Tony Jacklin Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Golfing great Tony Jacklin will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his triumph in The Open by playing in the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall near Solihull in August.

Jacklin, who will also celebrate his 65th birthday this year, will join other PGA professionals, European Tour players and a host of celebrities from the worlds of sport and entertainment.

Jacklin, who uses Slazenger golf clubs, played in the event 12 months ago when home pro Mark Mouland won the Pro-Am with fellow European Tour professional, Lee Slattery finishing.

The four days of golf, from August 4 to 7, will include two Celebrity/Am team days followed by "Black Tie" charity party nights.

40th Anniversary Open Champion Celebrity-Amateur Challenge: 5th August, kicks off the tournament with a bang, when teams of 3 amateur golfers are paired with a celebrity personality. In the evening a sensational black tie gala will take place celebrating the 40th anniversary of Tony Jacklin CBE winning the title 'British Open Champion' at Royal Lytham.

The Pro-Am Championship: 5th & 6th August, consists of 36 holes across 2 days. Amateur golfers those using golf equipment are paired with a PGA or European Tour professional, who are competing for the title 'British Par 3 Champion 2009,' there is also a fabulous prize for the best Pro-Am pairing. The evening of 5th August will be celebrated with a stunning V.I.P Players Banquet to unwind and prepare for the next days golfing. The 2 days are closed with a wonderful prize giving ceremony, where the 'British Par 3 Champion' will also be announced.

The Grand Finale Celebrity-Amateur Golf Day: 7th August, is the sensational concluding event of the Par 3 Championship during which, teams of 3 golfers those are uses amateur golf sets enjoy 18 holes of golf with a celebrity personality from the world of sport or entertainment. He is a person who create the history and make own state of art, every new golfer can go ahead with follow him and his golfing tricks. Following the Golf Day a spectacular Grand Finale Black Tie Ball will take place in the wonderful setting of Nailcote Hall. This concluding celebration will be hosted by Tony Jacklin CBE and will also include delicious food and superb entertainment.

Last year European Tour players Graeme Storm, David Lynn, Tom Whitehouse, Simon Lynn, Sam Walker, Jamie Spence joined Mouland and Slattery alongside celebrities including Peter Schmeichel, Jasper Carrott, Kris Akabusi, DJ Spoony, Lee Sharpe, Peter Shilton and snooker player Willie Thorne.