The MGA Race to Belek 2023
Tri-Series tournament London, Liverpool & Hertfordshire
Welcome to The MGA Race to Belek 2023
A unique Tri-Series Order of Merit tournament to take place over three iconic golf courses in the UK. Not only will this years winners be crowned MGA Champions 2023, but, they will also be rewarded with an ALL EXPENSES paid trip to the golfing paradise, Belek, Turkey. The Race to Belek will take place over three separate days, across three different courses. Each event will have its own respected stableford score and winners for the day. At each event, every golfer earns a certain number of Race to Belek points dependent on where they finish for the day. Play as many or as few events as you like. The overall MGA Race to Belek winner is the one who has the highest points over the three events. Will you make it to Belek? ***UPDATE*** All events are now sold out. Please sign up to the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations.
Race to Belek 2023. Final Standings.
2023 Race to Belek Leaderboard
The Prize
Belek, Turkey
Golfing Paradise
An All Expenses Paid Expereince
The three winners of the MGA Championship will be treated to a 7 day, all expenses paid, Golfing expereince. Playing some of the finest courses in the world and enjoying a true 5* luxury hotel, no expense will be spared.
All inclusive
13 restaurants including 1 buffet restaurant and 11 Ã la carte restaurants, serving a range of international, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Turkish, Italian and Greek cuisine
MGA Tournament Venues
The Shire, London. May 5th.
Rated London’s #1 golf experience, The Shire London is unique. Our main aim is to set your pulse racing with our spectacular Seve Ballesteros golf course – forever destined to be the iconic Spaniard’s one and only challenge to golfers in the UK.
Formby Hall Golf Resort, Liverpool, June 9th.
The Old Course offers a fun and enjoyable challenge to golfers of every level, measuring 6,500 yards of the yellow tees and stretching out to over 7,000 from the Championship blue tees. The course sits in a tranquil setting with wooded areas and water features providing definition and character to a course that has hosted the European Seniors, Challenge Tour and Euro-Pro Tours
Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire, Sept 1st
Laid out around and across the River Lea, the Melbourne Course is a golf course of immense beauty. The stunning land was manipulated into a championship course by the great duo of Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, who made full use of the 18th-century parkland. A unique touch makes the finish even more special – golfers are transported to the final green via the Broadwater ferry.
The Tournament
3x Exclusive Golf Days. London. Liverpool. Hertfordshire. Each MGA event is split into 3 handicap divisions. The best player in each division on the day will receive 30 points, the second-best player 29 points, the third-best player 28 and so on. These points are accumulated over the course of the Race to Belek series and added together to give a points tally for the year. There is no limit to the number of times you play. In fact the more you play the better your chances are. There will also be prizes on offer for Winners of the Day, per event. For 2023 there is a maximum handicap of 28.
TRI SERIES tournament
A chance to play across the UK in London, Liverpool & Hertfordshire.
STABLEFORD SCORING
Each event will be scored via Stableford and the league standings will be reflected according to your score.
200+ pLAYERS
Join a national field of 200+ players from across the UK who love the game as much as you do.
Handicap Divisions
The Race to arden will be broken down into three handicap divisions (TBC).
Div 1: 0-9.4
Div 2: 9.5 - 16.4
Div 3: 16.5+
Each division will have its own champion.
OFFICIAL WHS TOURNAMENT
All MGA events are reconginised as an official WHS tournament with Enlgand Golf.
FAQs
Absolutely not! All MGA events are open to players from all backgrounds regardless of religion, ethnicity or nationality. MGA events are held upon basic Islamic values hence there will be no alcohol or gambling involved, and prayer arrangements will be made. We ask all our participants to respect these guidelines.
The 2023 series will be limited to official handicap players only and with a. maximum of 28 handicap.Â
We will also be accepting all iGolf members, for those wanting to find out more click here: Â (https://englandigolf.co.uk/ )
New to this year, we are holding Men’s Golf Experiences alongside the MGA Golf Day. Here you can partake in 3 hours of on-course coaching with a PGA coach – more information can be found at this link:Â Â
No. Each day will have its own respected winners. However, to be crowned the Race to Belek champion, the more events you participate in, the higher the chance of you being the winner. We anticipate most players will play all three events.
Yes! You can join as a single golfer – just change the quantity to 1 when you book, we will then pair you up before we draw tee times. We anticipate many single golfers participation in this competition.
Each event will have its own individual winners & runners up of the day in their respected handicap division.Â
There may also be a nearest to the Pin and Longest drive prize on each day.
However, to be crowned the MGA Champion for your division, we will add your scores from all the golf days. The player with the highest combined, Stableford scores, will be crowned MGA champion.
