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CONTENTS CLUBHOUSE CF Edition - Issue 5 - Nov/Dec 2012

INTERVIEWS

26 - 35 Team Europe We had to celebrate the most historic win in Ryder Cup History with this bumper interview of ALL members of the succesfull European Ryder Cup victorious team

FEATURES 8 Million Dollar Man

Justin Rose keeps his nerve to sink the most expensive putt in history!

15 Euro Success

Wales celebrates a 1-2 in the European Amateur Championships

20 Ice Golf Anyone?

Could this be the most extreme way of playing winter league golf?

REVIEWS

Golf Magazine

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10 Royal Troon

We head North to visit the host course of the 2016 Open

LOCAL 38 Local Champions

Carwyn Hammond bags gold in the first attempt at Pyle and Kenfig

40 Local Course Review We take on the links of Ashburnham Golf Club

42 Ryder Cup?

The original visits Llanishen Golf Club

NEW CAR REVIEW

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$1.5 Million Putt Rose topped off an incredible ryder Cup by lifting the Turkish Airlines World Golf Trophy and the monsterous cheque for $1.5 Million. The tournament of the Worlds top 8 players saw Tiger Woods, Webb Simpson, Lee Westwood, Justin Rose, Rory Mcilroy, Hunter Mahan, Charl Schwartzel and Matt Kuchar battle it out over three days at the Antayla Golf Club, Belek, Turkey. The Englishmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final, in which he remained unbeaten throughout and beat Tiger Woods in the semi-finals and countryman Lee Westwood in the final, caps off a very consistent period.

Justin missed a short putt on the 16th which would have almost certainly seen off his opponent but kept the pressure on until the very end, after another delightful approach to five feet created another birdie opportunity at 18. To win the title and a cheque for $1.5m, Rose was left with a putt of similar length to the one he missed on the 16th but there was to be no repeat of that mistake This victory bumped Justin to number 5 on the World Rankings, but after his displays of late could 2013 be the year of the Rose? And could he beat fellow Englishmen Donald and Westwood to bag a major? Only time will tell!

If the test of a championship course is, as many claim, the quality of the champions it produces, then Troon can be content with the list of champions that the Ayrshire links has produced. Arthur Havers, Bobby Locke, Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Watson, Mark Calcavechia and Justin Leonard have all won here. Add to that list the two course record holders Greg Norman and Tiger Woods and you begin to understand why Royal Troon is seen as one of the most thorough examinations known to the game of golf. The Club dates back to 1878, but golf was played on this stretch of

links long before that. Initially known as Troon Golf Club, it was not until its centenary year that the club received the honour of a Royal prefix. Troon thus became Royal Troon and remains the only club to be granted such an honour by the present monarch. The front at Troon nine hugs the seashore and runs away from the clubhouse until at the tenth tee the golfer turns for home. Accordingly, with two nineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running virtually straight out and straight back, the wind will determine which is the easier of the two halves. That said, the front nine is where to make a score, as the closing stretch at Troon is

amongst the most feared in Open Championship golf. At the sixth youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the longest hole in Open golf. An imposing par five which stands at a remarkable 577 yards long. The tee shot demands both length and accuracy as the landing area here is well protected by three fairway bunkers. The second shot should be aimed down the left side to open up this long narrow green. The green itself was shifted to the right of its original position in preparation for the 1973 Open and that now gives the hole a slight hint of a dogleg. The real difficulty with the approach shot is convincing yourself to hit

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ROYAL TROON

We visit the 2016 Open Venue

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If the sixth is the longest hole in Open Championship golf, then the eight is the shortest at a mere 126 yards. The tales surrounding the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Postage Stampâ&#x20AC;? are legendary and have been told in many a clubhouse the world over. Originally called Ailsa, there were no bunkers on the left side of this green, but in 1923, following the advice of James Braid, left hand bunkers were added. When first constructed, the bunkers sat above the level of the putting surface but now

they nestle ominously below this illusive green which is guarded by five greenside bunkers in total. In the 1950 Open, the German amateur Herman Tissies took an amazing fifteen strokes to navigate the Postage Stamp, including five blows in one of the left hand traps. However, the person to ask how the hole should be played is Gene Sarazen. In 1973, at the ripe old age of seventy- one, Sarazen holed his tee-shot with a five iron while playing with Max Faulkner and Fred Daly. In his second round he made a magnificent two holing from a greenside bunker!

The toughest hole on the course is without doubt the eleventh. At 463 Yards, it has adequate length to test any golfer. Add to that equation, gorse on the left, the railway line on the right and the fact that the wind is often against and you may begin to imagine just how hard this hole really is. Certainly it had the beating of Jack Nicklaus when he ran up a ten here during the 1962 Open, perhaps Jack’s only consolation being that his ten was one better than the eleven strokes taken by Max Faulkner. In stark contrast, Arnold Palmer only required twelve shots over all four rounds to negotiate the eleventh on route to winning his first Open title. The closing stretch at Troon is as demanding as any in Open Championship golf with three cracking holes to finish. The sixteenth, a genuine three shot par five, provides at least the glimmer of a birdie opportunity. Contender’s coming down the stretch must take that chance, as to birdie either seventeen or eighteen will require sublime shot making. The seventeenth stands at 211 yards and accordingly requires a long iron or even a wood to

reach this green that slopes off on all sides. The ridge in front of the green lies some ten yards from the actual putting surface; as a result it is possible to hold this green provided the tee shot is on target. Justin Leonard made two here to effectively clinch the Open from Jesper Parnevik in 1997. Now standing at 452 yards as opposed to its previous length of 374 yards, the eighteenth hole at Troon is long by anyone’s standards. Moreover, the hole is usually played into the wind. That said, the view for your approach shot cannot be bettered in the west of Scotland. Ailsa Craig lies dormant in the distance while Royal Troon’s lounge window perches aluringly at the edge of the putting surface. Make sure you take time to admire one of the finest views in golf. If at all possible, dine in the clubhouse for the fare here is exceptional. Additionally the camaraderie and ambience of the Royal Troon lounge really should be experienced as part of your day out.

