You don’t need to swing a club or sit in the grandstands to enjoy one of the most exciting golf events of the year. The Staysure PGA Seniors Championship 2025 is back – and whether you're planning to attend or just love keeping up with the game, there's plenty to look forward to. 

Hosted at one of the UK’s most scenic courses and packed with golfing legends, Staysure’s Legends Tour offers high-level competition, celebrity guests and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament – and how to be part of it, even if you're not there in person. 

The Staysure PGA Seniors Championship is one of the biggest events on the Legends Tour – Europe’s professional golf circuit for players over 50. It brings together some of golf’s most well-known players, including Ryder Cup stars and Major champions. The tournament is competitive on the course – and fun to follow. With celebrities joining the action too, it’s a unique mix of sport and entertainment. 

This year, the event runs from Tuesday 29 July to Sunday 3 August 2025 at the Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen. While the main championship takes place from Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August, the full schedule includes practice rounds and warm-up events starting on Tuesday. 

The Legends Tour regularly features some of the most well-known names in senior golf. You’ll see them go head-to-head across several days of competitive play, combining technical skill with decades of professional experience. 

• Colin Montgomerie – 8-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and 2010 Ryder Cup captain 
• Paul McGinley – former Ryder Cup captain (Team Europe 2014) and 4-time European Tour winner 
• Michael Campbell – winner of the 2005 US Open 
• Paul Lawrie – 1999 Open Champion and former Ryder Cup player 
• Rich Beem – 2002 PGA Championship winner, best known for beating Tiger Woods 
• Shaun Micheel – 2003 PGA Championship winner 
• Stephen Gallacher – former European Tour winner and 2014 Ryder Cup player 
• Stephen Dodd – winner of the 2021 Senior Open Championship (senior major) 
• Roger Chapman – double senior major winner (Senior PGA & US Senior Open in 2012) 
• Joakim Haeggman – first Swedish player to compete in the Ryder Cup (1993)

The Celebrity Pro-Am brings together well-known names from sport, music and television. This year’s line-up includes: 

• Vernon Kay – TV and radio presenter, currently hosting BBC Radio 2’s mid-morning show 

• Judy Murray – tennis coach and mother of champions Andy and Jamie Murray 

• Harry Redknapp – former Premier League football manager and winner of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! 

• Brian McFadden – singer and former member of Westlife 

• Gianfranco Zola – former Chelsea and Italy footballer, known for his skill and sportsmanship 

They’ll be joining professionals from the Legends Tour for a round of golf ahead of the main tournament – giving attendees the chance to see sporting and entertainment personalities together on the course. 

Located on the North Sea coastline in Aberdeen, Trump International Golf Links is a modern links-style course set within a natural dune landscape. Designed by Martin Hawtree, the course features a traditional layout with challenging bunkers, undulating fairways, and coastal winds that test players’ skill and precision. Its dramatic setting and demanding design make it a fitting venue for high-level competition. 

Can’t make it to Scotland this summer? You don’t have to miss out – there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the action wherever you are. 

You can stay close to the action through both Staysure’s and the Legends Tour’s official social media channels: 

• Legends Tour Instagram for regular updates throughout the event 

• Legends Tour YouTube for highlights and behind-the-scenes content 

• Staysure Instagram  for competition details and updates throughout the event 

• Sky TV – the tour will be shown on Sky TV within 2 weeks of the event. See the tournament as it happened and catch up on the details you missed.  

Following the action on social media is an easy way to soak up some of the tournament atmosphere and stay on top of updates throughout the weekend. 

Tuesday 29 July – Championship Pro-Am

A 1-day event where amateurs team up with Legends Tour professionals in a relaxed setting. Each group includes 1 golfing legend and 3 amateurs playing 18 holes together. 

Players warm up alongside the pros, share access to practice facilities and the players’ lounge, and attend a post-round prize-giving. 

Wednesday 30 July – Celebrity Pro-Am

This 1-day event features stars from sport, TV and media teaming up with Legends Tour professionals and amateurs. 

Groups consist of 1 golfing legend, 1 celebrity and 2 amateurs playing 18 holes in an informal format – a chance to play alongside familiar faces from across entertainment and sport. 

Wednesday 30 July to Saturday 2 August – Legends Tour Championship and amateur tournament 
The 4-day tournament kicks off with a practice round and welcome dinner on day one. 
Across Thursday and Friday, amateurs play 36 holes alongside 2 different golfing legends in competitive conditions, in front of spectators and TV cameras. 

Players also enjoy access to the players’ range, locker room and lounge, plus a private coaching clinic with the golfing legends. VIP events, including dinners hosted by Ryder Cup icons, take place in the evenings. 

Saturday 2 August – amateur final (for qualifiers) 

The top-performing amateurs make the cut and return for a final round on championship Saturday to compete for the amateur title. 

Wednesday 30 July to Sunday 3 August  

It’s time for the professionals to take centre stage. Spectators are welcome throughout the tournament, with public access available from Wednesday through to Sunday. 

Whether you’re planning a trip to Scotland or staying updated from the comfort of your sofa, there are plenty of ways to take part. 

If you’re tempted to experience the event live, the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship is a great long weekend away. 

For ticket information, travel details and accessibility guidance, head to the official Legends Tour event page. 

This isn’t a one-off event – the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship is a regular fixture on the Legends Tour calendar, and future tournaments could be even closer to home. 

At Staysure, we know that life after 50 can be the most exciting chapter of all. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the Legends Tour – celebrating those who keep pushing boundaries and doing what they love. 

If you want to follow the tour around the world or plan a golf break of your own, Staysure provides travel insurance for golf holidays and most pre-existing medical conditions. And we’re the experts in cover for over 50s. So whatever your plans, we’ve got you covered. 

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