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IN this edition of Ladies GOLF 2 Letters to the Editor

40 Toscana – It’s all about Wellness

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42 THE RUSH Golf Challenge

From the Editor

4 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open

43 Stars Meet Sunshine

8 Can Karrie Create HISTORY?

44 State News South Australia

12 Sanctuary Cove Celebrates 25 years of

46 State News Northern Territory

Golfing

14 ALPG Major Tournaments Announced 17 There’s Nothing Better than a Golfing Holiday

Conservation in China

72 Sarah Kemp & Jessica Speechley – Player Profiles

73 Julia Boland & Whitney Hillier – Player Profiles

47 State News Western Australia

74 Serene’s Range of Golf Clubs

48 State News New South Whales

75 Token Blokes Turning the Tables

52 State News Victoria

18 Warren Sevil Gave 110%

54 State News Queensland

20 Karen Lunn Steps into New Role at ALPG Tour

56 Patrick Twomey Joins Golf Qld Board

22 Tip’s & Training with Ann Wilson-Lawrence

71 Golf Tournament Scores Big with Sea Turtle

76 Fiji Heaven - “Yasawa Island Resort” 78 Great Golf Fashion

57 Thidapa Sunawannapura Continues Thai Success Story in India

82 Beauty Favourites 84 Product Reviews

26 Fujitsu Ventures into Women’s Golf

60 Female Flies the Flag at Eastlake

86 The Book Store

28 Lydia Ko – Ready to Defend her National

62 Ciganda Wins Play-Offs against Hull

88 Advertisers Index

Open in 2014

30 Caroline Hedwell Rewrote History Books at Solheim Cup

33 Golf for a Cause

64 The 2015 Solheim Cup – Highlight of the Sporting Year

65 Zonta Club of Peel Inc. 21st Annual Golf Day

36 Antill Park Country Golf Club

66 Pornanong Phatlum wins Omega Dubai

37 Connie Chen Wins Mercedes Convertible for Hole in One

68 Stacy Lewis Wins Ricoh Women’s British

38 Golfers & Ministers Show Golf is an Inclusive Sport

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Ladies Masters Open in Style

70 LET Members See the Sights in Suzhou

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Hi Cathryn I have attached several photos from the Zonta Club Of Peel’s 19th Annual Golf Day in aid of breast cancer research in Western Australia. It was a great day and we raised over $11,500. There is great community support for this day and players (male and female) come from far and wide to support this cause. In the 19 years we have donated over $170,000 to this wonderful cause. We firmly believe that research has to be continued until a cure is found for this dreadful disease. Our club also makes and donates breast care comfort cushions to hospitals so that these cushions can be given to women who have had mastectomies. Unfortunately, it is hard to keep up with the demand for these cushions.

We play at the Pinjarra Golf Course and this year had 26 teams in an Ambrose competition including university research students who travel down to Pinjarra to support the day. Local business’s support the day with donations for the auction and raffle items. The Zonta ladies provide a lovely light luncheon as well as well as scones.

There is also a sausage sizzle for the early morning starters.

2014 will be our 21sth Annual Golf Day and we plan to make to make it even bigger and better to celebrate this milestone. Thank you for all your support for this year’s event and for helping us raise much needed funds.

Dear Cathryn,

I have received your email regarding my magazine subscription. I am really looking forward to my first magazine, as I always thought there is definitely room for a dedicated ladies’ golf magazine.

I have only by chance found out about your magazine, since I won a longest drive competition and won a subscription as the prize.

Thanks so much for your prize donations of Ladies GOLF subscription and Magazines.

Regards

Christelle Prinsloo President FNQLDGA

Dear Cathryn,

On behalf of the St George Golf Associates, thank you for donating a copy of the Ladies Golf magazine for each of the participants at our recent Particularly Pink Golf Day. The fifty four Ladies who played were delighted with their gift.

We raised a total of $2930.00 for the McGrath Foundation.

With thanks

Once again many thanks to Ladies GOLF Magazine for being an important part of such a successful day.

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Kind regards,

Dear Cathryn

Virginia Jamieson

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I have been subscribing to Ladies GOLF magazine for several years now and I just thought it was about time I let you know how very much I enjoy your publication.

Hi Cathi,

I follow all sports but Golf has been my life’s passion and I thoroughly enjoy reading all about today’s great players as well as the stories and what is happening with the many players I followed in my earlier years.

I also love reading about the girls and their performances overseas on the LPGA and LET Tours.

I have also just subscribed to Ladies in RACING Magazine and have just received my first issue and find it quite fascinating as well!

Thank you so much for producing such wonderful magazines!

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I have been subscribing to Ladies GOLF Magazine since the first issue and I love this magazine. The tips and training from Ann Wilson are great and I love the fashion, product and beauty reviews.

I would love to see an annual with all the tournament details in it.

Do you think you may do this one day? It was also great to meet you at the races during the Spring Carnival. I also love the Ladies in RACING Magazine.

Jade Manning Boronia, Victoria

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FROM THE EDITOR

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elcome to the Summer Autumn issue of Ladies Golf Magazine and I am sure you are all looking forward to a very exciting time coming up for ladies golf.

Australia’s queen of golf Karrie Webb will be attempting to create history when she tees it up at the 2014 Volvick RACV Ladies Masters being played at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on February 6th to the 9th. Americans, Jessica Korda and Cheyenne Woods will also be attempting to collect the trophy. The youthful pair is a great addition to the high calibre field being assembled for the 25th staging of the event.

Whilst on the Gold Coast extend your stay and visit the beautiful Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club, who celebrate 25 years. Stay at the Intercontinental Resort and as well as great golfing, Sanctuary Cove offers a variety of dining, shopping and spa activities. One of my favourite pastimes when I lived on the Coast was dining overlooking the wonderful marina.

There will be more than a little nostalgia in February as the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open takes a trip down memory lane on Melbourne’s famed Sandbelt. The world’s best will battle it out on February 13 – 16, at the Victoria Golf Club. The stories of February’s championship will likely be shaped by defending champion Korean, Jiyai Shin, international Kiwi phenomenon Lydia Ko and of course Australia’s Karrie Webb.

Victoria Golf Club was where they held the very first Womens Australian Open in 1974.

Teenage sensation , Lydia Ko will defend her National Open Title in the co-sanctioned event between the LET and the ALPG at the ISPS Handa New Zealand Womens Open being played between January 31 and February 2. It is hard to believe she is only sixteen.

In May 2013 after almost 15 years as the public face of women’s professional golf in Australia, ALPG CEO Warren Sevil is having a well-earned “gap year” while he decides what might come next in an already diverse career.

Director Managing Editor

Production and Subscriptions Brittanie Ovington Corinne Randall Graphic Design Accounts Extra Graphics

During his 15 years as CEO Warren took the ALPG from four events with a purse of $8,000 per year on the tournament schedule to eight events with a minimum purse of $25,000. We wish Warren all the best for what the future holds for him.

Ann Wilson-Lawrence once again brings us some important tips, drills and checkpoints in this issue on “the back swing” on pages 22 to 25. Ann also runs regular weekly group clinics and also gives private lessons.

Congratulations go to Barbara Bruce who won out last issues subscription prize of the fantastic Greenhill Golf Buggy.

This issue we are offering fantastic Antler Luggage prizes to the value of $500.00 to five lucky two year, new and existing subscribers so don’t miss out and see page 35 for details. Also if you love thoroughbred horse racing we are offering the same deal if you subscribe to our sister publication Ladies in RACING Magazine.

Don’t forget that a subscription is the perfect gift for all occasions and what a great gift to your friend or relative. Call 1300 783 112.

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We hope you enjoy this issue of Ladies GOLF and please encourage more of your lady friends to get out and play. Golf is such a great sociable game.

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Lydia Ko wins the 2013 ISPS Handa New Zealand Open

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Lydia Ko

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN There will be more than a little nostalgia in February as the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open takes a trip down memory lane on Melbourne’s famed sandbelt.

Story by Hamish Jones

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t’s a case of going back to where it all began, as Australia’s national women’s championship heads to Victoria Golf Club – the site of the very first Women’s Australian Open in 1974.

That year Japan’s Hisako “Chako” Higuchi prevailed in the 54-hole event that was then known as the Australian Ladies Open. Higuchi won twice on the LPGA Tour including the LPGA Championship in 1977 but her dominance was felt most on the Women’s Japanese Tour where she won nearly 70 titles and earned her place in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

The Women’s Australian Open was last held at Victoria Golf Club some 38 years ago when, in 1976, American Donna CaponiYoung (now Caponi-Byrnes) became the second American in successive years to clinch the title after Joanne Carner won in 1975.

Whatever happens in February, the action will lift another gear following the extraordinary international headlines around last year’s edition.

The stories of February’s championship are likely to be shaped by defending champion Korean Jiyai Shin, international Kiwi phenomenon Lydia Ko and Australia’s 4 Ladies GOLF 20 • Summer/Autumn 2014

queen of golf Karrie Webb.

A regular contender at the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open over several years, Shin held on to win the 2013 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open by two

I’m really looking forward to coming back to the Sandbelt and Victoria Golf Club in February

For Ko, it has been a year of extraordinary achievements. Now having turned professional, the 16 year old is taking all before her.

She was ranked in the top ten on the Rolex Women’s Professional Rankings during 2013 while still an amateur – a stunning ascent to the heights of Jiyai Shin

- Karrie Webb

strokes in front of a packed gallery at Royal Canberra Golf Club in early 2013.

Speaking at the time Shin said “Well, finally I win in Australia so I’m really happy about that and well, I was so nervous this morning because on this course I had a good chance for birdie but also a lot make it hard to keep the par,” Shin said.

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international golf. Ko, then 15, began last year’s championship in a mood akin to a freight train after an opening round 9-under par 63 which left even the most seasoned golf writers lost for words.

While fatigue may have played a part in the final day performance (Ko finished with a 3-over 76 to finish third), the teen has continued to learn from those around her.

“Obviously there are points and aspects where I do need to learn,” Ko said at the time. “Like, to me, today I think I realised that you know, after a bad hole it kind of carried onto the next hole. Like you can see, Jiyai Shin didn’t really matter what she had on one hole, the next hole it was pretty fresh.

So those are the kind of aspects I learnt.

You know, I played with some big names out there this week, I was very privileged to play with them,” Ko added.

For ever-green Webb it will mean returning to a familiar territory and a happy hunting ground – three of her four Women’s Australian Open victories have come on Melbourne’s Sandbelt.

The Queenslander, ranked 8 in the world at time of printing, continues to be Australia’s dominant force in international women’s golf and comes to Melbourne on the back of a terrific year.

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comfortable win at the Volvik/RACV Ladies Masters on the Gold Coast before winning her 39th LPGA Tour title at the Shoprite LPGA Classic in June. In form, Webb went on to win the ISPS Handa Ladies European Masters at Buckinghamshire Golf Club in England – an event she entered to maintain sharpness heading into the Ricoh Women’s British Open.

“I’m really looking forward to coming back to the Sandbelt and Victoria Golf Club in February for the 2014 ISPS Handa

Women’s Australian Open,” Webb said.

“The championship has gone from strength to strength since it joined the LPGA Tour and the players certainly look forward to starting the year in Australia on our best courses. The ongoing support of major sponsor International Sports Promotion Society through Dr Handa has been a great boost which we sincerely appreciate.”

Two-time former champion Yani Tseng had reason to cheer after getting her 2013 season underway with the perfect

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performance and runner-up finish at the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open.

“I was always feeling good here and I tried my best today. I think today I got some pretty good lucky bounces too, because I didn’t drive as well like the last few days but I got some good bounces, kick on the fairway, hit the tree, bounced to the fairway, so it’s kind of really lucky. To finish 7 under, I’m very happy for whole week. On the last hole I just tried a little bit too hard,” Tseng said in Canberra.

Both of the Taiwanese’s wins have come in Melbourne.

The 2014 event will be the third consecutive year that the event has been sanctioned by the LPGA Tour, the Ladies European Tour and Australian Ladies Professional Golf, bringing the world’s best to Australia to play for US$1.2 million in

prize money.

ISPS Founder and Chairman Dr Haruhisa Handa said he was delighted to confirm their continued support for the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open.

“At ISPS we are strong believers in the power of sport. Sport has a unique ability to create hope, inspire people and change society for the better. We are very proud to be sponsoring this championship – it not only highlights the best of women’s golf but also raises money for worthwhile charities and helps us in our ultimate ambition to see golf become a Paralympic sport.”

The last time the championship was held in Melbourne in 2012, American teen Jessica Korda won on the second playoff hole to clinch a dramatic ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open in front of packed galleries at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

The 2014 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open will be played at Victoria Golf Club from 13-16 February.

Above left: Lydia Ko and Stephen Mobray anticipate the shot Left: Round 1 and Ko makes her shot with keen on-lookers

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Karrie CAN

CREATE HISTORY???

Karrie Webb, Scott Powick Images

The undisputed queen of Australian golf, Karrie Webb, will be trying to create history when she tees it up in the 2014 Volvik RACV Ladies Masters at RACV Royal Pines Resort in February.

Story by Sandy Lonergan

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o player, male or female, has won the same event nine times. The Queenslander, who has won the Ladies Masters an incredible eight times, currently shares the record with Sam Snead.

Webb has confirmed she will be back and will be gunning for her ninth title in an event that holds a special place in her heart.

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“It’s the place where I made my first “big” cheque and I have played well there ever since. Also, I love that a huge chunk of my family and friends attend every year. It’s fun to play in front of them and every now and then win in front of them as well!” Webb said.

When queried on whether she was aware of Snead’s record going into the 2013 Ladies Masters, she responded,

“Up until the night before the final round I wasn’t aware of Sam Snead’s record.

Someone in the media pointed it out. So going into Sunday it gave me a little extra motivation to win so that I could tie it.”

In regards to records in general, the seven time major champion said “It’s always special to equal or set records.

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Right top inset: Jessica Korda Right lower inset: Karrie Webb SMP Images

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playing well. It’s great to be a part of golf history in that way.”

Her win at Volvik RACV Ladies Masters in February 2013 set up another good year for Webb, which saw her climb back into the top 10 of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

“I was happy with my year. Getting back in the winner’s circle was definitely a goal this year and to do it three times around the world was great!”

“If I have any disappointments I would say that I would have liked to finish the year off a little better. From the RICOH Women’s British Open on it wasn’t the greatest of golf. Also on that note, I’m a little disappointed in my play in the majors.

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Tournament Director, Bob Tuohy, is expecting another fantastic field, with a number of other top 10 players from the Rolex World Rankings expressing interest in playing along with the leading European Tour players.

The Ladies European Tour contingent is likely to include the likes of South African Lee-Anne Pace, France’s Gwladys Nocera and England’s young gun Charley Hull.

Pace who was the leading player back on 2010 when she won five times, captured three titles in 2013 and has performed well in the past at Royal Pines. Nocera has also finished in the top 10 on several occasions at Royal Pines and has won twice in 2013 on the Ladies European Tour.

England’s Charley Hull will be playing in Australia for the first time as a professional and was one of the stars in Europe Solheim Cup victory, snatching an impressive 5/4 Sunday singles victory against former US Open champion Paula Creamer.

Once again we will have the pleasure of having crowd favourite Laura Davies playing. Davies, an honorary member of the ALPG Tour returns to our shores again and the three time Ladies Masters champion will be hoping that a return to one of her favourite venues will inspire a return to her best form.

The tournament is back to a four day tournament again in 2014, thanks to the support of major sponsors Volvik and RACV and will be being played from 6 to 9 February at RACV Royal Pines Resort. For more information www.ladiesmasters.com.au

Below: Nikki Garrett, Scott Powick Images

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In March 2013 Deborah Marsland, Owner of Vanity Fairways (pictured) decided that paying over $1000 per week rent and a new term of lease for 5years was not going to a financially viable, so she took the decision to move the business to homebased and online.

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SANCTUARY COVE

CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF GOLFING

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ANCTUARY Cove Golf and Country Club celebrated its silver anniversary in a 1920s style members only soiree recently, marking 25 years since the Club’s opening during Sanctuary Cove’s Ultimate Event.

The focal point of the ‘Great Gatsby’themed ball was a specially-produced commemorative video outlining the evolution of the club since its first golf course opened in 1988.

Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club General Manager of Operations Paul Sanders said golfing had long been an integral part of the Sanctuary Cove lifestyle and the club had grown in sync with the $2billion community.

“In the past few years the Club has invested millions of dollars in upgrading and

expanding our facilities to ensure it remains the world class golf facility it’s known for,” Mr Sanders said.

“We now have more than 1200 members, two championship golf courses, two club houses, a restaurant, bar and country club.

“Our 25 year festivities were a great way to mark just how far we’ve come in that time and celebrate the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to operate as Australia’s premier golf and lifestyle club.”

Some of the biggest golfing names in the world have teed off at Sanctuary Cove during its 25 year history, including 2013 US Masters winner Adam Scott, Australian favourite Greg Norman, John Daly, Ian Baker-Finch, Brad Kennedy, Terry Price, Karrie Webb, Arnold Palmer, Peter Senior and Roger Davis.

The commemorative video, which was unveiled on the evening, featured a series of interviews with key club identities and original historical footage. It was produced with support of Mulpha Sanctuary Cove, club members, Limetree Events and Cove Publishing.

Sanctuary Cove is a resort-style masterplanned community, featuring the Pines and Palms 18-hole championship golf courses, a 300-berth marina, five-star InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort hotel, and Country Club including full fitness centre, tennis courts and 25m swimming pool.

At the heart of the community is the Marine Village – Sanctuary Cove’s very own waterfront commercial, retail and dining precinct, with more than 80 tenancies.

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MAJOR TOURNAMENTS FOR THE YEAR Story by Karen Lunn

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he ALPG season will include a series of pro-ams before five major events in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and New Zealand.

The major tournaments will tee off with the Bing Lee Fujitsu Women’s NSW Open from 24 to 26 January at the “home” of the NSW Open, Oatlands Golf Club in Sydney’s north west.

The tournament is known for thrilling finishes and with a high calibre field expected once again in 2014, it is sure to be another enthralling tournament.

Defending champion is Swede Caroline Hedwall. Everyone is hoping that she can once again grace the fairways at Oatlands, as she is one of the top players in the world.

At the time of writing she was ranked in the top 25 in the world on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. In September, the talented player led the European Team to their first win on American soil in the Solheim Cup. Hedwall was the first player in the history of the event to play and win all five matches she took part in.

The ALPG would like to welcome Fujitsu, who have come on board as title co-sponsor with Bing Lee. Next stop will be the ISPS Handa Women’s Zealand Open. It is the first of three co-sanctioned events with the Ladies European Tour and will once again be held at Clearwater Golf Course in Christchurch from 31 January to 2 February. This year the players will be vying for their share of the Euro 200,000 and it will be the first event on the 2014 Ladies European Tour calendar.

Defending champion is teenage sensation and World number 4 Lydia Ko. Once again, her presence will generate a huge amount of spectator and media interest in the event.

The tour then travels back across the Tasman and lands on the Gold Coast for the Volvik RACV Ladies Masters. The tournament is back to the traditional 14

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four days and will be played from 6 to 9 February at the RACV Royal Pines Resort.

This event is co-sanctioned with the LET as well. Tireless work by tournament owner Tuohy Associates has seen an increase in the purse from Euro 200,000 to Euro 250,000 ($380,000) which will certainly be welcomed by all.

Defending champion is the queen of Royal Pines Karrie Webb. She has won the event an equaling world record eight times.

The pinnacle of the ALPG season is once again the national open, the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open. The Open will once again be co-sanctioned with the LPGA and LET meaning the top players from around the world will be once again coming to our country.

The tournament is heading back to Melbourne after the event was held in Canberra in 2013 to celebrate the Nation’s Capital’s Centenary. In 2014 the players will be teeing it up at The Victoria Golf Club and will be vying for their share of the US1.2 million on offer.

The final event, which will also be in Victoria is the Oates Women’s Victorian Open.

The huge success of the event has seen an Australian based company Oates come on board as the naming rights sponsor.

Oates has been supplying professional cleaning and quality household products for home and industry for over 75 years.

The tournament, will be played at the same time and venue as the Men’s Victorian Open, for the third year in a row.

It will once again be played at 13th Beach and local professional, Stacey Keating will be looking to defend her title. The Open will be played from 20 to 23 February.

As the tournament falls after the Women’s Australian Open a large contingent of international players are expected to once again tee it up in this unique format.

Above from top: Karrie Webb (Scott Powick SMP Images), Stacey Keating and Lydia Ko.

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WARREN SEVIL GAVE 110%

After almost 15 years as the public face of women’s professional golf in Australia former ALPG CEO Warren Sevil is having a well earned “gap year” while he decides what might come next in an already diverse career.

W Sevil with ALPG Patron Dawn Fraser and the then ALPG President, Sandra Mackenzie

Story by Rod Morri

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e counts Laura Davies and Karrie Webb amongst his close personal friends and as far as Warren Sevil is concerned it is that, more than his many professional achievements, which will stand out from his time as head of the ALPG. Sevil surprised almost everybody in the industry when he announced his resignation in April, a move that was just one part of what has turned into a significant life overhaul.

15 years in a job that requires a minimum 110% effort is a long time for anybody and while everyone in the women’s game was sad to see him go none begrudged him a break from the tireless, and often thankless task, of promoting women’s professional golf.

“I loved it for 14 years but the last 12 months I couldn’t help but keep asking myself if I wanted to still be doing it in a year or two years’ time,” he says.

