19 October 2011
A 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.
Lee-Anne hopes to charm in China, again
Europe secures historic fourth Solheim Cup victory in Ireland
25 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.
Top five finish for Ashleigh, Lee-Anne
‘I didn’t hit it close enough’ - Ashleigh Simon
THE ‘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.
Mixed fortunes for SA trio in Ireland
Irish luck runs out
THERE 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.
Pettersen gives a master class at Killeen Castle
Pettersen Queen of Killeen Castle
Saturday 6th August 2011
Norway’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.
LET heads to Ireland for curtain raiser to The Solheim Cup
Solheim Cup Captains preparing for battle
Wednesday 3rd August 2011
The 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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
Rookie Chen books British Open place
CONNIE 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 19th Hole
Catching up with Tandi Cuningham at the 19th hole...
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
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.
WPGA Rookie Connie Chen
WPGA shines the spotlight on their newest member Connie Chen...
25th January, 2011
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 :)
LET announces 2011 Tour Schedule
Ladies European Tour 2011 launches from Melbourne...
17th December, 2010
The 2011 Ladies EuropeanTour international schedule, announced today, will launch from February 3-6 with the Women’s Australian Open in Melbourne and
Lee-Anne Pace Makes SA History
Pace holds off Davies in season-closing Omega Dubai Ladies Masters
11th December, 2010
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.
The 29-year-old from Mossel Bay, held off a spirited challenge from England’s Laura Davies after both...Read More
The Full Swing with SA's Rising Star Ashleigh Simon
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
Interview with WPGA President Rae Hast
Rae 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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