Leading plumbing and heating merchant PTS has continued its
support of golfing talent on its home turf by becoming the headline
sponsor for the Midlands leg of the PGA tournament.
This year's PTS Invitational will attract 90 Midlands pros
including ex Ryder Cup star and head pro for South Staffordshire
Peter Baker. Joining him will be PTS Invitational regular and ex
Ryder Cup star David Gilford and last year's winner, Matt Morris
from Walmley Golf Club. Also confirmed are a host of amateur
players who will challenge the golfing stars over the first two
days of the tournament, taking the total number of players to over
180.
Kelvin Stevens, PTS Managing Director, said: "The golfing
fraternity is very strong within the plumbing industry and we want
to continue our support in the region where our head office is
based. The two previous winners of the PTS Invitational, Matt
Morris and Craig Shave, both went on to win the Midlands Order of
Merit, so they will be the ones to watch along with Cameron Clark
from Moor Hall Golf Club who recently won the Midlands winter
series Order of Merit. We hope that the sponsorship from PTS and
our suppliers; Baxi, Stelrad, Bristan, Tywford and Inta will
increase awareness of the fantastic sporting talent and golf
courses that are available in the Midlands."
Jon Sewell, PGA Midland Secretary, added: "We are pleased that
PTS has decided to become our headline sponsor for the third year.
They are a long standing partner of the Midlands region and are
dedicated to driving the game forward. It is one of the most
significant tournaments for golfing professionals in the UK, so we
expect to see some real talent and a gripping competition."
The PTS 'Invitational' will unfold over three days on the 8th,
9th and 10th June at the South Staffordshire Club, near
Wolverhampton with the all the action shown on Sky Sports. It will
include three rounds - two pro-am rounds and the final taking place
after a cut to just 30 professional players.