De Vere & ISPS Handa host blind & disabled tournament

De Vere and ISPS Handa have teamed up to offer blind and disabled golfers the chance to play alongside sporting legends during the week of the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship

De Vere Mottram Hall

De Vere and ISPS Handa have teamed up to offer blind and disabled golfers the chance to play alongside sporting legends during the week of the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship.

The two companies have announced six free regional events, with qualifiers taking part in the Grand Final at De Vere Mottram Hall on June 3.

All the finalists will be treated to fine dining and luxury accommodation at the recently renovated venue.

What's more, the top three will be invited to compete in an exclusive Sky Sports event the following day, alongside the likes of Colin Montgomerie, Andrew Flintoff and Harry Redknapp.

De Vere and ISPS Handa increased the number of qualifiers from four to six after the success of last year's inaugural event.

Each qualifier will be held at one of six De Vere venues in May, with the top-two from each tournament progressing to the final.

"Alongside ISPS Handa, we've been able to create a unique opportunity for blind and disabled golfers all over the country," said Daniel Hodson, De Vere's Director of Golf.

"Their involvement with the PGA Senior Championship for the first time last year brought a new dimension to the the event, and we're delighted that we are able to build on that success.

"Their commitment and investment in increasing golf's accessibility for blind and disabled golfers is inspiring, and mirrors our commitment to developing the game at all levels."

Email golf@devere.co.uk or visit www.devere.co.uk/golf for details on how to enter.

Nick Bonfield
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