Epsom Pro-Am

The Epsom Pro-Am was played on Thursday 8th May 2008. It is the biggest event in the PGA South Region when measured in prize money. The Professional Prize fund is more than £7,000. Spaces are usually available for Corporate teams . Please call David Bowles on 01372 721666 for next year's details.

Bob Wynn, the Club Professional in 1980 probably never expected his original Pro-Am would develop into the event it is today. His foresight of hosting an event for 40 Club Professionals, a guest invited by them and two of our own club members in 40 teams as part of the Surrey PGA Pro-Am circuit has been vindicated as the event has grown to be one of the richest Pro-Am prize funds available on the PGA Southern Region circuit.

In its 29 year history the tournament has been graced with European PGA Tour victors, including Doug McLelland, as well as Ryder Cup stars Paul Way and Peter Butler. Celebrities of the fame of Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart from BBC Television and the unique Ian Wright of Crystal Palace and Arsenal have also taken part.

Despite magnificent prizes being on offer, the event awaits its first hole-in-one by either a Professional or an Amateur. Maybe next year.

The event is now a major contributor to the Club Captain's charity each year with 50% of profits being given. The balance is invested in Club infrastructure, with patio furniture, shoe cleaning equipment and quality course signage being some of the items that have been provided.

The 2008 Pro-Am again attracted an excellent playing entry with fantastic support from our sponsors and club members. The event is run by a small club committee who are able to call on many club volunteers to make the day special, but the event owes its prestigious reputation for its 29 year excellence to the club Professionals Bob Wynn (1980-1993) and Ron Goudie (1994 - to date) and the Head Greenkeeper (currently Mark Harvey) and his staff who over the years have been the consistent glue that has made the event what it is.