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“And the answer kept coming back ‘no’.

It’s not the sort of job you can do without being completely committed to and I didn’t feel I could keep giving it the effort it deserved so the best thing to do was step aside and let somebody else take over. It was the right thing to do not just for me but for the ALPG as well.”

The change of job comes hand in hand with some other major life changes, including a significant downsizing on the home front.

From a large property which required a ride on mower to keep neat Sevil and wife Jennifer, a former touring professional herself, have moved to a more urban Gold Coast location.

“We loved where we lived but Ryan (Sevil’s son) was moving to America on a tennis scholarship so we didn’t need so much space any more.

“And while I used to love putting the time into the place looking after the yard and the gardens it was starting to become a bit of a grind.

“The more time I was spending away with work the harder it was to stay on top of the maintenance at home so we decided that as much as we loved the place it was time to downsize.”

And he couldn’t be happier with how things are working out. Ask Sevil what he has been doing since leaving office in May 2013 and the answer is short and sweet.

“Nothing,” he says. “I have just been enjoying having some time to not do anything. I’ve decided that I’m going to have a gap year and just not worry about work for a while.”

And is golf in his future?

“I really don’t know,” says Sevil. “It’s not my professional background and I only really got into the golf industry through Jen (Sevil caddied for his wife on the Japan Women’s Tour in the 1990’s).

“I only applied for the ALPG job in 1998 because a few people suggested I should but it’s not my trade, so to speak.

“I was in management in telecommunications before the ALPG came along so www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

SEVIL’S LEGACY When Warren Sevil took over the reins of the ALPG in 1998 there were four events on the tournament schedule, some with purses as small as $8,000.

When Sevil handed over the reins to current Executive Director Karen Lunn there were eight events with the smallest purse being $25,000.

“I always saw that as the biggest part of my job, to grow the playing opportunities for the members,” Sevil says.

“It’s always difficult in Australia because we lack the numbers to stage tournaments and so we need players from outside to help fill our fields.

Above: Karrie Webb & Warren Sevil at Karrie’s Florida house prior to World Golf Hall of Fame induction in 2005

“That means we only have a pretty small window of opportunity to stage events and all in all I think we do well with what we have.

“Having the Australian Women’s Open as part of the US LPGA Tour has been fantastic and so has co-sanctioning events with the Ladies European Tour.

“If we can continue to do those things I think the future looks pretty bright for the women’s game here.”

Above: Jenny Sevil, Karrie Webb, Warren Sevil Below: W Sevil with heads of other women’s international Tours (and Rolex hierarchy) taken at the Evian Masters in 2011.

Laura Davies and Warren @ 2013 New Zealand Women’s Open

perhaps it might be something more in that line.

“I’m really not sure and to be honest, I’m not giving it a lot of thought at this stage.”

Regardless whether he remains in golf or not Sevil will always be remembered as a pivotal figure in the development of women’s professional golf in Australia.

It was on his watch that the annual proam series blossomed into a string of events that now attract many world class players each year and he gained Australia a seat at the table of international governance.

Universally respected within the industry Sevil will undoubtedly be missed but he is confident the organisation, and women’s professional golf in Australia, can continue to flourish.

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through our players and our golf culture,” he says.

“I think everyone understands we will never host 10 major events in Australia but if we can continue to have two or three each year, plus the pro-am series, that will be a great result for the game.”

Sevil says while he is proud of his achievements in growing the tournament schedule, the real credit belongs to the players who continue to support events long after their status in the game no longer requires them to.

“You could not ask any more of the players,” he says. “The likes of Laura Davies and Katherine Hull and those who’ve gone on to play internationally but continue to tee up in our smaller events in rural NSW...their contribution can’t be underestimated.

“And I think that’s the biggest thing I

will take from my time at the ALPG. It was great to grow the organisation and the tournament schedule but it’s the players and the people I will remember when I look back.

“There are so many truly wonderful people who work so hard to make women’s golf a success in this country and really it is them that deserve the credit for where the game is now.”

For their part players and administrators around Australia feel the same way about Sevil as he reluctantly admits when pressed.

“I got a lot of really nice emails and letters from players and tournament organisers when I stepped down,” says Sevil, never one to sing his own praises.

“It was quite touching, actually. A lot of people said a lot of really nice things and that really does mean a lot to me, especially when they take the time to write to you personally.

“I will miss that side of the job for sure.”

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KAREN LUNN STEPS INTO NEW ROLE AT ALPG TOUR

In Buckinghamshire, England, Aug. 22, 2013 – Ladies European Tour Chairman Karen Lunn announced her retirement from competitive professional golf and stepped into the position of Executive Director of the Australian Ladies’ Professional Golf Tour (ALPG) on September 9, 2013.

Story by Sandy Lonergan

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s a result of Karen’s retirement and new position, Helena Alterby Nordstrom, who has been Vice Chairman of the LET since 2010, took over the role of Chairman immediately.

Karen joined the Tour in 1985 and amassed 14 tournament victories over a 29-year career, including the 1993 Women’s British Open.

She earned her first win on Tour in 1986, when she played through a snow storm to claim the Borlange Open in Sweden – the first time she had seen snow! She most recently won the 2012 Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco - and The Pilsen Ladies Masters was her final competitive event.

Fittingly, she was also at Colorado Golf Club to witness one of the Tour’s greatest achievements: the European Team’s first victory on US soil in The Solheim Cup.

“I am extremely honoured to have been offered the role of Executive Director of the ALPG tour in Australia, which I have accepted,” said Lunn.

“I can’t think of a more appropriate time to leave after having the pleasure of being in Colorado last week to witness Lotta Neumann’s European team’s historic win. Congratulations to Lotta, Carin, Annika and the entire European Team.

“I would like to offer my sincere thanks to my colleagues on the Ladies European Tour Board of Directors, with whom it has been a pleasure to work with over the past nine years. I would like to say particular thanks to our Non Executive Directors Roland Specker, Ronny Lemmens and Vivek Batra and my Vice Chairman Helena Alterby Nordstrom for their enormous contribution and input to the tour, and for their advice and guidance which has been invaluable to myself and the other Player Directors.”

Alterby Nordstrom commented: “It is an honour to have been given this

great assignment. I will do my very best to continue the excellent work former chairman Karen Lunn has made through the years to grow the Ladies European Tour stronger.”

Ladies European Tour Chief Executive Officer Ivan Peter Khodabakhsh said: “As the new chief executive of the LET I have had the full support of Karen at all times and her advice has been invaluable for me. I understand that Karen is ready to open a new chapter in her professional life and I wish her the very best. I look forward to staying in touch with her.”

Karen was appointed Chairman of the Ladies European Tour in 2004 and was integral in overseeing the tour’s growth from 15 tournaments in 10 countries to 23 tournaments in 2013, offering playing opportunities in 18 different countries all over the world.

The staff and members of the Ladies European Tour would like to recognise her enormous contribution and wish Karen Lunn all the best for the future.

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ANN

Wilson-Lawrence BETTER YOUR

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Ann has been named in the top 50 teaching professionals in Australia.

She is a life member of the ALPG and is a teaching professional at Lakelands Golf Club on the Gold Coast. Ann holds weekly group clinics, private lessons and beginners fun golf days once a month.

Please give Ann a call for help with your golf game on 0413 860 213

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Whether you play the game for fun, leisure, challenge, or money, golf certainly is a unique game that can be enjoyed by anyone, any level, at any age. To help you enjoy the personal benefits of swinging and hitting the golf ball, I would like to take you through a few important tips, drills and checkpoints in this issue “on the back swing.”

Once you have positioned yourself in a good set up position, you are ready to start your back swing.

FEET - Feet about shoulder width apart with weight on the pads/balls of the feet.

STANCE - Aim feet hips and shoulders paralell to the target (not at the target) with knees flexed, not bent.

CHECK POINTS FOR GOOD BASICS Pre-swing WAGGLE 1.GRIP- Left hand position in the baseline – to initiate the takeaway of the fingers (not the palm) with two knuckles showing at the address position. Right hand directly under the left. Wrist and hands slightly ahead of the ball.

The pre-swing Waggle is the link between addressing the ball and the start of the back swing. The waggle of the club with the hands and arms allows you to feel the weight of the club

head. Introducing a pre-swing waggle will relax the muscles and assist your overall feel for the club. Try this and you will naturally find your own waggle that suits you.

Start the back swing The first movement of the back swing starts with the arms, hands and shoulders sweeping the club back along the target line. At almost waist high the left arm is extended, the right elbow has folded slightly, and the club face is square with the toe pointing up.

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2 It is also important to allow the club face to fan open during the first part of the back swing. Many players try and keep the club face pointing down. This shuts the face, causing problems right from the start – usually low left shots.

You will see many good players and professionals working on this first part of the back swing to get it right. So if you have a wonky start, work on this drill to assist a more accurate swing path.

As your hands pass waist height, your thumbs point up and wrists will flex.

The letter “L” can describe the shape the left arm and shaft creates.

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3 At this stage your shoulders and chest are rotating, slightly to the right, with the left shoulder slightly down under the chin.

At the top of your back swing your lower body is stable, the hips only turn slightly. If your legs and hips sway too much to the right, then try to maintain more weight on the left hip.

The left shoulder is positioned under the chin, and your back is pointing towards your target. The club at the top of the back swing is ideally parallel to the ground. The lower half is supporting the shoulders, arms and chest rotation. You should feel that you are in a good loaded position to start the down swing.

4 I like to work with each individual’s physical build and capability to naturally swing the club. The key points to remember are: • Start with a good set up position – grip, aim, posture.

• Introduce a pre-shot waggle for better club feel.

• Swing with good rhythm and timing.

• Maintain good balance throughout the swing.

Final Thought The more consistent your basics are, the easy it will be to swing the club on the back swing. A good back swing is crucial for delivering the club face through the ball on the down and through swing. In the next issue of Ladies GOLF Magazine, I will take you through the ‘down and through swing’ with some helpful tips and drills.

PRACTICE DRILL ON THE RANGE FOR TARGETING Place a club on the ground at your target, and try position the shaft parallel to the club on the ground. Repeat the takeaway movement from the address position to about waist high several times, to secure a better club shaft and face angle direction on the backward.

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A. The toe of the club points up at waist high. B. Wrists are cocked or flexed giving more angle for more power.

C. Notice the right elbow pointing down.

The left wrist should be flat, not cupped.

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PRACTICE DRILL ON THE RANGE FOR POSITIONING ARMS AND WRISTS ON BACK SWING This is one of my favourite drills, because it helps all kinds of swing problems.

Start with your left foot level with a ball on the tee. Use a six or seven iron. Lean slightly over with the right knee bent with less weight on the right toe. This position allows the arms and hands to take the club back on plane and it helps maintain a stable lower body. Use a ¾ swing, not a full swing.

The flying elbow (left shoulder down, right elbow down)

I would recommend this to all who have a lateral body movement, hip sway, over swing, stiff arms and possibly many other swing faults. Give this training drill a go.

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VENTURES INTO WOMENS GOLF Fujitsu General (Aust) Pty Limited has come on board as the co-title sponsor of the Women’s NSW Open on the ALPG Tour.

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he tournament, which will be known in 2014 as the Bing Lee Fujitsu Women’s NSW Open will once again be played at the “home” of the NSW Open, Oatlands Golf Club in Sydney.

Philip Perham, Deputy Managing Director expressed the company’s excitement about being part of women’s professional golf for the first time.

“We’re excited to be joining with Bing Lee, a long and valued partner of Fujitsu, in support of women’s golf here in NSW. Air conditioning and summer go hand in glove and from this perspective the timing of this event couldn’t be better for our company”.

“Fujitsu General has a long history of charitable and sporting sponsorships in Australia, but importantly this sponsorship is our first direct involvement with women’s sport.“ “We’re excited to be onboard and with the opportunities this association presents our brand.”

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ALPG’s Executive Officer, Karen Lunn, said of the announcement.

“The ALPG is absolutely delighted to welcome Fujitsu on board as co-title sponsor of the 2014 Bing Lee Fujitsu Women’s NSW Open.”

“This event has firmly established itself as NSW’s premier women’s professional golf tournament and having Fujitsu on board, a company that is renowned for its advanced technology and leading edge design and is trusted by thousands of Australians will only add to the credibility and future success of the event.”

“We look forward to the 2014 Bing Lee Fujitsu NSW Women’s Open being the best yet!”

The tournament is being played from the 24 to 26 January and once again another high calibre field, including the likes of England’s Laura Davies and Melissa Reid, Australian Lindsey Wright, Swede Caroline Hedwall is expected. www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

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KO

Ready to Defend her National Open in 2014

Teenage sensation, Lydia Ko has confirmed she will be defending her National Open in the beginning of 2014.

Story by Sandy Lonergan

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ew Zealand Golf announced recently the dates for the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women’s Open as a co-sanctioned event on the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG) Tours.

The Championship, which holds the largest purse (�200,000 or NZ$334,000) for a women’s sporting event in New Zealand, will remain at the Clearwater Golf Club in Christchurch and will be played as a three round tournament from January 31 to February 2.

Ko, who won the title by one shot in 2013 to become the youngest winner in the history of the LET aged only 15, has confirmed she will return in 2014.

“I will definitely play the New Zealand Open next year at Clearwater,” Ko, 16, said after defending her title at the Canadian Open on the LPGA Tour.

“It is the national open and I have great memories from my win there this year. I will be back there for sure. Winning the 28

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Right: Lydia Ko and the New Zealand Open trophy she’ll defend

Winning the New Zealand Open meant so much to me and I will try to defend there as well

New Zealand Open meant so much to me and I will try to defend there as well.”

Ko, who recently turned pro will face a world-class field for the fifth staging of the championship as it goes from strength to strength in its short history.

New Zealand Golf Chief Executive Dean Murphy said that Lydia’s win was a standout achievement in the national open and the women’s game. www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

“Lydia delivered a truly great moment in the history of New Zealand sport at Clearwater,” said Murphy.

“With the thousands of people lining the 18th fairway she played superbly to make history and become the first New Zealand woman to win the national open. It was an awesome moment to be there for.

“We are looking forward to another great week at the Clearwater Golf Club and we are sure that all New Zealand golf fans will come out in force to support Lydia as she defends her title.”

Another fantastic field is expected including previous winners Laura Davies, Gwladys Nocera, Kristie Smith and Lindsey Wright.

Title sponsor, International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS), is an organisation founded by Japanese philanthropist Dr Haruhisa Handa in 2006 to support charitable causes throughout the sporting world. ISPS has fostered partnerships with golf governing bodies worldwide to help develop the game at every level and promote blind and disabled golf.

Right: Lydia Ko on the Final Round

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CAROLINE HEDWELL RE-WROTE HISTORY BOOKS AT THE SOLHEIM CUP Caroline Hedwall rewrote the history books with a record win at Colorado Golf Club when she sank a four foot putt birdie putt at the final hole to beat Michelle Wie and retain the Solheim Cup for Europe held on August 13-18, 2013

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he 24-year-old Swede became the first player to win five out of five matches – and by winning the 14th point for Europe she sealed the historic first win in the US. The final result was 18-10: the biggest ever margin of victory.

“I am still shaking but it is an unbelievable feeling,” said the elated Hedwall, who was also a star of the win when she was a rookie at Killeen Castle in Ireland two years ago. “But I was so pumped and I ready to go.”

Minutes later and a half point from Catriona Matthew against Gerina Piller took the European tally to 14 ½ points and the Cup had been won outright.

After a stunning 4-0 whitewash in Saturday afternoon’s fourballs, Liselotte Neumann’s team needed just 3 ½ points from the 12 singles to retain the Cup and England’s Charley Hull led the way with a huge win over Paula Creamer.

But the outcome remained in the balance as matches swung one way and then another and there was more drama

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when play was halted for thunder and lightning with Europe leading 13-7 and a tantalising one point from glory.

Before the one hour delay, 17-yearold Hull, the youngest ever Solheim Cup player, had packed five birdies into 14 holes and beaten Creamer, the world No. 11, by 5 and 4.

“I wasn’t too nervous,” said the super talented English teenager who won two out of three points. “It’s always the way I look at golf, I’m not going to die if I hit a bad shot.”

An amusing touch at the end of the match was Hull getting Creamer to sign a ball.

“I’ve got a friend, James, at home, who’s a big fan so I thought I’d ask,”’ explained the teenager who must have won a bundle of new fans over the past three days. “When I asked her she said ‘really’?

Creamer, who lost 6 and 5 to Matthew in the top singles at Killeen Castle, was generous in defeat. “She played really great but I just wish that I could have

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given her a bit more of a battle.

“The Solheim Cup seems to bring the best or the worst out in me and I just couldn’t hit a fairway on the front nine.”

Anna Nordqvist added a half point for Europe in the top match against the Ricoh Women’s British Open Champion, Stacy Lewis and then Spanish rookie Carlota Ciganda brought the historic win even closer with a 4 and 2 triumph over Morgan Pressel.

Brittany Lang finally got a full point on the board for the USA with a 2 and 1 victory over Azahara Munoz.

Following the weather delay, Hedwall and Matthew did their stuff and after that everyoneas playing for pride.

For Matthew, it was another great Solheim memory. The 43-year-old Scot has played seven times and she gained the winning point at Barseback in 2003.

“I was told coming up the 18th that if I go a half we would win outright so I was kind of shaking,” said the mum of two who had parred the short 17th to draw level with Piller.

“I made a great par to win the 17th and then the five footer for the half at the last. Being able to celebrate with 11 team mates, the caddies and other helpers makes it far more exciting and more fun than an individual win.

“Lotta has done a great job. She inspired us and instilled confidence. We don’t need much motivation to go out and play but she got the pairings absolutely right. The key was the rookies, and the 4-0 yesterday afternoon.”

With the match over as a contest, Suzann Pettersen, Giulia Sergas and Karine Icher all had halved matches and Jodi EwartShadoff beat Brittany Lincicome before Beatriz Recari took her point against Angela Stanford.

Caroline Masson lost, but it didn’t really matter. Europe won the singles 7 ½ - 4 ½.

Hedwall was Europe’s top points scorer, while rookie Ciganda also had a 100% record from three starts. Recari also scored three points out of four while everyone contributed at least half a point.

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skill passion flair The ALPG Tour has it all.

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January

BWAC Regional Employment & Community Services ALPG Pro-Am

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January

Ingham Antill Park Pro-Am

13-14 January

Moss Vale Classic

17-18 January

Mount Broughton Classic

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Renault Ladies Pro-Am

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24-26 January

Bing Lee Fujitsu Women’s NSW Open

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ISPS Handa New Zealand Women’s Open

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February

Volvik RACV Ladies Masters

13-16 February

ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open

20-23 February

Oates Women’s Victorian Open

Official Charity of ALPG

Follow all the action at alpg.com.au ALPGtour ALPGofficial

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he National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded organisation in Australia raising money for research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

37 Australians are diagnosed each day and sadly seven lose their battle.

Increasing age is one of the strongest risk factors for developing breast cancer.

More than two in three cases of breast cancer occur in women aged between 40 and 69 years. Finding breast cancer early increases the chance of surviving.

Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer have an 89% chance of surviving five years after diagnosis. Women who are diagnosed at an earlier stage of disease generally have higher survival rates than women diagnosed with more advanced breast cancer.

Early detection can significantly improve breast cancer survival rates, allowing physicians and oncologists time to appropriately treat the cancer.

Improvements in survival are attributed to earlier detection of breast cancer through regular mammograms and improved treatment outcomes for breast cancer. BreastScreen Australia is the national mammography screening programme. Women aged 50 to 69 are advised to be screened every two years at one of the 500 BreastScreen locations across Australia. NBCF recommend women take part in the national screening programme and remain ‘breast aware’.

Learn more at www.nbcf.org.au Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is a broad-based community organisation and the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. They are dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners, families and the wider community.

They do this by: • Promoting and funding world leading, innovative research into prostate cancer • Implementing awareness campaigns and education programs for the

Australian Community, health professionals and Government • Supporting men and their families affected by prostate cancer through evidence-based information and resources, support groups and Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses.

PCFA receives government funding for specific projects and relies on the generosity of individuals, the community and partnerships.

Prostate cancer accounts for approximately 30% of cancers diagnosed each year in Australian men. It is the second most common cause of cancer death, after lung cancer. It has been estimated that around 120,000 Australian men are living with prostate cancer, and it is predicted that the number will increase to 267,000 by 2017.

Comparing with other cancers, prostate cancer has one of the highest 5-year survival rates of 92% after diagnosis.

The risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer increases with age. The risk of having prostate cancer by the age of 75 is 1 in 8 men. By the age of 85, the number increases to 1 in 6.

Men who have a father or brother with prostate cancer have a higher chance of developing prostate cancer than men with so such history.

PCFA advises men over age 50, or 40 with a family history of prostate cancer, should talk to their doctor about testing for prostate cancer. Men should make an individual informed decision about testing based on discussion with their doctors.

Learn more at www.pcfa.org.au Golf Fore a Cause (GFAC) is a Drummond Golf fundraising charitable initiative, with National Breast Cancer Foundation and Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia as the major beneficiaries.

Drummond Golf has pledged to raise a minimum $600,000 by the end of 2016. This money will go towards building awareness and funding research in finding a cure for breast and prostate cancer.

Drummond Golf hopes to achieve this with the support of customers, franchisees, business partners and the golf industry. Join the cause and help find a cure.

