International Series golf heads to 'Augusta of the north'

Sport fans in the North East have a golf event to savour in Northumberland this week with the Asian Tour bringing its International Series to Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf resort. The highly anticipated US$2 million tournament has attracted global stars and runs from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5.

Ad/> It is the first event staged by the Asian Tour in the UK and admission is free on every single day. PGA Championship'Mind-blowing' – US PGA champion Thomas on why Woods' mental strength will boost recovery23/05/2022 AT 11:51 With top-class action on the fairways and activities off it, the tournament offers a great value family day out.

It is one of ten top-tier events announced by LIV Golf investments and the Asian Tour which make up the all-new International Series as part of unprecedented an $300million investment in the game. Scheduled to take place across Asia, the Middle East and Europe every year for the next decade, each event is designed to grow the game of golf worldwide and offer new pathways for emerging talent from all over the world to progress their careers.

Slaley Hotel, Spa and Golf resort is set to be the perfect destination for anyone interested in enjoying superb sport in a stunning location on what's set to be an extended special weekend celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Below are FIVE great reasons why you should head to Slaley Hall in the coming days for this free-ticketed event… Top class players from all around the world in one place With a 144-strong field featuring some of the world's top players, this is elite golf.