Pace lifts Turkish Airlines Ladies Open title


Turkish Airlines Ladies Open winner Lee-Anne Pace

13 May 2013 - South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace came from behind to end a three-year title drought when she triumphed at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open at the National Golf Club in Belek, Antalya on Sunday.

The Mossel Bay professional was two off the pace at the start of the final round but overhauled overnight leaders Charley Hull from England and Spain’s Carlota Ciganda to lift her sixth Ladies European Tour title since she won five times in 2010 on her way to claiming the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit.

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Pace in the hunt in Turkey

Lee-Anne PaceANTALYA, Turkey (10 May 2013) - South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace is just one shot off the pace after the first round of the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open after the first round at the National Golf Club in Belek, Antalya.

Pace carded an opening three-under-par 70 to finish one shot behind first round leader Carlota Ciganda of Spain. The Mossel Bay professional is joint second with Australian Sarah Kemp, Carmen Alonso of Spain and Norway’s Cecilie Lundgreen.

The South African had to undergo surgery to her right elbow at the end of last season and is slowly coming back the form that saw her win five times in 2010 and claim the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit.


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Cassandra Kirkland secures maiden title to end six year wait

SANYA (China), Nov 4, 2012 – Cassandra Kirkland of France came from a stroke behind to claim her first professional title at the Sanya Ladies Open in China.

The 28-year-old from Paris held off stiff opposition to post a final round 70 on a hot and breezy final day at Yalong Bay Golf Club.

She ended two strokes clear of fellow Frenchwoman Jade Schaeffer and England’s Holly Aitchison, with a further nine players a stroke back in a tie for fourth.

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Klatten powers one stroke clear in Sanya

2 November 2012

France’s Joanna Klatten grabbed the first round lead at the Sanya Ladies Open in China on Friday with an opening-round three under par 69 at Yalong Bay Golf Club in Hainan.

The 27-year-old from Paris ended a hot and blustery first round one shot ahead of fellow compatriot Celine Palomar and Thailand’s Numa Gulyanamitta while a further seven players shared fourth place a shot further back.

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Injured Pace a doubtful starter in Sanya

SANYA (China) Oct 31, 2012: Favourite Lee-Anne Pace's challenge in the Sanya Ladies Open may be as good as over as the South African sustained injuries to her elbow on Tuesday night.

The 2010 event champion lost her balance and fell backwards hitting the edge of a mirror in the bungalow where she is staying at Yalong Bay Golf Club.

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Three out of four for SA at Stage II LPGA Q School

Friday, 12 October 2012

Three out of the four South Africans that teed it up in Stage II of the LPGA Qualifying tournament in Florida have advanced through to the final stage.

George’s Lee-Anne Pace posted rounds of 70, 68, 72 and 72 at the Plantation Golf & Country Club, Venice, Florida to finish at six-under-par total and shared fourth position. The 31-year-old was the highest placed South African.

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Keating collects second straight victory

7 October 2012

Australian Stacey Keating came from three shots behind overnight leader Diana Luna of Italy to capture the Lacoste Ladies Open de France at Chantaco Golf Club on Sunday.

The 26-year-old from Cressy, Victoria, recorded her second straight win on the Ladies European Tour after she earned her maiden title at the Tenerife Ladies Open de Espana a fortnight previously.

Playing in the penultimate group, Keating was quick out of the blocks with four birdies in a row from the second to catch Luna.

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Top ten finish for Pace and Simon

23 September 2012

South Africans Lee-Anne Pace and Ashleigh Simon finished in the top 10 at the Tenerife Open de España Femenino.

Pace finished in tie for fifth position at six-under-par, after posting a final round of 70, while Simon finished one shot further back and in share for ninth after a four-under-par 68.   However, the day belonged to Australian Stacey Keating who birdied the first extra hole in a sudden death play-off to secure her maiden Ladies European Tour victory.

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Pace in contention in Spain

22 September 2012

South African Lee-Anne Pace carded an even par third round to remain right in contention heading into the final round of the Euro 350,000 Tenerife Open de España Femenino.

On a hot and windy day, Pace’s round included a double bogey and bogey in her opening 10 holes before the 2010 LET Player of the Year came home strongly with three birdies in her last five holes.

