Alan Hay, vice chairman of Musselburgh and Inveresk Community Council, says that, following on from the official launch of their new town gateway sculptures, it is their intention to further promote the game of golf on the Old Links Course at Musselburgh.
This has created an exciting initiative made possible by the staging of the Musselburgh International Hickory Challenge 2009 over the Old Course in September.
This tournament, which was the first professional event to be held here since 1906, att
racted more than 20 international and Tartan Tour professionals as well as top amateurs.
With accolades from the PGA and entrants from all over Europe, it was decided that another international tournament should be scheduled.
Together, with Councillor John Caldwell and the Board of The World Hickory Open, Alan will be working with them towards setting up a golf competition with a hickory division on the Old Course to celebrate the anniversary of Musselburgh golfer Willie Park Senior winning the first Open at Prestwick 150 years ago.
PloughedThe competition will be held next year, involving both professional and amateur golfers.
All proceeds from the entry fees, which will be kept to a minimum, and aimed affordably to local golfers, will be ploughed back into prizes. The format of the competition and further details will be published at a later date.
Following on from the competition, a Gala Dinner will be held to present the prizes to the winners.
Special guest speakers will be in attendance to mark the occasion, finishing up with an auction.
Any surplus funds will be used by the community council for local projects and initiatives.
