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ContentsON TOUR17 FOREWORD19 EDITOR'S LETTER20 CARLOTA CIGANDAReflects on a fabulous year24 Aberdeen AssetManagement LADIESSCOTTISH OPEN PRESENTEDBY EVENT SCOTLAND30 UNICREDIT LADIESGERMAN OPEN PRESENTEDBY AUDI36 CARLOTA SHOWS HERCLASS IN THE NETHERLANDS38 ‘THE EVIAN’CHAMPIONSHIPA major year for the event.44 EXCITING NEWTOURNAMENT IN SWEDEN38‘THE EVIAN’CHAMPIONSHIP20CARLOTACIGANDAReflects ona fabulous year3046Let's get theparty startedHistory beckonsat the home of golf5046 THE RICOH WOMEN'SBRITISH OPENThe Ricoh Open is coming.50 THE 2013 SOLHEIM CUPLet battle commence!THE 2013SOLHEIM CUP:Let the battle commence!57 Golf course St. Leon-Rot,Germany, venue for THE2015 SOLHEIM CUP64 CARLY BOOTH INCONVERSATIONGolf Chic® speaks to Carly on all things golf.64CARLYBOOTH INCONVERSATION

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A close lookthrough the products for 2013 reveals a range driven bystate-of-the-art technology and designed to ensureevery woman can maximise their enjoyment of thegame…and dial in more power.X HOT FAIRWAYRRP: £179The X-Hot Fairway Woodsdeliver the hottest, longest andmost consistent performance ofany Callaway Fairway Wood in history.Designed to create uncompromised distanceon all shots, the X Hot Fairway Woods are oneof Callaway’s most versatile product ranges ever,making it easy for women of all playing levels to getthe ball airborne efficiently and quickly from the tee,the fairway or the rough. These impressive power gainsare generated courtesy of a club face that is thinner, hotterand also lighter, allowing saved weight to be re-positioned toimprove performance and spin control.X HOT HYBRIDRRP: £149The X Hot Hybrids are a musthave in any woman’s bag andperfect for anyone seekingassistance getting the ballconsistently airborne, andfor those who strugglewith long irons. They havebeen created to providepowerful trajectories withoptimal distance and their‘zero roll design’ profilemakes them easy to usefrom fairways.X HOT IRONSRRP: £599 (Steel); £729 (Graphite)With lighter shafts to suit a woman’sswing and Speed Frame FaceTechnology, borrowed from the XHot Driver, these new Callaway Ironsare designed to generate higherball speeds and greater distancewhatever your handicap. The FeelManagement medallion in thecavity of the club, fine-tunes acrisp, positive impact and stopsunwanted vibration fromreaching the hands of the golferfor a solid but gentle ball impact.WOMEN’SCOLLECTIONTROLLEY BAGRRP: £139With seven organisationalpocketsand a 14-wayinternal divider toenable effortlessclub selection, theWomen’s CollectionTrolley Bag is an exampleof how functionality blends withstylish design to create a truly eyecatchingproduct.As you would expect from Callaway’sstandard, this product isrich in features and storagespace. Just on pocket spacealone, golfers have the useof two full-length apparelpockets, a wet pocket, drypocket, ball pocket, aninsulated cool pocket…andeven a soft-lined valuablespocket with shades andphone sections which matchesthe accompanying compacthandbag!ODYSSEY VERSA PUTTERSRRP: £119; £169 (2-Ball)The visionary High ContrastAlignment system thatsignificantly improvesthe chances of holingout in the critical 10to 15 foot scoringzone has madeVersa a revelation onthe greens. Turningthe alignment aidperpendicular to thetarget line means thestriking black andwhite finish not onlyprovides a sleek newlook to the Odysseyrange but also adds avisual aid that will helpgolfers keep their puttson target.For ladies looking toimprove their alignmentat address, the Black-White-Black model, with acentral white line that is mostprominent when the club isstationary, gives confidence inalignment during set up beforethe stroke. 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FOREWORDWelcome from theLadies European Tour (LET)Following the successfullaunch of our own exclusivemagazine ‘Golf Chic®’ in 2012,I am delighted to welcome youto the second edition of thepublication that will once againshowcase women’s golf atits finest.Having been appointed as theLET’s Chief Executive Officer inJanuary, like you, I look forwardto watching the incredibleskills and talents of the playersas they compete on some ofworld’s best golf courses. TheLET is a wonderful organisationand we will be working withall of our stakeholders to helpdevelop the sport of women’sgolf for our global fan base.With the re-introduction ofgolf as an Olympic sport in2016, women’s golf will beexposed to a whole newworldwide audience. It will beimportant for us to strengthenat the grass roots level andbuild relationships with moregoverning bodies both Europeanand non European, to grow thesport of women’s golf.We are all looking forward to afantastic summer of golf with anumber of highlights includingthe ISPS Handa LadiesEuropean Masters at our homecourse, Buckinghamshire GolfClub, in July, the Ricoh Women’sBritish Open at the Home of GolfSt Andrews and The SolheimCup in Colorado in August.Golf Chic® will cover all of theLET’s 2013 season and themagazine will also feature thelifestyles enjoyed by womenwho play or follow golf.I would like to take thisopportunity to thank all of theLET’s partners and supportersincluding our sponsors ISPS,Rolex, John Deere, Lacoste,Wines of Portugal, Softspikes,PowerBar, Callaway, Bushnelland The R&A.I trust that you enjoy ourpublication and I sincerelyhope that you will continue tofollow the Ladies EuropeanTour in future.Warm regards,Ivan Peter KhodabakhshChief Executive OfficerLadies European Tourwww.ispsgolf.com17

Editor’sletter2013 is going to be a fantasticyear on the Ladies European Tour.We will not only play TheSolheim Cup in Colorado inAugust, but also the RicohWomen’s British Open at St.Andrews. There’s the ISPSHanda Ladies European Mastersat the LET’s headquarters atBuckinghamshire Golf Club inJuly, the inaugural HelsinborgOpen in Sweden in Septemberand the Evian Championship inFrance, one of five golf Majors.With additional live sportscoverage more people will bewatching on television andour range of online viewingexperiences, social media andtournament apps will bring youstories every day, taking youcloser to the players and thelatest tournament news.The Ladies European Tourhas developed over thelast 35 years and is nowsuccessfully established asone of the world’s leadingglobal golf tours, operatinginternational tournaments overfive continents, starting inAustralia and New Zealand andplaying through Africa, Europe,the United States and Asiabefore concluding the seasonin Dubai.The players all haveexciting stories and to get toknow them better, find the LETon Facebook, YouTubeand Twitter.We look forward to sharing anexciting 12 months with you.Happy golfing this year!Bethan CutlerMedia Manager for the LadiesEuropean Tour (LET)We Love Portuguese Wineswww.winesofportugal.comdrink responsibly19

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If you are heading down to Archerfield, then you will have a brilliant timewith free tickets and spectator parking. Here we profile a few of the playerswho should play a starring role in the event.Laura Davies CBENationality: EnglishTurned Pro: 1985European Tour Victories: 45 (Most recent:2010 Hero Honda Women’s Indian Open)Other Victories: 35 (Most recent: 2012 ISPSHanda Legends Tour Open)Majors: 4Best performance at Scottish Open:Winner at Dalmahoy in 1994Catriona Matthew MBENationality: ScottishTurned Pro: 1995European Tour Victories: 4 (Most recent: 2011 AberdeenAsset Management Ladies Scottish Open)Other Victories: 4 (Most recent: LPGA victory at theLorena Ochoa Invitational in 2011)Majors: 1Best performance at Scottish Open: Winner atArcherfield Links in 2011Carly BoothNationality: ScottishTurned Pro: 2010European Tour Victories: 2 (Most recent:2012 Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open)Other Victories: 1 (LET Access Series2012)Best performance at Scottish Open:Winner at Archerfield Links in 2012Lydia HallNationality: WelshTurned Pro: 2007European Tour Victories: 1 (Most recent: 2012 ISPS HandaLadies British Masters)Best performance at Scottish Open: T19th-2011CMelissa ReidNationality: EnglishTurned Pro: 2007European Tour Victories: 4 (Most recent:2012 Raiffeisenbank Prague Golf Masters)Best performance at Scottish Open: Tied4th-2012Carlota CigandaNationality: SpanishTurned Pro: 2011European Tour Victories: 2 (Most recent: 2012 ChinaSuzhou Taihu Open)Best performance at Scottish Open: N/AMYCMMYCYCMYKStacey KeatingNationality: AustralianTurned Pro: 2010European Tour Victories: 2 (Most recent:2012 Lacoste Ladies Open de France)Best performance at Scottish Open:Tied 4th-2012Diana LunaNationality: ItalianTurned Pro: 2001European Tour Victories: 5 (Most recent: 2011 DeutscheBank Ladies Swiss Open)Best performance at Scottish Open: Tied 10th-201226

THE ULTIMATE LUXURY GOLF AND LEISURE CARDesign. Quality. Passion.The Garia is a unique vehicle, combining theconvenience of a golf and leisure car with theexperience of exquisite luxury. Available instreet legal, non-street legal and four-passengerversions. Book a test drive or designyour Garia at www.garia.comAbout to enter its sixth year, the UniCredit Ladies German Open presented by Audi is againset to provide a fantastic week of entertainment at Golfpark Gut Häusern near Munich whenthe Ladies European Tour event gets under way from 30 May to 2 June 2013.Sport, entertainment and socialising… the UniCredit Ladies German Open presented by Audiis a prime professional golf tournament on the Ladies European Tour calendar and with somuch on offer for the players and spectators it is little wonder that the top competitors areso keen to return each year.The 2012 tournament champion Anne-Lise Caudal fromFrance hits her tee shot to try her luck at winning anAudi R8 Spyder on the par-3 15th hole.30PAULA CREAMER AND GARIAWorld-famous golfer Paula Creamer is an ambassador for Garia luxurygolf and leisure car. Paula Creamer has numerous victories includingthe 2010 U.S. Women’s Open.The Garia complements Creamer’s strong personality and energy, andembodies our shared values such as dedication to performance andpassion for the game of golf.Read more at www.garia.com/paulacreamer

Cast members from stage musical ‘We WillRock You’ entertain corporate guestsSharmila Nicollet from IndiaLocal golfer Martina Eberl soaksthe tournament winner Anne-LiseCaudal in celebratory champagnePernilla LindbergIt is not just the world class golf thatattracts so many spectators, but therelaxed, party atmosphere which organisershave created to create a fun and familyfriendlyenvironment. With a beer garden,on-stage entertainment in the largepublic area and sporting celebrities inattendance, each year the organisers setout to break preconceptions about golf’straditional, stiff and stuffy image.There is something for everyone: speciallydesigned play areas for children, livestreaming and information for their parentswhether they are relaxing on the weekendor enjoying a business lunch in the VIParea, good food, golf clinics and shopping.Little wonder that the tournamenthas established itself nationally andinternationally with an enviable reputationamongst the players. Over the last fiveyears, the event has attracted some of theworld’s most recognisable faces includingAmerican stars Michelle Wie and LexiThompson as well as US-based Germanheroine Sandra Gal.This unique tournament offers no end ofoutside the ropes activities built aroundthe golf to entertain the amateurs andmake the professionals feel special. Therespected luxury car manufacturer Audi isa key partner and a gleaming red Audi R8Spyder is a highly desirable hole in oneprize parked on the 15th tee. In addition tothe 52,500 euro first prize, there is also anAudi A5 Cabriolet for the winner.Several players take the opportunity to testdrive an Audi R8 Spyder down the nearbyopen country roads and autobahns duringthe tournament week. Meanwhile there is ahighly exclusive Sponsor and Players’ Nightat HypoVereinsbank Forum in downtownMunich, where last year members of the castof the West End musical ‘We Will Rock You!’delivered a private on stage performance.In terms of the level of detail andorganisation of the event with the oncourse banners, marquees, balloons andpublic area, the marshalls and crowds, theevent is in a league of its own.The Pro Ams always attract a host ofGerman celebrities, such as the formerinternational footballer Olli Khan andoffer a mixture of modern and traditionalentertainment with loud music, largejugs of beer, country flags waving andblunderbuss shotgun start. To completethe effect, the hosts don Tracht dress, withlederhosen for men and dirndl dresses forwomen!Aside from the outside the ropesentertainment the golf is sensational withthe warm weather and wide open parklandstyle course conducive to low scoring. Overthe past five years, the lowest winningtotal score has been 24 under par 264 byDiana Luna in 2011.In the first year of the tournament in 2008,the event champion Amy Yang from SouthKorea set the precedent for low scoringwith a winning total of 267, 21 under par.She also set the course record with a 63in the third round. This was equalled byVirginie Lagoutte Clement in the secondround in 2011.In 2009 it was Jade Schaeffer from Francewho took the honours after a play-offbattle against Spain’s Paula Marti, whilehome favourite Martina Eberl-Ellis, whohas a large role in the tournament’sorganisation ended tied third, her besttournament placing.There were emotional scenes in 2012 whenthe Bavarian announced that it would beher last competitive year, but she willcontinue her role as consultant and allround cheer-leader.England’s Laura Davies proved that shehad the ideal game for the course whenshe collected one of five titles in Germanyduring a tremendous 2010 season.Meanwhile Italian Diana Luna had an extraspecial week in 2011 when she becamethe first Ladies European Tour player in 34years to win a 72-hole tournament withoutrecording a single bogey!It was French player Anne-Lise Caudalwho emerged the victor in 2012 after shedefeated Davies with a birdie at the secondextra hole of a sudden-death play-off.Both players began the final round twostrokes behind the third round leader andended tied on 13 under par. In the play-off,Davies’s birdie putt from four metres felljust short and low of the hole, beforeCaudal made a three-metre birdie putt onthe 519 yard par-five 18th hole, raising herarms into the air in jubilation at collectingher second LET title and first in four yearssince the 2008 Portugal Ladies Open.Almost lost for words, Caudal’s reactionwas: “I can’t believe it; a lot of emotion!”Meanwhile Davies looked devastated asshe pondered the loss on a nearby golfbuggy and commented: “It’s a cruel playoffto lose really, because not only do you losethe money, you lose the sub prize of a carwhich is very unusual on the European Tourso for whoever wins this tournament, it’s areally special win. It’s like a double hit, butAnne-Lise deserves it.”So will the tradition of a new winner eachyear continue? Tournament organiserswould love to see a German winner andCaroline Masson, Sandra Gal and AnjaMonke are clear candidates, as are LETrookies Nina Holleder, Leigh Whittaker,Ann-Kathrin Lindner and Isabell Gabsa.Masson had an incredible season in 2012collecting her first LET title at the SouthAfrican Women’s Open in July and finishingsecond on the ISPS Handa Order of Meritafter six additional top ten finishes duringthe season, including four second places,in Slovakia, Switzerland, Spain and China.With The Solheim Cup being played inAmerica in August, this will be a keytournament for the Europeans to collectimportant points, which are doubled inSolheim Cup years.Masson led the European Solheim Cupstandings going into 2013 and will bekeen to follow in the footsteps of hercompatriots Elisabeth Esterl and SandraGal who played on the winning Europeanteams in 2003 and 2011 respectively.With The 2015 Solheim Cup taking placeat St Leon Rot in Germany, Masson willbe even keener to gain experience on theteam this year and the UniCredit LadiesGerman Open will give her a fantasticopportunity to show her class. Her careerbest finish in the tournament was tiedfourth in 2011, which she can easilyimprove upon.Whether or not a new winner is crowned, theUniCredit Ladies German Open is guaranteedto provide a wonderful experience for theplayers and public and will give us a taste ofwhat to expect when the country hosts TheSolheim Cup in two years.3233