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INTERVIEW FEATURE

RHYS PUGH

Introducing

2012 European Amateur Champion

Rising Welsh Superstar Rhys Pugh completed the childhood dream of lifting the Amateur Championship Trophy. Rhys, playing out of The Vale Resort, currently studies at The University of East Tennessee, USA and has at the young age of just 18 already seen incrdeible success. His amateur career has included Walker Cup apperances, Junior Ryder Cup apperances, Welsh Amateur Titles and now to add to his collection Rhys now joins the list of names such as Rory Mcilroy and Sergio Garcia by claiming The European Amateur Title. Rhys was followed into second place by another Welshman, James Frazer, completing Wales most succeful European Amatuer Championship outing. “This is one of the best ever results for Welsh amateur golf - not just for Rhys joining some incredible

names to have won the European title as well as becoming the first Welsh winner, but also for James who came so close to forcing an all-Welsh play-off,” said Golf Union of Wales Director of Performance Ben Waterhouse. “It really is an incredible achievement against all Europe’s top amateur stars, names which will become well known on the European Tour in years to come. “The Golf Union of Wales would like to congratulate Rhys for adding another remarkable triumph to his list, as well as James who performed so brilliantly with a course record third round of 62. “It has been a good year for Welsh amateurs, on both the men’s and ladies sides, but this really tops it off in fantastic fashion.” Rhys Pugh who plays his golf at The Vale Resort

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RHYS PUGH when home in Wales now not only receives an invite as champion to return to The European Amateur Championships, but also gets an invite to compete in next years Open Championship at Murfield. “I always thought I could do it. I really like the golf course, it sort of suits me. It’s quite long and I’ve been hitting it a bit further lately. I thought I’d have to shoot 63, 62 to have a chance but it was a little bit windy so it was tougher,” said Pugh, the 18-year-old from Pontypridd who studies at East Tennessee in the US. “It’s been my dream to play in the Open Championship since I started golf ”. Although still an amateur golfer, Rhys has already seen his fair share of Professional Tournaments. Rhys received a sponsors invite to The ISPS Handa Wales Open and now can not wait to rub shoulders with giants as he competes in The Open. Rhys has praised The Vale Resort for all of the support in getting this young Welshman to the heights of his amateur career Rhys said: “I’ve been a member of the golf club at the Vale Resort since I was eight years old, and the teaching and encouragement I received from instructors there all those years ago has been invaluable grounding for my career so far. “Unfortunately, golf has traditionally been seen as

a game for older men, where time is spent on the fairway discussing business matters. However, in the lead up to and following the 2010 Ryder Cup Golf Tournament that was held in Wales, this stereotype has been changing as younger people are becoming increasingly interested in the sport. “I hope that the Vale’s new scheme will harness this renewed interest young people are showing for golf, and encourage more young people to follow in my footsteps by picking up a club and getting out on to the green.” The new junior golfing package at the Vale Resort at Hensol is aimed at enabling more young people to take up the sport. Open to young people aged between 8-18 years it includes free access to the Vale’s Academy Coaching Scheme, a copy of the Academy’s coaching manual and over 50% off Junior Membership subscription fee for the first year. Clive Coombs, Golf Manager at the Vale Resort, said: “Rhys is just one of our members who has achieved great things by using the facilities and coaching here at Vale Resort, and we’re extremely grateful that he’s helping us encourage the next generation to get excited about golf. For More Information regarding Junior Golf at The Vale Golf Club visit www.vale-hotel.com

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the cold and wet conditions with our nations ‘Winter League’ golfers face, but I am positive that the conditions have never quite reached the extremes found during the World Ice Golf Championships. Playing Golf on the frozen seascape is not the only challenge to this unique test of Golf, Coping with extreme temperatures, which can fall to minus 50 with the wind chill factor, challenges players both physically and mentally. Special kit is essential. Other factors to consider are that the ‘green’ is white, the ball is flurocent orange and certainly not one to forget is that there is every chance of losing a ball to an onlooking hungry Polar Bear!