The player from George is ironically chasing Germany’s Caroline Masson who won the South African Women’s Open a couple of months ago. Pace finished one shot behind Masson on that occasion and will be looking to turn the result.

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Pace in share of third in Spain

21 September 2012

South African Lee-Anne Pace shares third position after a solid opening round at the Tenerife Open de España Femenino at Golf Las Américas on Thursday.

Pace, posted a four-under-par 68, which included two bogeys and six birdies.  The 31-year-old will be chasing Australian Nikki Garrett who set a blistering pace as she posted a career low round of eight-under-par 64.

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Shin earns major victory at Ricoh Women’s British Open

Sunday 16th September 2012

Jiyai Shin of South Korea was in a league of her own as she collected her second Ricoh Women’s British Open title in five years at Royal Liverpool.

The 24-year-old former world number one shot a final round of 73 in brutal conditions to finish as the sole competitor under par for the championship on a 279, nine under total.

She was nine strokes clear of fellow South Korean Inbee Park (72) with Paula Creamer of the United States a stroke further back in third after a wet and windy 36 holes.

Lee-Anne Pace was the only representative from South Africa left to contest the final two rounds.  She posted rounds of 77 and 76 to finish at 14-over-par total and tied for 39th position.

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Pace fights back to make Major Cut

Saturday, 15th September

South Africa's No.1 female golfer Lee-Anne Pace birdied her final hole of her second round to make the cut of the weather affected Ricoh Women’s British Open being played at Royal Liverpool.

Pace, who started the day in a tie for 74th position at four-over-par, got off to a rocky start with bogeys on her opening two holes.  However, the talented player from George, bounced back well with three birdies in her next eight holes.  A stretch of three bogeys in her next six holes saw her fall one shot outside the projected cut line of five-over-par heading into the last hole of the day.   The 2010 LET Player of the Year showed great composure to birdie the par 5 18th to finish at five-over-par and tied for 42nd position and back within the cut line.

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Day Two Cancelled after Gales at Hoylake

Friday 14th September, 2012

Cut Reduced to 50 players and ties for final 36 holes on Sunday

Play was abandoned for the day at the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, due to high winds. Round two is scheduled to start at 6.50am local time Saturday.

Earlier in the day the Rules Committee declared the scores returned Friday morning null and void in accordance with Rule 33-2d.

The competitors began their round in extremely adverse weather conditions and conditions subsequently worsened despite the belief that they would remain stable.

According to the official statement issued by Susan Simpson, Ladies’ Golf Union Tournament Director: “It would have been unfair to those competitors not to declare play null and void and cancel all scores for the round in question.”

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Korean Duo Lead on Day One at Royal Liverpool

Thursday 13th September 2012

South Korean duo So Yeon Ryu and Haeji Kang shot two under par 70s to share the first round lead at the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Liverpool.

They shared the highest 18-hole score to lead the championship since it became a Major in 2001 and although conditions were relatively benign compared with earlier in the week, players generally struggled to hit the narrow fairways and escape the thick and punishing rough in a tricky breeze.

For the three South African players in the field, Lee-Anne Pace and Stacy Lee Bregman both posted a four-over-par 76 and is tied for 74th position, while Tandi Cunningham is a further shot back and tied for 95th position.

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Hedwall retains Austrian title

Sunday September 9, 2012

Caroline Hedwall made the perfect return from two months out through injury by successfully defending the UNIQA Ladies Golf Open presented by Raiffeisen in Austria on Sunday.

The 23-year-old Swede compiled rounds of 67, 66 and 70 for a three round total of 203, 13 under to win by four strokes – the same margin of victory as the previous year- on a hot and sunny day at Golfclub Fohrenwaldh in Wiener Neustadt.

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Near British Masters Glory for SA duo

(Denham, Buckinghamshire, Saturday 18th August 2012)

South African players performed well at the ISPS Handa Ladies British Masters, with Stacy Lee Bregman and Ashleigh Simon finishing third, while Lee-Anne Pace finished just outside the top 10 in a share of 11th position.

It was a little disappointing for Simon as she held the overnight lead but couldn’t get any real momentum going in the final round and a double bogey at the 17th hole, saw her chances of winning fall by the wayside.

For Bregman, it was her first top ten performance of the year.