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Carlota shows herclass in the NetherlandsRising Spanish starlet CarlotaCiganda confirmed that herprodigious talent transferredfrom the amateur to theprofessional stage when sheclaimed her maiden LadiesEuropean Tour victory at the2012 Deloitte Ladies Open inthe Netherlands.The 22-year-old rookie professional fromPamplona began the final round of the54-hole tournament with a one stroke leadover Ursula Wikstrom and shot a final roundthree under 69 at Golfclub Broekpolder nearRotterdam to end two strokes clear of the Finnat nine under par.South African Lee-Anne Pace shot a finalround of 71 to finish outright third on fourunder with home hope Dewi Claire Schreefelthe leading Dutch player in a tie for fourthplace at three under par.The final round of the tournament wasdelayed due to heavy rainfall overnight andthrough the morning, but Carlota tamedthe cold and breezy conditions with herconfident play.She made her intentions clear with a birdie onthe par-four first hole then birdied the fifth tostay level with Ursula before pulling one clearat the turn. It was a tight contest after Carlotathree-putted the 11th but the final turningpoint came when Ursula bogeyed the parthree16th after failing to get up and downfrom a bunker, giving Carlota a two stroke leadwith two holes to play.Both players missed birdie chances on 17, butthen it was advantage to Carlota after theheavens opened just after she hit her secondshot to the green. Ursula made an excellentup and down from a bunker for birdie butCarlota rolled in her second putt for birdie,which was all she needed to seal the win.This was Carlota’s first victory on the LETbut her third title as a professional, aftershe won the Murcia Ladies Open on the 2011LET Access Series and the 2012 Spanishprofessional championship earlier in the year.It’s a very good feeling and I am very happybecause I played very good golf,” she said.“It’s very big because it’s my first win on theLadies European Tour so I’m very happy andhopefully I can win more.”Carlota did indeed collect another title, theChina Suzhou Taihu Open, which led to hersweeping up the ISPS Handa Order of Merittitle, Rolex Rookie of the Year and Players’Player of the Year Awards at the end of theseason, becoming the first player in LEThistory to win both rookie and order of merittitles in the same year since Laura Daviesin 1985.In 2013, the Deloitte Ladies Open is movingto The International, a prestigious new venuenear Amsterdam airport.Tournament director Liz Weima fromPromoter This is Golf commented: "The dateand location of the Deloitte Ladies Open in2013 give us the opportunity to continueto grow the tournament. The Internationalis a fantastic course and the players lookforward to spending the week there and inAmsterdam. In recent years, we have beenspoiled with great public interest thanks toour ambassador Christel Boeljon and goingto The International, partly due to the newlocation, will take this a step further.”The site of The International is one of thebest kept secrets of Amsterdam. The locationbetween Schiphol, the A9 and A10 providesexcellent accessibility. The course wasdesigned by former Ryder Cup Captain andMasters Champion Ian Woosnam and openedon 1st July 2012.“the brand new golf clubcould not wish for abetter start than to hostsuch a great event”Marcel Welling, owner and founder TheInternational, said: "We are delighted thatthe Deloitte Ladies Open is coming to TheInternational. The tournament has the lookand style befitting a venue such as TheInternational. The brand new golf club couldnot wish for a better start than to host such agreat event."The Deloitte Ladies Open is the largestwomen’s golf tournament in Benelux and in2013 the tournament will be played for the18th time on Dutch soil, on 24-26 May. Theprize money has increased in recent yearsto 250,000 euros, of which the winner earns37,500 euro.Christel Boeljon, who made historyby becoming the first Dutch player toparticipate in The Solheim Cup in 2011, is theambassador of the Deloitte Ladies Open, withthree victories on the Ladies European Touron her resume.3637

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ExcitingSwedennew intournamentThe 2013 Ladies’ European Tour schedulefeatures an exciting new tournament insouthern Sweden. The Helsinborg Openwill be played at Vasatorp Golf Courseon 5-8 September as part of a three yearagreement that will see the club host theevent until at least 2016.“It’s strategically important for Swedishgolf that we once again can present an LETtournament in Sweden,” said SGF GeneralSecretary, Gunnar Håkansson. “Historicallythe tournament has been an inspirationfor younger players and that we now areable to see our Swedish stars at home willinspire young talents even more.”The fact that the tournament is back onthe schedule is thanks to the co-operationbetween the Swedish Golf Federation (SGF)and IEC in sports. IEC’s expertise in sportsmarketing will benefit Swedish golf in thelong term with plans to grow the event intoone of the most significant on the LadiesEuropean Tour.“This is an important step in IEC’s investmentin the Ladies European Tour, where we areresponsible for the international mediadistribution,” said Max Kållberg, CEO of IEC inSports. “IEC’s hope is to put the LET on the mapas one of the leading tours in the world. Givenall the world class players that Sweden hasproduced, and still has, this is a natural step.”The date is ideally placed in the calendar toattract a strong field of competitors, playedthe week before The Evian Championship,which is the final major of the season.The Helsinborg Open will be played in thestroke play format over 72 holes with aprize fund of €250,000. Sweden has not hada tournament on the LET calendar since2008 when both the Scandinavian TPC andGoteborg Masters were both played, but hasa long tradition of great competitions.The first European Tour event in Swedenwas played in 1985 and Lotta Neumann wasthe first home winner in 1986, before goingon to win the US Women’s Open in 1988.The country also hosted The Solheim Cuptwice, in 2003 and 2007.Vasatorp Golf Club in Helsingborgpreviously hosted the Ladies European Tour11 years ago in 2002 when Sweden’s worldnumber one Annika Sörenstam bestedSophie Gustafson.This year’s event is poised to attracta mixture of the best Swedish andinternational talent. Swedish Solheim Cupplayers Caroline Hedwall, Anna Nordqvist,Sophie Gustafson, Linda Wessberg andCarin Koch will be joined by future starssuch as Pernilla Lindberg and Karin Sjödinamong others.Speaking to Golf.se, the 2013 EuropeanSolheim Cup Captain Lotta Neumanncommented: “It’s incredibly exciting to havea women’s tournament in Sweden again.It’s fun for the Swedish girls to play forthe Swedish audience and their familiesand friends. It is also very important for ouryoung promising girls that they can play orfollow the best women golfers in Europeup close. They need role models and highambitions to develop into skilled golfers.”Johan Lundell, events manager for thecity of Helsingborg, said: “We are verypleased and proud that a Ladies EuropeanTour event will be played in Helsingborg.Both the residents and the businesscommunity will experience the event’spositive effects.”Vasatorp Golf Club, in Skåne, has along tradition of hosting championshipevents. The original course played hostto the European PGA Tour’s ScandinavianEnterprise Open (what became theScandinavian Masters) from 1978 to1980. Having produced champions suchas Seve Ballesteros, Greg Norman andSandy Lyle, the Scandinavian EnterpriseOpen and Vasatorp are generally creditedwith establishing golf in Sweden as aspectator sport.Pernilla LindbergPhotographer: Tristan JonesPhotographer: Mickael TannusPhotographer: Mickael Tannus44Sophie GustafsonPhotographer:Tristan JonesAnna NordqvistPhotographer: Tristan Jones45

Historybeckons at theThe women professionals are all set fora return to the Old Course, St Andrews,on 1-4 August, when the Ricoh Women’sBritish Open is played at the venue for thesecond time.The Old Course is the Home of Golf wheregolf was first played 600 years ago. Itremains a real test for today’s champions. Thefabled original links course is synonymouswith the men’s Open Championship which ithas hosted more times than any other venueand will host for a 29th time in 2015. Despiteits reputation and status, it is a public courseand is one of seven public courses at StAndrews Links.Lorena Ochoa won the first women’schampionship ever held at the illustriouscourse in 2007. 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Amongst the leading Europeans,Norwegian Solheim Cup star SuzannPettersen will be looking to collect hersecond Major victory and first since 2007.Last year’s LET ISPS Handa Order of Meritwinner Carlota Ciganda from Spain will be astrong prospect after her incredible rookieseason as will Swede Anna Nordqvist, aMajor winner in 2009 and Germany’s CarolineMasson, who demonstrated her talents byleading the Ricoh Women’s British Open atCarnoustie two years ago.Catriona Matthew from the successfulSolheim Cup side will be playing on her hometurf and we can expect a strong performancefrom the links specialist. 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Easily though Shin won, there were other performancesto savour. South Korean born Kiwi Lydia Ko took theSmyth Salver as leading amateur in a share of 17thposition at nine-over-par.Ko shot to fame when she won the NSW Open lastyear as a 14 year old. She also won the ISPS HandaNew Zealand Women’s Open in February 2013 aged15, becoming the youngest winner on the LET and willdefinitely be one to watch.Park will undoubtedly by another player to monitor atSt Andrews, having closed out two victories and wonthe Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average (70.21)on the LPGA last season.As for the Americans, look to Paula Creamer, who camethrough the pack to third position with a cluster of birdiesand an eagle in a final round 72 at Royal Liverpool. StacyLewis, Angela Stanford, Brittany Lincicome and BrittanyLang are also likely to be in the hunt.The 2013 championship will be the final chance forEuropean and American players to earn points towardsThe Solheim Cup and the teams will be announced onthe evening of Sunday 4th August, so there is bound tobe an enormous buzz around St Andrews, before bothteams descend on Colorado Golf Club two weeks later.There is no doubt that the Ricoh Women’s British Open isa leading event in women’s professional golf and it hasbeen classified a Major since 2001, with title sponsorRicoh committed to the event until at least 2016.This is a prime opportunity for fans of women’s golf towatch the world’s best women golfers in action and bepart of history. With the event covered live on the BBC,there is no excuse for missing a shot!With a new generation of Curtis Cup winners on the professionalcircuit, we could see an unexpected champion. Holly Clyburn, EmilyTaylor, Charley Hull and Pamela Pretswell are amongst the Britonswho will be rookies on the Ladies European Tour.Britain’s all-time great Laura Davies will be desperate for that fifthMajor that would take her into America’s Hall of Fame and what afitting victory it would be for the 81-time tournament champion,who almost single-handedly changed the profile of women’s golf inthe United Kingdom.The current World No.1 Yani Tseng of Chinese Taipei will betargeting a hat-trick of titles having won the championship atRoyal Birkdale and Carnoustie in 2010 and 2011 respectively.2012 saw the Ricoh Women’s British Open played for the first timeat Royal Liverpool and Shin impressively tamed the wild conditionsto claim her second career Major, following her fair weather victoryat the 2008 championship at Sunningdale.Having been out of the game for two months with hand surgery,Shin earned an incredible nine stroke victory, the largest winningmargin in the history of the championship, with rounds of 71-64-71-73 for a nine under par total of 279.After a week interrupted by weather delays and the loss of a day’splay on Friday due to high winds, the 24-year-old Shin finished thejob with an up and down from the back of the 18th green in fadinglight to end nine clear of fellow South Korean Inbee Park.South Korea’s Ya Neon Choi, the United States’ Stacy Lewis andChina’s Shanshan Feng will be amongst the challengers, as will thedefending champion, Jiyai Shin.Inbee ParkThe 2012 champion Jiyai Shin4849

