LADIES GOLF LIFESTYLE Magazine Autumn Edition 2022

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Editor’s Welcome Notes

Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine

For today’s discerning lady golfers

Now travel & restrictions are fully lifted we are able to plan a fantastic schedule of reviews & tournament coverage for 2022/23.

In our latest issue we have again focused on women's professional golf and amateur golfer's lifestyle features, Interview s, Portugal's first resort to sign up to the R&A Women in Golf Charter, latest apparel trends, international resort's editorials & news of the first London Hotel to incorporate a golf simulator in it's leisure facilities.

We are delighted to be back hosting women's events in the UK, Spain & Turkey with some innovative plans for more events throughout the year both on & off the course!

Plus the chance to join us at a women's international tournament during the week of the Solheim Cup in September 2023 in Spain.

We are offering a new subscription service with members benefits & exclusive partner's offers. More information wiII be online in the coming weeks.

Lisa and NicholsonDavid

David is a member of the International Travel Writers Alliance & European Golf Media & Travel Association.

J NICHOLSON

Contents

GOLFMARIE

GOLFERS

WOMEN’S

HEALTH & WELLNESS

SWINGS & WINGS

FASHION & LIFESTYLE

ANATARA VILLA PADIERNA PALACE RESORT

Alferini Golf Course Review

VillaPadierna Golf Resort Review of Alferini course, venue for this year's LET Andalucían Costa del Sol Open de España.

We spoke with Ken Lingwood, membership director at Los Naranjos GC, venue of last year's LET Andalucían Costa del Sol Open de España.

'I have comprehensive experience of this course under professional competition conditions, having set up and run 7 three day tournaments over two years for young professional and elite amateurs in mixed events. I also have first-hand experience of how last years (2021) Ladies Tour finale was set up.

The Alferini golf course at The Anatara Villa Padierna Palace Resort is set out on a sensational piece of land, it is completely devoid of any surrounding villas or urbanisations. The players will be completely at one with the incredible nature and natural landscape.

That is where the comforting nature ends, for this is a wonderful yet tough track. Depending upon the set up it can be very long, It is also known for it's vast and

undulating greens.

On first viewing and playing it can look very tight, but herein lies the beauty of the design landing areas are deceptively generous and good play in rewarded. From a competition stand point, holes 1,2 and 3 set the tone and holes 16, 17 and 18 are where a good score can be undone in an instant.'

Played from approximately 300 meters, this is not long, but the tee shot will look very narrow. A long iron or rescue club will no doubt be the preferred club choice as the is danger left and right, to the right there is a penalty area the full length of the fairway, although there is bail out space to the left. A good tee shot will leave a relatively short iron over a ravine to a well protected very large green. If early nerves play their part this becomes a tough opener.

This is a long uphill dog leg left. It will be played from approximately 350 metres. The fairway is divided by a wide ravine around 200 metres from the tee. It will be foolhardy if not impossible to carry the ravine with the tee

WITH DAVID NICHOLSON & KEN LINGWOOD

shot, therefore a 3/5 wood from the tee is required leaving a significantly uphill second shot of around 150 metres.

The elevation is worth two clubs to the high 3 tiered green.

Be happy with a par as a par will gain on the field.

This is a beautiful yet long downhill hole of around 160 metres, across yet another ravine. It is another intimidating tee shot with a long iron to an enormous green with 3 distinct tiers. Hitting the green is the easy part, it´s the two putting of the green that will be the real challenge. Again, be very happy with par.

If a player can start their round and be level par after 3 holes then with their confidence up, the middle half of the course can be where a good score is made.

Having negotiated your way around this great course the last three holes can make or break a score. Making birdie on these last three holes can see someone race through the field, they are the very essence of “risk and reward”.

This will be a long par 5 at around 460 metres and no doubt will take a regulation three shots to the green for 90% of the field. The view from this tee will send chills down your spine. The fairway appears to be just a handful of meters in width between the hideous ravine and vegetation on the left and the rising valley wall on the right both marked as water hazards. Missing on the left requires you to drop your ball back at the very beginning of the fairway! The view from this tee will send chills down your spine. The fairway appears to be just a handful of meters in width between the hideous ravine and vegetation on the left and the rising valley wall on the right both marked as water hazards. Missing on the left requires you to drop your ball back at the very beginning of the fairway!

The ravine on the left has a ledge half way down from where you could theoretically play your ball should you have the misfortune to be there, beyond the ledge are the canopies of trees that rise up from the ravine bottom deep in the valley. This hole is outstandingly beautiful.

The line to hit is on the bunker set into the right side of the fairway. In reality there is sufficient room not to have to worry. It does not look so from the tee box!

The fairway narrows marginally at 70m from the green where a bunker on the left sits waiting to eat errant second shots. The green is huge making an inviting target for those with the fire power to reach in two. A bunker on the front right will catch many of those attempts, further bunkers on the rear left look as though they are intended to catch shots that run through .

Five meters of apron surrounds the green beyond that a water hazard on the right. This is a deliciously demanding par 5 that requires courage and controlled aggression to force a birdie.

Played from around 160 metres. Another large and undulating green is well guarded by a cavernous bunker to the front right. Anything long and the ball is gone forever down to the valley floor. It really is an excellent hole, the green feels like three small greens on different levels joined together, keep on the correct level and the putt is achievable.

A sensational tee box set on top of an escarpment, the fairway is some 40/50 meters below and a 180 meter carry over a ravine. From the tee the fairway seems an impossibly thin target, but like many of these courses´ clever design, there is plenty of room when you get there. But with the tournament on the line this will make for a nerve racking final drive. A driver or 3 wood will still leave a significant second shot, but again, hit the fairway and a birdie beckons.

VILLA PADIERNA, venue of the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España 2022

TheAlferini Golf course, in Benahavís, hosts a Ladies European Tour tournament for the first time between November 24 and 27

Alferini Golf , located in the municipality of Benahavis, will open its doors at the end of November to the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open in Spain, proof that it will close the season on the Ladies European Tour and that will crown for the third consecutive year not only the tournament champion but also to the winner of the Race To Costa del Sol, the order of merit of the European circuit.

This tournament, erected as the finishing touch of the women's season in Europe, has a vertigo list of winners since it became the closing of the RACE to Costa del Sol. In the 2020 season, the Danish Emily Kristine Pedersen achieved the double-tournament and RACE to Costa del Sol-, to put the rubric to a spectacular year. Last season the tournament was awarded to Carlota Ciganda, thus achieving the only tournament she had yet to win in our country, and the order of merit went to the Thai Atthaya Thitikul.

José Antonio Mena, mayor of Benahavis, the host municipality of the tournament, has assured “that the best players of the year on the European circuit come to play in Benahavís, it is a great decision. We, through the municipal golf school, encourage many girls to start in this wonderful sport and, without a doubt, this event will motivate them to continue practicing it. We are going to have the opportunity to make use of our great complementary offer, based on the weather, but also on our hotels, our organizational capacity, our gastronomy, our leisure and our culture. And I have to say that we are going to do it with all the generosity that a tournament like this deserves”, he concluded.

The Andalusia Costa del Sol Open in Spain, again sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration of the Junta de Andalucía, Costa del Sol Tourism and Planning and Acosol, will be held in one of the Costa del Sol jewels of Villa Padierna and signed by Cristóbal Guerrero. The Alferini Golf course is an example of the spectacular level that Andalusian courses offer, and the outcome of the Race to Costa del Sol 2022 will be decided on its well-cared greens and fairways. tournament as well as a bonus of €250,000 for the top three classifieds in the annual ranking.