You will be drawn with players who have a similar handicap to yours. This is to create a competitive environment but also a great chance to meet & network with players of similar ability and test yourself against others.Â
If the stableford scores are tied the winner will be the one who has the highest score in the final round at Brocket Hall. If the points are still the same we will do a count-back from 18th hole at Brocket Hall. If the best score for the last nine holes does not separate out a winner, then the final six holes are used, and, if that still fails to provide a definitive outcome, the final three holes.
All events are taking place on a Friday. We aim to serve breakfast, hit the range and then tee off with a shotgun start. Once the round is finished we will prepare to pray Jummah and lunch will be served as well as prize giving ceremony. We can encourage you to take advantage of the exclusive MGA hotel discount so you can relax, network and unwind in your own time. A more detailed itinerary will be emailed once you have confirmed your booking.
Yes, the maximum is 28. Should your handicap be higher than 28 you can still participate but it will be capped at 28.
No – all putts must be holed out.
All MGA events are run with Live scoring through your smartphone. You will have updated handicaps already created and scores will automatically be adjusted through our app. There will be a live leaderboard available throughout the event. No need for you to work out the score on each hole. Just enjoy the game. It’s hard enough as it is!
We are looking to plan a trip in Feb 2024. We are awaiting final details from our travel provider and will confirm shortly. There will also be a separate MGA Winter Tour organised too, watch this space.
ROUND 1 - London
***SOLDOUT***
May 5th
The Shire
The Shire, London
Rated London’s #1 golf experience, The Shire London is unique.
The only golf course designed by Seve Ballesteros in the UK
Rated London’s #1 golf experience, The Shire London is unique. Six par threes, six par fours, six par fives. No two consecutive holes of the same par, on either nine. Links holes, stadium-style Tour golf holes, and traditional British parkland holes, all immaculately presented. The Ballesteros Masters Course has many unforgettable holes, often challenging you with a shot over water, and none more so than our 18th – where our course architect literally stamped his initial on our beautiful, serene part of England with an S-shaped lake, the ultimate challenge on one of the country’s most demanding closing holes.
6X PAR3, 6X PAR4, 6X PAR5
Immaculately conditioned. No two consecutive holes the same par. Six threes, six fours, six fives. Links holes, parkland holes, and dramatic water holes. Over 10,000 mature trees. Multiple tee positions, to suit all abilities.
SEVE'S ONLY DESIGN
The Ballesteros Masters Course is the sole example on these shores of how this charismatic sportsman could stamp his swashbuckling personality on a piece of land, turning it into a magical golfing challenge.
TODAYS GOLFER
"LAID OUT LIKE FEW OTHER GOLF COURSES IN THE WORLD AND IN SUPERB CONDITION."
World class GREENS
The new greenkeeping team has taken the conditioning to another level and seen it play host to a number of professional tournaments, including a recent The Rose Ladies Series event.
Early Bird Offer: £125 £109
Your day will include:
- Breakfast roll with tea and coffee
- Use of driving range (balls included), short game area and practice putting green
- 18-hole green fee
- 2pm Shotgun start with MGA exclusive use
- Nearest the pin and longest drive competitions
- Live scoring
- Two-course halal dinner
- Trophies & Awards ceremony
- Jummah Salah in congregation
- Early Bird Price of £109pp
ROUND 2 - Liverpool
June 9th,
Formby Hall Golf Resort
***SOLDOUT***
Formby Hall Golf Resort
The Old Course
The Old Course
The Lancashire golf course oozes quality and class, hence why it is an established venue for the PGA National European Tour. The course is also famed for its great fairways and brilliantly manicured greens that guide golfers around the picturesque holes. The course measures just under 7,000 yards from the championship tees and features many water hazards and devilish bunkers, delivering a very challenging yet thrilling round of golf.
inland links
Extending to more than 7000 yards from the back tees, the layout is configured as two returning nines, with water coming into play at more than half the holes. With a nod towards its illustrious golfing neighbours, many of the sand hazards are fashioned as links-style pot bunkers.
PGA ACADEMY
Officially PGA accredited academy with a Top Tracer driving range to use, complimentary.
PGA TOur events
European Challenge Tour (1999-2001), European Seniors Tour, PGA EuroPro Tour
tommy fleetwood academy
The Tommy Fleetwood Academy, the first in the world, is based here at Formby Hall Golf Resort. Tommy asked his first coach, Norman Marshall, to head it up. We are very proud to be the home of The Tommy Fleetwood Academy.
