One week to go ahead of the Farmfoods British Par 3! Have you got your tickets?
Written By Kiran Bedder-Patel
THE Farmfoods British Par 3 is now just under one week away with celebrities and golf professionals, both past and present, eagerly anticipating a competitive and challenging golf tournament in front of a full-capacity crowd once again.
Taking place at the luxurious Nailcote Hall near Coventry between the 8th – 11th of August, this year’s event will be extra special as it will be celebrating the 90th year of the tournament, whilst also celebrating the 25th year that it has been held at the prestigious venue.
This is the first time since the pandemic that fans will be able to attend – and you can still grab your last-minute free tickets by applying at www.britishpar3.com.
Sports stars taking part this year include Matthew Hoggard MBE, Derek Redmond, and Rory Underwood MBE, as well as celebrities such as Eastenders actor Danny Walters, Brian McFadden, and Coronation Street legend, Bill Roache OBE.
Competing against our stars will be golfing greats such as the FFBP3 1998 winner, Peter Baker and PGA Tour winner, Ian Woosnam OBE.
Joining them will be Michael Campbell as well as Robert Rock and the great Jean van de Velde.
Last year’s tournament was won by three-time European Tour Tournament winner Phillip Price, who came out on top as a pro and secured the legendary title and the €50,000 prize money after a dramatic two-hole play-off with Tom Reid.
They both ended with a score of 101 points and seven under par before the play-off.
This year’s prize will again be €50,000.
With the excitement building, former West Ham and England forward, Dean Ashton, maintains the belief that although the tournament is played by celebrities and former pros, it still has a competitive feel towards it.
Speaking to Champions (UK) plc, the BBC pundit says he is in it to win.
“I think it’s one of those courses where until you play it, you don’t realise how fun it is and how challenging it is also.
“It’s funny because as an ex-sportsman, I am naturally ridiculously competitive so I’m annoyed with myself if I don’t play well and compete, I try and win the amateur event even though it would be difficult for me to win it with my handicap. I always try to go for the highest-finishing footballer. I think I got that last year.” Ashton added.
Two-time Major Winner Tony Jacklin, who will be hosting the event, said: “The thing I love most about the Par 3 is that it really tests those taking part to the limit.
“But it’s the short game that often makes the difference and throws up the trickiest challenges. That’s why, in many ways, the Farmfoods British Par 3 provides the ultimate test for professionals and amateurs alike.”
Sid Mouland, who won at Torquay in the 1960s, was the inspiration behind the tournament’s resurgence in 1998. The British Par 3 Championship had its origins in the old Short Course Professional Championship, which was played at the Palace Hotel, Torquay, from 1933 to 1973.
Throughout the 90 years, there has been a wide range of young and upcoming golfers who have gone on to create legacies of their own as the British Par 3 has acted as a catalyst for their careers.
The Farmer’s Field car park has resumed operations, providing direct access to the bustling tented village and the stunning golf course, where you can witness some exceptional golf action.
Closing in on a sell-out crowd, our spectator tickets are free whilst the car park pricing is just £10 per day or £20 for the week.
Get your free spectator tickets now via the British Par 3 website or by emailing [email protected]
