By Martin Dempster - The Scotsman
Staysure PGA Seniors Championship heading back to Aberdeen venue - but for different test
The
New Course at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire is set to
stage its first big professional event - a year after it was officially
opened by US President Donald Trump.
The
Staysure PGA Seniors Championship hosted by Colin Montgomerie will mark
a significant milestone when it takes place at the Balmedie venue on
6-9 August.
The event has been played on what is now called the Old Course at the
Trump-owned resort over the past three years. But, after it was opened
during last year’s tournament, it is now being switched to the equally
spectacular New Course.
The PGA Seniors Championship will be part of a 2026 global Legends Tour
schedule, with Staysure having become the circuit’s new title sponsor.
Featuring
the likes of Montgomerie, Paul Lawrie, Stephen Gallacher and David
Drysdale, events will be staged across the UK and Ireland, Europe,
America, the Caribbean and Asia.
The schedule also includes a second staging of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles, where Darren Clarke triumphed in 2022.
Other highlights include a co-sanctioned PGA Tour Champions event in
Portugal at the end of July that will see many global stars playing at
the Els Club in Vilamoura.
“The
Staysure Legends Tour represents the very best of the game’s experience
and competitive spirit,” said Ryan Howsam, chairman of both Staysure
and the Staysure Legends Tour.
Slot left open on DP World Tour
“Aligning
Staysure with the tour allows us to support a global sporting platform
built on trust, quality and long-term ambition. The strengthened
schedule and new identity reflect the direction of travel and the
opportunities ahead.”
A
slot has been left open on the DP World Tour at the end of August, with
an event at Trump International Golf Links expected to be announced in
the near future.
It
follows the success of the inaugural Nexo Championship last year, when
Grant Forrest landed a home victory and was congratulated by Trump in a
video call almost straight afterwards.