To make a donation go to www.drummondgolf.com or support a local store activity in helping raise funds for GFAC. www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

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Welcome to a hidden gem in the Southern Highlands –

Antill Park Country Golf Club The Southern Highlands, just over an hour south west of Sydney is known for its quaint picturesque towns such as Moss Vale, Bowral, Mittagong, Picton and some very good golf courses.

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ne golf course that people may not have heard of as much as Moss Vale or Mount Broughton, is a little gem, the Antill Park Country Golf Club.

Antill Park Country Golf Club is located in the fabulous rural township of Picton and is only 80kms south-west of Sydney.

When you drive into the Country Club you feel like you have driven into a unique place. Situated on the southern slopes of the Razorback Mountains, the vista is amazing.

When you step onto the first tee you are presented with a beautiful 18 hole course which contains a challenging par 71 layout, including many picturesque holes flanked by water hazards.

In 2012 the Golf Club decided to organise a women’s pro-am in the hope of attracting well known Australian and International players to the area.

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players was fantastic. Two nearby clubs, Mount Broughton and Moss Vale had previously held Women’s pro-am’s and by all account’s they were very successful.”

“When the Antill Park Golf Club committee decided to go ahead with the ‘2013 Ingham Antill Park Ladies Pro-am’ in January, we thought if we could attract about 30 women professionals that would be great, we ended up having close to 70 professionals teeing up on the day!.

“The added bonus was having International players such as Laura Davies, Caroline Hedwall and Beth Allen teeing up alongside Australian players Sarah Jane Smith, Nikki Garrett and Sarah Kemp.”

“Antill Park is a small golf club and having a pro-am with the calibre of players we had in January created much interest and awareness for Women’s golf. It also gave Antill Park Golf Club the opportunity to showcase the course’s challenging Par 71 layout, and the club’s historic clubhouse to many people that had not visited the area.”

Ingham, was the major sponsor of the Pro-am in 2013. In what is great news for the Club, the local community and the ALPG Tour they have decided to participate and be the naming sponsor in next year’s event.

The Ingham Antill Park Pro-am will be held on Friday January 10th 2014. With a prize pool of $25,000 for a 1 day event, the club anticipates another strong field.

Antill Park will again have the popular ‘closest to the pin shoot out’. This event will be held in the afternoon on Thursday 9th January. Geoff Eagles from Elders Real Estate in Picton will donate $1000 towards the event.

If you get the opportunity to stay and play some golf in the Southern Highlands, make sure you include Antill Park Country Golf Club on your itinerary.

Members competitions are held every Saturday, Monday and Thursday. A Sunday competition is held on the first Sunday in each month. For further information go to www.antillpark.com.au/

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wins Mercedes E400 Convertible for Hole-in-One

UBAI, December 6, 2013 - South African Connie Chen won a Mercedes E400 Convertible car worth $70,000 as the first player to score a hole-in-one at the par-3 15th on the Majlis Golf Course during the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters. Chen used a 6-iron to ace the 160-yard hole during the third round on Friday.

This is the second hole-in-one in the eight-year history of the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters after Tania Elosegui aced the seventh in 2009.

“I didn’t see it go in, none of us did,” Chen said. “My dad said, ‘oh, it might have gone in’, but the cameraman didn’t say anything.

So he and Sandra were like, if it went in, someone would have done something. So we only found out it went in, like maybe five meters away from the hole. We were like, there’s no ball.”

Chen had a hole-in-one in Spain last year but didn’t win a prize. The 21-yearold from Pretoria has a driving licence and added that it would be a great first car.

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GOLFERS AND MINISTER SHOW GOLF IS AN

INCLUSIVE SPORT

Story: Bethan Cutler

Images: Tristan Jones Photography

With just 14 days to go until the eagerly anticipated ISPS HANDA Ladies European Masters, golfers and officials gathered in London to demonstrate that golf is an open and inclusive sport. urope’s best women golfers assembled at Buckinghamshire Golf Club on July 26-28 for the biggest women’s professional golf tournament in England this summer.

Britain’s rising teenage golf star Charley Hull and amateur golfer Ellen Groves from the Hillingdon Disablement Society (DASH) took on Mary Macleod MP and Buckinghamshire Golf Club Operations Manager Dubravka Griffiths in a blind-folded putting contest on Thursday July 11, to raise awareness of the tournament and highlight ISPS HANDA’s mission to promote blind and disabled golf.

Mary Macleod MP is a strong believer and active campaigner in equal opportunities and commented: “As this 38 Ladies GOLF 20 • Summer/Autumn 2014

Mary Macleod MP, Charley Hull and amateur golfer Ellen Groves from the Hillingdon Disablement Society (DASH) with Dubravka Griffiths

Government creates a fairer and more equal society it is vital that we encourage equal opportunities for all to participate in sport from the grassroots all the way up to the elite level. I am particularly passionate about getting more women, girls and disabled people playing sport and I am delighted that the Ladies European Masters and ISPS are able to support the Government in achieving this objective.

“Today highlights how inclusive golf can be and I encourage golf authorities to actively support more women, girls and disabled people to play the game.”

Iain Edmondson, Head of Major Events and London & Partners commented: “We were delighted to have hosted the ISPS HANDA Ladies European Masters here

in London. The city continues to deliver a lasting legacy of hosting major events which in return, increase participation in grassroots sports - especially following the huge success of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“This event is a great opportunity to encourage women of all abilities to take up the sport and be inspired by some of the best female golfers in Europe.”

Ladies European Tour golfer Charliey Hull, 17, who turned professional last year, commented: “It’s great to see what a great game this can be for such a diverse range of people and I’m delighted that more and more people with disabilities are being introduced to golf. Free golf lessons were available to people with and without disabilities at the ISPS HANDA www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

Above: Britain’s Charley Hull putts blindfolded as part of the days activities.

Inset: Charley gives some expert advice

Ladies European Masters and had a great day out.”

ISPS Chairman and Japanese Philanthropist, Dr Haruhisa Handa, has campaigned relentlessly to make golf accessible to blind and disabled golfers and through the ISPS Handa PGA Academy Program has educated 170 coaches who between them have already delivered over 1,500 coaching sessions to blind and disabled golfers within the UK. Free golf lessons were available during

the ISPS HANDA Ladies European Masters from Friday 26-Sunday 28 July from award-winning coaches as part of the ISPS HANDA PGA Academy Programme and the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire (BB&O) Golf Partnership.

A host of top names were competing in the ISPS HANDA Ladies European Masters, including defending champion Lydia Hall, Laura Davies, Trish Johnson, Melissa Reid, Carly Booth, Cheyenne Woods and Charley Hull.

This event is a great opportunity to encourage women of all abilities to take up the sport and be inspired by some of the best female golfers in Europe

“The darkest hour is always before the dawn.”

~ Thomas Fuller

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FEEL WELL, LOOK WELL, PLAY WELL…

ITS ALL ABOUT WELLNESS!

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egardless of your level of play, hand, wrist and back injuries are all too common. Any regular golfer would have to admit that a fit physique is paramount, to avoid sustaining such injuries, as well as evading fatigue whilst on the course, as well as after a round.

Several years ago, I saw some bracelets that caught my eye. I was greatly impressed to discover that these beautiful pieces were not only pleasing to look at, but also offered the added benefit of improving health and wellness.

Combining fashionable Italian design with advanced Japanese wellness technology, they’re a great way for you to look and feel good, both on and off the fairway. The company behind this collection, Toscana Watches & Jewellery utilises its patented, proprietary, manufacturing process, to create a fashion of style and technology. Toscana is positioned to fill a current niche by marrying fashionable elegance and wellness functionality. Toscana is not only trendy but also provides the wearer with a constant flow of beneficial negative ions into the bloodstream by absorbing though the skin.

The holistic power of these bracelets is from the constant flow of negative ions, generated from both nano-size particles of the mineral Tourmaline embedded in the Silicone strap and the 99.99% pure Germanium inserts in the clasp. Being in direct contact with your skin, and working in tandem with the magnetic field generated by six powerful, rare earth Neodymium magnets to boost absorption, these trend-setting bracelets naturally replenish your body’s energy, thus enhancing every stage of your physical activity.

There is increasing scientific evidence that validates the power of negative ions in enhancing performance and easing pain.

It is believed that negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to your brain, resulting in higher alertness levels and increased mental energy.

With a far higher emission rate of negative ions than even their closest competitors, the Toscana, Science wellness bracelets are arguably the most powerful product on the market today. The traditional wisdom and modern technology behind the beautifully designed bracelets provides a unique product that actively

promotes good health.

The flower of life geometric symbol is the inspiration behind Toscana’s Cellini collection. The flower like pattern is composed of six overlapping circles said to represent the six days in which God created life. This elegant centrepiece of hand polished stainless steel and Italian enamel, is embellished with Swarovski crystal elements. The symbol can be found in temples, art and manuscripts of cultures in over 20 centuries around the world. It is widely believed to generate wellness and long life. You too can have a part of the Flower of Life essence.

Competitively priced, these bracelets are trendy, fashionable and offer an invaluable opportunity for people to achieve overall wellness which leads to a better quality of life. With golfers leading this latest trend, I truly believe that these bracelets will become a permanent accessory for every woman.

OUR ESTEEMED PATRON OF THE LPGA, DAWN FRASER, has been wearing a bracelet after breaking her wrist several years ago. In a conversation with Dawn she said “I can honestly say the pain I was experiencing in my finger decreased noticeably, immediately after I started to wear the bracelet.

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I myself have been wearing one of these bracelets the “ Palio” which is the sister brand with the horse insignia for several years now and have had a vast improvement in my tennis elbow. So if you are looking for that perfect gift for men or women the Toscana bracelet makes the perfect gift for everyone.

To purchase or for wholesale enquiries call 1300 783 112 ONLY $159.55 includes handling & postage within Australia.

Hi Cathryn I love my Toscana wellness bracelet! Since wearing for many years, I have only missed one cut out of eleven events on the Ladies European Tour – a MASSIVE improvement on my previous five years on tour. I have never played as consistently as I have that year. Whenever I have been close to the cut I have felt much calmer and in control than in previous years – and as a result, I have made the cut. In previous years I have been nervous, anxious and uptight if I am close to a cut. Yes, I have also been working hard on my technique and fitness, which could also account for improvement, but whatever it is, I will not be taking off my bracelet!

Best wishes, Lynn Kenny

The bracelets are a hit with many players including LPGA pro golfer Jayde Pano, who appeared in one of our past editions of Ladies Golf. www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

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A NEW PROFESSIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT WITH A TWIST IS LAUNCHED

THE RUSH Imagine this, Kerri-Anne Kennerley has the chance to hole a putt worth $1 million for her team. Well that is one of the many scenarios Frank Williams spoke about when he announced in late July the most exciting new event on the Australian Golf calendar in years, “The Rush”.

“T

he Rush” golf challenge is a unique teams tournament to be played on the magnificent Legends course at the Moonah Links Golf course and The Dunes on the Mornington Peninsula between 27th February and 2nd March 2014.

Each team will consist of one professional and one amateur playing in a best ball stroke event, under tournament conditions, over 72 holes.

The total purse up for grabs is $1.3m, with $1m going to the winning team. In a first for Australian golf, the winning team will share the $1m first prize, with $500,000 going to the professional and the remaining $500,000 to the amateur nominated charity.

Williams mentioned there will be a few

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Jeff Janz and Kerrie-Anne Kennerley

tweaks to keep it a little interesting, such as a possible concert, but these are exciting times.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the entire golfing community, with professionals and amateurs playing together in a true teams event.“ said Williams.

“What makes this event even more special is the addition of the “Charity Purse”. While players will be battling on course, charities will certainly be the big off course winners. Not only will one charity receive half a million dollars, other participating charities will be eligible to a share of hundreds of thousands more from the charity challenge”.

“For the amateurs, they get a taste of what is it really like to play as a professional under tournament conditions on some fantastic golf courses. Come Sunday, we want their knees to be shaking, hearts pumping! “ Kerri-Anne, who is an avid golfing enthusiast, hosted the launch at the Golf Tec centre in Melbourne’s CBD and has already committed to playing.

“I’m really, really excited about the event. When Frank spoke to me about it, I said straight away I was in and I can’t wait for the opportunity to play in a professional event. More importantly I get the chance to win $500,000 for my charity, Look Good Feel Better – Cancer Patients Trust.”

“In terms of who I might ask to play with, well I’m throwing a few names around at the moment and you’ll have to wait and see who says yes!”

Celebrity Chef, Ian Curley is another confirmed supporter and starter.

“I just love golf and to be able to have the opportunity to play with a pro in a teams event under tournament conditions playing for that kind of cash, is a pretty amazing opportunity.” Said the Executive Chef of

The European in Melbourne.

“I certainly will be doing everything I can between now and then to give myself a chance to win $500,000 for a charity close to my heart, Youth Projects.”

Former tour professional, three time winner in Europe, and now ALPG President Shani Waugh, is coming out of retirement to play. “I think this is a brilliant idea, it is open to everyone, female and male professionals and amateurs. I know I am certainly going to be nervous!”

Professional Mike Clayton has already lined up his partner, 17-year-old amateur sensation Su Hyun Oh. Tournament fundraising is in support of Australian Communities Foundation with Cancer Council Victoria, Engineers Without Borders and AIME the first to join as eligible charity beneficiaries of the tournament.

Over 35 teams have now registered for this unique event, so don’t miss out.

For further information visit the website www.therushgolf.com.au

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Stars meet

Sunshine the Koala

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ason Dufner and Charl Schwartzel, two of the top ranked players in the ISPS HANDA Perth International, met another star attraction at Lake Karrinyup Country Club when they made a cuddly new friend in Sunshine the Koala.

David Thorne, from nearby Caversham Wildlife Park, brought Sunshine to meet the two players after both players carding one under par opening rounds of 71.

The pair have been getting a taste of Western Australia having also visited Perth’s spectacular Kings Park on Tuesday and they were keen to meet an animal so synonymous with Australia.

Schwartzel, the 2011 Masters Champion, is used to larger wild animals in his native South Africa and was keen to hold the laid-back Sunshine.

“I love animals and so it is nice when you get an opportunity to hold a koala,” he said. “He’s a bit smaller than the animals we have back at home. It’s always great to come to new places and have new experiences like this.

“I’ve always loved Australia. It is my first time to Perth and I’ve really enjoyed myself so far.

“I was a bit disappointed with my round today. I had a good run going at the beginning

of the day but slipped a bit. One under par isn’t too bad though.”

World Number Ten Dufner, who starred for the United States in the recent Ryder Cup, also

Schwartzel, the 2011 Masters Champion, is used to larger wild animals in his native South Africa and was keen to hold the laid-back Sunshine. enjoyed holding Sunshine, who can sleep for around 18 to 20 hours a day.

“It’s a great opportunity to do something like this and he seems to like everybody because

he’s so docile. He’s great. I like the sound of his schedule too – although it wouldn’t leave much time for golf.

“I had a pretty average day on the course today and was a little bit disappointed with the number I shot, but hopefully I can do better throughout the week.”

The ISPS HANDA Perth International is owned and promoted by IMG and is the collective vision of Eventscorp, a division of Tourism Western Australia, and IMG to see a major international golf event played annually in Perth. It is the richest tournament in Australia with prize money of US$2,000,000. It is also the only event in Australia co-sanctioned with the European Tour and is being broadcasted globally via European Tour Television for over 800 hours showcasing Perth and Western Australia to 400 million homes in 67 countries.

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GOLF WEEK LAUNCH Amy Rogers, Stefanie Carniato and Amy Tattersall

Left: Kerri-Anne Kennerley welcoming guests. Above: Take a shot!

A SPECIAL INVITATION ONLY cocktail event was hosted by Australia’s much loved Kerri-Anne Kennerley at the Solitaire Audi Showroom at Hawthorn.

As a Golf Australia board member Kerri-Anne shared her love and passion for golf with the audience who were local Adelaide corporate women.

Stating that golf is a wonderful pastime that helps us stay social, healthy and active throughout life, Kerri-Anne encouraged all guests to try golf and get out there and have some fun.

Golf Australia Marketing Manager Stefanie Carniato, thanked all for coming along to get a taste of what golf as a sport has to offer and said that the Sip & Swing event particularly focuses on females and encouraging them to trial and play golf.

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100,000 female club golfers across Australia. Research shows that females want to try golf and get into the game, which is why Golf Australia is currently developing a new female participation program. The program is being established to encourage women of all ages to take up the game and assist with their progression from beginner to keen golfer.

Stefanie introduced PGA Professional Anne-Marie Knight and LPG Professional Sarah Douglass who were providing instruction at the PGA Swing net and putting green respectively.

All were encouraged to have a chat with them throughout the course of the night as both women have a wealth of knowledge to share, including tips to help beginners with their game.

Essentially though, the night was about sipping and swinging, a chance for guests to acquaint themselves with the game.

Try it out in a non-intimidating, friendly environment whilst having a glass of wine and of course having fun.

All guests relished the chance for a photo opportunity with Kerri-Anne and appreciated her presence at the event.

The highlight of the night was the putting competition along with door prizes, including Srixon gift packs, a Ninettes Hairdressing voucher and an offer of an Audi for the Weekend.

The lucky winner of the Audi supplied

by Solitaire Automotive was Jessica De Pieri (Associate) from Kelly & Co Lawyers.

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STATE NEWS

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

WAYNE PHILLIPS (MC) The Club Volunteer of the Year Award is for a person nominated by their golf club whose efforts have been significantly beneficial to the management of the club. The volunteer may be involved in such tasks as on-course work, Match Committee duties, administration or a Board Director. The work they have contributed to the club is recognised as selfless, constructive and profitable for the club.

METROPOLITAN FEMALE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD SUSAN SEJA This first award is sponsored by Schweppes.

The winner of this award, puts her heart and soul into everything.

After being Captain of her Club for 3 ½ years, Susan immersed herself in the new course rating system since 2010.

As part of the course rating team, Susan has personally rated 75 courses. Ranging from clubs as far north as Coober Pedy, to KI, and as far East as Bordertown.

As the implementation of the new Golf Australia handicapping system gets closer, Susan has spent countless hours, cross checking and verifying that figures for 430 individual courses in South Australian were correct.

In June, Golf Australia conducted two Adelaide seminars directed at Club officials, outlining the Duties, Authorities and Responsibilities of the Home Club, in implementing the new Handicapping system. Recognizing that not all regional

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clubs could be represented in Adelaide, Susan decided to conduct regional seminars. It must be noted that this was not a service that was offered by all states.

Currently in the process of conducting these regional seminars, over the past 6 weeks Susan has made 3 hour presentations in Kadina, Port Lincoln, Naracoorte and Mt Barker covering clubs from 7 Districts. Next on the list are seminars in Barmera and Willunga in the next few weeks, which completes coverage across the state.

Over the past 12 months Susan has provided written responses to dozens of Rules enquiries made to the Golf SA Office. Responses to even the most technical queries are generally provided within 24 hours as Susan is always available to assist Clubs and Members.

Throughout 2013 Susan along with Tony Bourne has conducted two Level 1 Introductory Rules Seminars and two Level 2 Seminars each requiring presenting for up to 3 hours. This is then followed by providing a 2 hour tutorial then supervising the 3 hour exam. Marking the exams and providing feedback is then followed.

Acting as a Rules Official at Golf SA events is another role that Susan undertakes.

In February this year Susan attended the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open held at Royal Canberra acting as a Rules Observer, and with her skills will no doubt be asked to act as a referee in the not too distant future.

Congratulations SUSAN SEJA

COUNTRY FEMALE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

DIANNE THOMPSON Diane has been nominated in recognition of her countless hours freely given over 37 years for the benefit of not only her club but her District.

Always willing to hold office and contribute positively to the running of the club, her input is highly valued.

37 years ago Dianne decided to play golf and soon after agreed to go on the ladies committee where she went on to become Secretary for 8 years.

Following this she held the position of Club Secretary for a further 7 years.

In total a Club Committee Member for 22 years a position she still holds.

After being awarded life membership in 2007, she continued to contribute to the club by taking on the position of Vice President for a year and then becoming the first female President of her club for a two year period. Dianne was also Delegate to her District Ladies Golf Association for 19 years including holding the roles of Vice President and President.

Currently holding the position of Vice Chairperson of her District a role she has held for the past 6 years, she is also a country delegate and attends meetings in Adelaide when required.

Dianne assists with the everyday running of the club and regularly represents her club at District Open Days. Her dedication, passion and wealth of knowledge is highly valued by her club. She has given outstanding service to her club and is still giving.

Congratulations DIANNE THOMPSON

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NTWOMEN’S AMATEUR - ALICE SPRINGS GOLF CLUB 10 – 12 May 2013

ALICE SPRINGS Golf Club had a myriad of challenges last year leading up to the recent NT Women’s Amateur Championships. There had been no significant rain, mobs of galahs had stripped areas on the fairways, rabbits had borrowed around the edges, and there had been salt intrusion on some of the greens. However the ground staff worked hard and the course, one of the top desert courses in world golf, presented well for the Championships.

There were 71 players registered, over half from the Northern Territory, and 16 on plus or single figure handicaps. The oldest player was Kay Sinderberry from Bonville GC, and the youngest Alizza Hetherington from Darwin GC, 12 years old playing off an 11 handicap.

