𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗔𝗺 
We are delighted to announce current Ladies European Tour players and a range of former men’s DP World Tour players are among the professionals teeing it up at the 35th anniversary of Ellon’s Pro-Am competition.
Kylie Henry, who has won twice on tour including the Ladies German Open, and Laura Beveridge, who was runner-up at the 2022 Estrella Damm Ladies Open, will compete at the PTS Services Pro-Am at McDonald Golf Club, Ellon on Friday, August 23.
Scott Henderson, who played on the two tiers of European golf from 1996 to 2008 and was named Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year in 1997 on the DP World Tour, will also compete at the Ellon event.
Former European Tour player Scott Henry will also take to the course, having won the 2012 Kazakhstan Open on the Challenge Tour.
Other players in the field include this year’s Northern Open winner Graeme Robertson, who played at last year’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.
Former European Tour player Craig Lee, as well as Graham Fox and Ross Cameron will also take part in the competition, which will involve 21 teams.
The event will include a hole-in-one competition, with the prize of a £15,000 kitchen from John Willox Kitchen Design up for grabs on the 11th hole. Other prizes of up to £1,500 are available on the remaining Par 3s.
A new putting competition has also been added to this year’s event list as well as a longest drive and closest to the pin contest. The putting green will be sponsored by J M Taylor Accountants Limited.
Event organiser Drew Leith said: “It’s fantastic to have all of our teams and professionals in place, which includes Ladies European Tour players and former DP World Tour players.
“A lot of hard work, involving our Pro-Am committee with help from our pro Sandy Aird Jnr, has been taking place to make this a great occasion for McDonald Golf Club.
“We want to continue to grow the event and the calibre of players on show will mark a memorable and exciting day for the club on Friday, August 23.
“I want to extend my thanks to all of our sponsors whose commitment to helping this event is hugely appreciated.
“There are still sponsorship opportunities available for areas such as the clubhouse and on individual holes.
“We look forward to welcoming more than 80 competitors in what should be a tremendous day of fun for Ellon and the wider community.”
Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities is encouraged to contact Drew Leith on Drew.Leith@Yahoo.com.
