Scot Elaine Farquharson-Black, a former Curtis Cup and Vagliano Trophy player, has been appointed by the Ladies’ Golf Union to Captain the Great Britain & Ireland golf teams for 2015 and 2016. She succeeds Tegwen Matthews who famously led GB&I to victory in the 2012 Curtis Cup match at Nairn. Elaine, who hails from Aberdeen, will lead her teams in:- • The Astor Trophy tournament, against Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa at the Grange Golf ...
Archive for: September, 2014
Ireland got off to a fantastic start in the Women’s Home Internationals when they beat England 6-3 at Aberdovey links in the first leg as hosts Wales beat Scotland 6.5-2.5 After sharing the morning foursomes 1.5-1.5, Ireland stepped up in the singles with wins for Maria Dunne, Mary Doyle, Jean O’Driscoll and Paula Grant, putting them in a great position before today’s matches. Olivia Mehaffey lost to Holly Muse 2&1 Chloe Ryan and India Clyburn halved ...
Tuam, Skerries, Cahir Park and City of Derry all fought a hard battle at Athlone in the Miele Fourball Regional Finals to reach the All Ireland Semi-Finals at Naas on October 4. The final will take place at Naas on Sunday 5 October. In Region One, Skerries took an early lead by winning the first two matches against Castlewarden and the last two called in as they won 3-1. In Region Two, City of Derry’s Karena Brady ...
Golf & Wellness Reiters Spa & Golf Resort Stegerbach, Austria. When I think of holidaying in Austria skiing comes to mind, beautiful mountains, crisp fresh air. I would never have thought of going to play golf until I was in Spain last year, I met an Austrian lady who told me about the wonderful golf courses and spa resorts in her country. So earlier this year with some friends we travelled to South Burgenland, Stegersbach ...