The 2013 Solheim Cup:Let battle commence!Captains Liselotte Neumann and Meg Mallonare ready for action in Denver, Colorado.The wait is nearly over… the 13th Solheim Cup is almost upon us and while in some waysit seems like only yesterday that Europe staged their brilliant fight back in Ireland, it hasbeen a long time coming, simply because it is such a mouth watering prospect.There is a special feel to the latestinstalment of the biannual Europe versusAmerica clash with Europe being the holdersand the match being held in America.There is the tantalising prospect that CaptainLiselotte Neumann and her team could endEurope’s search for a win on American soiland retain The Solheim Cup at Colorado GolfClub in Parker, a suburb of Denver.Can our ladies emulate the achievements ofthe men who retained the Ryder Cup in suchextraordinary circumstances in Chicago ayear earlier?The over riding feeling after a marvellousweek at Killeen Castle in Ireland is that yes,the gargantuan feat can be achieved if eachand every member of the 12-woman Europeanteam believes strongly enough.The US Team lead the series 8-4 and hasnever lost on home soil, so the experiencedall Swedish trio of Neumann and her vicecaptains Annika Sorenstam and Carin Kochwill have a huge bearing on the outcome.Neumann, a veteran of six Solheim Cups,marked her debut year on the LPGA tour bywinning the US Open way back in 1988. Allthree European captains are world classgolfers and great friends with tremendousexperience of playing in The Solheim Cup,having played a combined total of 18 times.The Swedish trio featured in the winningEuropean team of 2000, while Sorenstam andKoch proved to be a great combination assuccessful foursomes and four ball partners2002 and then again when they won theirfoursomes match together in 2003. It willtake all of their experience and guile to winthis time in Colorado. However, if anyone can,it is those three. Standing in between themand the Cup will be US Captain Meg Mallon,one of the most respected and popularAmerican players and a former vice captain in2009, who sank the winning putt for the USteam in 2005.She has chosen the patriotic Dottie Pepperas one of her vice captains. Pepper wasa mainstay of the American team whichdominated the early contests in the 1990sand since retiring from the LPGA in 2004, shehas worked as a regular commentator for TheGolf Channel, with an extensive knowledgeof the US golfers, which could help theAmerican team.The fact that Pepper slipped up and calledthe American team ‘Choking freaking dogs’when she thought that The Golf Channel hadcut to a commercial during live coverage ofThe 2007 Solheim Cup in Halmstad, Sweden,will have zero impact on the matches fromAugust 16-18 according to Captain Mallon.The ‘Dottie’ she knows bleeds red, white andblue and US team standout Paula Creamer haseven said that she’s looking forward to pickingher brain on how it is to be so competitiveand feisty and learn from her. It will be aninteresting team room! It will also be intriguingto see who comes out on top in the captaincystakes, but ultimately the performance of the12 players on each team will decide the result.Both teams will be announced on Sunday4th August after the conclusion of the RicohWomen’s British Open at the Old Course in StAndrews, Scotland.The fourth major championship of the seasonwill serve as the final chance for Americanand European players to earn points for The2013 Solheim Cup after two years of battlingfor a place amongst the top 24 players fromEurope and America and both Captains willbe on hand to announce their teams onSunday evening.5051

St Andrews, the Home of Golf, will bea fitting location as it hosts its secondRicoh Women’s British Open. It wasthe site of former world number oneLorena Ochoa’s first major triumph in2007 before she retired fromthe game.“It is great and very fitting that I willannounce the European Solheim CupTeam at St. Andrews, the Home ofGolf, after the completion of the RicohWomen’s British Open,” said Neumann.Mallon said of St. Andrews: “It’s oneof my favourite places to play on theplanet. Seeing the tournament finishthere and having the teams finalisedthere will be very special. It’s goingto be an intense hour or so around thefinish of the tournament.”Players earn points for top-20 finishesat official LPGA Tour events, and onlyU.S.-born players are eligible for theU.S. team. U.S. players began earningpoints for the 2013 Solheim Cup atthe 2011 CN Canadian Women’s Open,and all players will earn 1.5 times thepoints in 2013, with points doubledat majors. The top eight players inthe U.S. Solheim Cup standings willautomatically qualify for the team,two more will qualify based on theirposition in the Rolex Women’s WorldGolf Rankings, and Mallon will selectthe final two team members.On the Ladies European Tour, pointshave been available since the 2011Lacoste Ladies Open de France.Four players will qualify through theEuropean Solheim Cup points, fourmore through their Rolex ranking andthe final four will be captain’s picksby Neumann.While it’s too early to guess at thepicks, it is almost certain that SuzannPettersen will line up in Colorado.The feisty Norwegian who was ateam leader at Killeen Castle in 2011,inspiring the European team fightback after a pep talk with CarolineHedwall and Azahara Munoz on a golfbuggy after a weather delay.The highest ranked European player,Pettersen earned three pointsincluding a crucial singles victoryin the third last match on Sunday.One down with three holes to play,Pettersen birdied the last threeholes to earn a one-hole victoryover Michelle Wie. However, it washer words which were so powerfuland inspired the two young rookies,Caroline Hedwall and Azahara Munoz,in the last two singles matches.In the second last singles, CarolineHedwall, two down two to play againstRyann O’Toole, won the last two holesfor a vital half point. Azahara Munozthen had the honour of clinching thevital point in the final match with aone-hole win over Angela Stanford. BothMunoz and Hedwall must be prospectsfor selection this year along with theever reliable Catriona Matthew.On the American side, Stacy Lewis,Cristie Kerr, Paula Creamer andAngela Stanford look to be shoe-ins,while experienced Solheim Cup starsMorgan Pressel and Michelle Wie willbe hoping to secure their spots withimproved results this season.In addition to the star studded list ofplayers competing, almost anyonewho is anyone in the world of golfon both sides of the Atlantic willbe there. Former European captainssuch as Alison Nicholas, CatrinNilsmark, Dale Reid, Pia Nilssonand Mickey Walker are likely to becheering on the teams along withpast US Captains such as NancyLopez, Beth Daniel, Rosie Jones andPattie Sheehan.The American fans’ support will roararound the Rocky Mountains andEurope may need to employ winningCaptain Alison Nicholas’ tacticsif they are to be successful. In1997 the diminutive English playerpulled off one of the great Europeanvictories when she went head tohead against the home favouriteNancy Lopez to clinch the USWomen’s Open.“I used to pretend they wereshouting for me! In fact, I used thecrowd as a great motivational tool.In the end, they didn’t bother me atall”, revealed Nicholas, the captainin 2009 and 2011. “Obviously I wasup against their great favourite butevery time there was a cheer I saidto myself it was for me!”The chants of ‘USA, All The Way’,will only be silenced if Europe canwin the Cup and fitness could provea key factor in Denver, known as theMile High City because it truly is amile above sea level.With its inland location on the HighPlains in the south western UnitedStates, Denver has more than 300days of sunshine a year. The climate,and closeness to the mountains,earned Denver a reputation as anactive, outdoor oriented city. Forinstance, many residents spend thewinter skiing and in summer theygo hiking, climbing, kayaking andcamping. It also means that touristscan easily take advantage of oneday excursions to the gold rushtowns in the Rocky Mountains tospend time shopping, exploring andtaking in the amazing scenery.Staged within some of the moststunning landscape in America,the Bill Coore and Ben Crenshawdesigned Colorado Golf Club, whichopened in 2007, will be a fabulousvenue to showcase the talent ofEurope and America and crowdstotalling around 100,000 areexpected over the three days.This match will be watched bymillions all over the world ontelevision and with Sky Sports’ livecoverage UK based fans of women’sgolf will not miss a shot from thefirst tee until the last putt.While the question on everyone’slips will be: ‘Can Europe win forthe first time in America?’ there’s afirst time for everything a messageEuropean Solheim Cup captainLiselotte Neumann might want torelay to her team on the eve of the2013 tournament.This will be the 13th edition ofthe Solheim Cup and, one way oranother, it’ll be unlucky for some butfor the next few months Neumannwill have designs only on makinghistory for Europe.5253

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About The Solheim Cup:The Solheim Cup combines the tradition and prestige of the gameof golf with passion for one’s country. This biennial, trans-atlanticteam match play competition features the best U.S. born playersfrom the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour andthe best European members from the Ladies European Tour (LET).The Solheim Cup is named in honor of Karsten Solheim, the founderof Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, which makes PING golfequipment. In 1990, the Solheim family, in conjunction with theLPGA and the LET, developed the concept and became the titlesponsor for The Solheim Cup, professional golf’s international matchplay competition for women. Held every two years, the event hasgrown into the most prestigious international women’s professionalgolf team event. The Solheim Cup is the most highly coveted trophyin women’s professional golf team competition; some of the mostmemorable moments in the sport have happened during one ofThe Solheim Cups, and berths on the U.S. and European teams arehighly sought after by players from both organisations.The 2013 Solheim Cup will take place Aug. 13-18 at Colorado GolfClub in Parker, Colo. The European Team enters the competitionholding the Cup and will need 14 points to retain it, with the U.S.Team needing 14 points to regain the coveted Waterford Crystalprize. The U.S. team holds an 8-4 lead in the matches, whichbegan in 1990.In addition to founding sponsor PING, Rolex is also a GlobalPartner of The Solheim Cup. For more information about TheSolheim Cup and updated standings for each team,log on to www.solheimcupeurope.comwww.ladieseuropeantour.comAbout Golf Club St Leon-Rot:The club, founded in 1996, has two 18 hole championship courseswhich have both already been venues for the Deutsche BankSAP Open, a professional tournament on the PGA European Tour.Tiger Woods won the tournament in 1999, 2001 and 2002. Thetwo courses, ‘St. Leon’ and ‘Rot’, have both received multipleaccolades from the specialist press. The Rot championship course,for example, won the sought after Golf Journal Travel Award ninetimes in a row up to 2010, as ‘Germany’s most popular golf course’.In 2011 and 2012 the award went to the St. Leon course.In 2000 Golf Magazin named Fairway 9 on the ‘Rot’ course one ofthe ‘Top 500 Holes in the World’. The club also has a 9 hole shortcourse and a 5 hole ‘bambini’ course. There are also spacious, highquality practice areas available in the form of a driving range, aninnovative video training centre, and various pitching, chippingand putting greens. In 2011 the large, innovative Allianz IndoorShort Game Center of Excellence was opened; this now allowsthe club’s key players to practise all year round. The club is alsoknown for its outstanding position in the field of German amateurgolf. For years, an exemplary, systematic youth developmentscheme has formed the basis for sporting success. Thus St.Leon-Rot produced the German men’s team champions for sevenyears in a row from 2004 to 2010. There was also one EuropeanChampionship win. The women’s team boasts five Germanchampionships and five European Champion titles. On top of allthis, the players Stephan Gross (2008) and Sophia Popov (2010)took home an Individual European Championship title. A key rolein St. Leon-Rot’s rise to become one of Germany’s best golf clubsis played by club president Dietmar Hopp, a co-founder of theWalldorf software corporation SAP.58

