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 ...
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 ...
The inaugural 36 holes Scratch Foursomes sponsored by New Boliden Mines took place on Monday 2nd June at Royal Tara. The course was in excellent condition and highly praised by all competitors. It proved a great test of golf and all are looking forward to its challenges again in the Leinster Championships on the 25th July. Winners: 145 Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) & Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) 71 74 Runners Up: 147 Mary Doyle (The Heath) & Niamh Mc ...
I would normally never dream of travelling to Portugal in the winter but when I was invited earlier this year to the five star Martinhal Beach Hotel & Spa Resort in beautiful unspoilt historical fishing port of Sagres this was an offer I could not refuse in fact it was just what the doctor ordered! After a very early and pleasant flight with Aer Lingus from Dublin we arrived at Faro airport before noon. Our hired ...
Not sure what you’d like for Christmas? Well what about this! (ORLANDO, Fla.) – The ANNIKA Academy – Hall-of-Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam’s boutique golf instruction and fitness school – announces the return of its annual Holiday Sale for multi-day golf instruction programs, golf lessons and Callaway club fittings. Purchases of “Player’s 2 Day,” “Player’s 3 Day,” “Championship,” “Platinum,” “Major” and “Soren-Slam” lesson programs between November 29 and December 31 will receive a 20% discount. This ...
Nellie Garrett final Knock G.C. Friday 13th September. WINNERS Knock Golf Club – Eve McCracken & Heather Kane (43pts) Runner Up: Donaghadee Golf Club – Jessica Ross & Lorraine Ward (36pts) 3rd: Belvoir Park Golf Club – Marnie Patterson & Ann Boden (34pts)
SUZHOU (China) Nov 3, 2013: Gwladys Nocera of France birdied the last three holes to clinch the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open title by two strokes from defending champion Carlota Ciganda of Spain after a windy and overcast final day at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club. The 38-year-old fired a final round seven-under 65 – with five birdies in the last six holes –for a three-round total of 15 under par, collecting her 12th Ladies European Tour ...
Northern Ireland’s Stephanie Meadow lands her eighth career event to extend her own school record sealing a win for Alabama. WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Alabama women’s golf team and senior Stephanie Meadow both won their first tournament championships of the 2013-14 season on Sunday at The Landfall Tradition on the par-72 6,244-yard Country Club of Landfall. The sixth-ranked Crimson Tide shot 4-over 292 in the final round to complete the wire-to-wire victory with an eight-shot win over No. 5 ...
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