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‘Ollie’ and Co bought the Ryder Cup back to where it belongs with the most dramatic comeback of all time during the 2012 Ryder Cup. Kelly Elbin speaks to TEAM EUROPE following the tournament. Never Miss another issue! Subscribe for FREE to receive our digital edition at www.clubhousegolfmagazine.com

INTERVIEW FEATURE

The Winning 2012 European Team KELLY ELBIN: Matching the greatest comeback in believed that we could turn things around, that all we Ryder Cup history, the victorious 2012 European needed was just to be a little bit more effective on the greens and to make a few more putts, and that would Ryder Cup Team and Captain José Maria Olazábal are with us here at the 39th Ryder Cup. change the tide for us. I think the players believed, and Captain, you had momentum coming in today, a guiding force ‘We have actually revised you know, what happened today, watching over you, incredible play the qualification for next I think it will go‑‑ it will go down the history books of The Ryder from your team, and congratu‑ time. It’s nine spots, two in lations on a stirring victory, the Cup. You know, it was a huge comeback, and I’m really happy fourth for Europe on U.S. soil. picks and Poults’ - Lee JOSÉ MARIA OLAZÁBAL: Yeah, for these 12 wonderful men. it’s been an unbelievable day. It’s Westwood true that yesterday I think we felt Q. Ian, question for you, please. that something was going our way in those last two Poults, we know everyone on the top table is passion‑ matches. They were crucial for the outcome of this ate about The Ryder Cup, but you seem to put so much match. And last night, when we got together at the fire and energy into it; where does the energy come from, and how long does it take you to come down team meeting, all I did was just tell the boys that I still Never Miss another issue! Subscribe for FREE to receive our digital edition at www.clubhousegolfmagazine.com

INTERVIEW LEE WESTWOOD: Poults clause. Q. Back in 1999, you stood on the 17th green as America celebrated and you waited patiently to get your turn to putt and so forth. Today the 17th hole proved pretty pivotal to your team. Wonder‑ ing if you can just comment on the symmetry on that, or the irony that you flipped four matches at that hole. JOSÉ MARIA OLAZÁBAL: Well, that’s golf. I think the atmosphere has been fantastic, espe‑ cially around those last few holes, 16, 17, and 18. I think yesterday afternoon, the players noticed that kind of atmosphere, and you know, I think that’s what brings the best in every player when you’re playing in front of that crowd, that kind of crowd, so noisy; I think that’s what we really dream of, to be in that kind of situations. You put that same hole with not a soul in it, and you wouldn’t deliver the same.

from a week like this? Ian? SERGIO GARCIA: Two years. (Laughter.) IAN POULTER: I’m officially taking two years off, and I’ll see you at the next one. I don’t know. It’s a passion I have; it’s a passion I’ve seen at The Ryder Cup for years and years as a kid growing up, and it’s something that comes from within. I don’t know. I just love it. I love the whole fact that I’ve got 11 great teammates, a fantastic captain and vice captains, and I love the team atmosphere. It’s something very, very special to be a part of, and you grow a lot closer to 11, 12, 13, 14 other people, and it’s very, very special moments that you get at a Ryder Cup. LEE WESTWOOD: We have got‑‑ is this on? We have actually revised the qualification for next time. It’s nine spots, two picks and Poults. SERGIO GARCIA: (Laughs.)

Q. Rory can I ask you to go through your rather interesting morning, please? RORY McILROY: It was a rather long‑‑ SERGIO GARCIA: Rory, do you mind if I take this one? RORY McILROY: Sergio, I’d rather you not. LEE WESTWOOD: (Making siren noises.) SERGIO GARCIA: We actually were talking yesterday after dinner, and he said to me, “You know, when you went through that year without warming up, how did it feel?” I said, “You know, it’s quite interesting. The best thing about it is you always come out to the course with the right attitude, because it doesn’t matter how bad your shot is on the first tee; it’s the best shot you’ve hit that day.” So he said, “You know, I might try that tomor‑ row.” We knew he was going to make it. We thought it was going to be 15 minutes, not 10 minutes, but, you know, we were fine. RORY McILROY: You know, the last couple days were very long. Captain Olazábal wanted to play me in all four sessions, so I needed just that extra bit of sleep‑‑ no, to be honest, I looked at the tee times last night, and I must have saw them in eastern time and I thought it was 12:25 instead of 11:25. Walking out my hotel room door this morning at 11:00, and I get a phone call saying, “You’re on the tee in 25 minutes.” I’m like, oh‑‑ I’ve never been so worried going to the golf course. Luckily there was a state trooper at the bottom

outside the lobby of the hotel that took me here and got me here a lot faster than we would have normally. I had just enough time to put my shoes on, have a couple of putts and go to the first tee. JOSÉ MARIA OLAZÁBAL: (Shaking head.) RORY McILROY: In a way it wasn’t a bad thing because I didn’t have time to think about it, and I just went out and played, and I played probably the best I’ve played all week. I still would have liked to have gotten here sooner, but I delivered my point for the team, and that was the most important thing. I was like, “Just get me there, get me there.” He was like, “Do you have motion sickness?” I’m like, “No, I don’t care, just get me to that first tee.” Q. How fast? RORY McILROY: Fast enough. Q. Paul, you’ve now been on both sides of the greatest last‑day comeback in The Ryder Cup; how does it feel to be sitting up there as a winner this time? PAUL LAWRIE: Obviously a lot better than ‘99 felt. That was pretty tough. We were 10‑6 ahead in Brookline, and obviously the American Team played fantastic in the singles and deservedly won. But today, you know, especially at my age, to be part of this team and to come back from 10‑6 behind on American soil, doesn’t get any better.

