Last call for entries for the Junior Wales Open!

Dateline: March 2006

Junior golfers who would like to play in the Junior Wales Open, presented by Coca-Cola, had better get their skates on as entries the regional qualifers are filling fast.

Qualifiers for the event are to be held across Wales between the 17th and 20th April, but already entries for the Marriott St Pierre qualifier (18th April) are full and the others are filling fast too.

Great response
"We've had a great response so far," said Celtic Manor Resort's Kevin Smith, "and it's shaping up to be a brilliant tournament.

"But with just over a week to go, we still have a few places in the qualifiers for boys and girls at the other 3 events, so if you get your entry in quick you could be playing in the National Final at The Celtic Manor Resort in June."

Each competitor must hold a handicap certificate, but you do not need to belong to a club. Maximum handicaps are 36 for girls and 28 for boys.

18 hole qualifiers
Qualifying events will be played over 18 holes and competitors will be split into four categories according to age. The winners from each region then go on to the National Final held on the Saturday of The Celtic Manor Wales Open, a leading European Tour event.

Whilst the top names in golf battle it out on the Roman Road course, budding juniors will compete on the renowned Wentwood Hills championship course. In the evening, finalists will have a chance to meet their heroes at the Player's Barbecue, where a top professional will present the champions with their prizes.

Final at The Celtic Manor Resort
Regional Qualifiers are taking place at Builth Wells on 17th April; St Pierre on 18th April (entry full); Royal St Davids at Harlech on 19th April; and Carmarthen on 20th April. The final will be held on 3rd of June at The Celtic Manor Resort.

There are categories boys and girls in four categories: Under 18's, Under 15's , Under 12's and Under 10's. For more information or to enter, contact Kevin Smith or Chris Baron at The Celtic Manor Resort on 01633 410301 or visit www.walesopen.com.


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