DEMANDPRECISIONNGCC Patron Lee Westwood withone of our Heroes at Headley CourtThe Lee Westwood CupIntroducing the Tour Z6 with Vivid Display Technology, by Bushnell ®THE N°1 LASER RANGEFINDER IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF *Lee Westwood“This new product is a testamentto Bushnell and demonstratesyet again why they dominate thegame. Their new technology,features and aesthetics makethe Tour Z6 a pleasure to usewhilst delivering yardage fasterand more accurately thanever before. No other distancetechnology comes close.”Lee WestwoodBushnell is delighted to be an OfficialPartner of the National Golf Club Challengewhich is the UK’s largest amateur charitygolf event supporting Help for Heroes. Sinceits inception in 2010 the Challenge charityevent has brought thousands of golferstogether to compete against each otherwhile playing at their local club, at thesame time being part of an awe inspiringfundraising initiative responsible fordonating hundreds of thousands of poundsto support the rehabilitation of our woundedService Personnel.“I am delighted to be able togive my support for this mostdeserving of causes. Ourtroops do a fantastic job andit is only right that we try tohelp those who have sufferedon our behalf.” Lee Westwood OBEThe national charity competition is opento both men and lady golfers, with topperforming clubs progressing to RegionalSemi Finals and a National Final in both theMen’s and Ladies sections. The National Finalis held at the world famous Turnberry Resortin Scotland, where finalists will battle itout on The Ailsa course, regularly ranked asBritain’s number one golf course.All the finalists will win some amazinggolfing prizes, including Bushnell laserrangefinders and the champions will beawarded the stunning ‘Lee Westwood Cup’.The striking trophy was commissioned anddonated by Wedgwood for Help for Heroes andfeatures the famous stretcher bearers whichhave come to symbolise the heartfelt supportthe Great British public, and Great Britishgolfing community demonstrate for the bravemen and women that have been horrificallyinjured while serving our country.Lee Westwood OBE, Patron for the NationalGolf Club Challenge, has not only lent hisname to the spectacular trophy, but spendstime behind the scenes visiting injuredService Personnel at the Forces RehabilitationCentre, Headley Court.“I am delighted to be able to give my supportfor this most deserving of causes. Our troopsdo a fantastic job and it is only right that wetry to help those who have suffered on ourbehalf.” Lee Westwood OBEOther patrons include Professional MelissaReid and TV’s Gadget Show star and keengolfer Pollyanna Woodward.“Every golfer in the country can share theirown passion for golf and unite in theiroverwhelming support for our brave soldierswho risk their own lives on a daily basis.Our service men and women are our unsungheroes and only through their dedication totheir duty are we able to live better lives.”Melissa Reid“I am extremely proud of all the service menand women that risk their lives every singleday to protect ours. It is humbling that theycan be so selfless and dedicated to theircountry and willing to make such sacrificesand accept the consequences, They showtrue heroism that could never be paralleled,which is why I am extremely honoured to be aPatron for The National Golf Club Challenge.”Pollyanna WoodwardThere is no registration fee for enteringyour golf club into the National Golf ClubChallenge; the only requirement is your bestefforts to raise as much money as possiblefor Help for Heroes. The 2013 National GolfClub Challenge will take place throughoutMay, June and July 2013 and pre-existingcompetitions during those dates are eligiblefor inclusion in the Challenge.For further details and to register please visitwww.volvongcc.co.ukwww.bushnellgolf.co.uk@BushnellGolf*Research data provided by Darrell Survey Co., 2012. All Bushnell GPS and laser rangefinder models, except the Bushnell Pro 1M Slope Edition and the Tour V2 Slope Edition, are legal to use when local USGA & R&A rule 14-3/0.5 is in effect.© 2013 B.O.P. ®, denote trademarks of Bushnell Outdoor Products. PinSeeker is a registered trademark of Worldwide Golf Enterprises, Inc.61

Audemars Piguet had the pleasure of hosting two annualGolf events last year in Switzerland and the US, both onAugust 27th. In Switzerland, players from 11 differentcountries including Europe and Asia enjoyed a round of golfat the Bonmont Golf Club, located at the foot of the Juramountains with views over the Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.In the US, players enjoyed the tournament at the LibertyNational Golf Club, the closest golf course to Manhattanwith stunning views of the Statue of Liberty.Clients of the brand, participated in a day of golf playingalongside some of Audemars Piguet’s roster of GolfAmbassadors including world number one Rory McIlroy,Lee Westwood, Graeme McDowell and Ian Poulter in theUS and Darren Clarke, Miguel Angel Jimenez and JulienClement in Switzerland.The Audemars Piguet Golf Ambassadors Team representsthe company’s commitment to golf by gathering an array ofexceptional players for the brand, both male and female asthe brand’s latest recruit is Spanish player Belen Mozo.Born in Cadiz, Spain, Belén Mozo started playing golf at theage of 8. She is a graduate of the University of SouthernCalifornia and was a four-time NCAA All-American. She isalso a member of the Ladies European Tour. In her rookieyear of 2011, her best finish was a tie for fifth at theWalmart NW Arkansas Championship by P&G.All are devotees of Haute Horlogerie and proudly wear Royal Oakwww.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal oakand Royal Oak Offshorewww.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royaloak-offshore-watchesAudemars Piguet’sGolf Trophy inSwitzerland& the US attendedby the brand’sillustrious rosterof golf Ambassadors63

CarlyBoothinConversationIn early May 2012 Carly Booth broke into theLET winner’s circle with her home victory at theAberdeen Asset Management LadiesScottish Open and she quicklyfollowed up with a second winat the lucrative Deutsche BankLadies Swiss Open in June. Sheended the year ranked fifth on theISPS Handa Order of Merit with164,020.44 euro in season’s earnings.We caught up with the talented Scot, fromwhom big things are expected in 2013!Carly, how satisfied were you withyour 2012 season?My main goals were to try and enjoymy golf more and make some top 10finishes. I did make both my goalsand the bonus of my two wins!How do you rate yourperformances?It was a great year for me. I feel Ihave grown a lot both in my gameand mentally. I am now a lot morecomfortable on Tour and think I amon the right track to getting to whereI would like to be.In your opinion, what were the bestand worst tournaments?The Deutsche Bank Swiss Open wasdefinitely the best tournament ofthe year for me. Taking the title wasamazing as my boyfriend, EuropeanTour professional Tano Goya wascaddying for me, I had my first holein one and it was the first time Iplayed with the legend Laura Davies!My least favourite week was inFrance at the Lacoste Ladies Open. Ijust had a tough week however thetournament team are still great andlook after us well, I just would haveliked to have played better!What are your greatest memoriesof your victories?At the Aberdeen Asset ManagementScottish Ladies Open I justremember being so calm and notfazed at all until the last three footputt to win when I almost didn’t giveit enough to get in the hole. I don’tthink the situation had really hit meuntil then! At the Deutsche BankSwiss Open the play off was one ofthe best experiences I have had inmy career. It was really tough andwinning with an eagle on the fourthextra hole was an amazing feeling.What were your best and worstexperiences last year?The best experience was winningfull stop. The worst experiencewould probably be how tough it wasduring the Ricoh Women’s BritishOpen in those weather conditions.What were your favourite club,course, greens and city on the tour?For the best club, course, and greensI would have to say the EmiratesGolf Club in Dubai. I love it there.However it is always nice to comehome to Gleneagles. The best citythis year would be Shanghai. It isgreat and I visited it for the first timethis year.Overall, what was the best thingabout the season?Everything! The whole experience ofbeing on Tour: I have the best job inthe world!What would you have changed, ifanything?There are always things to improvein your game but I feel I reallyprogressed last year.What were your greatest strengthsand weaknesses?My drive was consistent, but I amreally working on my chipping at themoment.Who are your best friends on tour?Stacy Lee Bregman, LiebeleiLawrence and Henni Zuel.How closely do you monitor yourscoring statistics throughout theseason?I keep a close eye on my stats. Idon’t know them off by heart butthey are always written down. I willbe sticking to my training regime,seeing my coach and will just keepworking on everything and trying toimprove my percentages.Where was the best place you ateon tour and the best hotel?The best restaurant was Tribes inSouth Africa and I’m not sure of thebest hotel but the private housingwe had in Dubai was pretty amazing.What was your most complicatedtrip of the season?Biarritz to Malaysia via over anovernight stay in Paris, flying intoOrly and out of Charles de Gaulle!Then it was on to Dubai afterMalaysia, to Shanghai, then Sanya…then Hong Kong, Dubai and finallyhome to Glasgow. It was a prettymad six weeks!What was the best party of theseason?The Turkish Airlines Ladies Open isalways good fun.What was the most enjoyable thingyou did off the course?I did a great photo shoot for GolfPunk with Tano which was really fun.What are your goals for the 2013season?My main aim is to make TheEuropean Solheim Cup team, and ofcourse get more wins!What do you need to do to makeit to The 2013 Solheim Cup inColorado?I would like to think I can make theteam. I need to have another winunder my belt and finish consistentlyin the top five.65

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PuttingFeel like you’ve done everything you can to lower your handicapbut it’s just not happening? Two-time Ladies European Tourtournament champion Carly Booth from Scotland talks us throughher approach to the key aspects of the game.It’s making sure that putter face is flat on the ground and for me that’sfeeling my hands a little bit lower at address.34Once I’ve done that it’s focusing on a spot on the ball and hitting that spotand then looking.I am trying to get the same tempo on the green, no matter what length ofputt. I have the same tempo throughout.1 2The set-up for me, first of all, I use the line on the ball to help my putter faceline up with the line on the ball.685I’m working on keeping my head still by finding a spot on the ball and reallyfocusing on that. It doesn’t matter what part of the ball, probably better tobe top or back. I try to keep the putting stroke the same on the way backand the way through. I keep it the same tempo throughout the putt, a nicetempo back and the same tempo through towards the hole.6I probably move the putter head ever so slightly in to in, but in to in orstraight, as long as you see the line on the ball rolling straight towards thehole you know you’ve hit a correct putt.69

THE short BUNKER SHOTGet Back Intothe Swingof Things1For a short bunker, for me, it’s all about feel. For set-up, the ball is forward,the stance is open, the club face is open and you swing across the line ofyour feet. You just have to try and picture your shot before you hit it; try andimagine the shot you want to play.2My feet are always slightly open, maybe 45 degrees at most. I set up like adriver with the ball at the left heel.Our specialists provideexpert management for allorthopaedic and sports relatedconditions, including:Hand and Wrist, Hip, Knee, Groin,Shoulder, and Spinal injuriesCall ourteam todayThe swing depends on the distance but I think I’m a little wristy in thebunkers. I’m an aggressive bunker player so I tend to be quite speedythrough the ball.3It’s like a touch of sand before the ball but just focus on the very back ofthe ball.470www.thewellingtonhospital.com0203 627 4660

THE long BUNKER SHOTI think the key aspect of hitting a long bunker shot is keeping your bodystill as long as possible. You just want to touch the sand. You want thecleanest strike you can get to ensure you get the ball coming out of thebunker and flying the correct distance.12It’s very easy to catch a bunker shot fat so that’s why keeping your body stillis very important, so you’re not going to come down on it. You’re almost goingto sweep the shot. I put the ball normal to forward in the stance. If the bunkerhas a lip, you want to get the height as soon as possible so you put the ballslightly forwards in the stance.Sometimes it’s better to club it down, aim for the front of the green andtwo-putt from there or chip and putt from there.Carly’s Top Tip!"I’ve played with a lot ofamateurs and there area million tips I could give.You need to try and turn!Sometimes it’s all arms sotry and turn the body. It’slike a one motion shot."5 6I would hit a five or a three-wood as long as the lip is not going tobother me.3The most important thing is to get the ball out of the bunker and from thereyou can make up and down.4There are times when it can be a bit risky to take a six-iron when there isdecent sized lip. Maybe a six is the right distance to the hole but if you don’tcatch it correctly you could hit the lip so you could be a lot worse off.7273

Hazel Irvine is one of the most recognisable sporting presenters in the United Kingdom who playeda key role in the BBC’s coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games.Over a 21 year career in broadcasting she hascovered sporting events from The Summerand Winter Olympics to Football World Cups,Commonwealth Games, Wimbledon, WorldSnooker Championships as well as multiplegolf tournaments such as The Masters, OpenChampionship and The Solheim Cup.Speaking ahead of a packed 2013 season,Hazel discussed her incredible broadcastingcareer and lifelong passion for the gameof golf.Hazel: You were born and educated in theHome of Golf: St Andrews. How much hasthe game been a part of your life?It’s pretty much in my blood when youconsider I was born in St. Andrews and wentback to study there at the university for fouryears! These days my work takes me backon a number of occasions and every time Ireturn it’s a thrill both professionally andpersonally. Clearly, I have great memoriesfrom my Uni days where I met my best friends.Indeed, around every street corner there isa memory for me which is associated with atime half-my-life ago. Also in a professionalsense, it’s where some of my earliest sportingmemories were formed through watchingthe Open. I’ve also galloped around the OldCourse as a spectator many times and thesedays, I’m involved in bringing the pictures toeveryone else. I led the TV presentation in StAndrews the year Louis Oosthuizen won theJug and was in the chair when Lorena Ochoabecame the first woman professional to winan event at the Home of Golf. That was a veryspecial and significant week. So there aresome amazing milestones, both professionaland personal, wrapped up in St Andrewsand to think about going back there in 2013absolutely thrilling.Who are your golfing heroes?That’s easy! Nancy Lopez and SeveBallesteros. Those two really formed a lotof my early golfing memories. Nancy Lopezwas an icon for me from a very early age.When she was coming on the scene in 1977I was 10 or 11 and starting the game aboutthen. A bit later Seve came on the scenewith an incredible freshness of talent. Forme, Nancy was a really force of nature andI had the great privilege of interviewing herwhen I was in the early part of my workinglife – boy, was I nervous! It was a programmefor Five Live called “Playing Through” andit touched on the external events that hadshaped certain people’s careers and impingedupon the decisions they made. Nancy’s lifeis obviously very interesting especially withthe early tragedy of losing her Mum and thenheading, almost immediately thereafter, on tothe LPGA tour. There, of course, she won thatincredible number of tournies in a row fromthe get-go. I just thought she was the mostamazing breath of fresh air. I guess in a waythat sort of freshness was mirrored by theteenage Seve. I just loved the spirit and theattitude they both had.Sandy Lyle also made a big impression on me.When he won the Open at Royal St George’s in’85, I was actually helping to run St AndrewsUni’s golf holiday programme that summer.I remember so vividly the final round andcelebrating in the town that day. Believe it ornot, my friends and I got up and watched theSaltire being hoisted in his honour at the OldCourse Hotel as the sun rose the followingmorning! But so many golfers have shapedmy love of the game and those are just a fewof them.Bespoke glazing solutionsin timber aluminium & compositeKloeber’s advanced glazing solutions are available in bespoke or set sizes,with low U values and double or triple glazing options. View our websitefor further details of our extensive product range.folding sliding doorssliding doorsfrench doorssingle doorstelephone01487 740044windowsshaped glazed screensentrance doorsroof lightsKloeber’s timber bifold doors and FunkyFront entrance doors areSecured by Design. Our timber bifold doors are the only timberfolding sliding doors with Secured by Design accreditation.info@kloeber.co.ukwww.kloeber.co.uk74

