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We have just negociated a better price for Non Golfers to attend this years Father and Son Golf Championship

The new price is £469 down from £569 a £100 saving!

We have also negociated a new non golfer child place only £199 (€219)

So dont delay bring your family as this is a family holiday event with free entry to the theme park

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Greg Norman latest Golf Course design Portaventura GC, host to this years
Father and Son Golf Championship

Opened last June Greg Norman has completed his latest golf course design at Portaventura, Salou, Costa Dorada (near Barcelona) Spain, which have announced they are to hold their first major golf event the European Father and Son Golf Championship held this year on Oct 27th – Nov 1st. Over 200 father and sons will come from all over Europe to compete and be crowned Champions of Europe.

Norman is said to be very pleased the course and recently attended the course with a playing exhibition in front of the national Spanish press.

The Norman designed North course is set up to USGA standards, playing over 7200 yards from the championship tees. The course winds its way around a natural wetlands reserve where lakes come into play on several holes. Being so close to Barcelona airport and the fun tourist town of Salou Portaventura is going to be one of the most sought after golf courses to play in Spain.

For more information on the European Father and Son Golf Championship you can visit www.fatherandsongolf.co.uk or call them for a fee DVD and brochure on 01702 337020. For more information on Gregs new course you can visit www.portaventuragolf.co.uk   

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Hamiltons ready to defend their title of European Father and Son Golf Champions

Martin & Connor Hamilton of Lambourne Golf Course, Bucks are eagerly awaiting to return to Portaventura GC, Spain this October  to defend their title of European Father and SonGolf Champions. Last year the Hamiltons were in a thrilling finale where they held their nerve to stave off follow father and son competitors from all over Europe to win the inaugural championship. Connor at the time had only been playing two years and in that time had managed to get down to a 9 handicap. Over 3 days and 54 holes Martin and Connor amassed an awesome 45, 40, 40 total 125 points to win by three over the Tremletts from Old Thorns GC.

“The first two days were all about Connor and I've never seen him play better," said Martin, a dentist who lives in Slough with wife Gayathri and his son. "We couldn't eat breakfast on the final morning and things got a bit nervy over the first few holes of our final round. Our shots were going one club further than normal because of the adrenaline that was flowing but thankfully I managed to hole a few putts to steady the ship and we got things back together. I've never known pressure like it with the SKY TV cameras on us but we both played some good shots at crucial times in the final few holes to see us home.I'm so proud of Connor and it's hard to sum up what it feels like to have won. We came out here to hopefully play some good golf and have a good time, but the whole event has exceeded all our expectations. It's been a fantastic week and we can't wait to come back and defend our title."

This years event is returning to the magnificent Greg Norman Portaventura Golf Resort and will be held from the 27th October to 1st November played over 54 holes. The event is open to any father son combination which includes grandad & stepfather or professional with no age limit and  handicap restriction of 24 or below.

Tournament director Toby Marsden told us “last years event was good but this year will be even better. Its a family fiesta where dads, sons, mothers, sisters and grand parents will come from all over Europe to have one of the best weeks of their lives. From the moment everyone arrives we will be there waiting for them to transfer them to the hotel. We provide a complete package from accommodation, transport, food and golf. The event once again will be televised by SKYSports and other international TV channels.  The event is set up to give golfers a REAL tournament experience with cameras, pin sheets, scoreboards, manicured course, 1st tee announcers and referees. Its not to be missed!”

This year’s event costs £799pp & £699 for Juniors with a £100 discount pp for Golf Newsreaders. Call RedGolf for your FREE DVD of last year’s SKY show and a Brochure +44 (0)1702 337020 or e-mail info@fatherandsongolf.co.uk

For more information on the European Father and Son Golf Championship, visit th eir website www.fatherandsongolf.co.uk