But Having finished in 8th place at the Champions Tour qualifying school last November his debut as a Senior will actually take place at Valhalla following his invitation to play in the US PGA sSeniors Championship.
Mark who is based at Nailcote Hall near Solihull in Warwickshire and lives nearby in Kenilworth with his wife Marianne, just can't wait to start competing again and is thrilled at the prospect of playing against all the Champions Tour stars like Tom Watson, Mark O'Meara, Dave Stockton and all. As Mark says 'it really is a dream start after 5 years of local regional pro-ams and some Asian tour events. I can't wait to be competing and meeting up with a lot of old friends again.
After the trip to Valhalla Mark will be making his European Seniors Tour debut at the ISPS Handa Championship at the delightful Stapleford Park from May 3rd - 5th, and is really looking forward to renewing some well established rivalries with his ex-European Tour pals. 'It really will be terrific to test myself all over again against the likes of Sam Torrance, Ian Woosnam, Carl Mason and David J Russell. Several of the players have stayed in touch and have come and played in the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship which I have helpes develop with the owner of Nailcote Hall.
Hopefully with all the practice I get there my short game should be sharp and ready to help me get back in the winners circle. I just can't wait - 3 weeks and counting!!