Hazel has a lot of time for Ryder Cup hero Ian PoulterWho has been the best interviewee andwhy?Probably the one I mentioned with NancyLopez. We headed out to Delaware to theLPGA Championship and had managed tosecure about 40 minutes of her time. I’dhad to do a lot of background research toundertake such an in-depth interview asthis one and we knew her story intimatelyby the time she actually sat down in thechair. But this was also a great opportunityfor me, on a personal level, to ask hersome of the questions I’d always wantedto since I was a little girl. I think it waspretty clear to her from the outset thatwe had done an awful lot of homework soshe immediately relaxed and several timesshe said, ‘Wow, what a question! I don’tknow how to answer that!’ At the end of it,she said, ‘I just want to thank you. I really,really enjoyed that,’ which, of course,is just the most amazing reward youcan have on our side of the microphone!Then she sat there for another half anhour and chewed the fat with us. It wasjust amazing! We came away thinking,‘She’s marvellous, isn’t she?’ Then, abouta year later she came across to play inthe Women’s Open at Sunningdale andI remember walking the course during apractice round with my co-commentatorBev Lewis. She said, ‘That’s Nancy Lopezup ahead,’ and I thought, ‘I wonder if she’llremember.’ Well, she caught sight of usand immediately came across and said‘Hello Hazel, how nice to see you!’ I wasjust absolutely blown away it!Nick Price was always a favouriteinterviewee for me too. No matter what youask him, he’ll always give you a consideredand insightful answer. I really have a lot oftime for Nick.Amongst the current crop I’m pleased tosay that I enjoy speaking to most of theguys and the girls. I don’t see the womenas much as I see the men because of ourbroadcasting schedules, but the BritishWomen’s Open remains one of my mostfavourite events each year. You’re alwaysguaranteed a very good interview withthese women because they appreciateand understand the value of the coverageand the value of promoting themselvesand their sport. I’m also very lucky to workon events like The Masters and the OpenChampionship. I’ve spent a lot of time doingpost-round interviews over the years but it’salso a real treat when I get the chance totalk to the players live in our studio for 5 or6 minutes in a more relaxed setting.Standout interviewees from the currentcrop would include Ernie Els, always a joyto interview, Rory, always fresh and honest;I’ve a lot of time for Ian Poulter, LeeWestwood, very honest, self-deprecatingand humorous. Luke Donald: totallygenuine and a real gentleman. Isn’t itgreat that so many of these guys are fromour shores? We’ve got an embarrassmentof riches right now so it’s a special time tobe involved in golf.How often do you get to play golf?I’ve been very lapse about the whole thingfor one very good, but very small, reason:my daughter, who’s nearly four. I figure thathaving played golf since I was nine or ten, toa reasonable standard, I won’t lose my gamecompletely. Visits to the course are sadly fewand far between right now, although I do getto the driving range. But, frankly, if I’m notworking, or preparing to work, then my timeis devoted to our daughter. My husband andI have already given her a wee rescue clubwhich she swishes about and we’re trying toencourage her all we can. When she gets toschool, I’ll have a bit more time to play again!Would you like to play golf withyour daughter one day?That would be a real ambitionbecause I think it’s something we canall do as a family and it’s somethingthat I have great memories of as achild with my family. Golf is not justa sporting education. It’s very much acharacter-building experience as welland you learn a lot about yourself,your strengths and your weaknesseswhen you learn golf. I think it wouldbe a very handy thing for my daughterto learn for many reasons.You have presented at everysummer Olympics bar one since1988. What was your favouritemoment from London 2012?It is amazing when I think back atit all. The Olympics have given methe most amazing chances to traveland it’s been a huge privilege tohave been to 12 Games, summer andwinter. London was the 12th andobviously one of the very best therehas ever been. It was magnificent andI’m sitting here with a framed pictureon my wall of various highlights fromlast July and August. If you ask anypresenter what was their favouritemoment they’ll probably default toan occasion where they were liveand presenting a programme onair. It’s the same for me. The firstThursday afternoon, in a 90 minutespell, Team GB got the Canoe Slalomgold and silver, a Shooting gold forPeter Wilson and a superb judo silverfor Gemma Gibbons. Absolutelyextraordinary! It was one of the mostexciting afternoons I have ever hadin any television studio any place,anywhere, any time. The wholeproduction team was just buzzing! Iwas also on shift when the Brownleebrothers won their gold and bronze.That, too, was a cherished moment.And on Super Saturday night, whenMo and Jess and Greg Rutherfordwon their golds, I was in my hotelroom trying to prepare for a very earlymorning breakfast shift the next day.I remember trying to peel myself offthe ceiling to try and get some sleepbecause I was up at 3.30 the nextmorning!However, for me, the thing thatloomed largest in the build-up to theGames was the Opening Ceremonyand it is that night that will live withme forever. I was commentating onit alongside Huw Edwards and theresearch for months beforehandhad been a gargantuan task, whatwith 205 nations to talk about in theAthletes Parade. But all the work andthe worry about the responsibilitywas worth it when I think back tomoments like the forging of theOlympic rings during that incredibleIndustrial Revolution scene. Then,Thomas Heatherwick’s remarkablybeautiful cauldron and its idea ofbringing together all of these nationsin such an elemental, intense butfleeing moment of time. It was reallyinspired. I don’t think that OlympicCauldron will ever be beaten forbeauty and ambition. Those are thethings that I will cherish.Do you feel that Team GB can toptheir haul of 65 medals in Rio in2016?I think they will. With the governmenthaving guaranteed elite sport fundingat the same level going into the nextRio cycle, I don’t think the ambitionsof UK Sport and the British OlympicAssociation will dim whatsoever. I’mnot sure whether they think they cantrump 29 gold medals but I wouldexpect they’ll be targeting just asmany medals in total. I don’t thinkthey will back off at all, which is aremarkable thought in itself, is itnot? You might think that becausewe had “home advantage” in London,we’ll never have it so good again, butI have had the pleasure of workingwith people within UK Sport for someyears and they are an extremelyimpressive bunch of people. Ourcoaching system for elite sport isnow the envy of the world. We havesuperb coaches in place, we havesuperb systems in place and I don’tthink they’ll back off one little bitnow. Perhaps we may not top Londonin terms of gold medal performancesbut you can bet that it will still rainmedals in Rio and, who knows, wecould get a few in Sochi next year.76Hazel describes Lee Westwood as, ‘very honest,self-deprecating and humorous’ 77

MotoringDiscover a newdriving experienceNancy Lopez was an icon for Hazel from an early ageWhat does this mean for golf going into the Summer OlympicGames in 2016?Isn’t it exciting! I think it’s marvellous. This will be quite anopportunity, just as it was when tennis was re-introduced, forsome of the greatest sportsmen and women in the world to takepart a multi-sport environment for the first time. That Olympicexperience could be so valuable to them – just look at what itdid for Andy Murray last summer. It’ll be interesting to see howmany countries will send golfers to take part in the Olympicsin Rio and to watch how many take part thereafter in Gamesbeyond Brazil. I also think that it’s great that the men’s andwomen’s events have equal billing at the Olympics. They’ll takepart, side by side, and that is another very important statementnot just for women’s golf, but for the whole game generally. Iwelcome it.Do you think it will raise the profile of women golfers?I think it will. It’s a good showcase and it may also underlinejust how far women’s professional golf has come. Golf is nowa positive, extremely viable and rewarding career for a lot offorward-thinking young women. It is a career. And as a workingmother, myself, it’s great to see that it’s a career that can nowoffer some longevity. You see a lot of mothers on the tour now;they’ve got crèche and childcare facilities in place and a lotof infrastructure supporting these women in sport. It’s hardto juggle things when you’re a working mother but I’m veryimpressed at the growing opportunities that golf affords towomen right across the age ranges now.There are a bamboozling number ofdifferent cars to choose from in the world,each offering their own benefits and eachwith their own ‘va va voom’ appeal. Thereare bubble cars, luxury cars, sports cars,grand tourers, convertibles, mini MPVs,large MPVs and SUVs, to name just a few.And between them they answer nearlyevery conceivable need, from those whowant more space, to those who want betterfuel consumption, to those who feel theneed for speed. There’s a car out there foreveryone, choosing the right one for youthough is never that easy.Cars have come a long way since Karl Benzunveiled the first gas-powered car in thelate 1800s. Each year manufacturers revealclever new designs and gadgets that keepour driving experience moving forward. Thisyear looks set to be no different with manyfocusing on new technology. Self-drivingtechnology, parking guidance and lanedeparture warnings are just some of thosethat are expected to feature in cars moreand more this year, and the competitionto differentiate one car from the next isexpected to be fierce. We have pickedthree that are at the forefront of all thisinnovation and change: the Lexus RX, thenew Honda CR-V and the Peugeot RCZ.As you get into the Lexus RX, the steeringwheel extends to meet you and the driver’sseat moves into place. How’s that foran impressive opener. Futuristic designis at the heart of this car, and technicaladvances combine with impressive insidespace and plush upholstery throughout.No less than ten airbags and seatbelt pretensionershelp to protect passengers andthe driver, plus a Pre-Crash Safety systemnot only warns of any potential hazards,but will also actually help take evasiveaction if necessary. Long before any driveris even allowed to take the car for a testride though, each new RX is put througha series of stringent tests that includespending time in a storm chamber thatsimulates the ferocity of a natural typhoon.It goes without saying the Lexus RX ismade for all conditions.First impressions count, and that iscertainly the case with the new-lookPeugeot RCZ unveiled at the Paris MotorShow to much applause. Coupes are allabout style and the RCZ delivers that inabundance. Auto Express described theRCZ when it first came out as “classleadingfor mid-corner poise and stability,as well as responsive steering. Great tolook at and just as impressive to drive”.The latest version has a new distinctivenose with a front grille that’s split into twoparts, with the lower wider wing-shapedintake having daytime running lights in itsouter edges. Add in some angular, modernlookingheadlights and the RCZ is a realhead turner. The RCZ is available in Sportor GT spec. And despite the incredibleoutput of more than 160bhp per litre,technical advances means CO2 emissionsare pegged at just 155g/km.The third of our shortlist is the Honda CR-V.Although it is classified as an SUV, andhas the boot and inside space to warrantthat, it drives more like a road car, thanks tosome painstaking engineering. As well asbrake-force distribution, electronic stabilityprogram, traction control, trailer stabilitycontrol and emergency-stop braking,there’s also optional active cruise controland a lane-keeping assistant. What Carmagazine described it as having “masses ofspace, great versatility and relaxed drivingmanners. Add in robust build quality, andyou’re looking at a very accomplishedfamily car”.Technology has infiltrated every otheraspect of our daily lives, and technologyis what is driving good car design. But justlike anything else, there are good designsand bad ones. We believe these three areshining examples of how to do it well.I know these are straightened times in financial terms but evenso, there’s clearly a lot of growth in the women’s game whenyou look at the LET, the LGPA and the Far Eastern andAustralasian tours. Things seem to be positive.7879