“It fills us with pride and satisfaction to once again host a Ladies European Tour tournament at our facilities. In addition, now it is also added that we will see the champion of the Race To Costa del Sol crowned at Alferini Golf. This is a magnificent course that will be a great challenge for all the players, it is a challenge both for its length and for its design. I'm sure we're going to see a great show hosting the best players of the season.

Its integration into the Costa del Sol landscape with no buildings around it makes it a unique route in the area” explains Ricardo Arranz de Miguel, owner of Villa Padierna.

One more year, the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open in Spain will act as a magnet for players and fans thanks to its position as the last round of the Ladies European Tour calendar, its generous prize pool that attracts the best players of the moment, and the undoubted attraction of Benahavis and its surroundings, a perfect example of how much Andalusia and the Costa del Sol have to offer. The Villa Padierna complex will host the tournament for the second time after the edition played on the Flamingos course in 2010, when the English Laura Davies emerged victorious.

The news of the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España can be followed on the openfemenino.com website, the @Openfemenino Twitter account, the @ spanishopen Instagram account and the @openfemenino Facebook page .

The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España 2022 is held at Alferini Golf from November 24 to 27 and is part of the Solheim Cup 2023 program, an event declared an Event of Exceptional Public Interest (AEIP) and which provides significant tax advantages to participating companies. The Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España, the last event on the Ladies European Tour calendar, is sponsored by Andalucía, Costa del Sol and Acosol as main sponsors, together with the Marbella City Council, the Benahavís City Council and Reale Seguros. Vithas is the official medical service. Solán de Cabras, Eversheds Sutherland, Mahou and Puerto Banús are official suppliers. Marca and Radio Marca are official media. Collaborate in your organization LET, RFEG, RFGA and Sport & Business.

GOLFMARIE defining ladies apparel in style & quality

The huge talent and potential of Birgit has shown up early. Drawing, watercolor- and oil painting, an incredible talent to be a musician and an extraordinary talent for craftsmanship, beautiful shapes, colors and fabrics.

At the age of ten Birgit learned from her aunt, she was a master seamstress, all important techni-ques of tailoring. From now on, she sewed her own dresses, pants, skirts, etc. in her spare time.

After graduating from high school (A-level) with honors, Birgit studied biology, music and textile technology and then went on to study graphic design and business mediation at an art universtiy. Birgit graduated at the top of her class.

Birgit has two grown children aged 27 + 29 and

has overcome many professional challenges, but her love for fashion design never died.

Immediately after completing a major project in England in early 2019, Birgit begins the first sket-ches of her golf fashion for women. This is the beginning of Golfmarie. Then everything goes very quickly. The collection of Golfmarie is almost ready

when Corona initially prevents the launch of the collection. In August 2020, the time has come and the Golfmarie webshop is launched and pro-duction of the golf fashion begins in her own manufactory in Bad Waldsee.

ABOUT GOLFMARIE®

Golfmarie® is a young golf fashion brand and golf apparelmanufactory from Bad Waldsee, nearby the beautiful Lake Constance area in the southern part of Germany.

Owner & Creative Director Birgit Fuchs is a longtime passionate Golfer and Dipl.Grafic-Designer.

My brand golfmarie® is registered and protected at the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) in Munich since 2019.

Golfmarie® produces 100% in the Bad Waldsee manufactory. We are independent and deliver the whole year through.

We produce high quality sports fashion with excellent wearing comfort.

Golfmarie apparels are well known for its eye-catching colorblocking design with beautiful details

Exclusive collar solutions from high-fashion like goblet collar, stand-up collar, asymmetrical turn-down collar => golfmarie is the brand with the WOW effect

We look back on more than 100 years of family tradition in tailoring and in the age of digitalization we naturally use the latest technologies.

We purchase our haberdashery exclusively from local partners.

Our high-quality fabrics come from Germany, Italy and the USA.

We ensure sustainability, climate-neutral and resourcesaving production incl. a zerowaste con-cept.

Golfmarie sports fashion is produced on the latest energyefficient sewing and ironing machines by our experienced and skilled workers.

We cover the entire value chain. This means: design, product development, production, quality

as-surance, sales, packing and shipment are all done in our company.

BENEFITS FOR GOLFMARIE® CUSTOMERS

Golfmarie® golf apparels for women are produced in limited editions and is therefore exclusive.

Golfmarie® golf apparels are available exclusively in our online-shop.

With our golf fashion women look more powerful and dynamic out on and off the golf course as well.

Women of all ages benefit several times over from our colorful and elegant sportswear yet. They definitely become an eye-catcher with golfmarie® sports fashion. Motivation and the fun factor in-crease enormously and this has a positive effect on the performance of the ladies.

Our golfmarie® collection has been published in several media / magazines like:

Style & travel magazine GOLF`n`STYLE, GOLFJOURNAL, BUNTE magazine, FRAU im Spiegel,

OUR TARGETS

QUINTESSENTIAL BRITISH BRAND, MEG & BEE,

Chosen for Wives & Girlfriends of European Ryder Cup Team

London, UK, September

2021: ‘The Classic Kit Bag’; a leather bag designed by quintessential British brand, Meg & Bee, was worn by the wives and girlfriends of the European Ryder Cup Team whilst supporting their partners out on the course during

last week’s matches at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, USA.

Founders of the London-based company, Meg Tudball and Bee Paul, could not have been more honoured or more excited to provide one of their eye-catching crossbody designs for the captain’s, vice-captains’

Caroline Harrington with European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington at the Ryder Cup wearing Meg & Bee

and players’ partners in attendance at the 43rd staging of the Ryder Cup that was won in such convincing style, 19 points to 9, by an indomitable American team.

“For a young, fledgling company like Meg & Bee to be asked to be a part of one of the world’s greatest sporting events is totally overwhelming and to be chosen over hundreds of other established fashion brands is simply an amazing compliment for our bags,” commented Bee, who alongside great friend Meg established the brand just three years ago.

When the brand was chosen by European Team Captain Pádraig Harrington’s wife, Caroline, as the oncourse bag for the week, Meg & Bee put together a selection of combinations (ie a bag, strap, tassel and charm) to reflect the European Team colours. The bag chosen was a navy leather camera style crossbody (The Navy Classic Leather Kit), a dark blue strap embossed with gold stars (The Navy Gold Circus Strap) and a contrasting Suede Navy Tassel. It proved extremely popular with the wives and girlfriends, most of whom were seen wearing them out on the course whilst following the golfing action.

The eponymous brand only launched in 2018 but already its striking bags, straps, tassels and charms are loved and worn by many women all over the world including a range of high profile personalities here in the UK such as Gaby Roslin, Davina McCall, Lisa Faulkner and Dame Kelly Holmes.

Meg & Bee boasts a variety of different-sized crossbody bags named Major Kit, Classic Kit, Mini Kit & Limited Kit as well as their New Mobile Kit, all of which can be customised with various straps, tassels and charms. Each design bears the brand’s unique signature gold star disc charm, the hallmark of a Meg & Bee bag. All individually designed by Bee and Meg, from handpicking the leathers and choosing threads and inks, the affordable, high quality leather bags and wallets are made in a small workshop in Spain. Available in a plethora of brightly coloured and soft pastel leathers and suedes, means there is something to suit everyone’s individual style.

