cannot be offered to their amateur partner, for the qualifiers from the Volvo World Golf Challenge, the thrill of taking part in this truly unique event is an even greater prize. Last year, the winner was Kevin Aherne, a 4-handicapper from Woburn Golf Club, representing Volvo Cars UK. He was drawn to play with Paul Casey and Darren Clarke, and together they ended up winning the Amateur-Pro Challenge with Paul subsequently
capturing the main event – the Volvo Golf Champions – and with Darren going on to win his first major, The Open Championship at Royal St George’s. For Kevin, it was “… just the best experience of my life.” So, when this tournament is over and you are back home, what will you be doing to get to the next World Final of the Volvo World Golf Challenge and to get a chance of Playing With The Pros? n
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Left page: Darren Clarke shares a joke with his playing partner, Kevin Aherne, during 'Playing with the Pros'. Above left: Sergio García congratulates his playing partner after they finish their round in 'Playing with the Pros'. Above: One participant shows his appreciation during the Volvo World Golf Challenge. Below: Per Ericsson, President Volvo Event Management, Darren Clarke, Paul Casey and their amateur playing partner and winner Kevin Aherne.