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Simon soars to the top

(Denham, Buckinghamshire, England - Friday 17th August 2012)

A birdie and eagle blitz in her opening 10 holes has seen South African Ashleigh Simon soar to the top of the leaderboard at the ISPS Handa Ladies British Masters.

The 23 year old posted a six-under-par 66 at Buckinghamshire Golf Club during the calmer morning conditions to sit at nine-under-par and will take a two shot lead going into the final round.

The Johannesburg player began the day three behind the overnight co-leaders had a stunning opening 10 holes.  She birdied the third and then picked up seven shots in six holes from the fifth, with five straight birdies followed by an eagle at the 10th.

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Bregman Right in Contention in British Ladies Masters

(17 August 2012)

South African Stacy Lee Bregman fired an impressive five-under-par 67 to be just one shot off the leaders after the opening round of the ISPS Handa Ladies British Open.

Bregman is chasing Britons Laura Davies, Henrietta Zuel and Lydia Hall who emerged from a crowded leaderboard after a beautiful but breezy day at Buckinghamshire Golf Club in Denham.

She shares fourth place with Australian Stacey Keating.  Fellow compatriot Lee-Anne Pace is just a further shot adrift and shares sixth place with France’s Joanna Klatten, American Beth Allen and Swede Carin Koch.


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Pettersen ready to defend Irish Open at Killeen Castle

(Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland - 2nd August 2012) - Norway’s Suzann Pettersen will begin her defence of the Ladies Irish Open supported by Fáilte Ireland at Killeen Castle on Friday.

The tournament is sure to rekindle some fond memories from last year’s Irish Open, but also of Europe’s dramatic Solheim Cup victory over the United States at the same venue in September, in which Pettersen played a key role.

Only 11 months ago, Pettersen earned her second Irish title after blitzing the field with rounds of 71, 63 and 64 for a total of 198, 18 under par.

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Inbee Park wins Evian Masters presented by Société Générale

(Evian-les-Bains, France, Sunday 29th July 2012) - Inbee Park closed with three straight birdies for a final round of 66 to fend off a packed leader board and win the 2012 Evian Masters presented by Société Générale on a glorious and historic final day at the Evian Royal Resort.

The 24-year-old South Korean closed on 17 under par for a two stroke victory over Australian Karrie Webb and Stacy Lewis of the United States, earning a first prize cheque of $487,500, or €397,068.75.

Park perfected her putting on the Evian Masters Golf Course as it hosted the event for the last time before its redevelopment in preparation for becoming a major championship on the LPGA Tour in 2013. The event has been a major on the Ladies European Tour since 1998.

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Lewis ties course record 63 to lead Evian Masters

Evian-les-Bains, France (26th July 2012) - Stacy Lewis of the United States was all smiles after shooting a course-record equalling nine under par 63 on Thursday to take a two stroke lead after the first round of the Evian Masters presented by Société Générale.

Playing in stifling heat, the 27-year-old from Texas reeled off seven birdies in a row from the fifth and picked up two closing birdies at the17th and 18th at Evian Masters Golf Course in Evian-les-Bains, France, to tie the course record set by Helen Alfredsson in the second round of the 2008 tournament, which the Swede went on to win.

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Star-studded final field announced for Evian Masters presented by Société Générale

(19 July 2012) - Nine of the world’s top ten players, including the world No 1 Yani Tseng, will highlight the list of competitors heading to France next week for the Evian Masters presented by Société Générale.

The co-sanctioned event, which has been designated a major championship on the Ladies European Tour since 1998 and will officially become a major on the LPGA from 2013, returns to Evian Masters Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains for the 19th staging of the event on 26-29 July.

With a total purse of $3.25 million USD, or 2,496,170 euros, this is by far the biggest prize money event on the Ladies European Tour schedule and ties the US Women’s Open as the LPGA’s highest purse.

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Masson magic wins South African Women’s Open

Germany’s Caroline Masson was remarkably composed on a brutal final day of the South African Women’s Open and went on to claim her maiden victory on the Ladies European Tour.

Masson closed with a bogey-free 70 to win on one-under-par 215, one stroke clear of South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace and England’s Danielle Montgomery.
“I’m so happy. It was such a tough day with the wind,” Masson said of a round which was in doubt because of the gale force winds that battered the Selborne Park Golf Club from the early morning.