Meg & Bee bags are available to buy at

with prices starting from £90 for a bag, which includes the leather bag and a strap.

the Meg & Bee conversation at Instagram:

The Meg & Bee crossover bag worn by the wives and girlfriends of the European Team on course at the Ryder Cup

MEGAN & BEE

Q&A

Q. What was the inspiration behind the partnership with the W & G & will more partnerships be developed for future golf tournaments?

Earlier this year received an email from the European Tour asking us if the wives and girlfriends of the Ryder Cup could wear our bags throughout the tournament week. It was such an honour as well as a very exciting moment for us to be involved in such a prestigious event - certainly one of the world's greatest sporting events with a worldwide audience. We’re thrilled to have made a few new 'insta friendships' as a result with some of the lovely wives and girlfriends and greatly enjoyed watching the tournament. Naturally we'd love to be involved in more golf tournaments; of course it would be fantastic to be involved in some of the professional ladies events,

perhaps even the Solheim Cup which is another thrilling golf event.

Q. Tell us about the bags that you provided for the Ryder Cup

Once contacted by the European Tour about the opportunity, we put together a selection of combinations (ie a bag, strap, tassel and charm) to reflect the European Team colours. The bag chosen was a navy leather camera style crossbody (The Navy Classic Leather Kit), a dark blue strap embossed with gold stars (The Navy Gold Circus Strap) and a contrasting Suede Navy Tassel. The final choice of bag that was worn at Whistling Straits was made by Caroline Harrington, the European Team Captain’s wife, and it proved extremely popular with the wives and girlfriends, most of whom were seen wearing them out on the course whilst following the golfing action. We feel our Meg & Bee bags are the perfect hands-free bag for wandering around the golf course!!

Q. I can see a very positive response from the partnership and opportunities at future Ladies European Tour & Solheim Cup events. Are there any plans to develop relationships with other team sports?

Not at the moment but as a new brand we are loving our adventure and are always excited about future opportunities. Of course if the chance arose to be involved in another sporting event, we'd jump at it.

Q. Are there any plans to expand the collections to any other products?

We are always brimming with ideas so yes, the collection will expand; please watch this space!!

Q. The pop up & fairs are a great way to meet prospective new clients, if an opportunity came up to host one in Spain would you be interested?

Perhaps further down the line this is something that we would consider, especially as our workshop is in Spain so it’s a favourite destination of both of ours. At the moment we are just a little too busy building the brand and working on all the different aspects of the business.

Meg & Bee Black Mobile Kit bag with Liberty Skinny Highclere Strap and Rockstar charm

PGA CATALUNYA Launches New Wellness Centre

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

PGA Catalunya will opened a new €5 million Wellness Centre on the 16th April 2021, offering residents, guests and golfers an array of physical and emotional wellbeing experiences.

The Wellness Centre is a holistic haven embracing movement, recovery and relaxation, offering both traditional and cutting-edge therapies and expertise.

The new centre’s philosophy reflects that of PGA Catalunya, Spain’s number one golf resort: to

provide a space where people can disconnect from the world and reconnect with themselves, relax in nature and spend precious time with family and friends.

David Plana, CEO of PGA Catalunya, said: “After the experience of the past year, the world has gained a deeper of the importance of wellbeing. For us, it’s something that has long been at the heart of the experiences we offer and why our promise to customers is to play well, stay well.

“The opening of the Wellness Centre – surrounded by the pine forests, lakes and mountains of the countryside outside Barcelona – is another significant step towards our objective of being one of the leading golf and wellness destinations in the world, and we look forward to welcoming residents, members and guests.”

Located next to the 5-star Hotel Camiral at the heart of the resort, the Wellness Centre is designed to invite the natural surroundings in, creating a haven away from the stresses of everyday life.

Its design – crafted by the renowned Lagula Arquitectes – takes inspiration from the Japanese principles of unaltered natural beauty, quiet solitude and simplicity, blending seamlessly with the landscape and surrounding gardens.

Guests will re-establish links with nature as they discover the different parts of the 1,000m² space, comprising nine treatment rooms, gym and yoga studios and thermal and water facilities set among areas that reflect gardens, forest clearings and waterfalls.

Healing techniques are personalised for guests’ needs and accelerated by high-tech therapy normally only found at clinics or elite athlete facilities, including cryotherapy, vitamin infusions, hyperbaric oxygen and photomodulation. PGA Catalunya is working in collaboration with some of the most respected experts to provide these services. Partners

include world leading MECOTEC for the Cryo Therapy treatments (PGA Catalunya is the first destination in Spain to have the MECOTEC double chamber cabin) and NADclinic London under the expertise of Dr Saskia Kloppenburg for IV infusions programs.

The Wellness Centre complements PGA Catalunya’s other amenities which support and promote physical and emotional wellbeing.

A European Tour Destination, its two worldclass courses, the challenging Stadium with its exhilarating elevated tee shots and the shorter, friendlier Tour, are carefully designed to offer benefits beyond the euphoria of a well-struck shot. Both courses are also GEO Certified – golf’s international ecolabel – and benefit from the expertise of a full-time biologist.

The Golf Hub combines best-in-class performance golf technology and coaching with the fun-for-all enjoyment of a Toptracer gaming range. It is home to the Sergio Garcia Junior Golf Academy.

Wellness is also integrated into the resort’s real estate, which will soon include the recentlypresented Well-Villa, an innovative property specifically designed to enrich the wellbeing of its occupants.

ABOUT PGA CATALUNYA GOLF AND WELLNESS

Opened in 1999, PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness quickly established an international reputation for outstanding quality. It is ranked the number one resort in Spain by Golf World magazine, which also recognises the Stadium Course in its World Top 100 Courses.

The 36-hole resort also offers two accommodation options – Hotel Camiral, a member of The Leading Hotels of The World and Girona's only 5* hotel, and LAVIDA Hotel, aimed at the active traveller. In addition, the European Tour Destination comprises a discreet, low-density real estate development, with first-class leisure facilities and a select number of villa plots, stylish modern semi-detached villas, and luxury apartments.

Conveniently situated close to Girona-Costa Brava Airport (five-minute drive) and Barcelona International Airport (one-hour drive), the venue also benefits from the recently completed highspeed train line that links Girona (approximately 15 kilometres from PGA Catalunya Resort) to the rest of Spain and Europe, which provides even faster connections to major cities, including Barcelona, which can now be reached in only 37 minutes.

PENHA LONGA Becomes the First Portuguese Resort to Join the Women in Golf Charter

WITH DAVID J NICHOLSON

Q&A

Q. Tell us about your professional golf career prejoining Penha Longa Resort, including your best professional tournament/lowest score.

I started playing golf at 4 years old. I was introduced to the game by my parents, who also played at the time and still do today. It wasn’t until I went to college that golf became a more serious thought, as I started competing at a junior level and represented the Portuguese national team. This just confirmed my ambition of wanting to turn professional.

I turned professional in 2015 and competed on the LET Access Series Tour and Santander Golf Tour. A few years later, I gained my card to play on the Ladies European Tour, this was truly a dream come true!

During my time playing professionally, I became a

Penha Longa Resort introduces new female professional, Susana Mendes Ribeiro

three-time national champion and finished in the top three on two separate occasions on the Santander Golf Tour. My best tournament round was 64. In 2021, I decided to end my playing career and focus on becoming a teaching pro to help grow the game of golf within Portugal.

