The Farmfoods European Senior Masters has set a tournament-record prize pot ahead of the return of its seventh instalment this November.
The shared prize has been raised from €250,000 to €375,000 for this year’s edition, the highest amount ever recorded since its inception, showcasing the growth and importance of the tournament in recent years.
The infamous competition, an integral part of the annual Legends Tour, will take place at La Manga Club, Spain, from November 7th – 10th. It will be hosted for the seventh consecutive year by three-time European Tour winner and former Ryder Cup star Peter Baker.
It offers amateurs the opportunity to play with, partner and watch a plethora of the Legends Tour’s golfers inside the ropes. The competition sees professionals compete alongside the amateurs while recording their individual scores over three days of golfing action.
A number of renowned professionals have already been confirmed for the event, with Ian Woosnam OBE, Paul Lawrie OBE, Michael Campbell, Thomas Levet, Michael Jonzon, and last year’s reigning champion Patrick Sjöland all set to compete for pole position.
There are also a number of newcomers to the upcoming competition, including Spanish player Carlos Balmaseda, who is so far enjoying a successful 2024 Legends Tour campaign. Further names will be announced with entry closing in early October.
The final day’s play will be just professionals, with the leading player crowned Farmfoods European Senior Masters champion, winning the first-place prize of €56,000.
Baker told event owners Champions (UK) plc: “I’m delighted to be hosting the event at the wonderful La Manga club, it’s such a great venue.
“For the pros and amateurs, the quality of the professional field just gets better each year and I’m sure we are going to have a great week in the sunshine.”
John Hayes, CEO of Champions (UK) plc, also said: “The Farmfoods European Senior Masters is always a date we look forward to in the calendar each year. La Manga club is such a historic venue for golf, combined with the beautiful hotel which is the only Grand Hyatt in Spain, and we’re honoured to get to play there as always.
“Farmfoods are such brilliant sponsors for these events – everyone from the professionals to the amateurs and crowds have such a great time each year. I can’t wait to see a number of familiar faces out there, and we hope to see as many spectators there as possible too.”
Viewers will be able to watch highlights of the competition on Sky Sports Golf following its conclusion.
For more information regarding the event, or to play this year, audiences should get in touch at shayes@championsukplc.com or on +44 7557 133 880
About La Manga Club
La Manga Club is a sports and leisure resort, located 15 minutes from Cartagena, in the region of Murcia, covering an area of 560 hectares, three times the extension of the Principality of Monaco.
Located in a privileged environment, next to the regional park of Calblanque and the Mediterranean Sea, the resort has a privileged climate and conditions of security and privacy.
Among its facilities, La Manga Club has:
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A five-star Grand Hyatt La Manga Club & Resort
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Three 18-hole golf courses: Real Golf La Manga Club
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A newly renovated The Racquets Club Tennis Centre with 28 tennis courts, 20 of them clay, 7 paddle tennis courts, and a gym with all amenities.
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A Nuevo Well & Fitness Centre
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Eight FIFA size football fields (including the 3 of the sports city of FC Cartagena)
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Diversity of bars and restaurants among which is its famous Cove, open to the Mediterranean Sea
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Residential community of more than 2200 luxury homes