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Four share lead in windy SA Women’s Open

PENNINGTON, KwaZulu-Natal (14 July 2012) – A windy second round of the SA Women’s Open ended in a four-way tie for the lead and a host of others right in contention at Selborne Park Golf Club on Saturday.

Germany’s Caroline Masson overcame a bogey-bogey start and signed for a 75 to stay in the lead at level par.

But South Africa’s Ashleigh Simon joined her with a 72, and France’s Joanna Klatten and England’s Danielle Montgomery did the same with their respective rounds of 73 and 70.

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Masson on the move in SA Women's Open

PENNINGTON, KwaZulu-Natal (13 July 2012) – Germany’s Caroline Masson moved a step closer to her maiden victory on the Ladies European Tour when she opened with a three-under-par 69 to lead the first round of the South African Women’s Open by two strokes on Friday.

Masson justified her status as the top-ranked player in the field and dropped only one shot on a tough day at Selborne Park Golf Club.

Stacy Bregman is the leading South African following a 71 that places her in a group alongside France’s Joanna Klatten and Julie Greciet, and Anais Maggetti of Switzerland.

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Players take shark dive in South Africa

12 July 2012

Four members of the Ladies European Tour took a shark dive on Thursday morning ahead of the South African Women’s Open, taking place on 13-15 July at Selborne Park Golf Club in KwaZulu-Natal.

Australian Lindsey Wright and England’s Felicity Johnson were joined by Indian duo Sharmila Nicollet and Smriti Mehra in the cage dive out of Rocky Bay, Pennington.

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Golf pros share their knowledge with the next generation

YOUNGSTERS received golf tuition from some of the country’s top players - past and present - at a development clinic held at Port Shepstone Country Club today (Thursday).

This was held in conjunction with the pro-am preceding the SA Women’s Open which will be played at Selborne Park from July 13 to 15.

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SA stars call for more support of women’s golf

On the eve of the South African Women’s Open at Selborne Park Golf Club, the country’s leading female golfer, Lee-Anne Pace, has called on local government and businesses to become involved and show their support for women’s professional golf in South Africa.

Pace, a five-time Ladies European Tour champion and former money list winner, said the return of the country’s premier professional golf tournament to the Ladies European Tour (LET) schedule should provide the kick-off point to establishing a new ladies professional tour.

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Leading LET stars eye success at SA Women’s Open

Caroline Masson of Germany hits onto the sixth green during the third round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club on March 31, 2012 in Rancho Mirage, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)The arrival of top European golfers Caroline Masson and Anne-Lise Caudal at this year’s South African Women’s Open is adding to the growing sense of excitement and anticipation surrounding the return of the country’s premier professional golf tournament to the Ladies European Tour (LET) schedule.

Germany’s Masson, who ranks fourth on the ISPS Handa Order of Merit, and sixth ranked Caudal from France headline a strong international entry of 56 LET players in the field of 84 players scheduled to compete for a total purse of R2.7 million at Selborne Park Golf Club from 13-15 July.

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Ashleigh anticipates a ‘professional’ performance

Ashleigh Simon has something in common with Denis Hutchinson; that is, she has won the SA Open as an amateur but not as a professional.

There’s not much Hutch, recently turned 80, can do about that but Ashleigh certainly can.

She’ll be one of the favourites when the tournament gets under way at Selborne Park from July 13 to 15.

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LET returns to action in South Africa

The Ladies European Tour resumes this week with the South African Women’s Open, being played at Selborne Park Golf Club in KwaZulu-Natal from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th July.

The country’s leading professionals will compete against a strong international field thanks to the collaboration between the LET and the Women’s Professional Golf Association of South Africa.

The LET has made great strides growing the game around the world and is pleased to finally return to South Africa for the first time since the Women’s World Cup of Golf in 2008, especially since the country is such a hot-bed of golfing talent.

The South African professionals on the LET are always highly competitive and exemplary ambassadors for the game and their country.

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Top amateurs to take on pros in SA Women’s Open

South Africa’s top women amateurs are relishing the opportunity to test their skills against some of the leading women professionals in the game when they tee it up in this week’s South African Women’s Open at Selborne Park Golf Club.

The SA Women’s Open has extended the number of amateur invitations to the tournament and now granted a total of 13 exemptions for the country’s leading amateur golfers, many of whom will be playing in their first professional tournament.