Q. I had read that you were keen to represent Portugal in the Olympics, is this still something you would like to do?

It's not something I’m looking to do any time soon, mainly because I don't compete on a full-time basis like I used to, and it would require dedicating my time to practicing and training, which would mean I would have to give up some teaching time.

However, it is something I would take great honor in doing if I was asked and in the future who knows? Especially with the recent inclusion of golf back into the Olympics.

Never say never!

Q. Having lived in Lisbon for 10 years, have you seen an increase in Portuguese females taking up the sport, whether it’s professionally or leisurely?

Unfortunately, golf has never been a sport played by lots of females and this can be seen within the professional side of the game as well. There are very few Portuguese professionals competing, male or female.

However, one thing that has grown in the area is tourism and that’s brought some global golfers to our wonderful country, including females who have

obviously wanted to experience the amazing golf courses we have on offer.

Q. Women’s golf is seeing fantastic growth in prize funds from the launch of the Aramco Team Series, can you see more filtering through to the LET Access Series Tour to see more events for upcoming professionals?

The partnership between the LET and the LPGA, as well as the creation of the Aramco Team Series (ATS), has brought opportunities and advantages to women's golf. This will only continue with more tournaments, higher purses and more opportunities for professionals to compete.

We’re already seeing golfers who compete on the LET Access Series Tour play in ATS events. It’s a great learning experience playing on a global stage and competing in front of larger crowds is something that will allow them to adapt to life on tour. Of course, the players aren’t the only ones to benefit from the series; the Access Tour will be able to offer more opportunities and more tournaments to a larger number of players who are looking to play on the Ladies European Tour.

Q. Penha Longa Resort has a fantastic course set up, what is the vision for ladies’ golf at the resort?

The Resort recently signed up to the Women in Golf Charter, which is an initiative founded by The R&A and following this we have undertaken a number of different activities across Penha Longa to help promote the women’s game.

Our Ladies’ Golf Academy is one of our most recent of these, which has been well received by everyone involved. It’s a weekly group lesson, ran on Saturdays where any female, member or non-member can come to the resort and experience an introduction to golf. It’s open to female golfers of any level and is a great experience for those who have the ambition to improve and develop their games. I run the clinic myself and it’s great to be able to pass on my knowledge to these women.

Q. Is there a vision to host more Ladies Pro Tournaments at the resort?

Yes! The Atlantic Championship course has hosted the Portuguese Open on several occasions but we’re looking to host future events at the resort. We’re currently in talks to host a ladies’ golf tournament focusing on the next up and coming Portuguese players. Hopefully we can announce that this will be taking place here, very soon.

With over 27 holes across the resort, hosting tournaments is a great opportunity to showcase the tough test of golf and the sights of the wonderful Cascais region.

Q. Our own golf course has seen a great development on our women's membership, and many

are already organising trips abroad. What are the opportunities for ladies’ golf breaks at Penha Longa Resort?

We offer various packages that can be taken advantage of by visiting guests and our most recent package is specifically tailored to females visiting the resort.

The ‘Mind, Body and Golf’ Package is our most recent introduction which offers a full day at the resort. From €195 per person, it gives guests the opportunity to experience 9-holes of golf on the Monastery course, followed by lunch in one our restaurants and access to the Penha Longa Spa, accompanied with treatments. The package offers an escape through the golf courses and wellness facilities - areas that have probably seen the most female involvement at the resort.

Q. Are there any offers on women's golf coaching available to entice groups of females to book?

As mentioned, we run our Ladies’ Golf Academy which has been well received. We may also look to offer a more personal teaching experience to our members. We’re hoping to offer one-to-one coaching sessions, but we want to ensure these are the most cost-effective packages for our members. Who knows, this could be something we offer out to guests of the resort too.

PENHA LONGA

Committed to growing the game of golf, Penha Longa Resort is looking to maximise the potential of opportunities for females -

Penha Longa Resort, 11 May 2022: Penha Longa Resort’s pledge to The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter shows its commitment to growing the game of golf, with a current female staff representation of 48%, the resort is best placed to help grow the game of golf and maximise the potential of women and girls in Portugal.

The resort aims to provide introductions to golf as well as offering resort wide initiatives to grow female representation. As part of the commitment and through supporting the objectives of the charter, Penha Longa Resort will become one of the 900+ signatories, which include National Federations, golf clubs, professional tours and organisations.

The Women in Golf Charter was established in 2018 to encourage more women and girls to both play and pursue a career in the game. Now, with its #FOREeveryone campaign, the R&A is calling upon industry organisations to create a more inclusive culture that safeguards golf for future generations.

Penha Longa Resort has committed to multiple projects as part of the Women in Golf Charter, most notably starting with the facilities at the resort and looking to build upon what they currently offer female members and guests. In addition, the resort hopes to

grow their 135-person female workforce in key areas such as the Operations department and Greenkeeping team.

Golf specific commitments will also be introduced to increase the number of female members to achieve a balanced image of all genders and ages, as well as a further investment into women and girls who are hoping to grow and compete within golf, with the aim of allowing them to play golf at a professional or international level.

Speaking about the Women in Golf Charter, Oliver Key, General Manager, Penha Longa Resort, said: “When the Women in Golf Charter was proposed to us, we knew that it was something that we had to be a part of and an area we want to grow at Penha Longa Resort. We have continually been looking at ways to grow our golf offering and our pledge to the charter cements this further, as we look to fulfil it through a number of events and projects we’re implementing in the coming months. From encouraging family wide representation through our annual events to enhancing our women’s golf collection in the pro-shop, we believe that what we are putting in place will help grow the game of golf in Portugal for girls and women.”

Penha Longa Resort have lined up several attractive events including an introduction to golf, Learn to Love Golf Clinic, on the 22nd May. The clinic will take place

The resort has announced a new female only package - Mind, Body and Golf

over an hour and will be exclusively for women and girls, offering them an introduction to golf, followed by group tuition on the driving range. With the recent introduction of their new female professional, Susana Mendes Ribeiro, the event will be an enjoyable experience for all females to try a new sport with friends and family.

The resort has also announced the introduction of a female only package, Mind, Body and Golf, which not only provides an opportunity to experience the golf on offer but also the other resort amenities. The package includes 9-holes of golf on the famed Monastery course, including a buggy, practice balls to warm up with and a small Penha Longa Gift to start the day. Lunch is included at Arola, where the culinary experience is influenced by a creative blend of Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, followed a visit to the spa where you can immerse yourself into a wellness escape with either an aromatic or therapeutic massage and enjoy the other spa facilities. Priced at 190€ per person you can take advantage of this full day experience throughout the summer at Penha Longa Resort.

The Women in Golf Charter shows an intent from the golf industry to unite to achieve a better gender balance and improve the way women and girls experience golf, whilst challenging some of the prevailing stereotypes.

Being the first signatory in Portugal demonstrates Penha Longa Resort’s passion and commitment to the game of golf and that individuals can thrive within the industry and the wider population of Portugal.

About Penha Longa Resort

Surrounded by the soaring mountains and tranquil lakes of the stunning Sintra national park, Penha Longa Resort is one of Europe’s most attractive and exclusive golfing resorts. Voted in Portugal’s Top 10 golf courses, Penha Longa’s championship course and nine-hole Monastery layout requires bold tee shots, courageous approaches, and well-thought-out putts, to truly score well. Designed by world-renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr, the impressive 27-hole layout presents a cultural story of the region, winding through one of Portugal’s most inspiring landscapes. Famous for its wide range of traditional and modern facilities, the championship course at Penha Longa Resort is complemented by a unique combination of five-star RitzCarlton accommodation, three Michelin star gastronomy, an award-winning Spa, and an abundance of premium experiences, creating an authentic Portuguese destination throughout the year. A relaxing and tranquil environment, the resort is only minutes from the desirable town of Cascais, amorous Sintra and Capital City, Lisbon, offering a rare blend of European charm and modern accessibility.

