09-12 Jun
PGA Professional Championship
Slaley Hall Hotel
Event Information
A prestigious championship played at some of golf’s most iconic venues, the PGA Professional Championship features a field of 144 players competing across four rounds in a strokeplay format, carrying a total prize fund of £89,500.
This championship holds added significance, forming part of the points system used to determine the Great Britain & Ireland team for the biennial PGA Cup against the USA.
History
In the early 70’s, The PGA was juggling the demands of traditional club professionals with a new breed of players, led by the likes of Tony Jacklin and Peter Oosterhuis, who competed full time.
During this period, many professionals outside the superstars still combined club duties with playing, pitching up for Monday qualifying before returning to the club shop for weekend duties.
At this point, the fledgling European circuit, the forerunner of the European Tour, was going from strength to strength, buoyed by increasing sponsorship and the attraction of bigger crowds.
Simultaneously, The PGA was also continuing to maintain its tradition of providing both regional and national playing opportunities for all Members and this included the launch of the PGA Professional Championship.