The SA Women’s Open is co-sanctioned by the Women’s Professional Golf Association and Ladies European Tour, and will feature professionals from 20 countries competing at Selborne from 13-15 July.

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Consistency the key for Stacy

To some extent, Stacy Lee Bregman, has lived in the shadow of players like Lee-Anne Pace and Ashleigh Simon. While this may be the case, it's not to say she can't produce tournament winning golf.

She certainly has belief in her ability and reckons she has more than a decent chance of winning the South African Women’s Open even though she's never played Selborne Park before.

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Homecoming for 'American' Melissa

MELISSA Eaton-Jackson (27) brings an American flavour to the SA Women's Open. Although she's originally from Port Shepstone and the twin sister of Nicola (who's living on the South Coast), she's now married to an American, Billy Jackson, and playing on the Symetra Tour, one level below the LPGA.

She couldn't resist the opportunity of flying 'home' and playing her national tournament, especially seeing as though it's just down the road from Port Shepstone at Selborne Park.

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Nicola is the South Coast hope

Nicola Eaton of Port Shepstone hasn't had much tournament time of late but will be flying the local flag with pride. We caught up with her for a Q & A, who knows, perhaps she'll spring a surprise?

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Tandi eyes a long awaited defence

The South African Women’s Open takes place at Selborne Park in KwaZulu-Natal from July 13 to 15. Tandi Cuningham won the event when it was last played in 2009 at Parkview Golf Club in Gauteng.

We caught up with Tandi for a Q & A:

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Strong field confirmed for SA Women’s Open

The entries for the South African Women’s Open have officially closed, and the country’s oldest women’s professional tournament has drawn a strong international field of players from 20 countries.

South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace, France’s Gwladys Nocera and Welsh star Becky Brewerton headline the top players from the Ladies European Tour (LET) that will tee it up at Selborne Park Golf Club from 13-15 July.

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South African Women’s Open back on global schedule

11 June 2012

The South African Women’s Open will make its return to the international women’s golf circuit for the first time in three years when the tournament tees off at Selborne Park Golf Club in KwaZulu-Natal from 13-15 July.

South Africa’s oldest women’s professional golf tournament has reclaimed its place on the Ladies European Tour (LET) calendar, and will feature the country’s leading professionals competing against a strong international field for a total purse of R2.7 million. The tournament will be co-sanctioned by the LET and the Women’s Professional Golf Association of South Africa.

South African number one Lee-Anne Pace has already confirmed her place in the field, while Tandi Cuningham returns as the defending champion, having won the last South African Women’s Open in 2009.

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South African Women's Open Announced


World Sports Promotions is pleased to announce that the South African Women’s Open will be held at Selborne Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate on the Kwa-Zulu Natal’s Hibiscus Coast. The event will be played from the 13th to the 15th July 2012 and is expected to attract over 80 international and top South African female players. The event will be a co-sanctioned Ladies European Tour and WPGA event and the prize-fund will be Euro 260,000 (approx. R2,700,000).

The event will be presented by the Kwa-Zulu Natal Government and the Hibiscus Coast Municipality.

Bregman shares second-round lead in Scotland

Friday 4th May 2012

Scotland’s Carly Booth, England’s Florentyna Parker and Stacy Lee Bregman of South Africa hold a three-way share of the lead heading into the final round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open presented by EventScotland.

The trio is locked at three under par having played 36 holes in near-freezing conditions at Archerfield Links in East Lothian.

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Tandi Cuningham equals career best finish with a tie for second in Morocco

Sunday, 25th March 2012

South African Tandi Cuningham equalled her career best finish on the Ladies European Tour with a tie for second at the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco.

The 25-year-old from Johannesburg fired rounds of 71, 70, 67 and 67 over the par-71 Golf de l’Ocean course in Agadir to end on a 275 total of nine under par, three strokes behind the Australian winner, Karen Lunn.

It was Cuningham’s best finish on the tour since her tie for second at the 2010 Hero Honda Women’s Indian Open, where she lost a play-off to Laura Davies and it could mark a major turnaround in her career.

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Bourdys seek rare family double

The chances of seeing the name Bourdy on a leader board in Morocco this week will be higher than normal with European Tour star Grégory Bourdy competing in the Trophée Hassan II just along the road from his sister Mélodie, who is playing for the Lalla Meryem Cup on the Ladies European Tour.