Interview with ANDY DIXON founder of Golfers CBD

INTERVIEW BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

Andy recently supported the Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine's 'Ladies Golf Evening' with sample Golfers CBD gummy bears, so we wanted to highlight the incredible results the product is helping with amateur & professional golfers. It is now used by many professionals including leading players on the Ladies European Tour.

Q&A

Q. Can you tell us about the creation of Golfers CBD?

My daughter was diagnosed with absent seizure epilepsy and wasn't getting on with NHS meds so I started researching CBD. It influences your endocannabinoid system which controls our responses and emotions , particularly mood, stress response and motor function - which sounded like the perfect supplement for a golfer. My daughter started on 1000mg broad spectrum oil and I started experimenting with it on the golf course.

I was very impressed with the effects on the course, I wasn't as irritated by poor shots and bad luck, I remained calm and focused which had a positive effect on my scoring.

A friend of a friend was running a successful CBD brand that was already established on the high street and they agreed to help us formulate a range of products specifically for golf and the business was established.

Q. Current range of products & any new ones in the pipeline.

Our current range includes gummies, jelly domes, soft gel capsules, slow-release capsules, an atomizer spray, 4 strengths of oil and a body salve. We are

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So much of golf is between the ears and it doesn’t matter what level you are playing at. You could be feeling nervous in your monthly medal or you have a putt to break 90 for the first time. I think this can definitely help.

Catriona Matthew

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working on some new products for next season including a roll on, suncream and chewing gum. We're also producing tins of sweets (as well as bags) for Europe and the US where conditions can be very hot in the peak months of Summer.

Q. Which current tour professionals use the products and most popular product?

We have players on the Challenge Tour (Jigger Thompson, Ryan Evans, Jacques Blauuw), Ladies European Tour (Catriona Matthew, Gabs Cowley, Florentyna Parker and Whitney Hillier) DP World Tour (Jacques Kruyswicz) and European Legends Tour (Andy Oldcorn) using our products.

I love the brand and I use Golfers CBD every day now whether I'm playing or not. It's been a real game-changer on and off the course. I feel happy and relaxed which helps me stay patient and positive whatever happens out there. I'm playing the best golf of my life and competing to win tour events most weeks.

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The slow-release capsules are very popular with tour players as they travel a lot, flying around the world and sleeping in different beds. CBD increases REM sleep which expedites recovery and enables smoother transition into different time zones. On the course most of our pros use high strength oil or the spray and top up with gummies.

Q. We talk about international pro shops stocking the range which countries are you currently supplying?

We have a European hub in Czech Republic. In 2022 we have placed initial stock into Czech, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Iceland and Austria.

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Whitney Hillier

Q. What is the benefits of your brand against others in the market?

We use extract from a strain of plant called ACDC, we chose it for it's efficacy in treating anxiety. Most common problems amateur players face are anxietybased like first tee nerves, short putts and closing out good rounds. We also use broad spectrum extract, it's the most expensive version of CBD but it has other beneficial compounds like phytonutrients, flavonoids and terpenes which add to the overall impact on your mental and physical wellbeing.

We make our products in stronger concentrations than other brands on the market, because we developed the products by using them on the golf course we understand the dose required to have a

positive impact. Finally our range of products are designed to offer benefits before, during and after golf because CBD can help preparation, performance and recovery.

Introducing THE FIRST CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL INDOOR

GOLF EXPERIENCE

• Play A Round Of Golf In The Heart Of Piccadilly With The Golfzon Simulator

• Choose From Over 200 ‘Virtual’ Golf Courses From Around The World

Newly independent hotel The Dilly, launches a first for the central London hotel scene with a new addition to its health club - the Golfzon simulator, an indoor-golf experience, voted the ‘World’s Best Golf Simulator’ five years running by Golf Digest.

This new experience is available for both guests and visitors, offering virtual access to over 200 of the world’s premier golf courses, including St Andrews Old Course, Celtic Manor, Pebble Beach and more with extraordinary CGI graphics creating the realistic golf simulation experience. In addition, Golfzon technology features a multitude of sensors and cameras that analyse ball flight data in real-time, to help improve the golfer’s swing and game.

The Dilly’s General Manager and keen golfer, James Olivier says, “Whether you are an avid golfer or looking for an alternative after work social for friends or colleagues, the Golfzon simulator is highly sophisticated, easy to use and fun. We are very proud to introduce this to Londoners and our in-houseguests, which allows players to enjoy a round of golf and/or work on their game, in the heart of central London, all year round, whatever the weather.”

Up to twelve people can join the golf experience, with up to six people at a time playing a multi-player traditional round, or alternatively mix it up with a game of Skins. Two hours is recommended for groups of sixplus, as only six players can compete individually at any one time in each game type.

Golf at The Dilly offers the use of high-quality Titleist clubs and provides the golf balls – golfers can bring their

own clubs if they prefer. Health Club at The Dilly also includes one of London’s largest indoor hotel swimming pools, two squash courts and a dance studio where guests can learn Smooth, Latin and/or Ballroom from world-class teachers.

After a round of golf, players can relax at one of The Dilly’s drinking and dining establishments.

Downstairs at The Dilly just launched in March 2022, an intimate speakeasy piano bar with cosy seating, London curated cocktails and live music played on a bespoke Baby Grand piano – literally downstairs from the hotel’s lobby. Dining options include the Terrace at The Dilly which offers locally sourced London cuisine in a botanical oasis overlooking London’s West End.

Alternatively, Madhu’s at The Dilly is set in the hotel’s grand Oak Room - one of London’s most famous and impressive banquet rooms – showcasing a fine dining Indian restaurant experience featuring Punjabi cuisine with a Kenyan twist.

The Indoor Golf Experience at The Dilly

• Opening Hours: Monday-Friday - 7am-9.30pm

Weekends/Bank Holidays - 8am-8pm

• Prices are £60 per hour for individuals or groups of up to six

• Corporate bookings available for groups

• Bookings for the Golfzon Simulator must be made in advance:

Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine shared this experience with 3 ladies' members & PGA Professional, enjoying a night testing their skills on the simulator playing St. Andrews.

Anna, our winner received a shopping gift voucher & some more exciting LGL events are to be announced soon!

AIG WOMEN’S OPEN

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

Buhai

beatific after play-off win at Muirfield for the AIG Women’s Open.

With the light fading & a triple bogey seven on the 15th to set up a nervous play-off with In Gee Chun, Buhai finally claimed her win on the fourth play-off hole.

Her reward the winner's cheque of £903,000 from the £6million prize fund. She also becomes the first women to lift a professional trophy at Muirfield and joins compatriots Gary Player (1959) & Ernie Els (2002) in winning a major at Muirfield.

Having squandered a 5 shot lead, her nightmare began when her wayward tee shot found sand on the 15th hole then a chopping bunker shot found thick rough it look to be unravelling for her!

Her lifetime dream to emulate Ernie Els, 20 year's after he won the men's Open at Muirfield. She grew up with a life-size signed poster of Els on her bedroom wall. She joins an exclusive club of South African major women winners joining Sally Little who won twice in the 1980s.