MARTIN KAYMER: Well, on one hand, I must say, you know, it was not only me; obviously I made an important point, but on the other hand, you know, what the other 11 players have done the last two or three days, you know, it’s a team here, and that is I think‑‑ Graeme had the same experience as me two years ago, and I didn’t know how much pressure he must have felt until I get to 16 today and José Maria told me, “We need your point. And I don’t really care how you do it; just deliver.” But I like those; that’s very straightforward. That’s the way we Germans are. Fortunately I could handle it, and I made the last putt. But I think it will give me a huge push, a huge confidence for the next few months, and definitely for next year; if you know you can make those important putts in‑‑ I don’t even know if important is the right word, but it’s probably more than that; important situations; then pretty much you can do anything. And then just knowing that, and getting the job done, not only for the team, but for me it was very import‑ ant to get the trophy for José Maria, because I know how much it means to him, and I think we can be very, very proud and very happy to have such a strong man behind the team. I really mean, that because it’s been a great journey for us the last few months. And especially this week, he’s such a great man for us.

Q. Just wondering given the fact that the team Q. Being the only rookie here on the team, how would jumped out to a quick, you know, won the first five you describe the magic of this team, and who will matches today, whether that might have taken the start the party tonight? home crowd out of things a little bit, whether that NICOLAS COLSAERTS: Undescribable. When I was could have had any effect on how things went for you? given a chance to be part of this experience, I have LUKE DONALD: Well, I think that was our strategy never thought it was going to be this intense. was to try and get‑‑ I’ve had so many dreams about being part of experi‑ LEE WESTWOOD: (Having separate conversation ences like these, but this has just been mind‑blowing with photographer and Justin Rose.) since practice rounds day one. Hanging out with all LUKE DONALD: Do you mind? The strategy was to these guys, discovering all different personalities, get out early and get some blue on the and seeing them deliver on a day of the board early. That’s what happened in ‘I realised after day highest pressure like this in front of Brookline in ‘99. We missed the first one, man, you go the whole world, is, like I said, it’s just six games ‑‑ undescribable. SERGIO GARCIA: You weren’t even with what’s in your in Brookline in ‘99; what the hell do pants’. Q. You said earlier in the week that you know? playing in Wales opened your eyes to - Nicolas Colsaerts The Ryder Cup; as the world’s best play‑ LUKE DONALD: Hey, you told me. NICOLAS COLSAERTS: He’s got the er, No. 1 player now after having gone DVD at home. through the downs and ups this week, what do you think about this thing? Q. Obviously you haven’t been on form; what did it RORY McILROY: It is the most special and unique mean to you to deliver the winning point and after the golf tournament we have, period. To bring this group way you’ve been struggling a little bit the last number of guys together; to all play for the same cause; we of months? win together, we lose together, and luckily the last two Never Miss another issue! Subscribe for FREE to receive our digital edition at www.clubhousegolfmagazine.com

INTERVIEW Ryder Cups, we have won together. I said this at the start of the week: There’s nothing better than celebrating a win with your teammates. We don’t get to do it very often, and you know, when we do, it’s just so nice to have these guys around and to celebrate it with them. Q. When you were standing over that putt on 18, did you think about Bernhard Langer and his putt in 1991? SERGIO GARCIA: I did. RORY McILROY: Me, too. SERGIO GARCIA: But I thought, he’s going to turn it around. MARTIN KAYMER: I mean, I don’t like the question, but it’s true; yes, I did. I did think about him, especially when I walked around the hole and read the putt from the other side. And to be honest, there were‑‑ well, there was a footprint in my line, but it was not that bad. So I thought, okay, it’s not going to be‑‑ it’s not going to happen again, it’s not going to happen again. And to be honest with you, I didn’t really think about missing. There was only one choice you have; you have to make it. LEE WESTWOOD: Yeah, boy. MARTIN KAYMER: I was not that nervous. I was so very controlled, because I know exactly what I had to do. But if you ask me now how that putt went and how it rolled, I have no idea. I can’t remember. When it went in, I was just very happy, and that is something that I will remember probably for the rest of my life and hopefully I can talk about when I have some grandchildren one day. Q. Amazing performance, the reaction to your performance in particular has been phenomenal, and I see your brother sent you a message last night saying how proud he was of you; your kind of relatively humble beginnings of this sport are well‑document‑ ed, and you’ve come from that to in many ways be the emotional leader of Europe’s greatest‑ever Ryder Cup victory. I wonder if you have had a moment to reflect on those terms at all? IAN POULTER: I don’t think I’ve really had a lot of time to reflect. I’ve kind of been enjoying it with all my teammates. It’s been a truly inspirational day. It’s been history in the making. It’s been one that I’d like to‑‑ obviously I’m taking three weeks off after this to sit down; I’m definitely having a few drinks, and I’ll have a very good reflect back on what’s been an incredible week. I think I’ve had huge support from so many people this week, and it’s been amazing. You know, from the