Pay for yourmembershipwith Lexus RXWhat’s the most importantthing in your mind whenbuying a car? For someit’s the ‘lust factor’, cuttingedgedesign, technology, orluxurious comfort; for othersit’s startling performance.MOTORINGtoyotaLexus make cars that are all thosethings. The first Lexus, the LS luxurysaloon, was launched in 1990 andquickly became the benchmark forrefinement, styling performanceand comfort.In 1998, the first Lexus RX waslaunched, combining the performanceand sporty styling of a traditionalpremium saloon with the spaciousnessand strength of an SUV. The latestgeneration of the car, launched in2012, brings cutting-edge styling tothe SUV market, and features theLexus signature spindle grille for animposing face on the road.On board, RX is finished to the higheststandards, with a luxurious cabinfinished in premium leather, brushedmetal and chrome detailing. Newtechnology includes a revised satellitenavigation system, operated using anintuitive remote touch interface.But RX doesn’t just deliver luxuriousstyle and performance. It also givesdrivers significant savings on runningcosts. So significant it could pay fora year’s membership at your localgolf course.When compared to other premiumSUVs, RX can save drivers up to£10,424 in tax over three years.Thanks to a CO2 emissions figure ofjust 145g/km, the car qualifies forBenefit In Kind company car tax of 21per cent. That’s more than enough topay for your membership, and maybeeven indulge in a new set of clubs.Tax costs are not the only area wheredrivers can save by choosing RX 450h.Equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, thecar returns astonishing fuel economyof 44.8 mpg on the combined cycle,saving more money at the pumps. Thisfuel economy doesn’t compromiseperformance; RX 450h is capable ofa 0-60 dash in just 7.8 seconds, and atop speed of 124mph.Lexus Hybrid Drive works byharnessing the power of a 3.5-litreV6 petrol engine with an efficientelectric motor and high performancebattery. RX automatically combinesthe two power sources to achievethe most efficient performance in allconditions. There’s no need to plug thecar in: energy recovered under brakingcharges the battery, for later use. Atlow speeds, RX can drive on zeroemissions,near-silent electric powerfor short distances.Lexus delivers great style, strength,performance and economy in oneamazing package. This is allied to anunsurpassed reputation for excellentcustomer service. Lexus centres arecelebrated as the best in the motorindustry for their service to customers,and have been awarded the 2012Auto Express Driver Power award fordealer satisfaction. Its only fittingthat owning a Lexus is as amazing anexperience as the car itself.Model RX 450h SE BMW X5xDrive 30d SEML 350 CDiBlueTecAudi Q73.0 TDi SERange RoverSport SDV6 SEAutoTiptronicCO2 g/km 145 195 189 189 230Employee Benefit in kind % 2013/14 (BIK) 21% 34% 32% 32% 35%Employee 3yr BIK 40% tax payer £11,876 £20,280 £18,584 £17,152 £20,940VED 3 years £375 £960 £960 £960 £1,735Total cost £12,251 £21,240 £19,544 £18,112 £22,675RX 450h saves you £8,989 £7,293 £5,861 £10,4248081

GREAT DRIVESTHE NEW PEUGEOT RCZ SPORTS COUPEBY Nat BarnesHow do you like to get your thrills? Death-defying bungee-jumps?Heart-stopping roller coasters? Or something slightly less fearinducing,yet just as exciting – moshing to your favourite band orsimply going on the holiday of a lifetime.RCZ is the first of a new line of ‘Haute Series’cars by Peugeot, designed to be a ‘special’vehicle and identified with letters, rather thanthe traditional numbered sequence with thecharacteristic central ‘0’, like the 208, or 308.Practicality perfect for everyday use isanother mantra of the RCZ, which has agenerous boot volume for its category, with acapacity of 384 litres (a couple of golf clubbags) with the further possibility to foldthe rear seat back to expand the maximumcarrying capacity to 760 litres. The RCZcontinues to be very well specified with arange of trims including cloth and halfleatheroptions on Sport and luxury leatheron GT. Plus, there’s two new body colours tochoose from – Bistre and Moroccan Red.While the standard spec may be full to thebrim, buyers will also be able to personalisetheir RCZ to higher levels than ever before.Choose from a host of alloy wheel designs,three roof arch colours, three different typesof bodywork transfers, and two carbon roofoptions in matt or satin finish. Other add-onsto pick from include a Sports Pack on theSport model with the THP 200 petrol enginethat includes a smaller steering wheel andsporty short-throw gear lever. The 200 THPversion also gets some mild suspensionmodifications to make it more agile andfurther aid its stability when cornering.Developed for the road from a racing classwinningpedigree specification, the circleof development comes full circle from a carthat was also true to its original conceptdesign, from which it was inspired. Adaptedfor competition from 2010 with a 200bhpHDi FAP diesel engine, it has twice won theD1T category (1700 to 2000cc diesel) at theformidable 24 Hours Nürburgring race.In development for 2014 is an even morepowerful, race-bred RCZ ‘R’ that with 260bhpfrom its modest-capacity 1.6-litre engine andit is the most powerful production Peugeotever made and with CO2 emissions ofapproximately 155g/km, it positions RCZ in arange of new high efficiency vehicles.So, the RCZ ‘R’ has a powerful engine, specialsuspension and wheels combined with aTorsen® limited slip differential promisedynamic and effective sensations at a veryhigh level. A special exterior signature andinterior treatment will perfect this versionwith a high level of performance assured tooffer intense driving sensations.From the distinctive double-bubble roof to thedynamic engine performance to the incredibleroad handling – all you need to do is capturethe thrill…When it comes to four wheels, however,Peugeot prescribes the very essence ofthrilling. From the classic 205 GTi to thesleek 307 CC , to the current drop-deadgorgeous RCZ coupé, the iconic lionbadge graces many a car that puts asmile on your face.The RCZ thrills in both style andsubstance, with its sleek silhouette,a state of the art engine combiningdynamic performance, responsivehandling and a superb road-holdingand an iconic double-bubble roof. Thiselegant roofline has evolved from racecars and a recent Peugeot Le Mans racer.The benefits of the design are not justbeautiful, as it divides the air that flowsover the body into two contra-rotatingair flows (vortices) which can also meanthat the rear window stays cleaner.The roofline is dressed with a pair ofdistinctive aluminium roof arches –beautifully crafted by a Company inCheltenham - and with their polishedpure metal finish they are most probablythe largest pieces of ‘automotivedecoration’.The sensual shape of this car, it tends togenerate a response with regular headturningmoments wherever it goes, andthe driving experience matches itsexterior design.8283

AnotherRound WinningPerformanceby HondaBy Richard SimpsonHow do you improve a car that has wonover 140 awards worldwide since it firsttook to the roads in 1995? The answer isnever to put the brakes on innovation andconstantly look for new ways to improve thedriving experience. And that is exactly whatHonda has done in its 4th generation CR-Vmodel. Practicality, refinement and qualityremain at the core in this next chapter ofthe CR-V’s success story, while significantimprovements in efficiency mean lowerrunning costs and fewer CO2 emissionsthan ever before.With five million SUV sales to its name,Honda has real pedigree in its class butis always looking for ways to stay aheadof the field. For the first time the CR-Vis offered with a choice of both two andfour-wheel drive to cater for everyone’sneeds. The hip point of the rear passengerseats has been lowered by a carefullycalculated 38mm for optimum comfort andheadroom, and its one-action 60/40 easyfold down rear seats gives it a Tardis-likeinterior. On the top of the range EX modelsmart keyless entry and start system andpower tailgate are useful standard features.It now offers a whopping 1,669 litres ofboot capacity, with enough room for twomountain bikes and four sets of golf clubs.But it’s not all about the practicalities thatmakes this new generation such a crowdpleaser. The car, which is made in Britain,has a distinctive rugged new look withdeeply sculpted sides and a bolder nosethat gives it an added air of confidence.It also has LED daytime running lightsfitted and LED tail lights for extra sparkle.The length and height of the car hasbeen reduced slightly to make it moreaerodynamic, giving greater fuel efficiency(drag coefficiency is reduced by 6.5%), butalso to make it more manoeuvrable andagile, without compromisinginterior space.The interior of the CR-V oozes quality andhas been cleverly designed to give it afeeling of openness. The position of thewindscreen has been brought forward by60mm, for example, and the size of theengine compartment reduced. The majorcontrols are grouped into two logical areasto make for an intuitive driving environment,with a 5-inch Multi-Information Displaywhich controls the audio, telephone andHDD navigation systems. Also now fitted asstandard is Honda’s acclaimed ECON mode,which optimises throttle response andengine programming for fuel efficiency, andthe innovative Eco Assist system, whichadvises drivers on how their driving style isimpacting fuel economy.For the team behind the new design,function though was as important asform. So beneath that striking exterior liea host of new technologies that reduceengine friction and improve efficiency. TheCR-V’s 2.0 litre i-VTEC petrol engine andthe 2.2 litre i-DTEC version both benefitfrom intelligent optimization, which incombination with Idle Stop technology,has improved fuel efficiency and cut CO2emissions by 12%. The Real Time AWDsystem is lighter and offers faster responsetime than before and cuts internal frictionby 59%. The system can also detect whenthe new CR-V is climbing a hill and sendadditional torque to the rear wheels incooperation with the Hill Start Assistfeature; it maintains brake pressure brieflyafter the brake pedal is released, giving thedriver time to accelerate smoothly away.Conversely, a new Hill Descent Control isavailable on automatic models to help itdescend difficult terrain.The new CR-V range also sets anincredibly high bar for safety standards. Itshighly-evolved construction techniques,suspension and braking systems areboosted by a comprehensive range ofelectronic safety systems. An AdvancedDriver Assist System makes its appearanceon the CR-V for the first time employing aCollision Mitigation Braking System, LaneKeeping Assist System and an AdaptiveCruise Control to ensure you keep a safedistance from everything else on theroad. Each system scans the road ahead,applying the brakes or correcting steeringwhilst maintaining a safe distance betweenyou and the car ahead. It also has a VehicleStability Assist with Traction Control,Trailer Stability Assist, Anti-lock brakeswith Emergency Stop System, a WhiplashMitigation System and a next generationMotion-Adaptive Electric Power Steeringthat helps to reduce instability when thedriver is braking hard on road surfaces withdifferent friction coefficients (such as aroad that is only partially covered with dirtor snow).This 4th generation CR-V, with its deepsculpted body lines, has a bold new-lookthat can sit proudly alongside any othersin its class. It combines exceptionalperformance with the agility of a saloon,and its cleverly thought-out designs makefor a great driving experience, be that atrip down to the shops, a holiday in themountains or a drive down to your localgolf club.8485

By Richard SimpsonGolf clothing has come a long way since the days when a long skirt and buttoned up shirt werepart of the standard kit. Preserving one’s modesty far outweighed the importance for any practicalbenefits, and you can’t help but wonder why any ladies would ever have wanted to play golf sincethe tight fitting a la mode blouses back then made it neigh on impossible to take a proper swing ata ball. Today, golf clothing is as much about feeling good as it is about looking good, and fashion hasbecome a hot topic for discussion on fairways the world over8687

Tennis set the trend a few years backfor fusing fashion and sport, with someof the ladies on the pro circuit perhapsbetter known for what they did off courtthan what they did on it: Anna Kournikovasprings to mind. Her status as a fashionicon made her one of the best-knowntennis stars worldwide, despite her neveractually winning a WTA singles title.Golf too now has its stars that add thatextra bit of sparkle to the game and whoshine not just for their brilliant playingskills, but also their style. On the men’sside, a defining moment was when JesperParnevik stepped out at Royal St George’sduring the 2003 Open wearing a pair oftight pink trousers. To say it caused astir is an understatement. On the ladiescircuit Belem Mozo, Beatriz Recari andMaria Verchenova are just some of thenames who have brought ladies golf tothe attention of the non-golf media. Thisclamour for glamour by the media hashelped spark an interest in golf clothingand fashion like never before.One of the designers who has been at thecutting edge of this change in culture andcouture is Chris Mattsson, from AbacusSportswear. She has been the inspirationand one of the driving forces behindthe Swedish company that has seen itgrow, in the last 10 years, from being afledgling local brand to one of the majorplayers on the global stage. Besidesbeing the official clothing partner of theEuropean Tour and the Asian Tour, AbacusSportswear has also been responsible fordressing the European Solheim Cup Teamsince 2007 – one of the highlights of Chris’career. ”Without doubt the best momentwas when the European Team won the cupin our clothes at Killeen Castle in 2011.That beat everything,” she says. ObviouslyChris, along with plenty of others onthis side of the Atlantic, is hoping theexperience is repeated when the twoteams battle it out in Colorado this year.The advances in technical fabrics and thedevelopment of traditional materials havehad a huge impact on the way golf apparelis designed and crafted to handle thevaried weather conditions that are part andparcel of the game. As well as providinghigher levels of functionality, these newfibres and textiles also offer designersthe freedom to be a bit more expressive inhow garments look. Nowadays, materialsare not only breathable, wind proof andwaterproof, but they are also amazinglystretchy which makes them incrediblypractical and comfortable to wear – a farcry from the unyielding cottons, heavywools and bulky tweeds of former years.Golfers play in all weathers, as Chrisexplains, with each presenting differentchallenges. “While we all like playing inthe sunshine, spending too much time inthe sun can offer up its own problems –particularly with the increasing concernsof skin cancer. This is something we havereally focused on in our latest Spring/Summer collection, creating clothing thatoffers protection against UV rays. We haveused, for example, the natural fibrefound in coconut shells –Cocona® – which contains activecarbon and protects against UVradiation. By combining bamboocarbon and microfibre, wehave successfully wovenanother wonderful fabricthat protects against UV raysand also reduces the risk ofunpleasant perspirationodours.So now you can enjoy the lovely weatherand fully focus your attention on otherthings, like how to get out of the bunker!”Abacus Sportswear has also introduceda patented StretchLite material thatis highly breathable and keeps youcompletely dry, but also, as its namesuggests, is incredibly lightweight andstretchy. This means you can swingunhindered even when it’s pouring down.“Finding solutions that offer suchfreedom of motion is what lies atthe heart of any good golf clothingbrand,” explains Chris. “So it isimportant to listen to the players,to what they want, what they findgood about the clothes and how thegarments are performing… or not.”Fortunately for Chris, she is able toget lots of insights from some of theworld’s best. Abacus Sportswearhas been a partner to England Golf,and to the German, Norwegian andDanish national teams for severalyears. “I listen to what the playershave to say, their comments aboutthe clothes, and find their feedbackreally useful. The input we get fromthe officials we also design for isalso very valuable.” One exampleshe cites is the new jackets for theR&A referees which have “lots ofpockets for all their equipment andparaphernalia. The feedback fromthem and the players has been reallygood, which makes me think we can’tbe doing too bad a job.”There’s little doubt Chris’ loveand passion for what she doesis reflected in the popularity ofher designs. But has this passionfor fashion always been there?She actually started off studyingeconomics because of concerns overwhat the future of an arts careermight bring. The lure of fashion wasjust too great and, thankfully, shetook the plunge to follow her dreams.“My grandmother was a seamstressand my mother a buyer for H&M.Fashion and textiles is in my bloodand I quickly realised that economicsjust wasn’t my cup of tea.” And we’llall drink to that.What does she attribute the brand’ssuccess to? “In terms of our ‘look’, wecombine timeless Scandinavian designwith the highest level of functionality –aspects that have become our trademark.We strive for boldness in colour andexpression, and are not afraid to challengetraditions,” adds Chris. “The success of theabacus® brand stems from our attention todetail. It is in such detail where the qualityof our garments and the love and care ofour craftsmanship really shines through –adding that little bit extra to each item ofclothing we produce.8889