The NT Foursomes preceded the three day NT Amateur, and many players used that as a familiarisation round to the Alice Springs course. The front nine winds around amongst rocky outcrops, and the back has bulldust and water to catch the wayward hitter, so consistent direction is the key to success. Ellen Davies-Graham of Redcliffe GC and Anna Stanton of Paradise Springs GC won the Foursomes with a score of 72, while Nikki Eaton and Teresa McGuirk of Alice Springs GC registered an early local success winning the nett with 72.

The first day of the Championships saw the emergence of the lowest handicapped player, 16 year old Tatiana Wijaya from Cottlesloe GC on +5, as a player to be watched. She equalled the course record with 68, three shots ahead of Ellen DaviesGraham. The second day was more tightly contested, with a crowd on 72 – Tatiana, Ellen, Anna Stanton and Ali Orchard from Surfer’s Paradise GC. The weather over the first three days had been delightful, warm and sunny, with amazingly clear air for viewing the glory of the surrounding McDonnell Ranges.

The final day was a complete contrast – wind, rain, cold – not helpful to

the tropical Top Enders in the field. The bulldust turned to mud, so any straying from the fairways was a real challenge. The young elite players were able to cope with the change, with Tatiana returning a new course record of 67, well ahead of Ellen with 73 and Ali with 75. Only 51 players completed the three rounds, and it is fair to say that all who finished were quiet if cold achievers on the day.

Overall the 2013 winners in the NT Women’s Amateur were: Open, Nett and Junior Champion – Tatiana Wijaya of Cottlesloe GC, 207 Senior Champion – Glenys Ferguson of Wanneroo GC, 243 Handicap, B Grade, Senior Nett Champion – Ann McClintock of Kogorah GC, 266 Closed Champion – Tanya Kirker of Alice Springs GC, 241 Senior Closed Champion – Vicki Purser of Darwin GC, 253 C Grade Champion – Catherine Nichols of McLeod Country GC, 294 The Alice Springs community welcomed the rain, as it brought their area out of drought. The rain has persisted and surely the golf course will benefit – at least with more feed around there is a chance the galahs will leave and give the fairways a chance to recover.

Next year’s NT Women’s Amateur will be held at Darwin Golf Club in May – still a chance of rain, but surely not cold.

The Northern Territory natural surrounds are as beautiful as they are rugged and never disappoint in form and hue.

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COTTESLOE END 34YEAR WAIT WITH PENNANT WIN

by Tom Fee, Golf WA PERTH, 5th AUGUST 2013 - Cottesloe Golf Club partied like it was 1979.

Despite their impressive 20 pennant titles, including their 6-3 victory over Royal Fremantle, Cottesloe had to endure a 34 year drought between victories in one of Western Australia’s most prestigious Pennant competition.

With WA young guns Curtis Luck of Cottesloe and Minwoo Lee of Royal Fremantle neck and neck on the 35th hole, word from the clubhouse was that the completed matches were all square at 3-all, with three matches left on the course.

Needing to win two more matches to take the Pennant, Cottesloe held narrow leads in all three of their remaining games.

As Curtis Luck and Minwoo Lee headed up the final hole with Luck holding a one shot lead, an ominous roar from the clubhouse told the story. Cottesloe’s Grant Lewis has secured a par on the last take the match 2-up over Fritz Arnold, and Cottesloe had secured the pennant.

Cottesloe’s victory by three matches does not illustrate how close the entire afternoon was. With the lead seesawing throughout the day, Cottesloe’s surge started with Curtis Luck on the par-5 seventh, their 25th hole of the day. Luck was trailing his fellow state team member by three after 18, but had recovered to be just one shot behind.

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“No pressure, but I’d say they’re gonna need ya.” Was the response.

With Lee having the best of the pair in recent competitions, including a 6-shot comeback on the final day of the Srixon Championship, Luck may have faltered from there, however as Lee hit his approach short and to the right of the green for his second, Luck hit an incredible iron shot, pin high just 10 feet from the flag. Lee went up and down for birdie to keep the pressure on but Luck holed his putt for eagle and brought himself square with Lee and put Cottesloe in the lead for good.

As the galleries following all nine groups merged on the ninth green near the clubhouse, Luck took the lead over Lee with an incredible 30 foot birdie putt. The momentum from there clearly belonged to Cottesloe and they held on for a well-deserved victory.

ALL RESULTS: COTTESLOE MENTIONED FIRST Curtis Luck def Minwoo Lee 1-up (ie, 1 up after all 36 holes) Ben Seward lost to Brett Roberts 4&3 (4-up with 3 holes to play) Brad White def Alan Becker 11&10 Cameron Bolton def Connor Faulds 9&8 Grant Lewis def Fritz Arnold 2-up Paul Patterson lost to Cameron Jones 3&2 Liam Spooner def Andrei Ezergailis 1-up Don Pyke lost to Terry Serventy 2&1 Michael Pentland def Darren Goss 6&5

ALL RESULTS FROM PENNANT FINALS SUNDAY Division One: Cottesloe 6 defeated Royal Fremantle 3 Division One Juniors: Mandurah 4.5 defeated Royal Fremantle 2.5 Division One Relegation: Royal Perth 6 defeated Lakelands 3 Division Two: WA Golf Club 6 defeated Mount Lawley 3 Division Two Juniors: WA Golf Club 4 defeated Melville Glades 3 Division Two Relegation: Wanneroo 6 defeated Kwinana 3 Division Three: Sea View 6 defeated Meadow Springs 3 Division Three Juniors: Sea View 3 defeated Rockingham 2 Division Four Black: Cottesloe 4.5 defeated Hartfield 2.5 Division Four Gold: WA Golf Club 5 defeated Kwinana 2 Division Five Gold: Royal Fremantle 5 defeated Mosman Park 2 Division Five Black: Hartfield 5 1/2 defeated Chequers 1 1/2 Division Six: Wanneroo 5 defeated Royal Fremantle 2 Division Seven Gold: Wanneroo 5 1/2 defeated Rockingham 1 1/2 Division Seven Black: Mandurah 4 defeated Joondalup 3 Division Eight: The Vines 4 defeated Lake Karrinyup 3 Division Nine: Kwinana 4 1/2 defeated The Vines 2 1/2 Follow us on Twitter: @GolfWA_official Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ GolfWesternAustralia Ladies GOLF 20 • Summer/Autumn 2014

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2013 wOMEN’S COrONaTiON MEdaL

The Women’s 2013 Coronation Medal was decided on Tuesday, 17 September at The Lakes and Ryde-Parramatta Golf Clubs. It was a very successful day for Concord Golf Club who won the 2013 Coronation Medal and had the winners of the individual scratch and nett prizes at The Lakes Golf Club.

The Concord team of Shelly Shin, Carolynn Harkin, Rhonda Magner and Margaret Mitchell had a score of 313 and secured a five shot victory. Oatlands Golf Club, represented by Janet Rentz, Sang Yoe, Debbie Jepson and Linda Gyzon were runners up with a score of 318.

At the Lakes, Shelly Shin posted a scratch score of 76 while her teammate Carolyn Harkin had a nett 70 to win the scratch and nett prizes respectively. At Ryde-Parramatta, Trenna-Ann Wall of New South Wales Golf Club won the nett prize with a score of 73 while Pamela Tsiamis of St. Michael’s had the best scratch score of the day with an 82.

For a full listing of results and other major prize winners from the 2013 Women’s Coronation Medal please visit www.golfnsw.org

2013 wOMEN’S BrONZE MEdaLLiON

CONGraTuLaTiONS TO waKEhurST GOLF CLuB who successfully defended the Bronze Medallion for 2013.

They had the lowest combined aggregate score amongst a team of four which was decided at both Wakehurst and Cabramatta Golf Clubs on Monday, 16 September 2013.

The 2013 Bronze Medallion this year saw 58 clubs represented from both the metropolitan and country districts with a total of 232 players competing, 116 at each of the host venues.

The winning team from Wakehurst included Lynette Brown (25), Monica Yuill (29), Anne Strange (25) and Momo Ono (23) with a combined score of 330. Runners-up were Belmont Golf

Club represented by Janette Neal (23), Darlene Vanderkamp (23), Christine Devlin (23) and Annette Bray (25) with a score of 333.

Conditions proved very challenging at Wakehurst as it rained from early morning.

All players at Wakehurst were subject to these conditions as the rain poured throughout the day. The nett winner at Wakehurst was Sue Galton of Shelly Beach with a score of 80 while at Cabramatta Lucille Back of the Australian was the nett winner with a very impressive score of 69 which was won on a count back.

The Women’s Bronze Medallion is an 18-holes stroke handicap competition for teams of four players on handicaps from 23 to 32 with players participating having been selected by their respective home clubs.

For a full list of all results from the Women’s Golf NSW Bronze Medallion please visit www.golfnsw.org.

For further information, please contact Fiona Carroll, Events Coordinator on phone: (02) 9505 9105 or e-mail: Fiona.carroll@golfnsw.org

2014 wOMEN’S SuMMEr FOurSOMES The 2014 Women’s Summer Foursomes is being held at Kogarah Golf Club on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 January 2014. The tournament is open to female amateurs whose individual handicap does not exceed 32 at the date of entry.

The format of day 1 is 18-hole Scratch Stroke Foursomes with the top four pairings qualifying for Match Play on Tuesday 15.

The Semi Finals will be played on Tuesday morning with the two remaining pairings playing the final on Tuesday afternoon.

Traditionally the Summer Foursomes is a strongly contested event with teams being represented from around the state. Last year’s event was held at Cromer Golf Club.

For the third year running this event will

be held in conjunction with the 2013 Men’s NSW Foursomes Medal. This event will be played on Monday 14 January 2013.

Prizes awarded for the Summer Foursomes Tournament will be in three Divisions: • Match Play Winners - Trophies • Match Play Runners up • 18 Holes Nett Winners • 18 Holes Nett Runner up • 18 Holes Scratch Winners Entries are now open - $90 – Handicap Limit 32 individual.

To enter, or for more information, log onto www.golfnsw.org Entries close Wednesday 18 December at 5pm.

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2013 wOMEN’S MOuNTaiN MEETiNG ThE 2013 wOMEN’S MOuNTaiN MEETiNG kicked off on Monday 14 October. The event was open to female amateurs who hold a current Australian or overseas equivalent handicap. It is held over four days, across a number of courses in the Blue Mountains Region.

The format is singles over 36-holes, 18-holes on day one, and 18-holes on day two (played in three divisions), followed by 18-holes foursomes on day three, and best ball teams V Par on day four.

SiNGLES EVENT Two hundred and fifty competitors played in this year’s event. Some competitors made significant journeys to play. Six ladies travelled from Nedlands Golf Club in Western Australia. For Cath Bellemore of Nedlands GC, her first Mountain Meeting will be memorable as she had a hole in one on the thirteenth hole at Blackheath GC in the foursomes event and finished runner up in Division 1 36-hole stroke. Liz Finn of Te Puke Golf Club in New Zealand played her first Mountain Meeting and hopes to bring more players from New Zealand in the future.

In Division 1 Deborah Nunn of Wakehurst GC defended the Yallambee Cup with scores of 80 at Blackheath GC and 74 at Leura GC to win by nine strokes. Deborah had a hole in one on the seventeenth at Blackheath in round one.

Runner up was Cath Bellemore with a total score of 163. Judith Shade (22) of Kogarah GC was the winner of the 36-hole nett with a score of 132 which included a fantastic second round score of 61nett at Leura GC. Division 2 was played at Blackheath and Lithgow Golf Clubs. Susie Leyshon of Wakehurst GC had scores of 100 and 92 for a total score of 192. Runner up in Division 2 was June Hird of Kareela GC with a score of 198. The nett prize was won by Edna Chan (29) of Wakehurst GC with a nett score of 139.

In Division 3 Val Harrold of Wakehurst GC had a score of 48points on Day 1 at Leura GC. She continued form on Day 2 having a score of 44points at Blackheath GC to win the Megalong Valley Trophy with a total of 92points. Suzanne Reed of Monash CC had scores of 43points and 39points to finish runner up with a total of 82points. Third place went to Jacqueline Macdougall of Wakehurst GC with a score of 78points on a countback.

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following the singles event on Tuesday evening. Over 150 competitors attended the presentation at Blackheath GC and compliments were paid to the host clubs whose courses were in great condition for the event.

FOurSOMES EVENT The foursomes event was played in two Divisions. Division 1 (plus - 27) played at Blackheath GC and Division 2 (27.5 - 45) played at Leura GC. Some of the pairings in this event have been competing together for over 20 years. It was no surprise that several pairings produced excellent scores and it was very close at the top of the leaderboard in both divisions.

In Division 1 Eustacia Douglas and Jenny Webb of Wakehurst GC won the nett prize with a score of 66.5nett. Just half a shot behind were runners up Lorraine Cribb and Susan Miller of Antill Park GC with a score of 67nett. Helen Bathgate of North Ryde GC teamed up with Lana Debnam of Wakehurst and had a score of 68.5nett for third place. The winner of the 18-hole scratch was Kerrie Davis of Penrith GC and Deborah Nunn of Wakehurst who had a score of 82 off the stick.

At Leura Golf Club it was Nancy Visione and Margot Egner of Lynwood CC who took the winning prize with a terrific score of 62.5nett. Suzanne Reed, runner up in the singles, paired up with fellow Monash player Fay Thompson to score 65nett and finish runners up in the foursomes.

Val Harrold, another familiar name to the leaderboard as winner of Division 3 the previous two days teamed up with Margaret Robinson of Wakehurst GC. They also had a 65nett and finished third. The winners of the 18-hole scratch were the Wakehurst duo of Dianne Castle and Barbara Webster who had 96 off the stick.

TEaMS EVENT The team’s event V Par, the final round of Mountain Meeting took place at Wentworth Falls and Blackheath Golf Clubs. Players at both courses found it challenging due to blustery conditions but despite this players were in good spirits and produced good scores. Some teams went to great efforts to colour coordinate their outfits and looked fantastic.

It was an exciting finish to Mountain Meeting at Blackheath where two teams finished on +17. The ladies of Lynwood, Chris Amery (30), Janine Smith (39) Annette Stannard (37) and Tracey Lindsay-Morfea (29) were the overall winners. The Lynwood ladies have been competing in this competition for sixteen years and were delighted with their win.

Runners up were the team of Dianne Smith (30) of Vincentia GC who teamed up with Susan Cooper (35) Barbara Webster (33) and Dianne Castle (27) of Wakehurst GC. Our only international entrant, Liz Finn of Te Puke GC in New Zealand teamed up with Lindy Myers (38) and Jennifer Birrell (36) from Wakehurst GC and Phillipa Waugh (29) from Monash CC and had a score of +15.

At Wentworth Falls the winning team with +16 were Judy Gailey (30) Pamela Mcdougall (31) Jacqueline Macdougall (36) and Judy Oliver (32) of Wakehurst GC. While the Lynwood team triumphed at Blackheath their club mates finished runners up at Wentworth Falls. Sandra Chitty (45) Debra Northwood (19) Lorraine Gowan (45) and Robyn Keyvar (35) had a score of +15. The Windsor CC team of Dianne Ommundson-Kennedy (25) Vickie Smith (18) Jan Trefoni (23) and Noelene Ponnusamy (30) finished third with a score of +14 on a count back.

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wOrLd’S LEadiNG aMaTEurS TO CONTEST 2014 MEN’S aNd wOMEN’S NSw aMaTEur ChaMpiONShipS incorporating the 2013 NSw Club Champion of Champions and 2014 Stroke play Championships ThE MEN’S aNd wOMEN’S STaTE ChaMpiONShip events will be held together for the first time in 2014.

A host of the world’s leading amateur golfers will contest the 2014 Men’s and Women’s NSW Amateur Championships, with players likely to be competing from England, New Zealand, United States of America, Canada, Scotland and Ireland.

This year will see Sydney’s Inner West play host to this prestigious event, with Castle Hill Country Club, Pennant Hills Golf Club and Concord Golf Club being utilized. The event is held over six days from Wednesday 29 January to Tuesday 4 February (no play on Saturday 1 February).

The Men’s NSW Amateur Championship is the oldest major event conducted by Golf NSW having first been played in 1898. The list of former winners contains a who’s who of NSW and Australian Golf greats including the likes of Bruce Devlin, Jack Newton, Tony Gresham, Brett Ogle, Peter O’Malley, Michael Campbell and Brendan Jones.

It is the first men’s state Championship of the year, one of the major national amateur tournaments, and is a National and World Ranking Event.

T h e Wo m e n ’s N S W A m a t e u r Championship has been moved to this new date and should see an increased presence from overseas and interstate competitors who are also able to participate in the Women’s NSW Open Championship the week before. Like the men, the Women’s Championship is steeped in tradition, having been first played in 1903

and the trophy bearing the names of Edwina Kennedy, Rachel Hetherington, Karrie Webb and Nikki Campbell.

“This championship attracts the best amateur golfers in the state, both young and old, plus leading golfers from other states and internationally. With the final two players having played six grueling days of golf, it really is a test of skill, mental strength, and endurance”, remarked Graeme Phillipson, General Manager – Golf, Golf NSW. “This year we will have the men and women competing at the same venues for the very first time and it promises to be a fantastic spectacle. We are bound to see some great golf.”

Plenty of inter-state visitors are also in town for the event, with representatives from Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.

Visitors have taken out both titles in recent years and the locals are determined to stop that trend.

aBOuT ThE ChaMpiONShip The NSW Medal (men) and 72-hole Stroke Play Championship (women) will be played at Castle Hill and Pennant Hills Golf Clubs on 29 January, 30 January and 31 January 2013. It is four rounds of 18-holes stroke play, played over three days; 18-holes on the first day (Wednesday), 18-holes on the second day (Thursday), and 36-holes on the third day (Friday).

The field is evenly divided between

the two venues for the first day’s play with players changing venues for their second round on the Thursday. The leading 60 players plus ties after the first 36-holes qualify for the final 36-holes on the third day, which will be played at Castle Hill Country Club (women) and Pennant Hills Golf Club (men). The winner of the 72-holes stroke play section of the Championship is the winner of the 2014 NSW Medal (men) and the 2014 72-hole Stroke Play Championship (women).

The 2013 Club Champion of Champions will be played in conjunction with the first 36-holes.

The leading 32 men and 16 women from the stroke play will be eligible to compete in the NSW Amateur Championship Match Play, each match played over 18-holes other than the Final which is played over 36-holes. The match play will be seeded, and will be played at Concord Golf Club on 2-4 February 2014.

The morning session on the first day (Sunday) will see all 32 men compete.

The afternoon session will have the winning 16 men and the 16 women playing competing for a place in the quarter finals.

Monday’s morning session, the quarter finals, has eight players competing, while the afternoon session and semi-final will see the top four players challenging for a spot in the Final.

Both men’s and women’s finals will be played on Tuesday morning, over 36-holes. Draws, results and reports will be available daily on the Golf NSW website – www.golfnsw.org

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2013 wOMEN’S COuNTry MEETiNG The 2013 Women’s Country Meeting was held over three days in September this year, Monday, 2nd at Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club, Tuesday, 3rd at Penrith Golf Club and Thursday, 6th at Lynwood Country Club. Jocelyn Mackay from Moss Vale won the major prize, the Mabel McKenzie Cup with a total of 165 off the stick. An impressive score of 79 at Glenmore Heritage Valley in round one gave Jocelyn a five stroke lead. A score of 86 at Penrith on day 2 secured a five shot victory with a total of 165 diViSiON ONE 36-hOLE priZE wiNNErS Runner up in the scratch, 5 strokes behind Jocelyn Mackay was Liz Smyth from Canberra Golf Club with 170. Overall Nett, Rose Payten Trophy Winner was Port Macquarie’s Christine Dickson with 155.

Leanne Slater from Young Golf Club had a 158 to take 36-hole Nett Runner Up. diViSiON TwO 36-hOLE priZE wiNNErS Division Two’s, Rose Payten Trophy was successfully defended by Muree’s Lorraine O’Connor with a total scratch score of 192, improving last year’s winning score by 1 stroke. Fellow clubmate Helen Ratley finished runner up in division 2 on 193.

The Una Clift Bowl was presented to Robin Searle of Maitland with a score of 154, on a countback from Belmont’s Gail Balcomb also on a score of 154.

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diViSiON ThrEE 36-hOLE priZE wiNNErS The winner for Division Three’s Marie Chapman Trophy was Susan Reid from Leeton with a total score of 67 points, three points clear of runner up Patricia Hill from Woolgoolga who had a score of 64 points.

Third place was Robyn Greedy of Maitland who with 60 points on a count back. day 3 - FOurSOMES The foursomes component of the event was played at Lynwood Country Club.

Most of the competitors had not played at Lynwood previously and were very impressed with the condition and layout of the course on the day. Weather conditions were ideal for golf with the sun shining from early morning. The course was challenging and enjoyable for all participants.

It was the Coolangatta Tweed Heads ladies, Jodie Rockliff and Susan Reguson who had the best score of the day with 87 to take home the Vera Rankin Trophy.

Jocelyn Mackay continued her winning form pairing up with fellow club mate to finish runners up in division 1 with a score of 91.

Division 1 nett went to Gillian Mowat and Jeanette Neal of Belmont with a score of 78. Runner up nett winners were Leanne Clark and Merryl Kyburz with a score of 78 ½.

Elizabeth Knowles of Coolangatta teamed up with Susanne Smith of Moree to win Division 2 scratch by 3 shots with a score of 100. Darlene Vanderkamp and Michelle James of Belmont were runners up with a score of 103. The nett winners in Division 2 were Joanne Schultz and Moya O’ Brien of Coffs Harbour with an impressive nett score of 75. They were five shots clear of nett runners-up, Cathy Beach of Warren and Patricia Hill of Woolgoolga.