captain to the vice captains, to everybody in the team room, you know, it’s been a long week, and we was be‑ ing beaten, but yet yesterday, there was something in that team room which ignited everybody, and it was inspirational, just to see everybody’s kind of personal‑ ities change and the atmosphere change in that room; and I knew there was a glimmer of hope. So I’d like to take a bit of time next week and the week after and the week after to sit down and really enjoy what’s been a really memorable day and week. Q. Question for Justin. LEE WESTWOOD: Here we go. JUSTIN ROSE: Is that David Facey’s voice? LEE WESTWOOD: Is that David Facey’s son? Q. First of all, it is easier to keep the Chicago crowds quietor Westwood? JUSTIN ROSE: Well, Westwood’s chirping at me. He seems in good form right now. In terms of keeping the crowds quiet, we knew that that was possible. We felt that last night, really, with Poults and the guys winning their two games down 18 last night. And coming down the stretch this af‑ ternoon, there was some amazing periods where you just didn’t hear anything on the golf course, and that’s really what we were striving for today. Q. Is there a case to be made that the last two points last night were as big as any points today, and can you speak to the role of momentum in this event? JUSTIN ROSE: Yeah, absolutely. Go on, Luke, ham‑ mer it hard. LUKE DONALD: Absolutely. I think the whole atmo‑ sphere of the team changed last night. Sergio and I hanging onto that point‑‑ who is it, Sergio? (Sergio Garcia’s phone ringing.) Obviously getting that point and the celebrations that went with that, that was just a huge boost to our team and our morale, how we felt about our chances. It gave us a huge lift. You know, I think Poults making that putt on 18 in the dark last night was the difference. Q. Some of the things that went down this weekend, y’all are complete legends, Luke, the 7‑iron you hit yesterday on 17, the putts you made Rosey‑‑ what are some of the thoughts going through your head as you’re making these putts? Do you notice what’s going around you and how do you get it done? NICOLAS COLSAERTS: Like I said the first day, man, you go with what’s in your pants. SERGIO GARCIA: Well said, Dude. LEE WESTWOOD: I like that, dude. I liked it.

(Laughter.) Q. Martin, how did it feel yesterday when you had to sit out the whole day, and also, can you tell a little bit about the words of advice that you received from Bernhard Langer? MARTIN KAYMER: To be honest it was very difficult yesterday. You want to prove that you can do better than what I showed on Friday, because on Friday, I didn’t show good golf, and so I didn’t get the possi‑ bility yesterday, which was fair enough, it was José Maria’s decision, and we have to respect that, but I definitely want to show him that I can win a match here. And I didn’t know that it’s going to be that important, but it was very important for me to make that experience, as well, yesterday, because it didn’t feel good, and I don’t want to be in that situation again. And then I took the possibility to talk to Bernhard a little bit yesterday. I texted him on Friday night and asked him if we could sit down on Saturday morning and talk about the Ryder Cup, because my‑‑ I felt like my attitude and‑‑ I would say I was not as inspired as I should be, I thought. We talked a little bit about a bunch of stuff, and he has been a fantastic role model for me, and he’s always there if I need him. And that is very rare to have someone like him that you can ask whenever you need to. But I got even more inspired to be honest with you by Poulter yesterday. I told Ian after 18 that I thought about him on 16; when I had the par putt on 16, I thought, come on, if he can do it, you can do it, too. So show him that you have‑‑ that he inspired you for that special event. And so he has been fantastic for the team‑‑ great pick by Olazábal. Ian should be set in the Ryder Cup forever. Q. Can I ask the players, when the Americans woke this morning, they were 10‑6 in front, and when you’re in that position, you’re expected to win and you’re meant to win. I just wonder whether that transferred the pressure to them that way and enabled you all to relax and play your natural game without the pressure of expectation. SERGIO GARCIA: Anyone? Well, I’ll try my best. I guess it does in a way. Some of us were in this po‑ sition in ‘99, and you know, we knew what happened there. We knew that‑‑ GRAEME McDOWELL: Pass the drinks along, Sergio. PAUL LAWRIE: (Passing drinks down the table to rest of team.) SERGIO GARCIA: We knew if we got going‑‑

PAUL LAWRIE: (Laughing.) NICOLAS COLSAERTS: We are still missing a few. SERGIO GARCIA: We knew if we got going early, we needed to put the American Team in a situation where we wanted to see how they felt with a bit more pressure on. Obviously everything was going their way throughout the whole week. You know, they were making the putts, they were getting the good breaks here and there. We were just waiting to change that a little bit and see if we could do the same thing they did to us in ‘99 and see how they could react against that. Obviously a lot of the matches were won because some of my teammates played amazing and some others, you know, we took the possibility or the opening that they gave us; and you know, I have been in that posi‑ tion; Lee has been in that position; José has been in that position; I don’t know who else‑‑ obviously Paul has been in that position in ‘99, and we know how it feels, and it’s not easy. So we wanted to see how they would react and see if they could hold it; and it was a combination of play‑ ing great and maybe then that little bit of pressure getting to them. Q. Tiger’s match ended up not mattering today; how crucial was that that he was effectively shutout? JOSÉ MARIA OLAZÁBAL: Well, not at all, because actually they were four points ahead coming Sunday, so they must have done something right. This is a team event. Obviously all players have to contribute in order to win. But I don’t see that being any‑‑ in any way special in that regard. There is 12 players, there is four matches played in the morning, four in the afternoon, and you have to try to win as many points as you can. We were four points behind come Sunday, and that was, yeah, in effect, Tiger without winning a single point; yes, that is true. But at the end of the day, we were four points behind. Q. It’s possible that one of your four vice captains will be named as your successor; can you speak a little bit in detail about what each of the four brought to the team and how that might have made the difference perhaps between winning and losing? JOSÉ MARIA OLAZÁBAL: Well, obviously they bring a lot of knowledge, experience; but at the same time, a lot of diversity. All four guys are completely different. They have their own way of thinking. And I think that combination is very helpful or has been very helpful in this case for me, because I could have the view from a different perspective of how things were going. And that’s what they bring.

