Exciting field for The Hills' pro-am

By Neville Idour

The Hills' Invitation Pro-Am field for the December 18 and 19 event is one to excite.

The strongest possible available field has been assembled with only Ryan Fox and former winner Mark Brown absent because of prior engagements while Ben Campbell is currently playing in Asia.

However, in a welcome move, the field will include two of our best women professionals.

Momoka Kobori earned her position from her top 12 order of merit placing for 2021 after some great performances on New Zealand's Charles Tour.

Also in the field for the 36-hole event is Amelia Garvey who narrowly missed out recently on qualifying for the LPGA Tour in the United States. However she will be able to earn qualification through the Symetra Tour next year.

Twelve players from the order of merit plus eight invitees make up the 20-person field that will compete for the $50,000 prizemoney.

Headlining the men are defending champion Dongwoo Kang, European tour players Josh Geary and recent Challenge Tour winner Daniel Hillier.

The event is more than welcome for tour players Michael Hendry (Japan), James Anstiss (Latino), Nick Voke (Korn Ferry) and Gareth Paddison (Asian) who have been unable to travel because of covid-19.

The remainder of the field is made up of former winner Harry Bateman, Luke Toomey, Jordan Loof, Kieran Muir, Fraser Wilkin, Johnny Tynan, Sam An, Luke Brown, Ryan Chisnall, Fraser MacLachlan and The Hills professional Craig Palmer.

The 20 professionals will each play with three Hills' members in an accompanying team event over both days.