The European Tour has unveiled GolfSixes, a novel short form of the game, which will make its debut on the European Tour schedule at the Centurion Club, in St Albans.
The European Tour has unveiled GolfSixes, a novel short form of the game, which will make its debut on the tour's schedule at the Centurion Club, in St Albans.
The inaugural GolfSixes event – featuring a prize fund of €1 million – will be played on May 6-7, 2017, and will feature two-man teams from 16 different nations.
The first day’s play on Saturday May 6 will see the teams split into four groups of four – similar to the UEFA Champions League football group stages – before the top two teams from each group progress to the knockout stages – the quarter-finals, the semi-finals, a 3rd/4th place play-off match and the final – all of which will be contested on Sunday May 7.
As well as innovation inside the ropes, there will be an abundance of originality for the fans to enjoy outside the ropes as the six holes wend their way around the centrally located fan zone at the Hertfordshire venue.
In addition to amphitheatre-style stands around the tees and greens, there will be music and pyrotechnics on the first tee and at various points around the course, with all players miked up to help bring fans closer to the action.
Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the European Tour, said:
“We have said for some time that golf needs to modernise and introducing innovative new formats is a major part of achieving that aim, which is why I am delighted to announce the launch of GolfSixes today.''
“We want to broaden the appeal of our sport to the millennial demographic and I think this format will do that, not only through the quick and exciting style of play, but also with the interactive digital experience fans will enjoy on site and the innovative television coverage people will enjoy at home.''
For more information visit: www.europeantour.com
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