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Also, they have the respect of these 12 men here. They have done‑‑ they have played great golf for many years. They have won‑‑ Darren has won a major event and Thomas has been fighting for it, and they have been great golfers for many, many years and these guys respect that. Q. Sergio, please. SERGIO GARCIA: Yes, sorry. GRAEME McDOWELL: (Holding rabbit ears over Sergio’s head). Q. Wondering if you can describe the last two holes, and were you aware of him tensing up with the pres‑ sure getting to him? SERGIO GARCIA: I think the 16th hole was‑‑ well, there were a couple moments, but I think the 16th hole was probably heartbreaking for him, be‑ cause he hit a great putt. I managed to get a great up‑and‑down from the front bunker. I hit a great putt to win the hole and go 2‑up with two to go and he lipped‑out. Obviously the last couple of holes, 17 is a tough hole with the pressure. He pulled it left and I hit a decent shot to the middle of the green, and he didn’t manage to get up‑and‑down. And then, 18, you could see, as reliable as he usually is, you could see he was feeling a little bit. He didn’t hit his best drive. He hit a good second shot, but probably a little bit too much adrenaline and went over the back. And then you know, I hit a bit of a girly putt to try to win the game, but he still had a seven‑ or eight‑footer to halve, and he missed that. You know, it was one of those moments that you obvi‑ ously feel it, and when you are up for a long time and you feel like things are going the wrong way, it’s hard sometimes to stop it. And unfortunately for him, he couldn’t do it.

I was getting ready to hit the putt. I wasn’t expecting him to give it to me. Q. You learned how to win at The Ryder Cup from Seve; you dedicated this Ryder Cup to him; you wore his name and silhouette on your sweater today; what does it mean to you to win in his name, and how emo‑ tional did you get thinking about him as you won it? JOSÉ MARIA OLAZÁBAL: Obviously emotional‑‑ he’s already smiling about it and laughing about it. This has been a very special week. Seve, it’s the first time that he’s not here with us at The Ryder Cup. He passed away last year. I do have wonderful memories from my matches with him. He was a very special man, and he’s very close to my heart. All these guys sitting here on this media room know how much this week has meant to me. And you know, I get emotional about it; but I want to thank them for what they did today. They gave me the best week of my life. And I’m just glad that I had the 12 men on my side ready to give their best during the whole week. The start of the week was a tough one. Nothing went our way, but these guys kept on believing, and I’m sure that not just the silhouette, but the phone call Seve made last time at Celtic Manor in 2010 and all the images of Seve around the clubhouse, the locker room and things like that, kept that spirit alive. So it’s not just me. I think these guys did it also for him. KELLY ELBIN: Captain, European Team, congratulations.

Q. Francesco, were you surprised to be given that putt on 18 by Tiger in the last match? I know you probably would have got it, but it changed the match to a European win‑‑ SERGIO GARCIA: Not probably. He would have definitely got it. FRANCESCO MOLINARI: He’s an optimistic. No, I mean, I don’t know, I was a little bit ‑‑ not sur‑ prised; I was getting ready to hit the putt. You know, I thought about giving him the halve on the fairway, but then the Captain was there, the Chairman was the there, they told me, it’s not the same, winning or halving, so get focused and do your best, and that’s what I did. So I just tried to win the hole, to win the tournament, basically. Never Miss another issue! Subscribe for FREE to receive our digital edition at www.clubhousegolfmagazine.com

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The Barley Mow

Nestled on the outskirts of the trendy market town

of Cowbridge you will find the hidden gem that is The Barley Mow Inn. You will be met with a smile at this traditional country inn. Steeped with character, log burning fires can be found keeping you warm in the winter, whilst the relaxing patio area offers alfresco dining during the Summer months. So what sets the Barley Mow apart from other country restaurants or gastro-pubs? Well in one simple explanation. The quality! The Barley Mow has become renowned in recent years for quality cuisine and unique recipes created from the finest locally sourced country produce. This carefully prepared fresh food is complemented by a range of quality real ales and a selection of fine wines chosen to suit your particular palate. The Menu offered at The Barley Mow will certainly suit any palate, with a great choice of Meats, Fish,

Graig Penllyn, Cowbridge Salads and a superb Sunday Lunch available every Sunday. All of the produce is locally sourced and everything on the menu is freshly prepared by The Barley Mow. If you like Steak, I can honestly say you will be doing well to find a better piece of meat anywhere within the area. It was perfect! The pricing point of The Barley Mow, refelects the quality. It is not the cheapest place around, but on the other hand for the quality you receive, I feel it is actually very good value for money. A Good size steak will cost around ÂŁ12-ÂŁ15 which certainly is not at the top end of the Steak price Scale (if there is such a thing) and the wide range of fresh seafood certainly does not exceed the price tag for the high quality offered.

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The welcome shown at The Barley Mow is excellent, and you can very quickly see why the restaurant is pretty much full every day. The surrounding Village of Graig Penllyn offers a very traditional view into rural life, and the Barley Mow certainly is the epi-centre of any Village activity. The bar area is never empty and the great selection of fine ales, wines and beers will certainly make your mind up about taking a taxi when visiting! I mentioned previously that The Barley Mow offers Sunday Lunches. At just £9.95 for a main course (or £11.95 for your choice of starter and main course) you will be hard pushed to find better value Sunday Lunch for the same quality. With a selection of Roasted Penllyn Beef, Glamorganshire Turkey, locally sourced Pork Loin, or even a selection of all three for the ‘hungrier’ customer, Sunday Lunch at The Barley Mow certainly will offer you the best of local Welsh Meats. As you can imagine, Sunday Lunches are extremely popular at The Barley Mow, so if you plan on visiting, DEFINITELY book prior to your meal as it is unlikely that you will be able to just turn up and find a table. I feel that this is a true testament to just how good Sunday Lunch is at The Barley Mow. Aside from the Food and Drink on offer, The Barley Mow is in the process of building several on site guest bedrooms. Not only will this be a perfect excuse to endulge in the fine ales and other beverages on offer, but can also act as a well positioned base for any touring Golf