Buhai admitted there had been a few tears, 'it's been a lot of hard work over the years & I am very proud of myself the way I dug deep"

Chun, the PGA Championship winner in June was gracious after the play-off 'I gave it my best shot. It was a brilliant up-and-down from the bunker by Ashleigh & she deserved the victory"

Crowd favourite Shibuno finished 3rd, one shot back but Leona Maguire, the Irish Solheim Cup star posted

a bogey free 66 to claim a top ten finish with the best round of the day in tough conditions.

Louise Duncan announced herself on the professional circuit, finishing one under and claiming her first cheque of £73,000 in only her second tournament!

Leading & only amateur Rose Zhang to complete the 72 holes won the prestigious Smyth Salver. She joins previous USA winners, Michelle Wie (2005), Danielle Kang (2011) & Emily Taller (2014).

Next year's AIG Women’s Open will be held at Walton Heath another first as a venue for the tournament.

Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine HEALTH & WELLNESS Special Feature

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

Introducing Hansraj Ramlugun, a passionate practitioner of yoga and holistic health.

I started practising yoga in 2001 and studied and learned to teach yoga at an ashram in India. I have been teaching yoga in the UK ever since qualifying in 2007. Yoga has played a positive role in my life for many years now and it is a privilege to share my experiences, knowledge and passion with you. In this first article I will be sharing my thoughts on “what is yoga?”, to which there is not a straight forward explanation as there are so many aspects to this wonderful science and philosophy.

Yoga is an ancient spiritual discipline that originates from India and forms part of Hinduism. It is believed that yoga is over 5000 years old and

traces of it can be found in the ancient Hindu text called the Vedas. Most of us know yoga to be about stretching and creating unusual postures with the body, which can sometimes feel strange and uncomfortable, but this is just a small aspect of what yoga is really about. The physical discipline of yoga was actually designed to make the body strong enough so that the

individual could meditate for prolonged periods of time, in order to achieve an enlightened state of mind. Traditionally before someone would learn yoga, they would first study Ayurveda, which is an ancient Indian form of holistic science. Ayurveda allows the individual to understand their body type, which provides insight into what kind of yoga practice best suits them. I will cover more about Ayurveda in the next article. Now back to yoga, and the beauty of this amazing science that can provide so many health benefits.

The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke' or 'to unite'. Actually, the word yoga should be pronounced without the 'a' at the end. As language has changed and evolved, we now commonly know it as 'yoga' instead of 'yog'.

There are different types of yoga, for example there are practices that focus on breath, called pranayama, and disciplines that concerntrate on mantra chanting, cleansing techniques and meditation. All of the different types have the same objectives which are to bring more balance to the individual and to create a heightened awareness within.

Here are some of the different paths of yoga:

Hatha yoga: a physical and mental discipline.

Raja yoga: an approach which concentrates on meditation and follows a path that guides you through the eight limbs of yoga.

Karma yoga: a selfless service, helping the individual to free itself from negativity.

Bhakti yoga: a practice formed by Devotion and a process to help channel emotions in a productive way, aiding the individual to attain an emotional and mental equilibrium.

Jnana yoga: an academic path focused on studying the ancient scriptures.

Tantra yoga: a ritualistic path, incorporating mantra chanting and mandalas.

The physical practice, which most people associate with yoga, is a wonderful approach to maintaining the body and looking after oneself. The practice consists of a series of movements and poses that stretch and strengthen the body. Yoga is not a competition and the practitioner should learn to work with their own body and understand its limits. It is very important to be patient with your body and not force yourself into postures. There are thousands of yoga positions, from Adho Mukha Svanasana, which is downward dog in Sanskrit, to Bhujangasana, cobra pose.

Yoga has proven to be immensely beneficial to a number of high performing professional athletes

over the years, with many stating on numerous occasions that yoga has helped to prolong their career. For us to understand this in more depth we need to look at the heath benefits of yoga and the positive impact it can have on the practitioner. These possible positive impacts are improved strength, balance and flexibility. The slow, controlled movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up the muscles. Yoga helps to increase the body's overall flexibility, providing many benefits such as reducing muscle stiffness, increasing range of movement and lowering the risk of injury. The practice helps to relieve post-exercise pain, minimise muscular tension and reduce mental stress levels.

There are many yoga poses that engage the core, which can help female golfers increase their overall strength and improve their balance. These benefits are important in sports such as golf, which demands both leading up to and following through with a golf swing.

The golf swing plays a vital role in the female game. Through yoga you can build strength, create

more flexibility in your shoulders and upper body to be able to have a more fluid and smooth golf swing.

Yoga is often perceived as a form of exercise but in fact it is not considered to be so by traditional practitioners. The physical practice of yoga should be done in a way that lowers your heart rate and actually, if practiced correctly, you should not break into a sweat. At the beginning of the practice, a warm up stage, such as a series of movements called surya namaskar/sun salutation, increases the heart rate and warms up the body. Following this stage, the rest of the routine should focus on lowering the heart rate.

Yoga is about longevity and maintaining the body in a holistic manner. Yoga should be done in a room that is neither too hot or too cold, ideally during sunrise and sunset or when the temperature is comfortable. If you were to compare an animal with a low heart rate, such an elephant which has a heart rate on average of 30 beats per minute and lives for around 40 to 70 years, to a cheetah whose

heartbeat is around 120 per minute and lives for an average of 12 years, you can see that when the heart is under less strain it lasts longer. Yoga, when practiced correctly, can help enhance the body's overall wellbeing in a way that allows the body to age in way that can help provide long term health. Yoga can now been seen to be taught and practiced all the over globe and has stood the test of time. The reason being an important and logical one; it is good for you.

In the next article I will talk about the connection between yoga and Ayurveda, and how one should practice yoga. Until then, I wish you all happiness and positivity.

Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine HEALTH & WELLNESS Special Feature

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

With a growing number of health and wellness services being used by women golfers, we have researched the every growing services available from retreats to 121 face to face or online consultations.

Below is a combination of women who offer individual classes and combine to work on retreats from Paige Bond, Antoinette Olaide & Shannon Pike

PAIGE is accredited Meditation Teacher and Mindset Mentor and absolutely loves what she does. Her purpose in life is to help inspire and motivate others to unlock their full potential and connect with their true essence. You can do this by bringing meditation into your daily life.

They have proven if you meditate for 5 minutes a day for 30 days your see yourself and your Life change in such a positive way, you will start to feel More grounded more stable more clarity and so much more. Meditation is so much more than just giving yourself that time to sit still with yourself.

Her Classes are combination of meditation positive affirmations and mantras and lovely relaxation part at the end of her class.

She has regularly Classes and does half day Retreats at the well-known wellbeing Retreat called The Retreat New Forest which has been in the Sunday times.

Paige diverse therapy offers:

Sunrise beach meditations.

Full moon meditations - which involves letting go of what no longer serves us and setting new intentions.

1-2-1 sessions for meditation and mindset mentoring - tailored to your needs and what you want to work on - which can be down in person or zoom.

She is also qualified therapist in Thai foot massage.

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She has been a practicing Reiki healer and holistic health therapist for over 21 years. In that time, she has had extensive training, and gained many qualifications, she feels very blessed to be able to follow her life purpose, and work in service to others in such a profound way. It is a privilege and feels honoured when clients allow her to be a part of their healing journey.

Her passion for healing and improving client's health and wellbeing has led her to become a Reiki master. Teaching regularly, she can pass on all the knowledge all she had gained in this modality, helping people to heal themselves and others.

