour including six-time Walker Cup competitor Gary Wolstenholme MBE, plus Ryder Cup stars Brian Barnes, David Gilford, Tommy Horton MBE and Des Smyth.
The Championship also features two days of Celeb-Am action, welcoming a host of stars to tackle the Cromwell Course. Some of the celebrities already confirmed include: Sky Sports analyst and former F1 World Champion, Damon Hill OBE; Manchester United goalkeeping great, Peter Schmeichel MBE; Former England cricket captain, Allan Lamb; Soccer Am presenter, Max Rushden and Irish Boy Band favourites, Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy.
Last year saw over 10,000 spectators come through the gates and once again it will benefit from be Sky Sports coverage.
*Spectators can apply for free tickets via http://britishpar3.com/tickets.php