parties visiting this picturesque part of Wales. Locally you will be treated to a wide range of quality and different styles of Golf Clubs. The Vale resort with its monster of ‘The Wales National’ Golf Course is just a stones throw a way which will truly test any ability golfer with its huge greens, lots of water and extremely long length of course. Just a ten minute drive in the other direction you will soon arrive at Sotherndown Golf Club. Sotherndown had gained a reputation of one of Wales best links courses, this cliff top linkscourse certainly offers everything you expect of a links course and incredilble all year round condition brings visitors flocking even in the height of winter. What better way to spend a few days than by playing great golf courses, enjoying incredible food and drink and receiving warm hospitality at its best at The Barley Mow Inn. If you would like to visit the Barley Mow, contact them on the details found below. Be sure when you visit to have a chat The Barley Mow with owner, Graig Penllyn, Mike as he is one of the reaCowbridge sons for visitCF71 7RT ing. A friendly beer and a chat about Golf Tel: 01446 77258 certainly will www.barleymow.net incur. Good Times! inf@barleymow.net

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Club Champion Carwyn Hammond and P&K Club Captain Barrie Edwards

Local Champions

Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club

P&K has new Club Champion. His name is Carwyn Hammond and he joined the Club fairly recently, 18 months ago, from another club in the area. He is as you would expect having won this title a formidable player with a handicap of plus 2. For those unfamiliar with golfing parlance, this means that he is 2 shots better that a scratch golfer. In theory, playing off this handicap makes him the best golfer in the club. Could he back this up (substantiate) in the real world of playing on the course? Well, back it up (substantiate) he did. Having completed the long extremely difficult task of beating the very best of the golfing elite to qualify for the final, he faced a formidable opponent on the day. Ian Booth is an eight time former Club Champion who has been a member for longer than most can remember. He knows every blade of grass, every slope on the greens and the effect of the winds probably better than anyone else. A great match was in prospect and it lived up to its expectations.

market between where they hit the ball and where Carwynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ball landed on the sixteenth. It was judged to be 340 yards. However you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win eight Club Championships if you are easily intimidated and Ian used his considerable experience and detailed local knowledge to maximum effect. They were all square after 9 holes,18 holes and indeed 27 holes. Could Ian surprise his longer hitting opponent and have his name on the honours board a ninth time? The answer came on the fourteenth when Ian missed a put, and Carwyn went one up and from there went on to win 2and1. A worthy winner and a great new Champion The JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP was won by last years winner Tom Furneaux beating Ben Vance-Daniel 5and4. Tom is in great form and has represented the Club very well in matches against other clubs

Club veterans watching the game were astonished by the length of both players off the tee. One was heard to remark that there would be space for a super-

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COURSE REVIEW Ashburnham Burry Port, Nr Llanelli

Although not found in the CF Postcode Region, we believe its certainly worth the extra travel time to visit Ashburnham. As we are now stuck in Winter Golf mode, why sacrifice good greens when Ashburnham (like most Links Courses) offer exceptional greens and course conditions all year round. Ashburnham is one of Wales oldest Golf Courses and has seen many tournaments during its time. Famously conquered by names such as Sam Torrence and Bernard Gallacher, Ashburnham has cemented itself as not only one of Wales top golf destinations but also the UK. The course offers exactly what you expect from a Links course. Big greens, tight fairways, lots of trouble and of course lots of wind! You certainly will not be dissapointed by any of these above mentioned Links attributes. When we played Ashburnham we were treated to some sunshine, and then A lot of rain and wind. Making playing the course very tough indeed. Any balls that would creep off the fairway had a good chance of getting lost in the thick bushes and reeds surrounding the course. However, an obvious point but a true one, keep your ball in play and you could do well around the course. Although a long course, there are several holes that positioning not power is King. Before you reach for the Big Dog, take a moment and evaluate if there is actually a gain to leaving a shorter shot in than that of almost guaranteeing a fairway approach by taking an iron. The condition of Ashburnham is perfect and it goes without saying that you will receive a warm welcome. If you have not played Ashburnham then certainly get down there and experience a very tough test of Golf that will leave you considering counrty membership. Dont forget if you want to make a trip of it, the Stradey Park hotel is only a few minutes away and they offer excellent stay and play packages.

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The Ryder Cup

(But not as we Know It!)

You have all heard of the Ryder Cup and might even know a little bit about the story of the golf tournament, but do you know anything about the man behind the trophy? Samuel Ryder, the namesake of the Ryder Cup Trophy, was a devout Christian businessman who made his fortune selling seed packets through the mail in Great Britain and throughout the world. Sam Ryder started playing golf when he was 49 years of age. He was encouraged by his church minister to take up the game in order to get some fresh air to improve his health. Though he had enjoyed other sports he took to golf like a duck to water! About 6 years before he took up golf himself, Sam Ryder donated a trophy to the Free Church Ministers golf society in 1902 for a tournament to be played by ordained ministers for recreation and relaxation. It has been played for every year (apart from the war years) to this day. This silver trophy was donated 25 years before he commissioned the more famous gold trophy in 1927 - the Ryder Cup.

