The resulting 40 finalists will be invited to compete at the Grand Final held at the four-star Best Western Forest Pines Hotel, north Lincolnshire. The Grand Final will be held over Sunday 7th and Monday 8th August 2005, all qualifiers receive an 18-hole practise round on Sunday, the option to stay at the hotel on Sunday night at a special competitor rate, lunch on the Monday, 18-hole Grand Final, drinks reception, gala dinner and free overnight accommodation.

Sharon McBroom, director of marketing for Best Western enthused: “We are delighted with the success of previous years’ events which attracted over 800 entrants and we hope this year that many players will return to try to win the title and that new contenders will make the competition even more challenging.’’

‘’We see the tournament as a vehicle to share a broader brand message across different market segments including leisure, corporate and conference. Best Western hotels are ideal for both leisure and business users – including corporate events such as golf days. With ten hotels offering excellent on-site facilities and many more with access to nearby courses – there’s sure to be a course to suit all levels of play.”

Anyone wishing to enter the tournament can do so by contacting the Senior Masters hotline on 0208 692 4748 or visit www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotelsforgolf .

Tournament dates and Conditions of Entry:

The Best Western Senior Masters Tournament dates in the Midlands are as follows –

The Bank House Hotel, Worcester, on 16th May 2005

The Abbey Hotel, Redditch, on 6th June AND 18th July 2005

There will be approximately 70-80 competitors per heat

The entry fee is set at £35 with no further charge for entry into final

Tournament is open to all senior amateur golfers aged over 40 with a handicap of 24 or less (36 for women)

First place from each age category plus one overall winner from each heat will go through to the Grand Final on 7th & 8th August

Stableford competition rules apply