ThE hiSTOry OF ThE COuNTry MEETiNG The Women’s Country Meeting is open to all female amateur golfers who hold a current handicap and are members of a Golf NSW Country District Golf Club.

The history of the Women’s Country Meeting goes back to 1957 and the tournament has been held annually since then. The event has seen many notable winners over the years but none better than the present Division One winner, Julie Swanson from Newcastle Golf Club. Julie has had a strangle hold on the event, winning the last seven consecutive years. She will be back again this year to compete for an astonishing eighth title.

There are a number of prizes awarded, including daily (18-hole) scratch and net winners, as well as the overall trophies.

The Division One perpetual trophy is named after Mabel Mackenzie in appreciation of her many years of service towards the promotion of Women’s Golf NSW. The trophy for Division Two is The Vera Rankin Trophy, and a new Division Three trophy was introduced last year, The Marie Chapman Trophy. This trophy was named after Marie Chapman, a distinguished figure in the South Coast region of NSW. The venues for the 2014 Country Meeting have been confirmed for Beverley Park, Ryde-Parramatta and Bardwell Valley Golf Clubs.

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ViCTOriaN GOLF iNduSTry award wiNNErS aNNOuNCEd ThE ViCTOriaN GOLF iNduSTry came together on Saturday 1 June to celebrate the contributions of many outstanding individuals and clubs within the sport.

Representatives from Golf Victoria, the PGA of Australia and Golf Management Victoria gathered at the MCG to witness a number of new inductees to the Victorian Golf Industry Hall of Fame including three time Australian Open champion Ossie Pickworth, PGA Professional Brian Twite OAM, David Graham, Susie Tolhurst, Harry Williams, Gladys Hay, The Hon Michael Scott, Eveline McKenzie, Joan Fisher, Mick Ryan, Nellie Gatehouse, Margaret Masters and Kevin Hartley.

“It really is a fantastic evening for all the major stakeholders within Victorian golf to come together to recognise some outstanding achievements and accomplishments of individuals and clubs. Congratulations to all those that were recognised throughout the night,” said Simon Brookhouse CEO of Golf Victoria.

The evening celebrated the collaboration of the Victorian Golf Industry highlighted by Su-Hyun Oh taking out the Female Amateur of the Year as well as her coach and PGA Professional Matt Cleverdon, who claimed the Victorian Teaching Professional of the Year.

Cleverdon has worked with Oh helping her rise to be the number two ranked female amateur in the world and most notably runner-up at the Australian Ladies Masters in 2012 behind Karrie Webb.

Along with his work with Oh and other elite amateurs and Touring Professionals, Cleverdon has opened the Matt Cleverdon Golf Academy in China where he has developed a number of junior programs.

Winning the Male Amateur of the Year was Nathan Holman who’s achievements in 2012 were numerous but highlighted by his Master of the Amateurs title, qualifying for the Scottish and US Amateur tournaments as well as the leading all amateurs and finishing runner-up at the PGA Tour of Australasia’s Victorian Open Championship early in 2013.

Underlining the Volunteer of the Year awards were Bruce Harding and Jan Jelleff who were named Melbourne Metropolitan Area winners whilst the Country Victoria awards were taken out by Howard McCelland and Glenda Clarke.

While not an award winner, Jarrod Lyle stole the limelight with his honest and humorous presentation to the room.

Speaking with the Master of Ceremonies Mike Rabbitt, Lyle spoke on everything from his first golf experiences, his battle with cancer, his family, friendship with Robert Allenby, his time on Tour and of course his infamous hole in one at the Phoenix Waste Management Open.

The evening was a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedication and hard work of so many that made 2012 another successful year for golf in Victoria.

“The Victorian Golf Industry is diverse and complex, and relies on many individuals working together to ensure golf thrives in our great sporting state,” said David Tapping, Executive Officer of the Southern Division of the PGA of Australia.

“Through these awards we recognise the achievements of many individuals and I would like to congratulate and thank them for their efforts. It is because of these individuals and many others across the state that we continue to achieve success and I look forward to another outstanding year in 2013.”

All other Victorian Golf Industry Award winners on the night included: • 2012 Bruce Green Victorian Club Professional of the Year – Marcus Leiberman (Phillip Island Golf Club) • 2012 Victorian Golf Operations Professional of the Year – Garry Burness (The Heritage Golf and Country Club) • 2011/2012 Victorian Order of Merit – Leighton Lyle • 2012 Victorian E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour Order of Merit, Player of the Year & Rookie of the Year – Kym Olsen • 2012 Victorian PGA Trainee of the Year & 2012 Golf Digest Trainee of the Year – Quinton Howe • 2012 National Trainee of the Year – Jack Wilson • PGA Trainee Pro-Am of the Year – Mansfield Golf Club • 2012/2013 PGA Pro-Am of the Year with an open prizepurse – Penfold Motors Box Hill Pro-Am • 2012/2013 PGA Pro-Am of the Year with a prize purse of $10,000 - $20,000 – Rosebud Country Club Pro-Am • 2012/2013 PGA Victorian Pro-Am Course of the Year – Yarra Yarra Golf Club • 2012/2013 PGA Victorian Regional Pro-Am of the Year – Barwon Cleaning Supplies Portarlington Golf Club Pro-Am • 2012/2013 PGA Vic. Regional Pro-Am Course of the Year – Portarlington Golf Club • Victorian E-Z-GO PGA Legends Tour Pro-Am of the Year – The National Legends Charity Pro-Am • 2013 Graduating PGA Trainees: Matthew Buff, Benjamin Ferrif, Daniel Materazzo, Willie Moore, Baden Schaff, Rick Warren, Cameron Aisher, Tom Dreher, Quinton Howe, Christopher Mierzwa, Daniel Robertson, Christopher Thorn, Toby Wilcox

ViCTOria GOLF CLuB – yOuNGEST CLuB ChaMpiONS Kono Matsumoto (pictured right) is Victoria Golf Club’s youngest Women’s Club Champion, at just 14 years of age.

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Su-hyuN Oh wOrLd NO.1 aMaTEur Su-Hyun Oh proved her class yet again at the beginning of 2013 with a runaway victory in the prestigious Lake Macquarie Amateur Championship in NSW. The member of Melbourne’s Metropolitan Golf Club ran out a 13-shot winner. Oh continued her success overseas in 2013 becoming the medalist at the Ladies British Amateur held in Wales and was a quarter finalist at the US Women’s Amateur in Charlotte, South Carolina. She had second place finishes in the Riversdale Cup and Volvik RACV Masters, the latter a professional tournament.

This success followed a stellar 2012 season where she registered victories in the 2012 Port Phillip Open Amateur & Victoria Amateur Championship by nine shot and also won the Dunes Medal. Earlier in 2012, Oh won the Srixon International Junior Girls’ Classic and the Australian Girls’ Amateur Championship.

Her good form continues with Su becoming World No.1 Amateur and being named in the 2014 National Squad along with two Victorian Junior Boys Lucas Herbert and Ryan Ruffels.

rOyaL wOMEN’S hOSpiTaL 4BBB EVENT SuCCESSFuL aGaiN

The Heritage duo of Helen Ericson and May Wong have blitzed the field to claim last year’s Royal Women’s Hospital State Final at Peninsula Country Golf Club.

Now into its 9th year the Royal Women’s Hospital (RWH) 4BBB Stableford competition is a state-wide tournament that raises money to train specialist doctors in urogynaecology for the pelvic-

floor dysfunction unit at the RWH. Since its inception the event has raised over $180,000 though the participation and donations of over 25,000 Victorians.

Golf Victoria acknowledges RHW Foundation Manager Sue Morrisett for her continual support, and guest speaker on the day, Elisabeth Gasparini.

Players competing in the State Final qualified at club level and then at district finals. A perfect September day hosted the 32 pair that competed in the final.

The 2013 event raised approximately $11,000. Golf Victoria and the RWH look forward to making the event even more exciting for 2014.

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2013 KaThEriNE huLL CLaSSiC ChaMpiON, STaCEywhiTE

STaCEy whiTE (Pacific) has won the 2013 Katherine Hull Classic at the Sunshine Coast’s Horton Park Golf Club.

White started the day a single shot back from joint overnight leaders Rebecca Kay, Karis Davidson and Amy Walsh but was quickly in contention as the other players faltered. She was able to hold her nerve to post a final round score of two under

par 71, This was good enough to join her second round score of two under par 71 and her first round score 75 to finish 217 for the Championship.

White finished two shots clear of Gold Coast player Karis Davidson (Palmer Colonial). Davidson was unable to catch White, after three bogies and just two birdies in her final round. She finished with rounds of 70 (-3), 75 and 74, even par for the tournament.

Coolangatta-Tweed member Rebecca Kay was victorious in the 15 Years & Under Division. Kay opened her tournament with a 74 (+1) but then returned a two under par round 71 in the second round; she closed her campaign with a 77 to finish 222.

Robyn Choi (Emerald Lakes) was the

runner up in the 15 Years & Under Division, returning rounds of 81, 73 and 74 - 228.

In the Under 21 Years Division, Anna Stanton (Woodford) managed to edge out Beaudesert member Jaimee Dougan after returning rounds of 72, 73, and 77 for 222.

Dougan finished the tournament with scores of 75, 68 & 81 for 224. Dougan’s second round score of 68 (-5) was the tournaments’ best.

The Katherine Hull Classic will continue to be a prominent feature on the Golf Queensland calendar. Thank you to Katherine for her continued support of the event.

A special thank you must also go to the course superintendent Pat Pauli and his team for presenting the Horton Park layout in such magnificent condition.

Oh ViCTOriOuS aT QLdwOMEN’S STrOKE pLay Su-hyuN Oh (Metropolitan) has led all the way in the 2013 Queensland Women’s Stroke Play Championship to record a 286 total and a five shot victory.

Showing her dominance as world number two, Oh opened the Championship with a two-under par round of 71, followed by a second round 73, She found herself with a one shot lead over Lauren Hibbert (Pennant Hills) heading into the third day.

After the morning round, Hibbert fired a three-under par (70), to further apply the pressure on Oh. Oh carded a two-under par (71) to place both players on 215 (-4) heading into the afternoons final round.

It was Hibbert who faulted early with an opening double bogie on the first hole, and a double also and the 9th hole with a further three bogies on the back nine, she was slipping back down the leader board and out of contention.

Oh capitalised in her final round with some consistent play, scoring two front nine bogies followed by three on the back nine. A couple of bogies on the back nine didn’t hamper her campaign, signing for 54

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a two-under par (71), beating the nearest rival Anna Stanton (Palmer Colonial) by five shots, finishing six under for the Championship.

Stanton got off to a shaky start on the Southport layout after an opening round of five-over par (77) to find herself in a tie for seventh. Fortunately for Stanton her week improved firing a second round 70 to place herself near the top heading in the final day. Her third round three under par 70 increased her confidence heading into the afternoons final round. Stanton fired five birdies, but closed with a double bogie on the 18th hole to return at 72.

Western Australian player Hayley Bettencourt (Mandurah) placed herself in third after carding rounds of 76, 73, 71 and 75 finishing on 295(+3) for the championship.

Southport Golf Club is to be congratulated for the magnificent condition of the course and the hospitality shown to all the players and caddies.

The top 16 players from the stroke play will enjoy a well-earned day’s rest before returning to Southport Golf Club to compete

in the Queensland Women’s Amateur from Thursday to Saturday.

Top 16: Anna Stanton, Hayley Bettencourt, Lauren Hibbert, Gennai Goodwin, Ashley Ona, Amy Walsh, Ali Orchard, Lauren Mason, Adele Huggard, Jiwon Jeon, Jaimee Dougan, Robyn Choi, Suzanne Fairhurst, Cheerie Tan, Stacey White and Sue Wooster.

For the full leader board, please Click Here CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS The Champion of Champions title was decided over the first 36 holes. With rounds of 73 and 77, Gennai Goodwin from Indooroopilly Golf Club emerged a sevenshot victor over Robyn Choi (RACV Royal Pines).

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ONa STayS STrONG TO wiN QLd wOMEN’S aMaTEur 2013 QuEENSLaNd wOMEN’S Amateur champion, Ashley Ona (Gailes) has held off the strong challenge of Ali Orchard (Surfers Paradise) to claim the 2013 Queensland Women’s Amateur Championship at a perfectly presented Southport Golf Club.

In one of the most closely contested finals of recent time, Ona managed to reach a four hole lead on two separate occasions, only for Orchard to peg her lead back to two both times. Ona held strong on the final 9 holes to match Orchard’s eagle on the penultimate hole and claim the Championship 2/1.

FuLL wrap up: The leading 16 qualifiers from the Women’s Stroke Play returned to Southport Golf Club on Thursday to contest the Amateur Championship, with 2012 champion Hayley Bettencourt looking to defend her title won at Pacific Harbour.

Whilst the Men’s Amateur was littered with upsets on day one, all bar one higher seed advanced to the quarter finals, with 11th ranked Jaimee Dougan (Beaudesert) a dominant winner over Amy Walsh (Emerald Lakes) 5/4.

With first round victories, 2012 final combatants Bettencourt and Ali Orchard (Surfers Paradise) locked in a quarter final encounter, after wins over Jiwon Jeon (Hills) and Stacey White (Pacific).

The bottom half of the draw saw comfortable wins to top seed Anna Stanton (Woodford) 4/3 over Sue Wooster (National) , Gennai Goodwin (Indooroopilly) 6/4 against Suzanne Fairhurst (Bonnie Doon) and Lauren Mason (Horton Park) 2/1 over Adele Huggard (Sandhurst).

The match between Ashley Ona (Gailes) and Robyn Choi (Emerald Lakes) was close all day and it wasn’t until the 22nd hole that Ona was able to claim her spot in the quarter finals.

Friday’s blustery conditions in combination with their opponent’s fine play, saw higher ranked Lauren Hibbert (Pennant Hills), Goodwin and defending champion Bettencourt fall to Dougan, Orchard and Ona respectively. The win was especially sweet for Orchard who was runner up to Bettencourt in two Amateur Championships in 2012.

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In a promising sign for the future of Queensland golf, all four women’s semifinalists hail from the sunshine state.

Dougan and Orchard could not be split over the opening nine holes but Orchard snuck away early on the back nine and maintained her advantage to claim a 2-up victory and move into her third consecutive final. Dougan will derive great benefit from her performance and will definitely contend in many more Championships.

Drawing on all her experience and the confidence of claiming the 2011 Royal Canberra Ladies Classic against seasoned professionals, Ashley Ona started with a birdie and never surrendered her lead over Anna Stanton. Stanton should be proud of her achievements this week, having finished runner up to World Number 1 Amateur Su-Hyun Oh in the Stroke Play and reaching her maiden Amateur semi-final.

A great birdie by Orchard on the 34th hole and a miracle was in the offing. The expectations of an amazing comeback were heightened when Orchard holed a 12 metre eagle putt on the penultimate hole. The joy was short lived for Orchard however when Ona rolled in her own two metre eagle putt and celebrated with a hug of her caddie as the realisation of a Championship victory set in.

Congratulations are extended to Southport Golf Club for their hospitality and immaculate condition of the golf course.

SOuTh paCiFiC LadiES OpEN CLaSSiC 2013 ThE daTE ChaNGE to October was a great success for this event and 93 entrants saw clear but windy conditions during play, especially on the Monday.

Young Gailes Golf Club member Ashley Ona led the Classic from day one with a wonderful score on that day of 68. She led all the way to win the 54 hole competition with a gross aggregate score of 220 (68, 75, 77).Ashley’s 68 off the stick also won her the Joan Irving trophy for the best gross round of the tournament Lauren Mason from Horton Park Golf Club came in second with 223 (74, 76, 73) Sarah Yamaki from Sanctuary Cove Golf Club was the Nett winner with 219 (74, 70, 76) Our own Ali Orchard played solidly throughout the tournament and finished in 6th place with 225 (74, 75, 76) The Mid Amateur section was dominated by Surfers paradise star Di Syer. She won both the Gross (233) and net (224) in this section. Katrina Jones from Wantima Golf Club was the Gross runner up (235) and Robyn Callaghan was net runner up (226) There was a large seniors group and competition was excellent, with the clear gross winner being Wendy O’Connell from Wantima Golf Club (234).The runner up in the gross section was Josephine (Josie) Ryan (247).Maureen Thearle from Coolangatta Tweed was the net victor (209) with June Hassum holding up the Surfers Paradise team with net 214.

Mention must be made of Jean Rose’s inclusion in the competition. Jean has played in every South Pacific and this year she had a very creditable 233 net score with a birdie on the 18th on Day 3.

She suggested it will be her last inclusion, but we’ll see what she decides in 2014.

Carmel Smith, from Golf Australia, played in the competition and, prior to presentations, de-mystified the new “Slope” system that will be introduced in Australia in Jan 2014.

The 2014 South Pacific Ladies Open Classic will be held again from 12 to 15 October so don’t forget to add these dates to your sporting calendar.

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STATE NEWS

paTriCKTwOMEy JOiNS GOLF QLd BOard GOLF QuEENSLaNd has welcomed Patrick Twomey to the Board after the recent resignation of independent director Graeme Mathers.

Golf Queensland chair Peter Castrisos said Patrick has a strong background in relationship management which he has developed more recently in his role as General Manager, Client Services at Independent Fund Administrators & Advisers.

“Patrick joins the Board as an independent director and will bring a wealth of financial and client services skills to the state association,” Mr Castrisos said.

Mr Twomey, who has been a member of a golf club since 2005 and currently plays at Royal Queensland, cites his brother as

the driving force behind his interest in the game.

“My junior skills were honed on the miniature 9 hole pitch and putt that my brother created on our parents acreage,” Mr Twomey said.

“Golf is a passion of mine that has taken me all over the world playing at courses from England, Scotland, China, New Zealand, U.S, Fiji, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia to name a few.

“For me, playing golf has always been for the love of the game and the social enjoyment,” said Mr Twomey adding that he looked forward to becoming more involved in the governance and administration of golf in Queensland.

Mr Twomey holds a Diploma in Financial

Services for both Superannuation and Financial Planning and is currently completing his Master of Business Administration (MBA). He joins fellow Board Directors Peter Castrisos (Chair), Carmel O’Keeffe, David Bell, David Brett, Judy Logan, Lorraine Matthews and Matthew Toomey.

“A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.“ ~ Elbert Hubbard

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Thidapa Sunawannapura

continues Thai success story in India

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ew Delhi, November 30: Thidapa Sunawannapura secured the fourth Thai win from seven editions of the Hero Women’s Indian Open when she maintained her overnight lead to triumph by three shots at the venerable Delhi Golf Club.

The 21-year-old from Bangkok opened with a 66 to share the lead after the first round and held her advantage throughout the tournament, moving a stroke clear with a second round 74 and then extending her lead to three with a final round 68.

With a winning total of eightunder-par, she ended ahead of her first round co-leader, Valentine Derrey from France, who recorded her second runnerup finish in as many months.

Thailand’s Pornanong Phatlum won this event three times before Sunawannapura – in 2008, 2009

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and 2012 – while another Thai player, Saraporn Chamchoi, finished in a tie for third this year, alongside England’s Hannah Burke.

The final round was played in hot and sunny conditions perfect for golf and Beth Allen of the United States closed with a sizzling six-under-par 66 to share fifth

place with England’s 17-year-old rookie Charley Hull and the leading Indian player, amateur Gauri Monga.

Thidapa, who has a full card on the LPGA, began the final round one clear of Hull and Derrey, but immediately extended her lead to two strokes at fiveunder-par after a birdie on the first hole.

Although Derrey twice caught the leader, after six and eight holes respectively, Thidapa made a downhill putt for birdie from 18 feet on the tricky par-4 ninth to reach six-under and go one stroke clear at the turn.

Hull, still only one behind after seven holes, dropped shots on the 10th and 13th and her excellent birdie from close range on the short 17th was too little, too late.

She said: “I played alright. I had a few loose shots but I felt like the last round I would have benefited from an experienced caddie.”

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Meanwhile, Sunawannapura birdied 13 and 14 to build a three stroke cushion at eight-under-par.

“I’m very happy. I never thought I was going to win this tournament. This is like the biggest tournament that I’ve won and it’s a part of my dream,” said Sunawannapura, whose only other professional victory was the Vidalia Tour Championship on the US Symetra Tour in 2012.

“My dad told me this morning, if I could win this tournament, he would be very proud. I will go back to Thailand and hang out with my dad and mum.”

The Ladies Asian Golf Tour member, whose other passion besides golf is table tennis, added: “Today I was concentrating on my game all day and was not looking at anyone else. I didn’t see them at all. All my mind was concentrating on golf. I played my game and tried to make it good, play my best. I knew that I was leading but I didn’t know by how much.”

Derrey, who is yet to win on the LET, made three birdies and one bogey on the front nine and came back with nine steady pars, but said: “I didn’t make the putts on 11, 12 and 14 and she made birdie on 14 and 15 and was already one ahead of me, so that made a three shot difference.

I almost made my birdie putt on 16 but missed the green on 17 and by 18 it was too late.

“I’m satisfied. I’ve finished second twice and third in the last three months so I hope that Dubai will be my week. If not, I’ll wait until 2014. Every week I’m getting more experience and I’m sure that the day will come.”

