Early bird tickets for the second edition of GolfSixes, the European Tour’s new shorter format team matchplay tournament, are on sale now, with prices starting at just £6 for adults and £3 for children.
The advance ticket period ends on February 6, so golf fans are being advised to make their bookings now to save money on gate prices.
Taking place once again at Centurion Club in St Albans, from May 5-6, the event will see two-player teams representing 16 countries competing for a prize fund of €1 million, as they bid to follow in the footsteps of inaugural winners Lucas Bjerregaard and Thorbjørn Olesen. Representing Denmark, the pair defeated Australia in a thrilling finale over the unique six-hole layout.
Once again there will be amphitheatre-style stands around tees and greens, music and pyrotechnics on the first tee and player engagement across the course, bringing fans closer to the action.
In addition to watching world-class golf played over six themed holes, there will be an array of entertainment for spectators to enjoy outside the ropes in the centrally-located fan zone.
For the second year running, a family of four can enjoy a day out at the Hertfordshire venue for under £20, with children’s tickets (10-17 years old) available for £3, and free entry for under 10s.
Nathan Homer, chief commercial officer of the European Tour, said: “GolfSixes offers a fantastic opportunity for families to watch world-class golf in a unique setting at the Centurion Club. Combining team golf, pitching nation against nation, with the intensity of a shorter format, we are delighted with the success of last year’s event. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and we plan on bringing more fan engagement and new concepts to this year’s GolfSixes.
“Nearly 20 per cent of all attendees in 2017 had never been to a European Tour event before, and we hope that GolfSixes will go some way in attracting new fans of all ages to the sport.”
On Saturday May 5, the teams will be split into four groups of four teams, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout stages. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, 3rd/4th place play-off match and the final will all be contested on May 6. Three points will be given for winning a match, with one point given for a draw. The matches themselves will be played in a greensomes match play format.
Tickets are available here. MyEuropeanTour members can apply for free tickets here. If you’re not a MyEuropeanTour member yet, sign up here.