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Simone Sleeveless PoloshirtPatterned, sleeveless polo with a smallV-neck and a black collar. Functional materialthat breathes.RRP £45ECCO - Women's PerformanceBIOM Hybrid footwear Worn on tourby the sensational Belén MozoKim Short SkirtGolf skirt with inner shorts and a ball marker,short model. Two pockets on the front andtwo on the back. Zip and buttons on the front.Also available in many colours and the longermodel, Kim Skirt.RRP £59Brand info, retailers and more atwww.rohnisch.comThe women’s performance hybrid category with the launch ofthe 2013 BIOM Hybrid line combining the company’s patentedNatural Motion and Golf Street technologies.Women’s BIOM Hybrid features the same scientific advantagespopularized by Tour star Fred Couples. These include a midsolethat uses the human body’s evolutionary system for absorbingimpact, and a non-cleated shoe bottom that provides superiordurability, comfort, traction and stability on or off the golfcourse.Additional features of the ultra-lightweight BIOM Hybridinclude:• Extremely Low Profile• Direct Injection• Superior Durability & Weather Resistance• Climate ControlRRP £150For further inspiration, please visit www.ecco.com/golf9495

PING COLLECTIONIsadora polo-shirt is formed from DryFibre Dynamics, with moisture movementproperties for increased comfort.Colours available:White/Rose, White/Baby Blue and White NavyFormed from 70% Polyester, 30% CottonSizes: UK 6 - 20RRP ££40abacus® BartonStretchlite Rain JacketStretchLite is our latest membrane technology whichas well as being extremely elastic is revolutionarilylow in weight. Waterproof 2-layer stretch in extremelightweight, 10.000 WP / 10.000 MVP.StretchLite is ideal for golf and outdoor activitieswhen freedom of movement is a priority. It’s extremelyflexible, packable with a DWR finishing to improvewater repellency and stain protection. All weatherfabric for active people. StretchLite is used inthe Barton rain jacket, new for women in the 2013collection. It features: Adjustable collar with drawstring,zipper top protective chinflap and brushed tricot inside,water repellent zipper, extremely stretchable fabric COS1,90, detachable sleeves, inner cleaning cloth, waterrepellent back pocket, velcro and elastic inner cuffs,adjustable drawstring. Also available in white.RRP: £159.Find out more about abacus® atwww.abacussportswear.com9697

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Royal Oak Quartz - 33 mmThis dainty 33 mm-diameter model represents a returnto roots, meaning to the pure aesthetic and powerfullines of the original Royal Oak. It successfully unitesall the design codes that forged the success of theworld’s first prestige sports watch. The case middle, thebezel set with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds, the crown,the bracelet and the folding clasp are all made ofsteel. The subtle interplay of alternating satin-brushedand polished surfaces characterising the first RoyalOak watches accentuate the clear-cut lines of this 33mm model; while the eight hexagonal screws on theoctagonal bezel are in white gold, just as they were onthe original watch in 1972. The case is water-resistantto 50 metres and fitted with a glareproofed sapphirecrystal. The bracelet is seamlessly integrated withthe case and features the collection’s unmistakableaesthetic, characterised by perfectly assembled linksand studs arranged in progressively diminishing order ofsize. It is secured by a new Audemars Piguet triplebladefolding clasp distinguished by a double-safetyfastening system.Also typical of this collection, the silver-toned dialof this Royal Oak bears a “Grande Tapisserie” patternthat now becomes a signature for all Royal OakSelfwinding and Quartz models. This motif is crafted byAudemars Piguet using historical machines accordingto the ramolayé or pounced ornament technique. Thisprocess enables simultaneous cutting of squaresinterspersed with a gridwork pattern of fine grooves.The superimposition of two decorations, which is aunique feature of Royal Oak dials, endows them withincomparable radiance. The discreet applied AP initialsappear just above the logo, leaving space at 12 o’clockfor a double hour-marker inspired by the first Royal Oakwatches launched in 1972.This new 33 mm-diameter Royal Oak houses quartzCalibre 2713 driving hour and minute hands as well as awindow-type date display.This Royal Oak Quartz watch is also available in steelwith a black or white leather strap, or in a pink goldversion with a white or brown rubber strap or a pinkgold bracelet.ADVERTGregory Moreau, founder of the houseValgrine realized his dream by creating themost exceptional putters. This engineerpassionate of design and art draws itsinspiration from the heart of the rarest andmost exceptional materials to create themost luxurious and exclusive putters inthe world.Every characteristic, technique and detailof a putter are the ones of excellence,efficiency and performance. Thisconcentration of design and technologybrings to the privileged amateurs a pureperformance.The inserts of striking generate varioussounds, rates of adhesion and subtletiesof touch to optimize the movement of theball and develop your senses. Positiveoffset increases moment of inertia,precision and tolerance. The hosel forgedin anti-vibratory carbon stemming from theFormula-1, lowers the center of gravity formore tolerance and performance. Reservedfor owners of exceptional pieces, Valgrinebalances every putter with an alloy ofmeteorite according to game’s styles.R&D in morphopsychology realized byValgrine and validated by internationalprofessionals assure an increased regularityin situation of important stress.Valgrine with its exclusives putters is asymbol of perfection and French exception.Fruit of a passion and a requirement of hiscreator,they pass on the lifestyle in the artof putting.VALGRINE presents you the Cupidon. This half-mallet, by its greedy andharmonious curves, expresses delicacy, elegance and sweetness. Itsdesign catches the eye and increases the urge of playing. Son of the loveand the beauty, this putter is made up of two lines and an arrow to touchthe deepest desire: remove the ball of the green.Valgrine is the only house in the world topropose 3 level prices and services:• Limited Editions: access to Valgrine’sputters.• Unique pieces: customization accordingto the card of Valgrine’s selections.• Exceptional Pieces: access toValgrine’s club, exclusive and privateuniverse.Valgrine, creator of power installs itsputters in the paroxysm of exception andjewelry.9 rue Thimonnier - 42100 Saint Etienne - FRANCE+334 77 479 513 - www.valgrine.fr - contact@valgrine.fr102103

The Golfshoe perfectedBorn out of an obsession to create golfing excellence, this yearscollection is an ideal match of craftsman & design revealing strongstructure, elegant lines and exquisite finishing.Passion, energy and vision have created this luxury leather-soledcollection - unprecedented in comfort and design.Diamond LottieThere’s no diamond in the roughhere - just a classic round toe broguein supple silver and white leather withexquisite design detailing, underpinnedby 21st century technologySelective Golf Bag: Blue & WhiteOnly two words can describe this 100% Italian calfskinleather golf bag: simply elegant.Weighing in at a light 3.6 kg. its minimal design, slimpencil shape and 6 club compartments make it theideal carry bag for the walking golfer.The Selective golf bag is made waterproof for increaseddurability and comes equipped with 7 organizationalpockets, tarnish resistant palladium fittings and atransparent nylon rain cover for added protection.Additional colors available at www.lucaldo.comRRP £1,626.50Candy RoussoCandy stripes that are demure yet playful,contemporary yet classic. The pleasure you’ll getfrom this pair of golf shoes is only matched by thenumber of words you could use to describe themLady LuckA classic colourway. Exquisite detailing. Comfortand technology. The tee’s can’t help but be stackedin your favour when you take to the course in apair of these.104105www.albatross.com

CALLAWAYX Hot FairwayLonger From Everywhere. The hottest, mostversatile and most complete fairway woodin golf delivers significant distance gainsfrom the tee (+21 yards), fairway (+18 yards)or rough (+24 yards).RRP £179LYNXLadies’ Elegance FairwayCast Stainless Steel technology with ProgressiveFace Thickness Technology (PFT) provides lowCentre of Gravity (COG) and maximum Moment ofInertia (MOI). This technology makes these themost extreme fairway woods. Available in 17° (3)and 21° (5) wood, full custom fit, standard ladies’flex with Golf Pride grips.RRP £89LYNXLadies’ Elegance HybridThese rescue clubs offer the greatest forgivenesswith maximum distance and accuracy. Crisp,elegant white heads and shafts for maximumstyle and class on the greens. Available in 21°(4h) and 24° (5h) loft, full custom fit, standardladies’ flex with Golf Pride grips.RRP £89CALLAWAYX Hot DriverOutrageous Ball Speed, ExplosiveDistance. With advanced adjustabilityand forgiveness, the X Hot Driverfeatures a lighter overall configurationto deliver hotter ball speeds andpowerful trajectories for a wide rangeof swings.RRP £249LYNXNEW Ladies’ Boom Boom 2 DriverSpecifically designed to elicit maximumperformance as well as maximumconsistency in varying weather conditions.Bespoke headcover heats the club to anoptimal temperature to give the bestperformance. 460cc BiTi Titanium head,12.5º loft, standard ladies’ flex.£249 - with Lynx shaft£349 - with Aldila Rip’d NV shaftLYNXLadies’ Elegance Driver 12.5 degCrisp, elegant white heads and shafts formaximum style and class on the greens.Made of cast Titanium for more consistent,stronger shots. Available in 12.5° loft, fullcustom fit, standard ladies’ flex with GolfPride grips.RRP £179COBRA PUMAAMP CELL Womens DriverThe AMP CELL Women’s Driver, featuresCOBRA’s proprietary MyFly technology.This technology allows golfers to selectfrom 6 different lofts (in one club) foroptimized performance and distancebased on a golfers’ swing speed orweather and course conditions.Available in 3 colours.RRP £249NIKEVerdana FairwayRH #3 graphite shaft. 18 degree #3woodfeatures a low CG in a large breadth profile.RRP £99.99PINGG25 FairwayExtreme variable thickness face creates anefficiency transfer for faster ball speeds andgreater distance. PING’s highest MOI fairwaywood features a slightly larger head designwith a traditional shape that is easy to aim.PINGG25 HybridThe G25 hybrids have progressive CG positions foroptimised trajectories. They are traditionally shapedand feature an external sole weight for higher MOI.RRP £170RRP £199NIKEVerdana DriverRH #1 14.5° graphite shaft. Ultralightweight460cc head design withadditional loft for higher trajectory.Winn Dri-Tac grips across the familycombine a comfortable feel withexceptional non-slip performance inall weather conditions.RRP £149.99PINGG25 DriverThe G25 driver incorporates TrajectoryTuning Technology allowing the loft tobe adjusted +/- 1/2 degree. The head hasa deep profile, positioning the CG lower,making it the most forgiving PINGdriver ever.RRP £299TAYLORMADER1 DriverR1 CAN TUNE EVERY LOFT, EVERY LOOKAND EVERY FLIGHT. The R1 driver canbe tuned to fit Tour pros and amateursalike.TaylorMade Loft-Sleeve technologypromotes optimal launch angle by offering12 settings between standard driver loftsof 8o and 12o (}2o) – including 7 standardand 5 upright loft optionRRP £249WILSON STAFFD-100 Women’s driverAt a total weight of just 269 grams, theD-100 driver is the lightest, easiest-toswingdriver on the market. The RightLight technology delivers extraordinaryhead speeds that can add 15 yards toa drive.RRP £199108TAYLORMADERocketBallz Stage 2 Fairway & RescueFAIRWAY: The first generation of RocketBallzfairways represented a distance breakthrough, butwith an enhanced speed pocket the RocketballzStage 2 promotes an additional 10 yards for betterplayers on the 17 promised by the original.Fairway £189Rescue £149TITLEIST913H HybridThe Titleist 913H delivers long distance andforgiveness through the range of lofts withoutstanding ground contact and ball flight, andcan be precisely fit to your game through Titleist’sSureFit Tour hosel technology.RRP £197WILSON STAFFD-100 Women’s fairway Wood & HybridWilson Staff D-100 Women’s fairway woods areamong the lightest and easiest-to-swing on themarket. The Right Light club technology deliversoptimally-designed club mass properties for greaterhead speeds with the same swing effortFairways - £129/Hybrids - £119109

