The traditional competition will take place from Thursday November 21 to Saturday November 23, with a prize pool of US$55,000 and will mark the return of the native of Pirque, who will be accompanied by eminent South American representatives.
Los Leones Golf Club will host the 64th Los Leones Golf Club Open, one of the most traditional tournaments in our country. This year the event will receive more than 130 exhibitors, led by Guillermo “Mito” Pereira former PGA Tour player and now LIV Tour member, winner of three tournaments at Korn Ferry and third place in the PGA Championship.
“We are looking forward to an attractive competition, where we will have the opportunity to see ‘Mito’ Pereira alongside the best Chilean golfers, such as Tomás Gana, Felipe Aguilar, Benjamin Alvarado, Nicolás Geyger and Gabriel Morgan. In addition to recognized professionals of the Latin American circuit, such as Fabián Gómez, Tano Goya, Augusto Núñez and Fernando Valdés, among others » underlines José Tomás Errázuriz, president of the Los Leones Golf Club.
Sponsored by Banco de Chile and Banchile Inversiones, the Category A tournament will be played over 54 holes with a qualifying cut after the first 36 holes. “This Open aims to promote excellence in sport and consolidate itself as a benchmark event in the South American golf circuit, in addition to promoting youth participation and supporting the development of new talents,” adds- he. Hernán Arellano, general director of Banchile Inversiones, of the Corporation Banco de Chile.
The event will be free and open to the public. making it an unmissable opportunity both for golf lovers and for those who want to know one of the most traditional clubs in Santiago. Founded in August 1910 as Santiago Golf Club and currently located in the iconic El Golf district, the club has been the scene of prestigious competitions, such as the Copa Los Andes and the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
An event steeped in history
Known for its history in Latin American golf and its design, the club has a course inaugurated in 1937. Its design is the work of Agustín Edwards Budge and Edgard von Schroeders, which included 6,872 trees of different species.
This year’s 64th Los Leones Golf Club Open de Banco de Chile-Banchile Inversiones It will be valid for the Amateur World Ranking and the Official National Ranking, ensure a high level of competition in all categories, both for professionals and amateurs in the men’s and women’s branches.
Due to its location and ease of access, the organization expects strong participation, in what it promises to be a true sporting celebration for the whole family, with activations from brands such as GPS Property, Motorola, Lacoste, Freeport, Rebels Golf and Morbidelli Motos. .
Source: Latercera
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