Preparation are underway for one of the biggest events on the Queanbeyan Golf Club calendar, the Guns n Hoses Carwash Queanbeyan Pro-Am.
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The Pro Am will be played on Tuesday, April 21, and is set to host one of the best fields of professional golfers in recent years and several future stars.
About 60 professional golfers will join 180 amateurs at the event, providing those participating with a unique opportunity to play alongside PGA professionals.
"It's good for us to showcase the golf course and a good opportunity to get good players to support the golf club," Queanbeyan Golf Club head professional Jake Nagle said.
"Members have the opportunity to play with pro golfers- someone who could be the next big thing.
"It's open to members and non-members, as long as they have a Golf Link handicap.
"It's a great event and you might even be able to pick up some tips."
The Queanbeyan Golf Club was recently nominated for 2014 NSW/ACT Country Pro Am of the year- it has been named as one of the best courses on the Australian Choice Hotels PGA Pro-Am circuit.
"The golf course is one of the true classic layouts and provides a great test of golf for all players" said PGA Tournament Coordinator Darren Baynes.
Amateurs can win up to $2000 of cash prizes, not including the Coca-Cola hole eight $10,000 hole-in-one shot up for grabs.
"Competitors have one shot to win $10,000- it could change a young golfers life."
Canberra's Matt Millar is the defending champion for the Pro Am and is having a stellar season after recent wins at the Holden NZ PGA Championship and runner-up at the Coca-Cola QLD PGA Championship.
"I am really excited to return to Queanbeyan as it's a fantastic golf course and I'm looking forward to another great day" Millar said.
The event is also likely to attract 2014 NSW/ACT Order of Merit winner and tour stalwart Ed Stedman and rising tour rookie Jamie Hook from Newcastle.
The Queanbeyan Pro Am has been held for over 40 years, and has attracted Major winners such as, Greg Norman and Kel Nagle back in the 1970's.
This years Guns n Hoses Carwash Queanbeyan Pro-Am is $50 for members and $65 for non-members and includes a meal and drinks- entries via the Queanbeyan Golf Club website.
