PHOTO: Getty ImagesThe European Seniors Tour begins a run of four events in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the first taking place this week in La Moye Golf Club in Jersey - followed by the Irish Seniors Open in Carton House on June 11th.
Andrew Oldcorn returns to La Moye Golf Club feeling like he still has a title to defend, following his European Tour success on the Channel Island 15 years ago. The Scot was the last winner of the Jersey Open in 1995 before the tournament became part of the European Senior Tour and is relishing the chance to return to the host venue. Oldcorn, who turned 50 at the end of March, is making only his third appearance on the Senior Tour.
Tony Johnstone will also have some fond memories of La Moye having captured his maiden Senior Tour title in Jersey two years ago. The Zimbabwean was told by doctors he would never play golf again after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis but he underwent a revolutionary drug treatment programmes and defied the odds to capture an emotional victory.
Jersey resident Tommy Horton, winner in 1997, is also in the field along with other past champions Maurice Bembridge (1996), Jim Rhodes (2004) and Bobby Lincoln (2007). Meanwhile Carl Mason will continue his quest to break Horton’s record of 23 Senior Tour titles – needing just one win more to draw level with the former Ryder Cup player.
The Irish players in the field include Jimmy Hegarty, Liam Higgins, Denis O’Sullivan and Des Smyth.
The European Senior Tour’s Matrix Jersey Classic takes place at La Moye Golf Club from June 4-6th, 2010 with a prize fund of £140,000.
