Over US$160,000 of prizes on offer at Phuket Property Pro Am
June 13, 2011

The 2011 Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am Invitational is set to tee off on 17th June at the award-winning Laguna Phuket Golf Club underpinned by strong sponsorship and with some fantastic prizes for participants in the sell-out event.

Phuket Property Dot Com continue title sponsorship of the event and have been joined by many leading Island businesses in supporting what has become Phuket's biggest golf day and only charity Pro Am.

“We're proud to continue our title sponsorship of the Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am Invitational. It is a unique Phuket event. It's not everyday golfers can meet and play with professionals, and where better to do this than in Phuket,” commented Peter Bolton, Co-Founder, Phuket Property Dot Com. “The inaugural event in 2010 was a resounding success and we are confident our continued sponsorship will provide strong foundations for the event and allow it to develop and grow in the future.”

With such strong sponsorship support, the Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am Invitational continues to grow and this year there are some stunning prizes worth over USD160,000 in total. They include a Mini Cooper S from Auto Express and a Sessa 19 Key Largo day boat from Max-Marine Asia.

For a successful hole-in-one on the 150 yards, par 3, Hole 11, the winner will be able to enjoy a marine lifestyle and the spectacular cruising grounds around Phuket onboard their own Sessa 19 Key Largo. Powered by outboard, the day boat can take six people in comfort to the surrounding islands and bays, and is worth USD40,000. Provided by Max-Marine Asia, also dealers for Sunseeker in Thailand, Managing Director Craig Murphy, said:

"We're very happy to be sponsoring the 2011 Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am Invitational and supporting the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation. The Sessa 19 Key Largo is an excellent runabout boat and we hope a lucky winner will enjoy some great boating around Phuket."

The hole-in-one prizes are available to all participants, amateurs and professionals alike, and if not successful on Hole 11, there is another chance at the 150 yards, par 3, Hole 16, where the lucky 'hole-in-oner' will receive a new Mini Cooper S, courtesy of Auto Express. The car comes fitted with the latest gadgets and the 1.6 Turbo engine delivers 184 HP. Valued at USD90,322, the Mini Cooper S will provide a lot of fun for the lucky winner.

"The Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am Invitational is a great event and one which we are proud to be a part of, and proud to be supporting the good work of the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation. We really hope we can make someone's day on 17th June and they win a Mini Cooper S with a hole-in-one," said Saksri Kerdphol, General Manager, Auto Express.

Other prizes include overall best team stableford, best individual (male and female) and nearest the pin prizes on every hole. As well as a series of auction prizes at the Gala Dinner, the total prize pool is valued at over USD160,000 – more than some professional golf events!

The Phuket Property Dot Com Pro Am Invitational will take place Friday 17th June at the award-winning Laguna Phuket Golf Club, followed by a Gala Dinner at B-Lay Tong Resort, Patong.

For further information, visit www.ProAm-Phuket.com.