The French siblings both participated in a golf clinic organised by their sponsor Lacoste at Golf de l’Ocean in Agadir on Wednesday.

The venue is hosting the women professionals in the 72-hole event starting Thursday, while the men will be playing less than a mile away at Golf du Palais Royal.

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EUROPE WINS! IRELAND WINS! LADIES’ GOLF WINS!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The 2011 Solheim Cup, held at Killeen Castle, Co Meath, from 22 to 25 September 2011, was worth €37 million according to new post event analysis by Repucom International and Sports Marketing Surveys. The study, which was commissioned by Ladies European Tour, was based on information provided by the event organisers, an on-site spectator surveying and an analysis of the extensive media coverage arising.

The event’s total economic impact for the host county of Meath was €23 million, with an additional €14 million of value arising from brand exposure through international television, print and online coverage.

In addition in the build up to the matches there have been four Ladies Irish Opens to date with the next one scheduled to be played this August, once again at Killeen Castle.

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Clean sweep for China at World Ladies Championship

March 4, 2012

It was a clean sweep for the home nation when Chinese representatives won the individual, team and amateur titles at the inaugural World Ladies Championship on Hainan Island in southern China.

World No.12 Shanshan Feng earned a one stroke victory in the individual stroke play event for professionals being held over 54 holes on the Vintage Course at Mission Hills Haikou, making history as the first player from mainland China to win on the Ladies European Tour.

Feng finished with a 10 under par total of 206 after rounds of 66, 69 and 71, ending a stroke ahead of Thailand’s Pornanong Phatlum, with Sweden’s Pernilla Lindberg a shot further behind in third.

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Players heap praise on Mission Hills Haikou

Wednesday February 29, 2012

Ladies European Tour players gave a resounding seal of approval to Mission Hills Haikou during their first visit for the inaugural World Ladies Championship from March 2-4.

Australian Frances Bondad, who won the 2011 Sanya Ladies Open in Hainan Province in October, said that the resort, which boasts 10 courses set amid a volcanic tropical landscape, was ‘a golfer’s paradise’ while Germany’s Caroline Masson said the venue was ‘pretty awesome’.

England’s Melissa Reid gave the resort her vote of confidence, describing it as, ‘massive’ while Italian Diana Luna agreed with her description: ‘huge and very nice!’

South African Lee-Anne Pace, who won twice in China during a phenomenal 2010 season, when she earned five titles around the world, was also full of praise. ‘It’s absolutely amazing. From the first time I stepped into the hotel room to the practise tee, everything is absolutely fantastic,’ she said. ‘I can definitely see this becoming a key event on the women’s tour calendar. I like playing in China, I like coming to China and like the people so feel very much at home here.’

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Lee-Anne hopes to charm in China, again

19 October 2011

Lee-Anne Pace Photo by Tristan JonesA RETURN to China will provide Lee-Anne Pace with memories of the two tournaments she won in this country last year. While she may not have repeated the heroics of last season so far she said she was feeling great at the moment.

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Europe secures historic fourth Solheim Cup victory in Ireland

The Winning European Team25 September 2011, Dunsany, Co Meath, Ireland: Stunning, dramatic and, finally, a day of celebration for the European team at The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Ireland.

Following rain delays, lightning threats and the shock withdrawal of Cristie Kerr due to injury before the start of her match, Europe finally regained the Solheim Cup in thrilling fashion with the narrowest of 15-13 victories over the USA.

It all came down to the last three singles matches and a dramatic final half hour. The scoreboard was favouring the USA, but the pendulum swung firmly in Europe’s favour.

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Top five finish for Ashleigh, Lee-Anne

‘I didn’t hit it close enough’ - Ashleigh Simon

Catriona MatthewTHE ‘home of golf’ provided a mixed bag of emotions for South Africa’s top golfers at the Aberdeen Ladies Scottish Open presented by EventScotland.
Ashleigh Simon started well at the Archerfield Links course but couldn’t maintain her early momentum and eventually finished in a tie for fifth, alongside fellow South African Lee-Anne Pace.

