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The 2008 European Father & Son Golf Championship

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A unique new event bringing together every combination of father and son to compete for the title of 2008 Father & Son Champions of Europe will take place this autumn over the magnificent new Greg Norman-designed course at PortAventura in Salou, just outside Barcelona, with television coverage of the event provided by Sky Sports TV.

Entry to the Championship is open to father-son, grandfather-grandson, stepfather-stepson and father in law-son in law pairings, whether amateur or professional. There is no age limit and pairings do not have to be members of a golf club, however a handicap limits of 28 applies, with a maximum stroke allowance of 18.

The Championship will be held over four rounds of the PortAventura North course's par 70, 6,089 metre layout from 28th October – 2nd November 2008. The format will be a four-ball better ball stableford competition, the ideal format for all levels of golfer. allowing plenty of opportunity for risk and reward, and tournament organisers UKSG hope to attract over 50 pairings, making it the largest event of its kind in Europe.

The 4-star Hotel Sol Costa Dorada Salou, home for five nights to competitors in the 2008 European Father & Son Golf Championship as part of the £395 per person special package

UKSG are offering a complete package for entrants to the event: 5 nights in a 4-star hotel at the Sol Costa Dorada Salou, including half board, 4 rounds of golf at PortAventura, transfers, welcome drink, gala dinner, competition entry and prizes, all for an amazing £495 per person. However, for a limited period of time, they are offering a £100 discount for Golf Today readers, meaning this unique opportunity is available for under £800 per pair (excluding flights). A travelling golfer trying to book this package directly would pay over £600 per person.

Steve Salmon, tournament director, says "We are really excited about running this event. We have made a determined effort to make sure this event will be the best of its kind, and we think this is incredible value. We purposely chose Half Term holidays so that more families will be able to attend. We carefully chose our venue and are delighted to confirm PortAventura as the hosts. It is easy and inexpensive to get to from all over Europe with flights into Barcelona or Reus." [Travellers from the UK can take flights with Ryanair flying into Reus Airport, or Easyjet and BA into Barcelona Airport - see the latest flight offers by clicking here.]

"The golf course is of a quality which our competitors will enjoy playing. There is a theme park next door and the town of Salou with plenty of bars and restaurants for families to have a good time. We are also encouraging the teams to bring the rest of their family for this excellent week, as we want to make it one big family celebration. And watch this space, as we are currently in negotiations whereby the winning team will go on to compete in other prestigious world Father and Son events!"

PortAventura up to now has been one of Europe’s premier Tourist Theme Parks and wanted to build a world class golf resort. Their dream has now been fulfilled and boasts 45 holes of golf (the North and South courses, plus a 9 hole) that will compete with the best resorts in Spain. In addition, there will be two brand new clubhouses, a theme park, four hotels and a stunning beach club overlooking the Mediterranean.

Greg Norman's spectacular PortAventura North Course

The resort commissioned Greg Norman to build their Championship (North) Course and the result is a masterpiece of course design, with Norman said to be “very happy with the layout”. The course is close to the sea, with numerous lakes and wetlands, situated in a protected nature area and accompanied by wide and extensive greens. With tees for all levels of golfer, it is slightly undulating and fairly easy walking. The course has extensive practice facilities to improve every type of shot, and the Mediterranean-style clubhouse offers all the services to match both player and non-players' needs, includings a pro-shop, golf-club room, changing rooms, café and restaurant amongst other things.

PortAventura North Course - a superb blend of man and nature

Portaventura’s golf course director Fabricio Llanza is delighted with the hosting of The European Father & Son Golf Championship and said “We are over the moon to secure such a prestigious event in our first year. It is going to be a fantastic event with Fathers & Sons competing from all over Europe. They are going to have a wonderful time on the Costa Dorada. Salou is a great family destination with plenty of things to do. In addition, with our Theme park and the new Greg Norman course I think it is going to put Costa Dorada on the map as Spain’s new golf destination.”

The 2008 European Father and Son Golf Championship is being held on the 28th October – 2nd November. For more information and a free brochure please contact Toby at UKSG by telephone on +44 (0)1702 337 020, by email at toby@ukschoolofgolf.com or visit the web site www.fatherandsongolf.co.uk.