Burke, who also awaits her first professional title, said: “I’m very pleased. It was a very testing course and you had to be patient so I’m proud.”

Reflecting on the tight and treacherous golf course, Allen added: “This golf course is really tough. The key is just to keep it in play and the difference between my first two rounds and today was just my approach shots. I kept it in play all week but I hit it very close the first two rounds and holed nothing. I had one birdie the first two rounds and today I had seven.”

The Ladies European Tour now moves to the United Arab Emirates for the final tournament of the 2013 season, the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, taking place at Emirates Golf Club from December 4-7.

Hull will be contending for the Rolex Rookie of the Year Award along with her maiden title on her first visit to the emirate and said: “I really can’t wait to get to Dubai, to be honest.

I’m so excited and I’ve been counting down the days because I’ve never been before and I’ve heard it’s really good.”

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Hero Womens Indian Open Final Scores: 208 - Thidapa Suwannapura (THA) 66 74 68 211 - Valentine Derrey (FRA) 66 75 70 212 - Hannah Burke (ENG) 73 71 68, Saraporn Chamchoi (THA) 73 70 69 213 - Charley Hull (ENG) 69 72 72, Gauri Monga (IND) 73 70 70, Beth Allen (USA) 74 73 66 215 - Elina Nummenpaa (FIN) 72 73 70, Ye Na Chung (KOR) 73 72 70 216 - Pennapa Pulsawath (THA) 73 72 71 217 - Klara Spilkova (CZE) 78 68 71, Maria Balikoeva (RUS) 73 74 70, Bo-Mi Suh (KOR) 70 75 72 218 - Gwladys Nocera (FRA) 75 72 71, Rungthiwa Pangjan (THA) 75 70 73 219 - Tanaporn Kongkiatkrai (THA) 76 74 69, Camilla Lennarth (SWE) 73 73 73, Mallory Fraiche (USA) 73 76 70, Nanthikarn Rakasachat (THA) 73 72 74, Hannah Jun (USA) 68 76 75 220 - Connie Chen (RSA) 76 70 74, Sophie Giquel-bettan (FRA) 73 76 71, Nontaya Srisawang (THA) 73 72 75 221 - Becky Morgan (WAL) 73 78 70, Neha Tripathi (IND) 74 75 72, Titiya Plucksataporn (THA) 70 75 76, Sarah Kemp (AUS) 71 75 75 222 - Grace Lee (KOR) 71 76 75, Ursula Wikstrom (FIN) 73 74 75, Liz Young (ENG) 76 74 72, Tandi Von Ruben (RSA) 73 77 72, Nikki Campbell (AUS) 76 70 76, Linda Wessberg (SWE) 73 76 73 223 - Gurbani Singh (IND) 78 75 70, Lucie Andre (FRA) 73 79 71, Smriti Mehra (IND) 77 73 73, Danielle Montgomery (ENG) 72 76 75, Vani Kapoor (IND) 73 78 72, Patcharajutar Kongkrapan (THA) 74 75 74, Noora Tamminen (FIN) 73 76 74 224 - Ann-Kathrin Lindner (GER) 75 74 75, Ridhima Dilawari (IND) 77 74 73, Sophie Gustafson (SWE) 71 75 78 225 - Sharmila Nicollet (IND) 75 78 72, Tiranan Yoopan (THA) 73 77 75, Felicity Johnson (ENG) 73 76 76 226 - Sahra Hassan (WAL) 76 74 76, Jaruporn Palakawong Na Ayutthaya (THA) 75 75 76, Rhea Nair (IND) 77 74 75, Wichanee Meechai (THA) 74 75 77, Kylie Walker (SCO) 72 75 79, Sophie Walker (ENG) 73 80 73 227 - Minea Blomqvist (FIN) 79 70 78, Maha Haddioui (MAR) 78 74 75 228 - Florentyna Parker (ENG) 74 79 75, Janya Morrakotphan (THA) 77 75 76, Holly Clyburn (ENG) 78 74 76 229 - Eleanor Givens (ENG) 74 76 79 230 - Emily Taylor (ENG) 79 74 77, Gursimar Badhwal (IND) 77 75 78 231 - Kiran Matharu (ENG) 75 73 83, Aditi Ashok (IND) 76 77 78, Sophie Sandolo (ITA) 74 78 79 232 - Maria Salinas (PER) 73 80 79 234 - Julie Greciet (FRA) 74 77 83 236 - Vikki Laing (SCO) 73 78 85 RTD - Stacy Lee Bregman (RSA)

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FEMALE FLIES THE FLAG AT

EASTLAKE Story: Sheridan Graham-Tupaea

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it in any golf club at the completion of 18 glorious holes and it is not uncommon to hear stories of trial and tribulation on the links. It is also not uncommon to hear the mumblings of members complaining about one thing or another. At courses across the country a large majority of members have something they disagree with yet most are not actually willing put up their hands up and volunteer to help change the situation. Golf clubs throughout Australia are struggling to find members willing take on the roles of Board members, President or Club Captain.

Tanya Kirby is one club member walking the talk when it comes to making changes at the Eastlake Golf Club in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. In 2012 Tanya ran for the position of Club Captain and was successful in her campaign. She became the first female to hold this position at the club.

A Queensland native, Tanya picked up the sticks at the tender age of 14 in a bid to out do her brothers. She played her first few years on the Gold Coast before moving onto Windaroo and then Indooroopilly where she played Ladies Division One Pennants. Her skill on the golf course led her to represent Queensland in the School State Team in Years 11 and 12.

She continued to play a further two years after completing High school before deciding to go to university where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business. In 2001 Tanya relocated to Sydney and continued to play golf by becoming a member at The Lakes and playing Pennants.

It was during this time that she secured her first job within the golf industry at the neighboring Eastlake Golf Club. Working under the guidance of long time Head Professional Ross Strachan Tanya worked hard on her game and in the later half of 2003 she took a year off to travel to Europe to play in some amateur events with the help of sponsors she had met while working at Eastlake.

Tanya turned professional in 2005 and became a member of the Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG). She returned to Eastlake in 2006 and worked as the pro shop assistant until 2009. Having grown up 60 Ladies GOLF 20 • Summer/Autumn 2014

Tanya Kirby leads the way

in the game and worked in the golf industry for some time, Tanya was fully aware of the structure and operation of a club.

Wanting to make positive changes at Eastlake she ran for a position on the Board of Directors in 2010. She was successful and remained in that position the following year. Not one to sit idle and wonder ‘what if’, Tanya decided to run for the position of Club Captain in 2012. It was the first time a female had run for this position and she received overwhelming support from the members. Tanya successfully won the ballot and became the first female Club Captain of the Eastlake Golf Club.

Increasing the lady membership at Eastlake was primarily the reason why Tanya decided to campaign for the Club Captain position. “I want them to know it is a club that welcomes ladies to come and be full members. To be able to play seven days a week at a club in Sydney is rare and being a ‘member’ not an ‘associate’ is also rare, but it is the way of the future and will help keep golf alive,” she said.

Having played golf since a young age Tanya is also passionate about junior golf and since this area had suffered for so long at Eastlake she wanted this development to be a focus as well.

Tanya said, “juniors are our future club members. They are ones who are going to carry on the legacy of golf and if we do not encourage them then our clubs will suffer down the track.” Tanya had been in the role for about six months when she realized that golf was her passion and

she yearned to work within the industry again.

In April her years of dedication paid off when she was approached by Jack Newton Junior Golf to work as a Territory Manager for the South Sydney/Illawarra area. She jumped at the opportunity. “It is a perfect way to help junior development not only at Eastlake but also at a lot of other clubs around NSW,” Tanya said.

Tanya is definitely not one to shy away from a challenge and with her role as Club Captain and her job in junior development she is in a prime position to bring about change. Hopefully more club members will follow suit and decide that rather than sitting back and complaining about things, dive headfirst and get involved. We, as club members, need to ensure our clubs grow and adapt to our ever-changing society and taking up roles on the board is a fantastic way to influence that change. It is hoped that with Tanya at the helm Eastlake will continue to pave the way and attract more females to the game.

Part of this development is a new club initiative to give ladies all the tools necessary to start playing this great game. Included is introductory classes with female PGA professionals, fun, nine hole events and other club activities solely for ladies. It is hoped that ladies will make the most of this opportunity and get involved in a club, where they are treated as equals. To learn more about the golfing opportunities for women at Eastlake visit the website: www.eastlakegolfclub.com.au. www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

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CARLOTA Cigandawins play-off against Hull

UniCredit ladies German open presented by Audi had its share of tension and weather issues but the competition was palpable.

Above Inset: Carlota with the trophy Above: The Ciganda Family celebrate a rather wet but joyous victory

Story by Bethan Cutler

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n Sunday June 2nd, 2013 at Gut Häusern, Munich – Carlota Ciganda claimed her third Ladies European Tour title when she won the UniCredit Ladies German Open presented

by Audi in a play-off against Charley Hull.

Ciganda won the play-off with a birdie on the first hole of sudden death at the par-3 15th at Golfpark Gut Häusern near Munich.

Playing in a torrential downpour, Ciganda struck a 7-iron which left her around two metres, or six feet, from the hole. Hull used a three-quarter 6-iron shot to hit her ball around 20 feet from the hole and her birdie putt ended just a fraction short.

Unprecedented weather conditions caused the curtailment of the UniCredit Ladies German Open. As a result

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of significant rainfall throughout the tournament dates, the decision was made to abandon the remaining rounds of play and to declare the winner of the Tournament on the basis of the results of the first two rounds of play completed on Thursday, 30 May and Saturday, 1 June.

After a normal round was played on Thursday, weather conditions would not allow the full field of 126 competitors to play the second round on Friday and therefore after the cut, a field of 70 played a reduced round on Saturday.

The weather predicted on Saturday evening and throughout Sunday made no further play possible over the remainder of the tournament and therefore a play-off to decide the winner was conducted on the 15th hole at 12.30pm on Sunday.

Despite the pouring rain, 12,000 spectators turned out to watch the golf over the two days of play on Thursday and Saturday and there was even a significant gallery lining the 15th tee to green on Sunday.

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German Open Final Scores: Notes: Total 27 holes Total par 72+35=107 Carlota Ciganda won with a birdie on the first play-off hole

Above: Carlota tees off in the UniCredit Ladies German Open

the contracted 50 per cent, meaning that Ciganda earned the full first prize cheque of 52,500 euro and an Audi Q5 car worth 50,000 euro.

After holing the winning putt, Ciganda, who had been celebrating her 23rd birthday on Saturday, was greeted on the 15th green in torrential rain by friends and family brandishing the Spanish flag.

The former European number one from Pamplona said afterwards: “I told my caddie to go and check the distance because we had where the pin was. He told me it was 149 and I knew that was my 7-iron. I was just on the range hitting 7-irons all the time. I hit a great shot, but I’m very lucky to make that putt because the greens, you never know, they were slow and I hit a good putt and won so I’m very happy!”

She and Hull will both have strengthened their claim to a debut place on the 2013 European Solheim Cup team this August.

For 17-year-old rookie professional Hull from England, this was her fifth second place finish in as many starts on the Ladies European Tour this year.

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101 - Carlota Ciganda (ESP) 68 33, Charley Hull (ENG) 67 34 102 - Rebecca Hudson (ENG) 68 34 103 - Nontaya Srisawang (THA) 68 35, Stefanie Michl (AUT) 67 36, Linda Wessberg (SWE) 69 34, Marjet Van Der Graaff (NED) 69 34 104 - Bree Arthur (AUS) 70 34 105 - Sophie Walker (ENG) 70 35, Lee-Anne Pace (RSA) 69 36, Cassandra Kirkland (FRA) 70 35, Marion Ricordeau (FRA) 70 35, Sophia Popov (GER) 72 33, Valentine Derrey (FRA) 70 35, Ursula Wikstrom (FIN) 70 35, Nikki Campbell (AUS) 70 35, Line Vedel (DEN) 67 38, Holly Clyburn (ENG) 70 35, Maria Hernandez (ESP) 71 34, Jade Schaeffer (FRA) 68 37, Hannah Jun (USA) 71 34 106 - Gwladys Nocera (FRA) 71 35, Margarita Ramos (MEX) 70 36, Rebecca Sorensen (SWE) 72 34, Miriam Nagl (GER) 71 35, Rebecca Artis (AUS) 69 37, Caroline Masson (GER) 71 35, Carin Koch (SWE) 71 35, Mallory Fraiche (USA) 71 35, Tandi Cuningham (RSA) 71 35, Celine Herbin (FRA) 67 39, Virginie Lagoutte (FRA) 72 34, Helen Alfredsson (SWE) 71 35, Joanna Klatten (FRA) 71 35, Minea Blomqvist (FIN) 72 34, Nikki Garrett (AUS) 71 35 107 - Zuzana Kamasova (SVK) 70 37, Ann-Kathrin Lindner (GER) 72 35, Yu Yang Zhang (CHN) 70 37, Leigh Whittaker (GER) 71 36, Benedikte Grotvedt (NOR) 72 35, Marianne Skarpnord (NOR) 70 37, Noora Tamminen (FIN) 71 36, Marta Silva Zamora (ESP) 71 36, Stacey Keating (AUS) 70 37, Cheyenne Woods (USA) 72 35, Anne-Lise Caudal (FRA) 70 37, Liz Young (ENG) 70 37 108 - Cathryn Bristow (NZL) 70 38, Emily Taylor (ENG) 72 36, Holly Aitchison (ENG) 71 37, Veronica Zorzi (ITA) 72 36, Sophie Giquel-bettan (FRA) 71 37, Trish Johnson (ENG) 70 38, Whitney Hillier (AUS) 71 37, Sharmila Nicollet (IND) 72 36, Mikaela Parmlid (SWE) 70 38, Diana Luna (ITA) 67 41 109 - Becky Brewerton (WAL) 70 39, Beth Allen (USA) 72 37, Henni Zuel (ENG) 72 37, Karen Lunn (AUS) 71 38, Xi Yu Lin (CHN) 71 38, Daniela Holmqvist (SWE) 70 39, Hannah Burke (ENG) 71 38, Laurette Maritz (RSA) 70 39, Titiya Plucksataporn (THA) 72 37 110 - Louise Larsson (SWE) 72 38, Fabienne In-Albon (SUI) 72 38, Malene Jorgensen (DEN) 71 39

Dave, on the 15th green, Hull said: “When am I going to win?”

The teen then added: “I just hope that it counts for Solheim, because I really want to get into the Solheim! It’s a shame but I’ll have another chance in Slovakia soon.”

Rebecca Hudson from England finished the tournament in third place, based on the result which was decided on the two rounds already played.

Germany’s Solheim Cup hope Caroline Masson was of course disappointed that she could no longer play on to improve from 22nd position. She said (through translation): “It is a shame but I’m still glad I came to the UniCredit Ladies German Open. A tournament at home is always something special.”

The amateur player Sophia Popov from Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, the venue for The 2015 Solheim Cup, was the best of the 12 German participants in a tie for ninth position. The United States college

student was delighted considering she had no expectations. Miriam Nagl tied for 22nd with Masson while Ann-Kathrin Lindner and Leigh Whittaker (both from St. LeonRot) finished in a share of 37th place.

Although the Ladies European Tour required that only 50 per cent of the prize money should be paid due to the curtailment, tournament organisers and sponsors said this was out of the question and full prizes were awarded.

Tournament President and member of the management board of UniCredit bank, Jürgen Danzmayr, commented (through translation): “We had all hoped for a great golf tournament, but unfortunately, the weather gods were not kind to us and especially the players.

However, it goes without saying that we honour the full prize money offered to the competitors who have provided us with outstanding golf despite these incredibly challenging conditions.”

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The 2015

SOLHEIM CUP

HIGHLIGHT OF THE SPORTING YEAR

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he highlight of the 2015 sporting calendar will take place over the week of 14-20 September, when the 12 best players from both Europe and the United States join together for The Solheim Cup at Golf Club St. Leon-Rot in Germany.

The three competition days are Friday, 18th September, Saturday, 19th September and Sunday, 20th September, with practice days from Tuesday to Thursday.

The dates for The 2015 Solheim Cup were announced by Liselotte Neumann, Captain of The 2013 European Solheim Cup Team, Ivan Khodabakhsh, CEO of the Ladies European Tour and Eicko Schulz Hanßen, Managing Director of Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, during the UniCredit Ladies German Open presented by Audi.

The competition, launched in 1990 by Karsten Solheim (PING) is the women’s equivalent of the men’s Ryder Cup. “Staging The Solheim Cup in the fall, immediately after the Evian Championship, increases the impact of the 2015 golf season building up to the climax, the continental competition between Europe and the United States”, commented Schulz Hanßen. “Through this scheduling, the best players from the Ladies European Tour and

From left: LET CEO Ivan Khodabakhsh, The 2013 European Solheim Cup Captain Liselotte Neumann, German LET member Caroline Masson and Eicko Schulz Hanßen, Managing Director of Golf Club St. Leon-Rot.

LPGA Tour will offer outstanding sport over two consecutive weeks for golf enthusiasts, but also for all other sports, because team competitions such as The Solheim Cup, provide huge interest beyond the borders of the golf community.”

LET CEO Ivan Khodabakhsh commented: “On behalf of the Ladies European Tour, we are delighted to be bringing The Solheim Cup to Germany in 2015. The support of the Deutsche Golf Federation, Golf Club St. Leon-Rot and our new host partners Allianz and SAP has made this happen and we look forward to working with all parties to make this event the most successful in the tournament’s history.

The Ladies European Tour is committed to developing the game across Europe and particularly in this region, working with our partners to boost the image and awareness of ladies’ professional golf.”

The event week starts with the PING Junior Solheim Cup in St. Leon-Rot from Monday, 14th September. For the first time in the history of The Solheim of Cup, the competition for the best European and American players will be played at the same facility as the clash of the women professionals. The juniors will play on the second championship course at Golf Club

St. Leon-Rot. Schulz Hanßen continued: “It was the express desire of our President, Mr Dietmar Hopp, that our German junior golfers as well as the best women professionals can experience the best of women’s golf from both continents. Such experiences with role models from the top of amateur and professional sports can only inspire and motivate youngsters.”

Although the teams for The 2015 Solheim Cup are unknown, the home nation is hoping for representation in both the women’s and junior tournaments.

German prospects for The European Solheim Cup Team in 2013 included Caroline Masson and Sandra Gal. Masson commented: “It’s my main goal to make the European team that travels to Colorado for The 2013 Solheim Cup and to defend the title won in Ireland in 2011.”

Winning for the first time in the United States is also the goal for European Team Captain Liselotte Neumann, herself one of the most successful professional golfers in the world: “Our team accomplished an extraordinary performance two years ago in Ireland and I am sure if we can play as strongly, we will have a good chance of winning in America for the first time.”

Board re-elections Golf Australia is pleased to confirm the re-election of two directors to the Board of Golf Australia.

Golf Australia Chairman John Hopkins and Michael Sammells were both re-elected for a term of three years at the company’s Annual General Meeting on Monday 18 November.

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director of a significant number of public listed companies over the past 25 years.

Mr Hopkins has been actively involved in golf administration for a long period of time and was president of the Australian Golf Union in 1997.

Mr Sammells is currently the Finance Director at Healthscope and has spent over 14 years in the health care industry after commencing his career in logistics. He was previously the Chief Financial Officer at Medibank.

Mr Hopkins and Mr Sammells were both

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21 aNNuaL GOLF day ST

for Breast Cancer Research Story by Sheryl O’Neil

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n April 7th this year, the club held the 20th Annual Charity Golf Day. All proceeds over the past 20 years have been donated to breast cancer research at the University of Western Australia, Department of Pathology. An amazing $12,646 dollars was raised on the day making a grand total of $180,386 donated by the small club. This money has been used to purchase research items including a microscope, bacterial incubator, refrigerated centrifuge, microscope camera, sonicator and a PCR machine, all of which have helped researchers in their studies.

Their aim for next year is to break the $200,000 total which for a club of 30

women has been an amazing effort. Next year’s event will be held on April 6th 2014.

Although they had moved the annual golf day from February to April, they still had an extremely hot day. Along with many regular golfers who use this day as a day to remember a loved one who passed away from cancer, or as a day to celebrate a cancer survivor, theyalso have many golfers who just want to support this very worthwhile cause.

Researchers also participate in the day and a representative gives a brief talk on their recent accomplishments and how our donations are assisting in their research. On arrival, 30 teams enjoyed a sausage sizzle before heading out to face the heat. On their return, a scrumptious

homemade afternoon tea was provided.

More funds were raised with an auction of donated goods and then our famous 200 item lucky dip ensuring that all who purchased a ticket walked away with a gift valued at more than the ticket. There was also a silent auction of donated items.

We are very appreciative on the ongoing support from the people and business community of Mandurah.

The event has always been held at the Pinjarra Golf Course and we appreciate their on continued support. Pink was the theme of the day and from the photos you can see that everyone into the mood.

To get involved with this event please email sherreloneil@bigpond.com or phone Sherryl O’Neil 040 8877014

Believe there is always, always, always a way, When you have exhausted all possibilities Remember this, you haven’t.

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pOrNaNONG phaTLuM

WINS OMEGA DUBAI LADIES MASTERS

duBai, dec 7 – pornanong phatlum conjured a piece of magic on the closing hole to win the Omega dubai Ladies Masters held under the patronage of hrh princess haya Bint al hussein, wife of hh Sheikh Mohammed Bin rashid al Maktoum, Vice president and prime Minister of the uaE and ruler of dubai.

