Copsey excited by Staysure PGA Trophy debut

David Copsey is relishing the opportunity to play on the national stage after becoming the first PGA Professional to enter the Staysure PGA Trophy.

The senior pro-am competition was added to the PGA tournament calendar in 2018 and is contested by a PGA Professional alongside a male or female amateur aged over 50.

A host of Regional Finals across the UK and Ireland will determine the eight pairs taking part in the Grand Final from July 31 to August 1 at the London Golf Club near Sevenoaks, Kent.

Copsey, who is based at Poult Wood Golf Club, Kent, will team up with amateur Geoffrey Baker at the Regional Final at Kings Hill Golf Club on July 16. He said: “As soon as I saw the Staysure PGA Trophy was launched I entered.

“My club members relish the chance to play in pro-am style events and I know the club winner is excited to be playing.  

“It’s always great to get an opportunity to take a member to play in an event. My partner is very excited about the possibility of play in the final at the London Club; it’s a course we know well and is a real treat to play.

“As a professional, it’s great to have an amateur to help you out on those inevitable holes that just don’t go to plan, and for me it’s all about making my amateur feel relaxed and enjoying the day.”

The final will be contested before the Staysure Seniors Championship at the London Golf Club and the winner will earn £7,500. Dozens of prizes will also be up for grabs for amateurs.

“To win any event is great, but to succeed in a national event would be just fantastic, but there is a long way to go so it’s not something we will be dwelling upon yet.

“It’s a lovely thought but winning the Staysure PGA Trophy is long way off, however if you don't buy a ticket you won’t win the lottery, as they say.”

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