She has also added further high vibration healing

Modalities such as Tameana crystal healing, Shamanic, and Crystal healing, which further helps those on their spiritual journey.

Antoinette also works as a Hypnotherapist, for stress, anxiety, weight loss, drinking, she specialises in past life regression. She is an also a spiritual meditation guide, and a spiritual coach. She hosts regular Past life regression ceremonies, meditation groups, and spiritual self-discovery workshops in London.

Antoinette recently collaborated with Shannon and Paige on Retreats in the new forest, offering reiki and sound healing. The synergy of meditation, empowerment coaching, healing, and sound healing is a gentle yet extremely powerful way for those on the retreats to soothe the mind, body, & soul, work on their self-transformation in a safe and supported way. The feedback from the retreats has been amazing.

Based in North London, ANTOINETTE OLAIDE is the founder of Sarumi MediSpa.

SHANNON PIKE is an empowerment coach.

With a passion for helping others, Shannon is an accredited life coach who focuses on empowering those in need create a life of fulfilment. Working with her clients both face to face and online, she helps them to develop better self-awareness and provide effective coping strategies for managing stress. In addition to this, she listens intuitively to any negative thought cycles that may be hindering progress - giving guidance to replace them with more positive ones. From there, she can create a solid action plan; taking them from where they are, to where they would like to be.

All coaching programmes are one-to-one and completely personalised, to ensure the needs of the individual are met. A safe space - free from judgementis always provided during sessions.

As well as 1:2:1 coaching, Shannon and Paige also come together to host a monthly Mindset & Meditation evening. This is held at The Amethyst Cave in New Milton and is beautifully complimented with sound healing from Antoinette.

This combination takes you on a powerful journey of self-discovery and leaves you feeling relaxed and heard.

If coaching sounds like something that would be of value to you, please feel free to get in touch with Shannon

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Aramco Team Series SOTOGRANDE PRO AM

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

Sotogrande

The Aramco Team Series Sotogrande

tournament has joined forces with the Seve Ballesteros Foundation raising vital funds for the famous charity. The celebrity game, dubbed “The Match”, took place as part of the Pro Am ahead of the LET tournament kicking off at La Reserva Club, Sotogrande.

Spanish golf stars Adri Arnaus and multiple LET winner Carlotta Ciganda came together with celebrity Andalucian chef Dani Garcia and Carmen Ballesteros – daughter of the legendary Spanish champion and all-time golfing great.

“The Match” donated €500 for each player birdies with €2000 for any eagles – with a total raised of €21,000 for the foundation.

Carmen Ballesteros is a board member of Seve Ballesteros Foundation that was set up by her late father in 2009, with the commitment to contribute to the advancement of science for the benefit of those suffering from brain tumours. The Seve Ballesteros Foundation seeks to preserve Seve’s legacy and through the Golf in Hospitals program brings golf’s values to children who are hospitalized or at home. They learn to play always in safe environments and following Seve’s values such as humility, sacrifice and perseverance.

Carmen Ballesteros said: “I am delighted to participate in this Match. Thank you to everyone for

your support to our efforts in helping young players develop their skills and making kids stay in hospitals more bearable by introducing them into golf.”

Malaga-born Dani Garcia has recently taken up the sport, around a busy professional life, and relished an opportunity to support The Match.

“I love golf but only started playing two years ago because of all the travel I have to do - but can say now I’m addicted as it’s a great release from my professional life,” he said.

“It’s a great honour and very special for me to be able to support and play for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation today. I was watching Adri at The Open at St. Andrew’s a few weeks ago and now it’s incredible to be able to play with him Carlota and Carmen for such a great cause.”

Adri Arnaus added: “It’s an honour to be part of this match for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation. I have to say he’s one of my idols and to be part of this has been special. We just went out there and tried to make as many birdies as we could – even some eagles. I’m very happy we’ve been able to raise that amount of money for a great cause.

Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine spoke with Julian Romaguera, General Manager of Los Naranjos GC with his thoughts on playing in the Pro Am & organisation of last year's LET Andalucían Costa del Sol Open de España at Los Naranjos GC.

Adri Arnaus raising money for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation

“It was an honour to be invited to join the Pro Am at Aramco Series at La Reserva for several reasons. The course was in great shape and the atmosphere at the event was extraordinary bearing in mind the difficulties to always find support for female golf from both sponsors and the crowd. I was also very lucky having the chance to play with a wonderful team and with two professionals who ended up top 5 in the tournament a few days later. There is no doubt Golf Saudi and the Federation of Saudi have an incredible vision for the future for the development of female golf that should be taken into consideration by other potential sponsors and governments. The organisation was made by

Performance 54 in a very professional way and all players, including myself, felt very lucky to attend such a wonderful event”

"The organisation of the Ladies European Tour Final Open de España at Los Naranjos Golf Club was a real success. The club had not hosted a tour event for 33 years and it was time to return to the tournament spirit for the pride of our members and staff. The organization of a big tournament like this involves plenty of commitment from different parties on top of the own club, such as local governments, volunteers, LET, security and sponsors. The moment we were officially announced as the host of such a prestigious event,

Carmen Ballesteros playing at the Aramco Team Series Sotogrande

we started setting up internal regular meetings to make sure everyone in the club team knew exactly what they had to do and what responsibilities they would need to assume since the beginning and also during the event. There was also some brainstorming in place about the best way to optimise our infrastructure bearing in mind we are not a club hosting events of this magnitude each year.

The Royal Spanish Federation was very helpful with resources to bring the course to better conditions even though it is not easy in November in Marbella. However, everyone at both Federation and our club was so committed to bring home the best final of the Ladies European Tour ever that they definitely made my work easier.

For a part private club as it is Los Naranjos Golf Club, the challenge relies on the return of the investment made and it is for that reason that hosting this event was used from the very

beginning as a marketing tool to attract golfers from all around Europe. Many golfers felt attracted by how our course was getting ready for the event. The success of the event was also used in our sales strategy a few months after the event and that was key to achieve the financial return while enjoying the benefits and prestige of such event. Hosting the Ladies Open of Spain is always an honour as a Spanish General Manager myself, but even more when it is also de Final of the Ladies European Tour and the Race to Costa del Sol.

Organising a Tour event is always a challenge to face, but a really rewarding and fulfilling experience that I do hope to have the opportunity to enjoy again in the future. Until that moment, we will keep our memories at Los Naranjos Golf Club from an extraordinary event won by the Spanish LPGA Tour player Carlota Ciganda, to whom we wish a further successful career."

Julian Romaguera, General Manager of Los Naranjos GC

WINGS & SWINGS

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

Hello Everyone, my name is Natalie TsybulskaLainchbury, I am originally from the beautiful city of Lviv in Ukraine, I currently live in Antalya, Turkey.

Together with my husband (who is English but living in Turkey) I work with the golf business “Golf Mad Travel & Events”. The Company specialises in the golf industry with Golf Events, Golf Travel, Pro golf coaching, Sports Camps and MICE organization.

I am an amateur golfer who still has so much to learn in golf despite the fact that my husband is a British PGA Advanced Golf Professional. So you can understand that golf pressure in our house could be sometimes enormous ☺ In one word, there was no way out of golf for me, although before moving in with my partner, I had absolutely no idea what golf was and moreover, that I could become hooked up on it.