A member of Llanishen Golf Club, Sue Bevan, had the privilege of being part of a team of 12 players representing the Welsh Christian Golf Society to go to America with the trophy. They accepted an invitation from America to bring the Sam Ryder Trophy over to the US. So a week before the Ryder Cup 2012 was played they had the honour of sharing details of Sam Ryderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing life and faith at each of the events. Larry Mize, Lauren Roberts and Bill Rogers also shared their faith in their after dinner talks to the guests. The team played at Lake Lanier Golf Club in Atlanta, Black Creek Golf Club in Chattanooga and Limestone Springs Golf Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Some of the group went on to a charity gala event in Chicago, with the trophy and spent a day at the Ryder Cup 2012 in the Medina Country Club. Sue was fortunate to be able to get her hands on the original trophy (before it was returned to the WCGS) and has shared this experience with Llanishen Golf Club and it has been a great honour for us to see such an historic trophy.

Derek Lowthe (LGC Mens captain) Susan Harold (LGC Ladies Captain) Sue Taylor and Adrian Jones (LGC Professional)

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Llanishen Golf Club Heol Hir, Cardiff CF14 9UD T: 02920 755078 www.llanishengc.co.uk

Mountain Ash Golf Club The Avenue, Mountain Ash CF45 4DT T: 01443 479459 www.mountainashgc.co.uk

Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club Waun y Mer, Kenfig CF33 4PU T: 01656 783093 www.pandkgolfclub.co.uk

Llantrisant & Pontyclun Ely Valley Road, Pontyclun CF72 8AL T: 01443 224601 www.llantrisantgolfclub.co.uk

Mountain Lakes Golf Club Heol Penybryn, Caerphilly CF83 1NG T: 02920 888866 www.golfclub.co.uk

Radyr Golf Club Drysgol Road, Cardiff CF15 8BS T: 02920 842408 www.radyrgolf.co.uk

Maesteg Golf Club Neath Road, Maesteg CF34 9PR T: 01656 734106 www.maesteg-golf.co.uk

Oakdale Golf Club Llwynon Lane, Blackwood NP12 0NF T: 01495 220044

RAF St Athan Golf Club Golf Club Lane, St Athan CF62 4LJ T: 01446 751043 www.rafstathangc.co.uk

Radyr Golf Club Winter Society Offer 18 Holes of Golf & Meal From Just ÂŁ25 per person Call: 02920 842408

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CF GOLF COURSES Whitchurch Golf Club Pantmawr Road, Cardiff CF14 7TD T: 02920 620985 www.whitchurchcardiffgolfclub.com

Rhondda Golf Club Penrhys, Ferndale CF43 3PW T: 01443 441385 www.rhonddagolf.co.uk

St Marys Golf Club Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5EA T: 01656 868900 www.stmaryshotel.com

Ridgeway Golf Club Caerphilly Mountain, Caerphilly CF83 1LY T: 02920 882255 www.ridgewaygolfclub.com

St Mellons Golf Club St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 2XS T: 01633 680408 www.stmellonsgolfclub.co.uk

Whitehall Golf Club Nelson, Treharris CF46 6ST T: 01443 740245 www.whitehallgolfclub1922.co.uk

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club Rest Bay, Porthcawl CF36 3UW T: 01656 782251 www.royalporthcawl.com

Vale Resort Hensol Park, Vale of Glamorgan CF72 8JY T: 01443 665899 www.vale-hotel.com

Whitehills Golf Club Brynna Road, Llanharran CF72 9QF T: 01443 225771

Southerndown Golf Club Ogmore by Sea, Bridgend CF32 0QP T: 01656 881110 www.southerndowngolfclub.com

Virginia Park Golf Club Virginia Park, Caerphilly CF83 8SW T: 02920 863919

St Andrews Major Golf Club Coldbrook Road East, Barry CF63 1BL T: 01446 722227 www.standrewsmajorgolfclub.com

Wenvoe Castle Golf Club Wenvoe, Nr Cardiff CF5 6BE T: 02920 594371 www.brynhillgolfclub.co.uk

COMPETITION

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• Cost Consultants • CDM Co-ordinators • Project Managers

working with Celtic Manor Resort

for over 25 years We have completed the following schemes and more: • 330 5* Bedroom Resort Hotel • Convention Centre • Ryder Cup Golf Course • 2010 Club House • The Lodge

• Award Winning Forum Health Club and Infinity Pool • The Crown at Celtic Manor • Merlins Bar • Olive Tree Conservatory Extension

we’re about quantity

and quality comes as standard

Telephone 0800 111 4493 www.lewisandlewisltd.com

Glyn Abbey Stay & Play Offer Stradey Park Hotel have teamed up with Glyn Abbey Golf Club to bring you an exclusive offer • Coffee & Bacon Roll on your arrival at Glyn Abbey Golf Club • 18 holes of golf at Glyn Abbey • Meal in the golf club's Capers Restaurant • Overnight stay at Stradey Park Hotel with breakfast included Just £62.50pp midweek or £67.50pp weekend (based on 2 people sharing) For any more information or to book please speak to Never Miss another issue! Subscribe for FREE to receive our digital edition at www.clubhousegolfmagazine.com

Dafydd or Mike at Glyn Abbey Golf Club on 01554 810278