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he 24-year-old from Chaiyaphum in Thailand drilled her approach shot with a 54 degree wedge over the lake guarding the green to within two feet of the cup and holed the birdie putt with little fluster, beating her nearest challenger Stacy Lewis by one shot and becoming the first Thai player to win the season-ending Ladies European Tour event in Dubai.

China’s Jing Yan rounded off a great day for Asian women’s golf when she closed with a 71 for a total of two-under 286 to take the leading amateur medal.

It was Phatlum who took centre-stage with a stunning charge coming down the stretch to edge past Lewis, who appeared to be on cruise control most of the day.

The equation changed on the 17th when the Thai ace drew level with a birdie.

Both players stood on the 18th tee at 14-under, but Phatlum, who carded a closing 66, clinched the title with a birdie while Lewis had to settle for par after her approach from the rough left her with a 66

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long birdie putt of around 40 feet.

“I am very excited. I just played my own game and stayed calm under pressure,” said Phatlum after the receiving the winner’s trophy from Raynald Aeschlimann, vice president, International Sales Director of Omega, in the presence of Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAi and representatives of the sponsors.

“I have learned how to stay focused through meditation which I practice with my brother, who caddies for me,” said

I am very excited. I just played my own game and stayed calm under pressure. Phatlum

Phatlum, who received a cheque for euro 75,000 for her victory, her second on the Ladies European Tour after the 2012 Hero Women’s Indian Open.

“When I’m on the course I just play my game and I didn’t think about the win, or like, I don’t want to pressure myself.”

Lewis said: “I’m disappointed. The back nine that Pornanong played was pretty impressive. She hit golf shots when she needed to and made the putts and I didn’t.

“It’s been a really good year. It’s had it’s highs and lows. I’ve played some really consistent golf.”

Carlota Ciganda of Spain ended seven shots behind Lewis in solo third place, followed by Italian Diana Luna in fourth.

The defending champion Shanshan Feng, Laura Davies and Louise Larsson tied for fifth place.

Davies recorded her second best finish of the year after finishing fifth in Sweden, while Feng achieved her target of finishing in the top five. www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

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STaCy LEwiS wins Ricoh Women’s British Open in style St. andrews, Scotland, aug. 4, 2013 – american Stacy Lewis closed with a pair of birdies on The Old Course at St andrews and earned her second major championship at the ricoh women’s British Open.

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laying in the sixth last group out, under sunny skies, the World No.2 fired a final round of 72 to set the target at 208, eight-under-par.

Na Yeon Choi had set off well and had a three shot lead but then fell away with three bogeys in her last six holes and was one shot behind as she played the 18th hole. The South Korean needed to eagle the last hole to force a play-off but after a nervous wait on the practice green, Lewis could finally celebrate a two stroke win when Choi bogeyed the 18th hole.

Lewis played the first 36 holes of the championship in five-under-par and the second 36, through windy, testing conditions, in three-under-par, which effectively won her the championship.

Lewis, who was undefeated in the 2008 Curtis Cup at St Andrews, when she posted a 5-0 record, said that it felt like destiny that she should claim the title.

“I felt so comfortable out there, I almost felt like it was meant to be,” said Lewis, who ends a run of 10 women’s major championships won by Asian players. She was also the last non-Asian player to win a major when she won the 68

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Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2011.

Lewis, who is an inspiration to many youngsters who face adversity, wore a back brace for seven and a half years from the age of 11 to 18 in order to correct a curvature in her spine caused by scoliosis. The only time she didn’t wear it was when playing golf. During high school she also underwent surgery to insert a rod and five screws into her back and it still troubles her from time to time.

She showed her grit and determination, coming through the field with a steady back nine of 36. An eagle putt on 14 slipped by, but the resultant birdie was enough to get her back in contention.

At the difficult 17th, she played a beautiful 5-iron shot that saw her ball finish around three feet from the hole.

She then holed a long putt of around 20 feet on 18 to seal a solid round, after playing 36 holes on the same day, due to the suspension of play on Saturday due to strong winds. Hee Young Park and Choi signed for matching final rounds of 73 and tied for second on six-under-par.

The new champion went on to say that

“Instantly I just fell in love with it. I think it’s more the history of it than anything, just knowing all the great champions have played here. I mean, golf was started here.”

her love for St Andrews had also been a contributory factor in her success.

“When we came here for the Curtis Cup, we got here in the morning and in was raining sideways but we all put on Jane jackets and rain gear and just walked around.

“Instantly I just fell in love with it.

I think it’s more the history of it than anything, just knowing all the great champions have played here. I mean, golf was started here.

“I love this golf course more than any other links course I’ve played,” she added. “You can get rewarded for good shots. There’s not any crazy bunkers right in the dead centre of the fairways. You can at least kind of play round things and get rewarded for good shots.

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week, and I was comfortable and I think that’s a lot of the reason I’m here right now.”

Third round leader Morgan Pressel of the USA tied for fourth place with Norwegian Suzann Pettersen on fiveunder-par. America’s Lizette Salas closed with a 73 to finish alone in sixth place on three under par 285 while Japanese duo Mamiko Higa and Miki Saiki were tied seventh on 286. The leading British player was 2009 champion, Catriona Matthew, from North Berwick, who shot 68 in the delayed third round but then fell back with a closing 78 to finish in a tie for 11th place on level par 288.

Inbee Park’s bid for the fourth leg of an historical Grand Slam came to an end when she closed with rounds of 74 and 78 for a six over par total of 294.

“It was a tough day today,” admitted the World No. 1. “I really got off to a bad start when I 4-putted the 1st hole.

“I’m just glad the tournament is over because I’ve gone through four rounds under pressure. Everybody has been watching me. It feels a bit weird because I get to do an interview when I shot 6-over par today.

“It’s a bit of a relief it’s over,” she added. “It’s something I’ve never experienced before. It’s been a great experience. I might not have won this week but I’ve learned a lot.

“The weather and the mother of nature has to be on your side if you’re going to win the British Open and it didn’t happen for me.”

The Smyth Salver, awarded to the leading amateur at the Ricoh Women’s British Open, was shared between New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and England’s Georgia Hall after both players finished the Championship on six over par 294.

World No. 1 amateur, Ko, also won the Smyth Salver last year at Royal Liverpool where she put together rounds of 72, 71, 76 and 78 to finish two shots ahead of England’s Holly Clyburn on nine over par 297.

The only other time the amateur prize was shared was back in 1993 before the Championship was a Major when England’s Joanne Morley and Patricia Meunier from France tied on 297 at Woburn G & CC. Ko, Morley (1989 and 1993) and Scotland’s Bell Robertson (1980 and 1981) are the only three players to win the Smyth Salver twice . www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

Ricoh Womens British Open Final Scores: 280 - Stacy Lewis (USA) 67 72 69 72 282 - Na Yeon Choi (KOR) 67 67 75 73, Hee Young Park (KOR) 70 69 70 73 283 - Morgan Pressel (USA) 66 70 71 76, Suzann Pettersen (NOR) 70 67 72 74 285 - Lizette Salas (USA) 68 72 72 73 286 - Mamiko Higa (JPN) 70 69 72 75, Miki Saiki (JPN) 69 66 74 77 287 - Natalie Gulbis (USA) 71 72 74 70, Nicole Castrale (USA) 67 70 76 74 288 - Catriona Matthew (SCO) 68 74 68 78, Anna Nordqvist (SWE) 70 74 72 72, Paula Creamer (USA) 68 72 72 76, Meena Lee (KOR) 71 69 70 78, Pernilla Lindberg (SWE) 68 73 73 74 289 - Cristie Kerr (USA) 71 74 75 69 290 - Xi Yu Lin (CHN) 72 68 73 77, Jenny Shin (KOR) 69 71 74 76, So Yeon Ryu (KOR) 69 70 73 78, Ayako Uehara (JPN) 69 74 70 77, Angela Stanford (USA) 69 70 76 75 291 - Karine Icher (FRA) 70 74 75 72, Katherine Hull-kirk (AUS) 69 73 75 74, Mariajo Uribe (COL) 69 73 72 77 292 - Dori Carter (USA) 68 72 72 80, Shanshan Feng (CHN) 69 76 76 71, Malene Jorgensen (DEN) 69 74 75 74, Eun Hee Ji (KOR) 67 75 72 78, Ryann O Toole (USA) 67 73 73 79, Sun Young Yoo (KOR) 71 71 72 78, Candie Kung (TPE) 72 70 73 77, Hee-Kyung Seo (KOR) 69 76 76 71, Lee-Anne Pace (RSA) 70 71 72 79, Jessica Korda (USA) 72 71 73 76, Sandra Gal (GER) 69 74 75 74 293 - Jiyai Shin (KOR) 71 72 77 73, Mikaela Parmlid (SWE) 69 69 75 80, Marianne Skarpnord (NOR) 69 74 75 75, Holly Clyburn (ENG) 70 73 75 75, Gerina Piller (USA) 74 69 77 73, Jee Young Lee (KOR) 70 67 77 79 294 - Inbee Park (KOR) 69 73 74 78, Florentyna Parker (ENG) 69 74 76 75, Lydia Ko (NZL) 69 76 75 74, Georgia Hall (ENG) 68 75 74 77, Danielle Kang (USA) 68 75 75 76 295 - Ashleigh Simon (RSA) 71 72 75 77, Christel Boeljon (NED) 72 71 77 75, Minea Blomqvist (FIN) 71 74 76 74, I.K. Kim (KOR) 70 73 75 77, Se Ri Pak (KOR) 71 73 75 76 296 - Sydnee Michaels (USA) 67 75 79 75, Moriya Jutanugarn (THA) 72 73 79 72, Brittany Lincicome (USA) 70 73 81 72, Mi Jung Hur (KOR) 72 72 78 74 297 - Celine Boutier (FRA) 72 72 81 72, Dewi Claire Schreefel (NED) 73 71 80 73, Michelle Wie (USA) 74 70 78 75 299 - Linda Wessberg (SWE) 70 73 78 78, Mika Miyazato (JPN) 74 71 80 74, Lindsey Wright (AUS) 70 74 79 76 300 - Line Vedel (DEN) 72 71 80 77 301 - Liz Young (ENG) 68 75 77 81, Gwladys Nocera (FRA) 74 71 78 78 302 - Rikako Morita (JPN) 70 75 86 71 303 - Emily Taylor (ENG) 70 74 82 77, Thidapa Suwannapura (THA) 71 74 83 75 308 - Moira Dunn (USA) 71 74 81 82, Sarah Kemp (AUS) 73 71 78 86 RTD - Diana Luna (ITA)

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see the siGhts in sUZhoU sUZhoU (china) oct 31, 2013: ladies european tour members were given the opportunity to experience traditional chinese culture with some sightseeing ahead of the 2013 suzhou taihu ladies open at suzhou taihu international Golf club.

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orld class golfers Sarah Kemp (Australia), Carly Booth (Scotland), Joanna Klatten (France), Maha Haddioui (Morocco) and Bree Arthur (Australia) visited Dong Shan, or East Hill: an historical and ancient town along the south west coast of taihu Lake, China’s third largest lake whose size is approximately 2,500 square kilometres. renowned for agriculture, scenic spots and a relaxed way of life, the area is well known for producing a variety of fruits and berries, fish, crabs, prawns and famous ‘Bi Lou Chun’ tea. One of the key cities in the Yangtze river Delta, Suzhou is a renowned cultural, historical and tourist city. Located in the south east of Jiangsu Province, bordering Shanghai on the east, zhejing Province in the south, taihu Lake on the west and the Yangtze river in the north.

Suzhou covers an area of 8488 km2. At the end of 2005, the total population was 6.07 million and Suzhou features a mild and temperate climate and its average temperature is about 16oC. Mandarin is the official language in China but the local dialect is unique and vastly different.

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over 4000 years. Built in 514 BC, the city still stands on its original location. Well preserved in a double chess board layout, its network of canals, three vertical and three horizontal, feature small bridges, stone and classic gardens. 60+ classical gardens are preserved and nine of them are listed in the Catalogue of World Cultural Heritage.

Player insiGht – 10/10!

After visiting the tourism spots, Joanna Klatten commented: “10 out of 10! I always enjoy these two weeks in China because it’s nice to get away and do something completely different.

It was awesome because you usually only see a course and the airport so it allowed us to see something a bit more local. It’s different and beautiful in its own style so I really enjoyed it.”

Sarah Kemp said: “It’s been really cool. this is by far the most exciting thing I’ve done, coming to this ancient village and Dong Shan.”

Maha Haddioui, on her first trip to China, said: “It’s very interesting. It’s a different culture and very different world. I’ve loved it. I got to see a bit of Beijing, a bit of Sanya, now here there are more ancient and traditional things to see so it’s great and

I’m glad we had the opportunity to see the sights and wear the traditional clothes. I absolutely loved the old village.”

Carly Booth said: “It’s definitely something different. It’s nice to see some Chinese culture and dress up.”

Bree Arthur said: “I’ve never really experienced the Chinese culture so it’s been nice to see how they used to live and get some history.” tour members and staff are excited to be back for the sixth edition of the China Suzhou taihu Open. Launched in 2008, as the LEt’s first tournament in China, the Graham Marsh-designed championship course has produced some fine winners over the last five years, namely Annika Sorenstam, Bo-Mi Suh, Lee-Anne Pace, Yani tseng and Carlota Ciganda respectively. the increase in prize money to €400,000 this year is highly significant and reflects the standard and prestige of this championship. With impressive practice facilities and hospitality at the five-star taihu Golf Hotel, the competitors, officials and spectators are in for a tremendous experience. the site is also famous as the place where military leader Sun tzu wrote the influential book: “the Art of War.” www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

Golf toUrnaMent scores BiG With sea tUrtle conservation in china Wednesday, 23 October 2013 - Sanya, China: Members of the sanctioning Ladies European Tour (LET), China LPGA, Ladies Asian Golf Tours, and Yalong Bay Golf Club were on hand as the non-profit organization, Sea Turtles 911, released a fully rehabilitated Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and a Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) back into the ocean blue.

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tepping off the green for a worthy cause, world-class athletes such as Cassandra Kirkland and Qiao Chang Yu, currently participating in the Sanya Ladies Open at Yalong Bay Golf Club in Sanya, China, have lent star power to the sea turtle release event. Participants were given a sea turtle conservation presentation on the beach at Mangrove tree resort on tropical Hainan Island in an effort to raise awareness about the critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle and the Green sea turtle, a project sponsored by Ocean Park Hong Kong Conservation Foundation.

Six months ago, the released Hawksbill turtle sustained an injury to her rear left flipper and bécame an amputee at the floating sea turtle hospital. the Hawksbill, however, has since been adopted by the Yalong Bay Golf Club and will be named after the winner of the golf tournament. the released Green sea turtle was appropriately named “3rd Life,” because this release marks her third swing at life. 3rd Life was inadvertently caught in fishing net bycatch by a fisherman, who then contacted Sea turtles 911 upon observing the organization’s phone number on the turtle’s metal flipper tag. When ready to be released, sea turtles are given tags that will facilitate, in the future, turtle identification and monitoring. the tagging of sea turtles

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that are being returned to the ocean is an integral component in their overall quest for survival. the marine turtles checked out of the floating sea turtle hospital in Hainan Province and returned to their natural habitat where they will once again be able to feast upon the natural green sea grass beds, sponges, and jellyfish. Green sea turtles and Hawksbill turtles help in maintaining healthy sea grass beds and coral reefs, which are disappearing from the planet at exponential rates, by eating predatory sponges and jellyfish that threaten coral reefs and fish stock. In removing prey such as sponges from the surface of the reef, the sea turtles act as natural landscapers, maintaining, and beautifying the coral reefs, while helping to provide improved access from which reef fish may feed.

However, despite their environmental significance, sea turtles continue to face myriad threats. this is among the reasons why Sea turtles 911 Founding Director Frederick Yeh and a host of volunteers work tirelessly to help raise sea turtle awareness. Yeh opened the educational presentation with an inspirational quote to the audience, by stating, “In the end, we will conserve only what we love.

We will love only what we understand.

We will understand only what we are taught,” while highlighting the fact that, when armed with even the most basic

knowledge and environmental education, an entire species can be saved.

Adding to the importance of the sea turtle crisis, defending golf champion Cassandra Kirkland of France, stated, “It was really nice coming here, I didn’t realize how important turtles are for the environment so I learned a lot, and it’s pretty exciting.”

LEt’s Danielle Montgomery of England, in reference to the sea turtle awareness seminar, said, “there was a good seminar before we released the turtles and it makes you realize how important turtles are and how we need to protect them.” Germany’s LEt rookie, Leigh Whittaker, succinctly captured the core idea behind the conservation efforts, saying, “We should always take care of our environment and what we leave for the next generation. Educating people on environmental issues is very important.”

Champion Cassandra Kirkland, Qiao Chang Yu from the China LPGA, and LAGt’s Patcharajutar Kongkrapan, released the two turtles, who will be needing more luck at sea than the athletes will need on the golf course.

To learn more about Sea Turtles 911 and how you can help these beautiful, endangered animals, visit www.seaturtles911.org/.

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18 PLAYER QUestions

sarah keMP

1. do you have a nickname? Kempy 2. What is your favourite food? Sushi 3. is there anything you wont eat? Will try anything!

4. What are your favourite movies and tv shows? Shawshank redemption, Pulp Fiction, Silence of the Lambs, the usual Suspects, the Blind Side.

5. Who were your heroes growing up?

Karrie Webb was number 1 in the world when I started playing so naturally she was who I looked up too. Im lucky

enough to play on the same tour as her today.

6. What is your favourite country to visit?

Because I spend so much time away from it Australia 100%! Forster - tuncurry in particular.

7. do you have any superstitions? When overseas I always mark my ball with either a 1 or 2 dollar Australian coin.

8. What annoys you? When people don’t say please and thank you.

9. something you can’t live without? or are addicted to? I can definitely live without my iPhone. not something I’m proud of but I use Skype and Whatsapp everyday to get in touch with family and friends.

10. Best advice you have been given and who gave it to you? I read it in a book Pressure is a privilege 11. if you could trade places with someone for a day who would it be? President Obama for a day would be pretty interesting.

12. if you were granted three wishes what would they be? 1 - My family have never been overseas so to win a major in front of them would be pretty cool. 2 - A clean

bill of health and long lives to my whole family and finally number 3 to be able to eat as much chocolate as I like and not put on an ounce of weight.

13. What is something you have always wanted to do but haven’t had time yet? A safari in Africa.

14. if you could tailor make a day of golf and lunch for four, which course would you choose, and who would be your three playing partners? tiger Woods, Phil Michelson my dad and myself. I’ll take tiger, My dad can have Phil and losers buy lunch. Lobster and champagne of course.

15. how do you enjoy yourself while away from the golf course? At the beach attempting to surf.

16. if you hadn’t become a Professional golfer what would you be doing right now? At school I was good at sports and performing arts. I picked sports but if I didn’t I wanted to be a performer on stage.

17. Most memorable moment on tour?

Hasn’t happened yet.

18. favourite club in the bag? All the ones that go straight.

Jessica sPeechley 1. do you have a nickname(s)? no nick name. Everyone calls me Jess.

2. What is your favourite food? Korean!

3. is there anything you wont eat? hmmm… I pretty much eat everything!

4. What are your favourite movies and tv shows? Movies- miss congeniality, She’s the man, the notebook. tV shows- how I met your mother, revenge.

5. Who were your heroes growing up? My mother 6. What is your favourite country to visit?

America 7. do you have any superstitions? I don’t play the number 4 golf ball on the course.

8. What annoys you? nothing, I’m pretty easy going.

9. something you can’t live without? or are addicted to? technology. It gets me to communicate with family and friends while I’m away on tour.

10. Best advice you have been given and who gave it to you? Be yourself, said by my dearest mother.

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11. if you could trade places with someone for a day who would it be? A famous actress or singer.

12. if you were granted three wishes what would they be? I would ask for unlimited wishes!

13. What is something you have always wanted to do but haven’t had time yet?

Back packing around the world 14. if you could tailor make a day of golf and lunch for four, which course would you choose, and who would be your three playing partners? Play at royal Canberra Golf Club with Karrie Webb, Adam Scott and tiger Woods.

15. how do you enjoy yourself while away from the golf course, what do you do in your down time? I like to watch tv shows, go shopping and sleep 16. if you hadn’t become a Professional golfer what would you be doing right now?

I would be teaching English overseas.

Especially in Korea 17. Most memorable moment on tour?

Shooting 65 in the nz Open on the final round to come tied for 2nd 18. favourite club in the bag? 8 iron

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JUlia Boland 1. do you have a nickname(s) and who gave it to you? Mainly Jb, after my Aunty Julie Boland, though my caddy calls me Jay. 2. What is your favourite food? tough question, I don’t really discriminate when it comes to food!

3. is there anything you wont eat? not that I am aware of, though I don’t know I want to put that to the test.

4. What are your favourite movies and tv shows? I quite like ‘the Big Bang theory’, and I enjoy documentaries of sports movies.

5. Who were your heroes growing up?

Pretty much anyone who made a living by playing sport.

6. What is your favourite country to visit?

Australia!!!!! I wish I could visit more... I really would love to go to Eastern Europe though.

7. do you have any superstitions? no 8. What annoys you? I will get my caddy to provide a list, I am sure there are many!

9. something you can’t live without? or are addicted to? Good company and food.

