Six junior Jersey golfers have been gifted an incredible opportunity to play alongside visiting professional golfers at this week’s Acorn Jersey Open tournament. The opportunity arose when a long standing supporter of the Jersey Open was unable to attend this year’s event. The generous donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, paid for two playing slots on the proviso that the spaces were given to six up-and-coming junior players, giving them the opportunity to play for one day each of the … [Read more...]
Exciting line-up of top professional golf talent announced for the Acorn Jersey Open 2016
Organisers of the Acorn Jersey Open 2016 (Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th June) are excited to announce a star-studded professional line up for this year’s summer event. The unique competition format will see 54 top golfers from the European Senior Tour join 54 amateur players in Jersey for the three day event. This year the Island will play host to 14 ex Ryder Cup players including three Captains. Local golf enthusiasts will be able to spectate for free, throughout the event, and watch the … [Read more...]
Opportunity to win a coveted space at the Acorn Jersey Open junior golf clinic
The Acorn Jersey Open returns for another year at La Moye Golf Club from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th June. 54 professionals from the European Senior Tour will be flying in to take part in the unique, four-day tournament and, whilst they are here, some of the professionals will be hosting an exclusive golf clinic for some of Jersey’s budding junior players. This exciting opportunity has been opened up for 20 islanders between the ages of 10 to 16 to win the chance to learn from some of the … [Read more...]
Acorn Jersey Open 2016 to put Jersey in the spotlight
The Acorn Jersey Open has been confirmed for the 2016 European Senior Tour and will return to La Moye Golf Club from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th June. The tournament is Jersey’s major professional sporting event on the 2016 calendar and will bring multiple benefits to the Island; giving local residents of all ages the chance to play, spectate and/or volunteer over the three days. The £200,000 prize fund will once again be contested in a pro-am format, with each professional joined by an … [Read more...]