2025, the PING Junior Golf Tour is born
Just over a week ago, PING announced the launch of a major project to support junior in the United Kingdom, developing a long-standing partnership (15 years, Editor’s note) with the Northern Junior Tour, a circuit that has always operated in the North of the United Kingdom.
Thanks to the additional support of PING, the next edition will mark the expansion of the Tour throughout the territory, down from the Highlands to the Cliffs of Dover.
PING Junior Golf Tour, news
But that’s not all.
The most interesting news concerns how the PING Junior Golf Tour will be structured.
The program is dedicated to girls and boys aged 6 to 21.
The youngest (6-12 years) will take to the field in the Rookies Tour, with competitions played over nine holes, starting from the forward tees and playing without a handicap.
The older ones (13-21 years) will compete in the Masters Tour, an Order of Merit powered by 18-hole competitions for those registered with the World Handicap System.
The Grand Final will be played on the fairways of Thonock Park.
Matt Clark, European Marketing Manager of PING Europe, said:
“We are delighted to launch the PING Junior Golf Tour in 2025 and further expand our support for junior golf in the UK”
“Regardless of age and ability, we want everyone to come to our events, have fun and play to the best of their ability”.
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