10. Best advice you have been given and who gave it to you? ‘Swing hard in case you hit it’ Jamie Hullett, fellow texas A&M alumni and LPGA player.

11. if you could trade places with someone for a day who would it be? I would like to think I would trade places with someone politically and maybe change some policies regarding human welfare.

12. if you were granted three wishes what would they be? I would just take one: teleportation abilities, 13. What is something you have always wanted to do but haven’t had time yet? Go on an Alaskan cruise!

14. if you could tailor make a day of golf and lunch for four, which course would you choose, and who? Augusta, with my Dad, my coach Glenn Whittle and a pro of their choice.

15. how do you enjoy yourself while away from the golf course, what do you do in your down time? I enjoy relaxing, hanging out with friends, catching up on sleep and emails, just the usual.

16. if you hadn’t become a Professional

golfer what would you be doing right now? I would join my parents in their mission work with Mosaic Vision in uganda Africa.

17. Most memorable moment on tour?

Playing with Webby (Karrie Webb) on Sunday in Canada was a lot of fun.

18. favourite club in the bag? My precision putter.

Whitney hillier

1. do you have a nickname(s) and who gave it to you? “Whippa”. Brody ninyette started calling me Whippa back in the junior days and it stuck.

2. What is your favourite food? Definitely pasta and Mum’s thai curries!

3. is there anything you wont eat? I eat everything. not fussy at all.

4. What are your favourite movies and tv shows? “the Greatest Game Ever Played” and Stomp the Yard 5. Who were your heroes growing up?

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Karrie Webb, Adam Scott and tiger Woods.

6. What is your favourite country to visit?

I’ve been lucky enough to go to many countries.

I definitely like turkey and Spain.

7. do you have any superstitions? no, not at all. I just go with the flow!

8. What annoys you? not much really. I just sort it out if something annoys me.

9. something you can’t live without?

I can’t live without my phone. It’s my only way of keeping contact with family and friends back home.

10. Best advice you have been given and who gave it to you? Former race car driver Peter Brock said to me “Follow your dreams Whitney.”

11. if you could trade places with someone for a day who would it be? Definitely would love to be Adriana Lima for a day. Such a beautiful woman and I would love to walk down the catwalk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!

12. if you were granted three wish what would they be? I wish Australia wasn’t so far away from every other country! I would love to win a Major in my career and I wish I

could have a pet Lion.

13. What is something you have always wanted to do but haven’t had time yet?

Would love to go watch a basketball and football game in America.

14. if you could tailor make a day of golf and lunch for four, which course would you choose, and who? I would play at Spyglass Hill with Adam Scott, rory McIlroy and Will Smith.

15. how do you enjoy yourself while away from the golf course, what do you do in your down time? I love to listen to music, and have a dance! I also miss driving my ute. I like to explore the different cultures when I’m on tour.

16. if you hadn’t become a Professional golfer what would you be doing right now?

Definitely something sporty! I almost wanted to be a Soccer player.

17. Most memorable moment on tour?

I have lots. the most recent memory is playing the 2013 British Open at St Andrews... that is the biggest achievement of my career, especially my rookie year!

18. favourite club in the bag? Definitely my 7iron. I know it’s going to be close every time!

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Serene™ Women’s Irons/Hybrids In the Serene iron/hybrid sets, women can blend 4H (22°), 5H (26°) and 6H (30°) hybrids with perimeter-weighted 17-4 stainless steel irons to launch the ball higher for longer results throughout the set while ensuring optimal distance gaps. In the irons, a deep CG and perimeter weighting increase the launch angle and elevate the MOI. The iron’s wide sole carves easily through the grass to launch the ball high and straight, even from the toughest lies. The traditionally shaped hybrids are larger and the CG is back and lower to achieve high launch with moderate spin to maximize distance in slower swing speeds.

- Irons/hybrids available: 5-9, PW, SW & LW - Shaft options: PING ULT 210i Ladies graphite, Lite (51g), Ultra Lite (44g) - AU SRP: $140 per club - Hybrids sold separately: 4H, 5H & 6H - Shaft options: PING ULT 210H Ladies graphite, Lite (58g), Ultra Lite (50g) - AU SRP: $210 per club

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inspired by an opportunity last year to become an ambassador for both drummond Golf and callaway, radio and television sports presenter, tiffany cherry decided to put together her own golf day to encourage more women to take up this great game.

ver since she realised most of her male colleagues were getting a number of their sport story scoops on the golf course, Cherry decided instead of moaning about how unfair it was, she would match them at their own game. twelve years on and many pro-ams and corporate golf days later as a ‘token chick’, Cherry is turning the tables on the sexes and inviting a celebrity token male to join every group in her field. “token Blokes is all about having fun and making sure the men are still very much a part of the day. But instead of dominating in terms of sheer weight of numbers, I’m inviting a celebrity male and female to mix with two corporates, one of which must be a woman. Most females in the workplace are never invited to take part in these days, or simply won’t because they’ve never been given the opportunity to learn. they are not only missing out on the social and physical benefits of this wonderful game, but they are also seriously disadvantaged when it comes to brokering and securing business deals on the golf course. I don’t want my girlfriends missing out on this, so essentially I devised an event in which they could take part, whether it be playing in the field, or learning the basic technique of the game.”

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Monday, november 25, Cherry put on a morning ‘champagne’ golf clinic while the rest of the field take to the Jack nicklaus signature St John course.

“I wanted to make sure every woman was catered for - from those who are confident enough to bring their game, to those keen to learn, but have never really had the opportunity. the bubbles are there to relax any nerves and help make it’s more of a social event. the response so far has been overwhelmingly positive.”

Having worked in sports journalism for nearly two decades, Cherry has seen the difficulties female sportswomen face in terms of attracting media coverage and a share of the corporate market. While the ‘cherry picked’ celebrities attracted media attention on a day strategically chosen for its place on the sporting calendar, she is also determined to help the female pros break the ‘lack of support’ cycle, inviting one to join each group as their coach for the round, while also providing prize money on a few of the holes.

“You never know where these contacts can lead. I hope the female pros will be invited to play in other celebrity/corporate golf days through the connections they make, potentially leading to financial opportunities as well media coverage across different platforms. We just have to get their names out there.”

All profits raised on the day went to the token Blokes nominated charity, Koala Kids - a foundation to support children and their siblings living with Cancer. the White ribbon Foundation, which engages men as ambassadors to stand up to violence against women, will also be part of the day.

“Incredibly, when I had the idea to make a statement in support of women in violent situations, the White ribbon Foundation resonated because of their principles and I was familiar with their work through the AFL. But what sealed the deal was their annual White ribbon day falling on the same day as our golf event, november 25.

It was meant to be! I’m hoping all our‘token Blokes’ will take up the opportunity to become a White ribbon ambassador at least for the day.”

Instead of just a ‘one off’ event, there is significant interest to grow the day. One of her partners, Golf Victoria is so excited by the concept, they are looking to roll out four token Bloke golf days in 2014. “this is a perfect fit with helping grow our female market. It’s such a great game for both sexes, yet the uptake among women is so under tapped. It is a wonderful opportunity for other corporates keen to grow their business in the female market,” says tamara Hyett, former touring pro and the Adult Development Officer at Golf Victoria.

“It really is a win-win for everyone.”

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Fiji

Heaven

there are 15 words in the fijian language for heaven and ‘yasawa’ is the first.

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iji is at the heart of the South Pacific, easily accessible from Europe and the rest of the world. Yasawa Island is among the most remote and untouched isles of Fiji, yet still only a 35-minute flight from the international airport at nadi.

Yasawa Island resort and Spa is reached via its own private airstrip, inaccessible to other travelers.

Discretely hidden among the palms on a stretch of pristine white beach, facing west towards the setting sun. the resort’s only neighbours are in a handful of traditional Fijian villages nearby, with no other development on the island. there are 11 pristine white beaches to choose from for a secluded picnic one of which was voted by Expedia no. 4 best beach in the world in 2010.

Indulge in heavenly seclusion in an area renowned for its velvety, white sand beaches and crystal clear tropical waters. At Yasawa Island resort & Spa there are no other resorts, no televisions, and no traffic; just the sounds of the palm trees swaying and the ocean lapping mere steps from your private villa. the newly refurbished resort features a new beachfront bar, boutique, lounge, and library. the new al fresco restaurant with ocean views features an airconditioned wine room – perfect for romantic dinners. the 18 traditionally thatched, beachfront bures are understated in their luxury. Hidden among the palms, each air-conditioned bure has a discreet outdoor shower; an expansive deck with daybeds to wile away the afternoons; a separate living area with mini bar and stereo; a hammock strung between the palms; and your own thatched cabana with sun loungers on the edge of Yasawa’s famous white. the ultimate among Yasawa’s luxury accommodation is Lomalagi — the Honeymoon Bure, secluded at the end of the beach with its own private pool, expansive tropical gardens and private beautiful

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Yasawa might be an island of isolation, but it’s also an island of plenty. white sand beach. this is Yasawa at its best – absolute paradise and complete seclusion.

Yasawa might be an island of isolation, but it’s also an island of plenty. All meals ala carte meals are included in the tariff at Yasawa, promising contemporary cuisine at every sitting and an emphasis on the succulent seafood caught daily in surrounding waters. Lobster plucked from the nearby reefs is a specialty. Dine at the restaurant, on the beach, in your bure or beneath the stars - the choice is yours. Our international chef’s creations highlights the fresh produce that is delivered daily and sourced as much as possible from the surrounding villages on Yasawa Island. Variety abounds and menus change daily accenting the freshest, regional ingredients of the day.

Solitude. It’s our favourite pastime at Yasawa. So whatever you choose to do during your stay, you’ll be free to enjoy it in peace. take a complimentary picnic on a deserted beach. Visit nearby villages to meet the local children or hear the church choir. Swim in the crystal waters of the famous Blue Lagoon or snorkel among corals and tropical fish. Do as much or as little as you choose. All activities at Yasawa are included in the tariff (except spa treatments, scuba diving and sports fishing). the ultimate in decadence is the Yasawa ultimate Spa Bonus.

For a onetime fee of $250AuD you can have one 60 minute Spa treatment for each night of your stay, no matter how many nights you stay. try a massage, body wrap or body scrub – pure indulgence.

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Great Golf Fashion

ECCO Women’s Golf Street

ECCO’s Women’s Golf Street is a unique hybrid shoe that is funky, fun, feminine, highly functional and ideally suited for use both on and off the course. More fashion-forward than traditional-fairway, this distinctive style showcases premium leathers and a sleek, color-matched outsole featuring extremely durable traction bars that provide enhanced grip yet won’t wear out on city streets.

Article number 121043 RRP = $219.95 Stockists call 1300 138 099

G/FORE GLOVES 22 colours, Finest AA Cabretta Leather RRP $39.00 www.gfore.com.au

Blunt Umbrellas AUD $69.00 www.bluntumbrellas.com.au

Comfort Sport Bra’s www.comfortsport.com.au

Amazonas RRP range from $21.99-$54.99 Available from Westfield Stores (Sydney - Bondi Junction, and Melbourne - Doncaster) or online at www.amazonassandals.com.au

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Great Golf Fashion Bring “GLAMOUR” to your game Glamour on the Green, an online fashion golf business located in Bermagui on the South Coast of NSW, was created when two local golfers found that good quality, fashionable golf gear was difficult to find.

Lynn Ponsford and her business partner Janice Aldred, had spent many years searching for the right clothing to wear on the golf course that was both functional and comfortable and designed especially for golf, while at the same time being stylish.

As Lynn explains, “I would often arrive at the golf course to hear other ladies ask, “where did you get that outfit?’’ Little did they know that I had spent hours searching to find something that felt good to wear playing golf.”

Glamour on the Green aims to provide high quality golf clothing at a reasonable

price. “Our range of co-ordinating separates allows you to mix and match to create the perfect outfit that is as individual as you are, “Janice said.

A well-known identity on the South Coast, Janice has had more than 30 years’ experience in retail as the previous owner of ladies clothing and homewares business Pretty Mermaids that attracts loyal customers from as far away as Canberra and Sydney.

Lynn has a background in retail, interior design and art , but her number one passion is golf, which she took up around eight years ago. “I play golf regularly, so I know what ladies are looking for with their golf clothing in terms of performance and durability,” said Lynn.

With brands including Nivo Sports from

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Canada, Didriksons, Sport Haley, Bette Court and Birdee, as well as specially designed Glamour on the Green golf belts with magnetic markers, there is something for everyone, no matter your age or size.

An exciting new development for the business that started in early 2013 is the opening of an outlet shop in Bermagui’s main street as a complement to the online business, to cater for holiday-makers, local and visiting golfers all year round.

Located about an hour’s drive south of Bateman’s Bay and 45 minutes north from Merimbula, Bermagui makes for a great day trip with its 18 hole championship golf course, and a visit to Glamour on the Green to add some glamour to your game!

For more information go to www.ladiesgolfclothing.com.au/

Helen Kaminski Mindoro Cap has a raffia crown and fabric peak $140.00

Tilley T4 has a lifetime guarantee, machine washable and packable $159.95

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Great Golf Fashion PUT SOME WOW! IN YOUR GAME

Sport Haley which is a relatively new label on the Australian golf scene has a range for 2014 that is definitely different from what has been on offer here for a few years. The company edict is to “bring you the finest in quality, femininity, and detailing. Encouraging women to embrace their active lifestyles by providing the best in golf influenced products. Fabrics are easy care and easy wear and will work for you both on and off the golf course.

Bette & Court and Sport Haley have fantastic colour and print options in their ranges for next year and they definitely have the “WOW” factor.

The ever popular Bette & Court Cool Elements long sleeve sun shirt with the mesh sleeve inserts comes in 15 colours and 2 different collar styles – the standard collar or the mock turtle neck style both equally as popular as the other. Colours like Caribbean, Royal, Periwinkle, Poppy, Jade, Cream , Steel Gray, Light Purple, Key Lime, Lemon, Poppy, Watermelon and Hot Pink along with your base colours of Black & White will mean that your long sleeve wardrobe need never be dull & boring again. Another reason that these shirts are so popular is their size range – XS through to XXL so almost every lady golfer will find a size and colour to suit.

TANTIS

Both Sport Haley & Bette & Court ranges are available through a wide selection of specialist golf retailers and Pro Shops Australiawide. If you’d like details of your nearest retailer contact Leonie at Tantis Marketing on 07 37155244 or leonie@tantis.com.au

Don’t relax slip, slop, slap habit in the holidays With summer holidays on the doorstep, Cancer Council Australia encourages everyone to remain vigilant about sun protection.

Holidays can mean more time is spent outdoors: at the beach, on bike rides, bush walking or having picnics and barbecues. The new Cancer Council Australia SPF 50+ products give those who love being outdoors more choice when it comes to sunscreen protection.

“Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world,” said Chair 80 Ladies GOLF 20 • Summer/Autumn 2014

of Cancer Council Australia’s Skin Cancer Committee, Terry Slevin. “Wearing SPF 50+ does not mean you’re wearing a suit of armour. SPF 50+ sunscreens offer marginally better UVB protection compared with SPF 30+,” he said.

“No one should be concerned there is anything wrong with their SPF 30+ sunscreen and there’s no need to throw it away.

A comprehensive range of sun protection products is available from Cancer Council shops and many leading

retailers and pharmacies nationwide.

For more information about the product range call 1300 363 433 or visit www.cancer.org.au/sunproducts.

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White/navy, Campari/navy nEW Magic Pull-On super stretch capris. Also avail in pants. navy, Black, Sand, White

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Beauty Favourites Xen-tan Scent SecUre GoLd rrP $49.50.

Shop online www.xentan.com.au stockist 1800 648 851

Xen-tan Face tanner LUXe rrP $29 Stockist 1800 648 851 GUinot HydraLiFt treatMent 30min express from $80 1hr from $125 - 2hr from $185 stockists 1300 300 954 www.guinot.com.au.

Xen-tan dark Lotion aBSoLUte LUXe rrP $73. Shop online www.xentan.com.au 1800 648 851 for your nearest stockist

GUinot Lait Hydra FraicHeUr and GUinot Lotion Hydra FraicHeUr 200ml bottle rrP: $45 stockist 1300 300 954 http://www.guinot.com.au/skin-care/ cleansers www.advskin.com.au Xen-tan Body ScrUB rrP $23.

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GUinot crèMe FerMète LiFt 777 and crèMe ricHe FerMète LiFt tube 50ml rrP: $75 crème Fermete and crème riche Fermete $80. stockists 1300 300 954, or www. guinot.com.au/products GUinot deMaQUiLLant eXPreSS yeUX rrP: $ 49 now at approved Guinot stockists.

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eSSenzza FUSS Free FaciaLS rrP $14.95 for a pack of three www.essenzzahealth.com

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aSPect enViroStat SPF 30+ SUnScreen Lotion rrP $25. For Stockist 1800 648 851

aSPect core BeaUty JUice because beauty starts within 1 Litre concentrate rrP $33.

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aSPect eXtreMe B17 Vitamin B Serum For stockists 1800 648 851 aspect Pigment Punch rrP $118.80.

coSMediX c.P.r SerUM For stockists 1800 648 851 rrP $74.80.

coSMediX eye GeniUS For stockists 1800 648 851 rrP $81.40

SkinMedica VitaMin c + e coMPLeX rrP $135. Stockist 1800 648 851 www.advancedskintechnology.com.au cLeVerWHite dissolving Whitening Strips rrP $29.95 for 42 strips www.cleverwhite.com.au

LaSHeSMd Go aHead… LaSH oUt! rrP $99. For stockists 1800 648 851

SkinMedica™ Scar recoVery GeL rrP $125.40 For stockists 1800 648 851 www.advskin.com.au SkinMedica™ aHa / BHa creaM rrP $48.40 For StockiStS 1800 648 851

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SoodoX rrP $19.95 www.soodox.com

J&B PoLicoSanoL rrP $34.95 - 30 tablets www.johnson-barana.com

cancer coUnciL’S SUn Protection SPF50+ rrP from $14.95 For more information about the product range call 1300 363 433 or visit www.cancer.org.au/sunproducts

Fenda tecHnoLoGy F&d products are available online nationally at www.harristechnology.com.au. the Swan Bluetooth Wireless Mobile Speaker System is available in black and white rrP $119.

Samples are available on request. www.fenda.com.au

yurbuds Prices range from $44 - $169.99 www.yurbuds.com.au

HiGHLiGHtS oF tHe 2013 MaSterS toUrnaMent available on dVd noW where all good dVd’s are sold

anGry BirdS JeWeLLery ranGe rrPs range from $39.95-$99.95 www.distellinternational.com.au

Strike aLPHa car cradLe rrP$149 available online at www.strike.com.au /products/Strike-alpha-car-cradles

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WaterPik® Water FLoSSer WP100 rrP $189 www.waterpik.com.au

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rrP: $2.95 (cLiF Bars), $5.95 (cLiF SHot BLokS), $2.95 (cLiF SHot Gels) For more information on clif Bar & company, please visit www .clifbar.com.au

WineX chill n Pour

iSoWHey® LoW-carB rrP: $2.30 at select pharmacies and health food stores

the all natural flavour enhancer, without the nasties rrP$2.20/100g For more information, please visit www.mitani.com.au

Mitani cHicken SaLt

rrP $34.95 www.chillnpour.com.au stockists www.winex.com.au

detoX Green tea

antioX

Snack Bars (rrP $2.49 for a 40g bar size) antiox chocolate (rrP $4.65 for an 80g block) available in the health section of Woolworths, coles, iGa stores and health food stores. www.vitalitybrands.com/antiox www.ladiesinsportpublications.com

Qi tea’s organic detox Green tea winning the best Fairtrade product in australia at the inaugural 2013 national Fairtrade Products of the year award. available at Woolworths, iGa Supermarkets and specialty stores nationally visit www.qitea.com.au.

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A LIFE IN GOLF

Intuition

Inspirations and insights from Australia’s greatest golfer Peter Thomson with Steve Perkin RRP $22.95 Publication/embargo date: 1 October 2013 For more information please contact Chloe Sullivan, Marketing and Publicity Executive, on 03 9627 2689 or chloes@slatterymedia.com

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A Tale of Two Titties Love & Light Publishing, October 2013, $24.99 Tanya Curran Browns candid story which tells her personal story of dealing with a highly aggressive form of breast cancer

Baby Boomers, Bellies & Blood Sugars is available online.

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Walking for Fitness, Pleasure and Health RRP $24.99, available from www. exislepublishing.com.au

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The Happiness Trap Pocketbook

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Dogs In Action RRP $24.99 Available from www.exislepublishing.com.au and all good book stores

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SEVERED PAST A car crash fourteen years ago, the result—amnesia.

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Mindfulness at Work

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2014 Lunar & Seasonal Diary $24.99

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Mr Agasvari Goes to School Short Stop Press $19.99 www.quikmarkmedia.com.au

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Anglesea Golf Club www.angleseagolfclub.com.au

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Glamour on the Green www.glamouronthegreen.com.au

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RACV Royal Pines Resort www.racv.com.au

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Antler Luggage www.antlerluggage.com.au

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Golf Industry Central www.golfindustrycentral.com.au

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Sanctuary Cove Ladies Golf Classics www.sclgc.com.au

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Augusta Golf Carts www.ezgo.com.au

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Golf Oz Tours www.golfoz.com.au

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Sanctuary Cove Resort www.intercontinental.com

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Bioflow Sport www.bioflow.com.au

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IFC

Tantis Marketing 1800 066 858

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