And that will give them a chance to claim a spot in the UK Final, which will be staged at Carnoustie in October - three months after the Scottish venue has played host to the best players in the world at The Open Championship.

Ross Honey, founder and managing director of the International Pairs, said:

'The concept of the competition is very simple and we would like as many people as possible to experience what an International Pairs? event is like.

'The tournament offers great value for money and gives golfers of all abilities the chance to be successful, play some of the best courses in the country and meet some fantastic people.'

International Pairs, which is run in association with VisitScotland, has attracted competitors from all around the globe since Honey first conceived the idea in 1998.

Initially an event for club golfers in Hampshire to celebrate the millennium, the competition - which costs players just ? 5.00 to enter - has grown to include 25 countries including the likes of South Africa , Iceland, and the Philippines.

Finland became the latest country to join the International Pairs family when they signed up last month, while the 2007 world final will be staged in July at the magnificent Fairmont St Andrews golf resort at the Home of Golf.

Honey added:

'What started as a localised tournament in Hampshire has grown to such an extent that we attract more and more clubs and players across the globe year on year.

'Add to that the calibre of courses we can call on to host the International Pairs' semi-finals and finals, and a blossoming relationship with VisitScotland, and it's not hard to see why the International Pairs is such a successful competition and a successful brand.

'And we are working hard behind the scenes to ensure that the competition realises its true potential for the thousands of people who enter the tournament - both in the UK and all over the world.'

International Pairs has been backed by VisitScotland for the last five years - and the national Scottish tourist body has committed to be the tournament's main sponsor until at least 2008.

If you would to attend the golf day at Olton Golf Club on your club's behalf, please phone International Pairs on 0870 033 0633 or e-mail info@internationalpairs.com

Alternatively, if you would like to register your club to hold a 2007 qualifying event, please visit their website at www.internationalpairs.com