Matfen Hall to Host PGA Super 60s Championship

Northumberland golf estate Matfen Hall is honoured to be hosting the PGA Super 60s Championship from 1st-3rd August. The Super 60s field is made up of teams of a professional and amateur over the age of 60, with former Ryder Cup players Lionel Platts and Bernard Hunt amongst previous participants.

First played in 1994, the Super 60s event has been highly popular for older players seeking to continue playing in a competitive environment. Previous venues to have hosted this prestigious event include Rudding Park, Gleneagles (Queens), Forest Pines and Blackwell Golf Club.

Matfen Hall is a 27-hole estate, comprising of three individual 9-hole courses. The competition will take place on its Douglas and Standing Stone courses, while Dewlaw will still be open to members and guests throughout the tournament.

“I am delighted that the PGA has decided to use Matfen Hall as a host venue. The North-East has hosted some quality events recently and we are very pleased to receive this recognition for the hard work that goes into producing the fantastic golfing experience here. I am looking forward to working with the PGA to ensure that we can showcase all of our facilities and host the best event possible”, said Nicola Hawes, Golf Manager at Matfen Hall.

Nestled within a 300-acre estate, the golf facilities (also including a par-3 course, as well as Academy and Driving Range) are only a small part of the offering at Matfen Hall, with a luxurious 65-bedroom hotel and spa also on site. For those interested in combining playing with staying, the Golfer’s Getaway offers 36 holes of golf, bed and breakfast, and complimentary use of The Retreat, all from £219.50 per person. Individual and corporate memberships are also available – please visit Matfen Hall or call 01661 886 400 for more information.