Former European Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia Professional Mike Harwood has had a stellar season on the E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour and has put himself in good stead to gain a start on the Champions Tour, with the chance to tee it up at the Insperity Invitational in May 2016.

The Victorian’s win in October at the NSW/ACT PGA Seniors Championship brought his tally up to 11 wins from 40 starts for the season. His form has also seen him rise to the top of the E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour Order of Merit, leading fellow Victorian Tim Elliot and New South Welshman David Merriman.

If Harwood’s form continues and he maintains his position on top of the E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour Order of Merit, he will have the opportunity to tee it up on the Champions Tour and the opportunity to play alongside the likes of Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, Mark O’Meara, Vijay Singh and Miguel Angel Jimenez

The E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour Order of Merit winner receives a start on the Champions Tour, thanks to their exemption categories for the Australian senior tour.

The Champions Tour, which is run by the PGA TOUR, hosts a series of tournaments annually in the United States and the United Kingdom for those on the over 50s circuit and many of whom have been the PGA TOUR’S most successful golfers.

A number of Australian Professionals have played on the Champions Tour in recent years including David Merriman, Tim Elliott, Peter Senior, Steve Elkington and Peter Fowler.

Join the professional ranks

For those who have reached the age of 50 and keen to try their hand at Professional golf, the E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour Qualifying School will commence in January 2016; offering Non-Members the opportunity to try their hand at Professional golf and PGA Members to improve their Category.

Qualifying School will be contested at Sandhurst Golf Club in Victoria and will provide up to three positions for the leading players; providing a Category that will allow each to play in a number of events on the 2016 schedule.

Senior golfers can try out for the Professional ranks at the 2016 E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour Qualifying School from January 6th to 8th at Sandhurst Golf Club.

To secure your spot, please contact Andy Rogers, Legends Tour Coordinator at the PGA of Australia on 03 8320 1900 or alternatively, please visit the tournament section of the PGA website.