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Mixed fortunes for SA trio in Ireland

Irish luck runs out

Ashleigh Simon photo by Tristan Jones/LETTHERE wasn’t too much ‘luck of the Irish’ for South Africa’s top women golfers at Killeen Castle from August 5 to 7.
Ashleigh Simon, Lee-Anne Pace and Tandi Cuningham all experienced varying degrees of success at the LET’ s Ladies Irish Open, which was won by Suzann Pettersen of Norway on -18.

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Pettersen gives a master class at Killeen Castle

Pettersen Queen of Killeen Castle

Saturday 6th August 2011

Suzann Pettersen photo by Tristan Jones/LETNorway’s Suzann Pettersen earned a six stroke victory with a stunning final round of 64 at the Ladies Irish Open supported by Fáilte Ireland on Sunday.

The world no.3 scored rounds of 71, 63 and 64 to finish at 18 under par for the tournament ahead of Spain’s Azahara Munoz.

With her course record 63 on Saturday and eight under par round on Sunday, Pettersen blitzed the rest of the field with a score of 17 under par for the weekend.

It was her second Irish Open victory after a five-stroke win at Portmarnock Links in 2008. Having tied for 23rd at Killeen Castle in 2010, she was delighted to have shown her class on The 2011 Solheim Cup course.

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LET heads to Ireland for curtain raiser to The Solheim Cup

Solheim Cup Captains preparing for battle

Wednesday 3rd August 2011

Rosie Jones & Alison Nicholas photo by Tristan Jones/LETThe Ladies European Tour moves to Killeen Castle near Dublin this week for the Ladies Irish Open, hosted by Fáilte Ireland, which is effectively a dress rehearsal for The Solheim Cup.

This week’s event will see all of Europe’s top players attempt to shine in front of Captain Alison Nicholas on the course that will host the biennial transatlantic match play event in seven weeks’ time, from September 23-25.

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Love match for new pro Kelli

Kelli Shean ties the knot

KELLI Shean has ditched her part-time caddy. Instead, she’s married him - at a huge wedding celebration in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 18.She will now be known as Kelli Rackley and her new husband/ex-caddy is a tall fellow by the name of Chandler.Golf fans can start looking for her name on pro leaderboards as she turned professional two days after the wedding and is currently campaigning on the LPGA First Stage qualifier.

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Evian Masters Q & A with Lee-Anne and Ashleigh

The Evian Masters presented by Société Générale turns 18 this year and there will be lots to celebrate as the international women’s golf showcase event gets underway from Thursday.

Bringing together 111 of the world’s finest female professionals and with a purse of €2,437,500 (US $3,250,000), this is one of the crown jewels on the women’s golfing calendar.

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Evian Masters to become a Major on the LPGA schedule from 2013

Wednesday 20th July 2011

The Evian Masters presented by Société Générale, which is already a major on the Ladies European Tour schedule, will become a major championship on the LPGA from 2013 and will be renamed: ‘The Evian’.

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US Open Q & A with Lee-Anne Pace

US Open Q & A with Lee-Anne Pace

South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace made the cut in her first US Open, eventually finishing in a tie for 55th with Michelle Wie, on scores of 75, 72, 77 and 75. She won $8 680 for her efforts. The tournament was played at East Broadmoor in Colorado and was won by South Korea’s So Yeon Ryu.

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Rookie Chen books British Open place

Connie Chen photo by Tristan JonesCONNIE Chen, a rookie on the LET, booked her spot in this month's Ricoh Women’s British Open with a sparkling performance at the Finnair Masters at Helsinki Golf Club in Tali, Finland, last weekend. She admitted to starting nervously in round one and shot 73.
However, she didn’t alter much going into the next two days, opting to trust what she was doing and “play golf and just let it happen”.

It did happen. And in some style too. She started day two with two birdies and it led to a 66 which she followed up with 68 the next day on the par 71 course.

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US Open beckons for Lee-Anne Pace

MOSSEL Bay’s Lee-Anne Pace will make her debut at the US Open when it tees off at The Broadmoor East Course in Colorado on July 7.
Designed by Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones, Sr, it will be the seventh championship the USGA has staged at The Broadmoor.
Sally Little, a winner of two major titles in her time, had two runner-up finishes, in 1978 and 1986.