For around of 6 years I have been heavily involved in Golf Mad Travel & Events organising Tournaments, carrying out the golf bookings as well as developing the image of the Company in both West and East Europe. To cut a long story short, golf was already becoming my lifestyle without even properly playing it. The Golf Mad journey was and still is incredibly exciting as new horizons are always opening in front of us with new projects and challenges, not to mention the variety of people I have and am meeting on the daily basis. These were the People, our Golfers and Friends who were pushing me into the world of golf saying this will be the completely different stage of my life with fantastic emotions. So it happened so. ☺

Since I Started playing golf, I noticed that it is not always so easy to find a choice of golf outfits for ladies, which will be stylish, feminine, sometimes flamboyant and sometimes strictly womanlike outlined which will be an important and unique showing of the personality. World famous brands are incredible and I love their golf clothes but this you can find everywhere. What about golf clothes showing your particular individuality and your own crazy golf spirit?

So this idea was growing in my head for a long time. For my husband’s company we have already the vast experience of creating our own golf clothes both for men and women as part of our Golf Tournament Events – here however, we were mostly basing on the idea of good quality sporty golf clothes following the main golf trends of the leading sport clothes companies. I found that not being enough for me. In addition, here in Turkey, the country that is world famous for the fantastic quality of its textile, the world is your oyster!

So the decision was made – and I created my very own Company and Brand “Wings & Swings” as mainly ladies golf clothes line being extremely feminine but sporty, charming but goal oriented, flashy but classy. “Wings & Swings” main message is “Hey, I know I am here to play golf and I will do my best but I am damn attractive woman in it, so let’s have a round!”

The symbol of the Brand is a little bird with a golf club symbolizing that in the game of golf only the kingdoms of friendship, peace, and communication are ruling; there are no religion, nationality, politics, age or gender differences here. We are all here linked together – by golf.

So, at the moment I am in the process of my 1st collection creation, however, talking about it to my golfer lady clients and friends I have already found a great interest and open minds. I am using the fabrics from the best textile factories in Istanbul, which give your imagination the real opportunity to let it go and just flow. The idea here is creating the models showing the female character and spirit, which is firstly, how I see it. My main task is to give lady golfers the freedom of showing their uniqueness – thus, tailor-made clothes from “Wings & Swings” will be the source of woman’s growth in golf, beauty and individuality at the same time.

Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine is a great opportunity to present and advertise the projects for me and my other fellow lady golfers who want to be fantastic sportswomen but at the same time to make a difference and to make the game look even more irresistible.

I do believe the bright future is ahead of us Ladies, so let’s go for it

Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine's GOLF DAYS & SPONSORED EVENTS

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

We are delighted to present our recent events at golf courses in Surrey & supporting PGA EuroPro Tour Professional Josh Crumplin fundraising golf day in Macclesfield.

All our events are proudly sponsored by Lykia World and Golf Mad travel & events from Belek, Turkey. Golf breaks for 7 nights were won at both events & other fantastic prizes were awarded for all categories of women.

During the winter months we will be running a golf simulator challenge in central London hotel with amazing prizes and more holidays to be won.

More information on our sponsorship opportunities & partnership packages to join our events email our events team at media@ladiesgolflifestyle.com

TEWKESBURY PARK HOTEL, GOLF & HEALTH RESORT

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON

Special editorial feature on the magnificent Tewkesbury Park Golf & Spa Resort set in over 190 acres in the stunning Gloucestershire countryside coming in our next edition.

Including a course review of The Deerpark course, a challenging Par 72 designed by renowned architect Frank Pennink, with former Walker Cup Captain Peter McEvoy upgrades in recent times.

Tewkesbury Park also has a par 3 course, The Acorn, named in honour of the many historic oak trees spread across the picturesque estate.

Tewkesbury Park is the quintessential country hotel, golf & health resort with the spa rooms located in the main hotel.

The hotel comprises 87 rooms & 6 historic suites in the original manor house, all with stunning views. Health facilities include 2 spa treatment rooms (in the main hotel) & a nail bar, indoor pool & aromatherapy steam room, outdoor hot tub & barrel sauna on the sun deck, the fully equipped gym with fitness glasses, squash & tennis courts. As well as the two courses there’s the putting green & practice range.

Relax in scrumptious lounge space, the Mint restaurant and No. 19 café. Main events & conference space – the Cotswolds Suite, with exclusive-use Berkeley Bar & terrace, complete with oil drum BBQs and outdoor pizza oven. There’s also a croquet lawn and giant garden games. This versatile space is a perfect wedding venue & corporate hospitality location.

For smaller events & private dining spaces – the Duke of Gloucester suite can accommodate 20 guests, and the Earl of Warwick suite 8 people. Also, the medieval meadow at the bottom of the drive, and the original conference & events space – the Roses Suite.

Tewkesbury Park hotel, golf & health resort

Tewkesbury Park hotel - Cocktail Lounge

King Richard III, Tewkesbury Park Opulence Suite

Tewkesbury Park hotel - Lounge seating

BELEK, TURKEY, the emerging destination for discerning golfers from Europe

Introduction to Belek, Turkey. Ladies Golf Lifestyle Magazine has the pleasure of working with Golf Mad, Turkish Golf Events & Travel Specialists. They are running their first Professionals only tournament at Cornelia Diamond Golf & Spa Resort in January 2023.

With magnificent golf & spa resorts, many with outstanding beach & sea views, international cuisine & all inclusive luxury facilities with daily flights from many UK airports it's rapidly emerging as a must visit destination!

Below are two of the resort's recently supporting our events for PGA Euro Pro Tour Professional & our ladies exclusive events.

BY DAVID J NICHOLSON CORNELIA DIAMOND GOLF & SPA RESORT

Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa is an an outstanding luxurious resort hotel located in Belek-Antalya, the unique holiday region of Turkey.

With 11 pools creating a surface area of 12.000 m2 to surround you, the gorgeous Crassula SPA to renew not only your body but also your soul, Cornie Kids World, five a la carte restaurants, 27 holes

Cornelia Golf Club Nick Faldo Championship Golf Course, unrivalled sports and entertainment facilities, welcome to this magic world designed to make sure you enjoy every moment with pleasure.

Cornelia De Luxe Resort, located in Antalya-Belek region which is known for the coastal strip of the golf heaven of Turkey, will make you embrace the refreshining power of water, accommodation options for every taste and unique service quality.

A spacious and relaxing atmosphere that will ease your soul.

At Cornelia De Luxe Resort you can enjoy unrivalled excellent hospitality during your stay.

LYKIA WORLD RESORT

This luxurious 5-star beach hotel has 449 rooms.

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this allinclusive beachfront resort on an 18-hole golf course is 11 km from the Roman-built Eurymedon Bridge and 46 km from Antalya Airport.

Featuring balconies, the modern rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms provide sea views. Suites add living areas, private pools, whirlpool tubs and/or hammams. Separate villas and houses are available, as is room service.

Meals & drinks at 6 bars and several international restaurants including Italian and Brazilian cuisines with an all inclusive package the resort offers outstanding value!

Amongst it's facilities are relaxing indoor & outdoor pools, plus a gym, a luxury spa with a hammam.

Only 300 of 36,000 golf courses in the World are links courses, Lykia Links Antalya, was the first and only links golf course on the Mediterranean!

The 18-hole golf course is situated on 60-hectares of land offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea from every point of the course.

Designed by the famous American Perry Dye, a renowned architect with a portfolio of distinguished golf course designs around the world.

A comprehensive guide to the region, local tourist attractions & course reviews will be in our next edition.