Early Bird Offer: £125 £109
Your day will include:
- Breakfast roll with tea and coffee
- Use of driving range (balls included), short game area and practice putting green
- 18-hole green feeÂ
- 2pm Shotgun start with MGA exclusive use
- Nearest the pin and longest drive competitions
- Live scoring
- Halal BBQ
- Trophies & Awards ceremony
- Jummah Salah in congregation
- Early bird price – £109pp
FINAL ROUND - Hertfordshire
Sept 1st,
Brocket Hall
***SOLDOUT***
Brocket Hall
The Melbourne Course
Fitting venue for a fitting final
The par 72 Melbourne Course was opened in June 1992 and is the handiwork of design duo and former Ryder Cup golfers Peter Alliss and Clive Clark. Both Alliss and Clark have spent many years excelling in various areas of the golf industry, and their encyclopaedic knowledge of the game shines through as soon as you set foot on the course. The course provides an enjoyable challenge in stunning surroundings, crossing the River Lea on four occasions as you follow the natural contours of the Estate, before a memorable finish in front of the Hall after a short ferry ride to the 18th green. The Capibility Brown inspired parkland can truly be experienced in the Melbourne course, with the sweeping lawns, clumps of well placed trees and meandering river, challenging golfers to think about each and every shot. The renowned practice facilities of The Melbourne Club Golf Academy and a charmingly positioned luxury Clubhouse on the banks of the Broadwater Lake make The Melbourne Club one of the UK’s most exclusive golf venues.
18th hole
The 18th hole is one of the finest closing holes in golf. This teasing downhill par 5 apears straightforward enough from the tee. A solid drive down the left and over the brow of the hill will leave a dilemma for all but the very best golfers. The question is; to lay up or go for it? Whatever the answer is, there will be enough time to spare for reflection for when you are carried across the River Lea by a ferry to complete the hole.
world class practice facilities
Brocket hall has state-of-the-art practice facilities that include a long game zone, a short game zone, a chipping and bunker zone, a putting zone, a par 3 seven-hole zone. if practice is your thing then you will be in Disneyland!
home to rose ladies series
Kate and Justin have secured Brocket Hall as hosts for the next 2 years, working together with the venue to build on the solid foundations of the 2022 tournament and make the 2023 event bigger and better.
stunning design
A wonderful setting, excellent design - the Melbourne course being the work of the legendary Paeter Alliss and Clive Clark - and a proud reputation have made other golf courses in the country as green as the luscious, meticulously tended-to grass at Brocket Hall. The Melbourne one perhaps being the more famous of the two.
Early Bird Offer: £150 £135
Your day will include:
- Breakfast roll with tea and coffee
- Use of driving range (balls included), short game area and practice putting green
- 18-hole green fee
- 2pm Shotgun Start
- Nearest the pin and longest drive competitions
- Live scoring
- Three-course halal dinner
- Trophies & Awards ceremony + Final Race to Belek Winners
- Jummah in congregation
- Early bird offer £135pp
Welcome to The MGA Winter Tour 2024
You are invited to join us and uncover Golf's best kept secret. Feb 25th - March 3rd 2024 Golf in Türkiye not only offers golfers a course experience like nowhere else, but also a fantastic all-inclusive feel in a region known for its incredible views, interesting ancient history, delicious Halal local cuisine and warm year-round Mediterranean climate - all only a 4-hour flight from the UK.
Luxury Redefined
The Cullinan Hotel offers luxurious and opulent accommodations that exude elegance and comfort. Located in the heart you will be in close proximity to some of the best golf courses in Belek. Access world-class courses to indulge in your favorite sport. Belek is truly the premier destination for an MGA Winter Tour.
Live Scoring
All rounds of the MGA Race to Belek will be managed with Live scoring provided exclusively to MGA. This will include Live Mobile Scoring, Live leader boards both during and after events. Each golfer will have their own dedicated profile that will offer detailed stats after each round. We aim to provide you with tour style data.
Jummah Prayers
All our events will inshAllah take place on a Friday. Jummah salah will be taken care of and facilities will be made available where we can all pray together in a safe and comfortable manner.
Everything You Need
All your golfing & Islamic needs will be catered for inshAllah. This is a unique opportunity to compete, socialise and make new friends in a completely halal environment. From first-class halal food through to prayer facilities, we hope to meet all the needs of the modern Muslim golfer.
Tournament Golf
Tour like experiences provided. An exciting format where everyone has a chance to win.
Holistic Experience
A unique Islamic environment created with delicious halal food and dedicated prayer spaces.
200+ Players
A chance to network and make new friends both on and off the course. an experience like no other.