Paul Lawrie joins sons for par-3 contest

Paul Lawrie is set to make his Farmfoods British Par-3 Championship debut this August, with the 1999 Open champ being joined by his sons Craig and Michael.

Craig Lawrie played in the event last year and won the Norma C Herd Silver Salver, recognition of the best placed finish by an amateur. Paul Lawrie’s son Michael will also play in the event, making it a real family affair for the Aberdonians.

Matthew Hayes, managing director of Champions (UK) plc – the event organiser – said he was delighted to welcome the two-time Ryder Cup star to the championship. Hayes knows Lawrie – a player who has won eight times on tour – is a great addition to the championship held at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire.

“Paul Lawrie is without doubt one of the finest players to have played on the European Tour.” – Matthew Hayes

“Each year the Farmfoods British Par-3 Championship attracts some of the biggest names in world golf and this year is no different,” said Hayes.

“Paul Lawrie is without doubt one of the finest players to have played on the European Tour and we are very honoured that he will attend this year’s Championship.”

Overview of the British Par-3 Championship

Lawrie will be at Nailcote Hall in Warwickshire for the Pro Am competition, which takes place on the middle two days of the event on August 6-7.

The British Par-3 Championship has been held at Nailcote Hall since 1998 and is the richest Par-3 tournament in the world, with a total prize fund of £100,000.

The event will be hosted by Europe’s most successful Ryder Cup captain, Tony Jacklin CBE, and takes place between August 5-8.

It features the Championship Pro-Am competition and two Celeb-Am contests, offering golf lovers the once in a lifetime opportunity to play with stars of the European Tour and Senior’s Tour, or a well-known personality from the world of sport or entertainment.

Celebrities joining Paul Lawrie

As well as Paul Lawrie, the championship attracts many stars as well as professional golfers. This year will see the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Peter Schmeichel, Jasper Carrott, BBC Sport’s Dan Walker, Peter Shilton OBE, and Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, all play at Nailcote Hall.