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Lee-Anne Pace aims for second Finnair Masters title

Monday, 27 June 2011

Pace set out to defend Finnair Masters Title

Last year’s European No.1, Lee-Anne Pace, will set out to successfully defend her Finnair Masters title when the three-round event gets underway from Thursday at Helsinki Golf Club.

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It's time for Tandi to believe

June 2011

TANDI Cuningham missed the cut by one shot at the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open, shooting level par 71 and  73. But while she missed the weekend it did give her a chance to do some touring and a little reflection on her season so far.



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Pace eclipsed by Luna in Switzerland

Sunday, 19 June 2011

Lee-Anne Pace almost produces memorable victory 

South African Lee-Anne Pace came close to producing a memorable title defending victory in the land famous for its chocolate, cheese, army knives, banks and snow-capped mountains.

That she was denied by Diana Luna of Italy on the last hole of the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open at Golf Gerre, Losone, didn't do too much to dampen the South African star's enthusiasm and determination for the packed golf schedule that lies ahead.

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Ashleigh Simon secures second professional victory in Portugal

Sunday May 15, 2011

Ashleigh Simon claims ISPS Handa Portugal Ladies Open by three shots

Ashleigh Simon secured her second professional tournament win on the Ladies European Tour today, after carding a brilliant five under par 67 in windy conditions at CampoReal Resort and Spa near Lisbon on Sunday.

The Johannesburg 22-year-old dislodged veteran Gwladys Nocera atop the leader board with eight birdies and three bogeys on a warm final day in the municipality of Torres Vedras.

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The 19th Hole

Catching up with Tandi Cuningham at the 19th hole...Diana, Princess of Wales (AP Photo/Tim Graham Picture Library)

Where is one place you’ve never been and would love to go?
South America: Peru and Patagonia

What would you like to do for a living if you were not a pro golfer?
Travel & Tourism journalist

What foreign language do you wish you spoke fluently?

Spanish- very handy in Europe and America

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Robbertze Grateful For Support



Boost for SA Professional Women's Golf

13 April, 2011

Women’s Professional Golf in South Africa has recently received a much needed boost thanks to a handful of individuals and companies who have pledged their support for our very talented players!

One such player is Morgana Robbertze, who received a cheque for R25 096 from Cloud9Golf, raised at Robbertze’s golf day held at Jack Creek Golf Estate on the 4th April 2011. These funds will assist Robbertze with the means to continue to represent SA internationally on Tour and realise her dreams.

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WPGA Rookie Connie Chen

WPGA shines the spotlight on their newest member Connie Chen...

25th January, 2011WPGA pro Connie Chen

How did it feel to play your first round as a Pro?

I was a little nervous in the beginning being my first event as a Professional Golfer but I enjoyed it! It feels awesome knowing that you're getting a check after a good performance :)

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LET announces 2011 Tour Schedule

Ladies European Tour 2011 launches from Melbourne...

17th December, 2010

Anna Nordqvist plays to the 18th green at Killeen Castle during the AIB Ladies Irish Open

The 2011 Ladies EuropeanTour international schedule, announced today, will launch from February 3-6 with the Women’s Australian Open in Melbourne and

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Lee-Anne Pace Makes SA History

Pace holds off Davies in season-closing Omega Dubai Ladies Masters

11th December, 2010

lee-anne pace with henderson trophy

Lee-Anne Pace became the first ever South African to be crowned as the women’s European No.1 by winning the Ladies European Tour’s Henderson Money List, formerly known as the order of merit, in Dubai on Saturday.

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The Full Swing with SA's Rising Star Ashleigh Simon

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Ashleigh Simon of South Africa hits an approach shot during the third round of the 2010 Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale on July 31, 2010 in Southport, England. View Photo »


The LET interviews Ashleigh Simon

After an outstanding amateur career, Ashleigh Simon turned professional in 2007. LET catches up with her at age 21 where she

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Interview with WPGA President Rae Hast

SA Woman Golfer Cover Dec,Jan,Feb 2011Rae Hast tells sa woman golfer about her new role as president of the WPGA and the goals for 2011 and beyond

Dec10/Jan/Feb2011 

Congratulations on your new appointment as President of the WPGA. What are your goals in leading the organisation into the future?

My goal is to have an efficient, well-organised Association that serves its members needs and interests. With this in mind, we are in the process of becoming an allied association of the PGA of South Africa, compelling new members...

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