OUT OF THE ORDINARYCALLAWAYX Hot & X Hot Pro IronsHit 7 Where You Used to Hit 6. Every Clubis now a club longer with Callaway’slongest ever irons. The X Hot and X Hot Prodeliver high ball speeds over a larger partof the face providing golfers an increaseddistance they can get used to.RRP £599 - £729 (8 Clubs)LYNXLadies Elegance IronsElegant and very stylish. Low COG for quickelevation and higher ball flight. Available in 5-SWstandard, full custom fit, graphite shaft, standardladies’ flex with Golf Pride grips.RRP £399LYNXCrystal Irons 5-SWWith a thicker sole which helps get the ball inthe air. Designed with a deep cavity back giving avery large sweet spot.RRP £285COBRA PUMAAMP Cell Womens IronThe AMP CELL Women’s Irons, packed with thelatest in technology and looks. With a metalwoodface-weld construction, E9 Face Technology, AMPCELL technology, a V-Skid sole design, vibrationmanagement system and Speed Channel, theseirons are positioned to deliver explosive distance,maximum forgiveness and pinpoint accuracy.RRP £649NIKEVerdana IronsRH 4H-6H, 7-PW, SW. Graphite shaft.#7-PWand SW include a wider sole design, largerface profiles, and variable face thickness foradded distance.RRP £349.99PINGG25 IronsG25 irons are designed to give long ironforgiveness and short iron control. They havea sleeker profile and progressive sole widths.They have stabilising bars for distance controland are made in 17-4 stainless steel with anelastomer cavity badge.RRP £100 graphite £80 steelTAYLORMADERocketBladez IronsInspired by the distance enhancing benefits of theRocketBallz fairway wood, RocketBladez’ key newtechnology is the speed pocket, allowing higherlaunch with lower spin to promote longer, high-flyingand quick stopping shots.RRP 8 iron set graphite £649, steel £549TITLEISTAP1/AP2 IronsThe Titleist AP1 and AP2 irons are multi-material,dual cavity irons that provide modern ball flight andforgiveness with the traditional looks, feel and soundthat serious golfers have come to expect from Titleist.Both clubs are irons that incorporate a true blend ofclassic golf club aesthetics with modern playability,forgiveness and consistency.Titleist AP1 Irons – RRP from £93 per club (steel shafts)Titleist AP2 Irons – RRP from £114 per club (steel shafts)WILSON STAFFD-100 Women’s ironsD-100 irons deliver the ultimate performanceenhancingtechnology for female golfers who wantgreater distance and more forgiveness. A thinclubhead face helps deliver faster ball speeds anddistance increases of up to 10 yards.RRP £349 (Graphite)110Introducing the award winning Motocaddy S3 PRO electric trolley.The world’s most feature-packed trolley just got better – Different is good.www.motocaddy.com

ODYSSEYVersa PutterThe versa line of putters offers a new visionaryhigh contrast alignment technology thataccentuates the face angle at address, throughthe stroke and at impact, aligning your puttermore accurately to the target.RRP £119 - £169NIKEVerdan Putter33” Steel shaft. Classicshapedheel-toe weightedblade putter.RRP £49.99PINGScottsdale TRAdjustable shaft length puttersfrom 31”-38” with variabledepth groove inserts providing asignificant increase in ball-speedconsistency across face.RRP £149-£209TAYLORMADEGhost Spider STaylorMade’s most stable Tour putter. 6000 MOImakes it easy to square the face at impact tostart the ball on your intended line and deliverstremendous twist-resistance on the backswing andoff-centre hits. The 6000 MOI promotes phenomenaldistance-control for more one-putts and fewerthree-putts and the Tour-designed crown flowssmoothly into the outer frame for less distraction.RRP £149WILSON STAFF8885 BLK Women’s putterInspired by the iconic 8802 putterthat captured a host of Major titles,the new range of Wilson Staff 88Series BLK putters has been updatedwith precision milling and built-inalignment aids.RRP £79CALLAWAYX Series Midi Pencil Stand BagThe X Midi Pencil Stand Bag offerslightweight performance at its finest,with the perfect combination ofadvanced features and ample storagefor every level of golfer.RRP £149LYNXElegance Cart BagFinest materials and fabric used to makethis ladies’ elegant cart bag with 14 waydivider. Available in blush and white orlilac and white.RRP £119COBRA PUMACapri Cart BagFleece lined with personal pockets,easy access golf ball pockets, custommoulded handle.RRP £129NIKEExtreme Sport IV Carry BagLightweight, durable 9-inch oval top,8-way, 3 full length divider system with 9functional pockets. water-resistant fleecelinedvaluables pocket, insulated coolerpocket, quick access drawstring pocketRRP £100CALLAWAYHex Chrome BallTour Performance for Moderate SwingSpeeds. The HEX Chrome is the best3-piece urethane ball we’ve evermade. It’s softer and more durablethan the leading competitor, andhas the best HEX aerodynamics thatCallaway has ever developed.RRP £34.99NIKEPD-Women2 piece ballLonger carry for womenLonger distance off most swing speedsSoft feel off all clubsHigher launch and lift for longer carryAlso available in pinkRRP £14.99PINNACLEGold LadyThe Pinnacle Gold Lady golf ballshave a high energy core and softcover that combine to deliver theextra distance and carry, along withsoft feel and control around thegreen. They are available in BrightWhite and Clear Pearlescent Pink.RRP £15PINNACLEBlingThe Pinnacle Bling golf balls stand out withtheir bright colours, which utilise a highenergycore and soft cover to deliver longdistance with a consistent ball flight, whilstmaintaining a soft feel. Each pack featuresorange, yellow, pink and violet balls.RRP £14PINGHooferThe five-way, reinforced, mesh-coveredtop is made of high-impact polypropylenewith anti-flex walls for durability andstrength. Eight pockets include those for arange-finder, water bottle, and valuables.RRP £145TAYLORMADER1 Cart BagThe R1 cart bag features full lengthdividers, and 9 total pockets, including 3velour-lined pockets and a cooler pocket.The striking R1 colours are featured onthe bag whilst the removable ball pocketallows for customisation. Make it YOUR1.RRP £179TITLEIST14-Way Lightweight Stand BagQuality, style and performance withsuperior organisation. The oval shaped,14-way top-cuff provides each clubits own section within the bag andensures even weight distribution for acomfortable carry.RRP £153WILSON STAFFLady Quilted CartDesigned for female golfers who demandmore functions and style from their trolleybags. Made from a designer quilted fabric,the bag comes with a matching blackholdall and detachable pouch to keepbelongings and accessories.RRP £140TAYLORMADELethal BallsThe Ultimate Tour Performance Golf Ball. The LETHALball 5-Layer Technology promotes optimum spincontrol off every club and the Seamless LDP (Low-Drag Performance) dimple pattern promotes the mostpenetrating flight of any TaylorMade ball.RRP £44.99TITLEISTPro V1 & Pro V1XTitleist, the #1 Ball in Golf, has advanced its flagship golf balls todeliver more performance for all golfers.The new Titleist Pro V1 deliverssofter feel, more distance and longer lasting durability. The new Pro V1xdelivers more distance with a more consistent ball flight along, both ballsaided with the improved Urethane Elastomer cover and paint system.RRP £51 per dozenWILSONDX 2 Soft Women’sThe new 2-piece, 40 Compression ballhas been completely re-constructed toprovide female golfers with ultimatesoft feel around the greens, higher andconsistent ball flights and three yardsextra in distance.RRP £17.99 per dozen 112TAYLORMADEPerformance 2013 Rolling DuffleThis rolling duffle is perfect for travelling abroad for agame of golf. Featuring synthetic leather accents for apremium yet durable finish. Measures 66cm x 30.5cmx 33cmRRP £179PINGRange Travel BagPING produce a range of luggage and accessoriesthat includes travel covers, split rollers, duffle bags,backpacks and valuables pouches.RRP £12-£99WILSON STAFFTravel coverGolfers can travel in confidence with the Wilson Staffgolf club travel bag, designed to carry bags up to 9 feetin length. Its easy-to-wheel design protects golf clubsduring travel and two exterior buckle closures alsoensure security.RRP £140113

CALLAWAYTour Women’s GloveWith high performance Ethiopian leather andmetallic piping that creates a touch of elegance;Callaway’s Tour Glove for Women is function andfashion for female golfers.RRP £14.99COBRA PUMAWomen’s Performance GloveBreathable performance Lycra on top hand and sides offingers and woven loop label with PUMA Cat logo.RRP £13NIKEWomens Tech Xtreme IVA lightweight engineered textile glove with 4-waystretch in back of hand offers excellent range of motionand breathability.RRP £10PINGM-FitPING M-Fit glove is made from Solite Cabretta Leatherand is a high performance glove with flat seamstitching and a cloth wristband.RRP £15TAYLORMADEStratus LadiesFull cabretta leather with micro-perforation forexecptional grip and lycra inserts for breathabilityRRP £10.99TitleistPlayers GloveThe Titleist Players Glove offers serious golfers thefinest Cabretta Leather with the thinnest feel andmost consistent fit. This high performance glove is thechoice of leading tour professionals around the globe.RRP £17WILSON STAFFHope GloveMade from Advanced microfiber synthetic for unparalleledfit, the Hope glove is made for total comfortand performance in all weather conditions.RRP £5.99COBRA PUMAWomens Monoline Adjustable Micro VisorPre-curved bill with a cotton twill stripe brim detail and3D puff screen print PUMA Cat logo.RRP £16NIKEWomens Perf CapLight structured silhouette. Snagless back closure. 2.95oz. 100% polyester Dri-FIT dobby. Available in ION PINK,ICE BLUE, OBSIDIAN, WHITE, BLACK, PINK FORCE.RRP £15smaller spaces need bigger thinkingNIKEWomens Tech VisorVisor with snagless back closure. 2.95 oz. 100%polyester Dri-FIT. Available in HYPER RED, OBSIDIAN,WHITE, BLACK, PINK FORCE.RRP £12PINGPrincess VisorPING produce a range of headwear that includescaps, beanies, visors, Trilby’s, Militaary Caps andwaterprrof hats.RRP £12-25TAYLORMADE - ADIDASPrincess VisorFeminine ladies visor with 3D adidas performancelogo embroidery on the the front. This visor featurescontrast binding, adjustable Velcro closure, a moisturewicking sweatband, UPF 50 and is dark under the billto reduce glare.Be inspired by the newest and first fully automatically collapsibleUltra-Slim trolley from BIG MAX. Contact your local dealer today to testdrive the new BLADE from BIG MAX.RRP £9.99114BLADEfacebook.com/bigmaxgolf - www.bigmaxgolf.com - office@golftech.at

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The WirralWirral welcomed the world’s best womengolfers to the peninsula in September 2012when it hosted the Ricoh Women’s BritishOpen at Royal Liverpool Golf Club for thevery first time.Won by Korean golfer Jiyai Shin, who playedincredibly consistent and superb golfthroughout the challenging conditions, thecompetition brought a whole new audience toWirral to experience its many delights.With its breathtaking coastline, lushcountryside, a delicious range of eateriesand boutique shops, Wirral really is one ofthe most welcoming places to stay. Why notrejuvenate your senses and #DiscoverWirralwhen you visit us to play golf?Ideally situated between the River Dee andRiver Mersey, visitors to Wirral enjoy stunningviews over the Welsh Hills on one side andthe spectacular Liverpool skyline on the other.Well connected to the rest of the country, it isa great base for an action-packed break or aleisurely long weekend.Memorable StaysWake up at Thornton Hall Hotel in thepicturesque Thornton Hough village. Bepampered at this ‘Good Spa’ Award-Winninghotel, before taking a short ride to PortSunlight Village. Here you will receive anabsorbing insight into a 19th Century modelvillage. Marvel at award-winning gardens andthe Lady Lever Art Gallery – Wirral Attractionof the Year and host to nationally renownedexhibitions. The award-winning LeverhulmeHotel and Spa, provides art-deco boutiqueaccommodation in a charming setting. Stepback in time at the museum before indulgingin Fine Food North West award-winning –Victoria Sponge at nearby tea rooms, Gorge’Us.Mere Brook House, Wirral Accommodationof the Year, is a stone’s throw away. ThisEdwardian guesthouse offers a warmwelcome in luxurious surroundings. Closeby is Claremont Farm where you can honeyour culinary skills on a cooking course, andvisit the Wirral Food and Drink Festival eachAugust Bank Holiday.Culture VultureFor those wishing to explore the culturaldelights of nearby Liverpool take the ‘Ferry‘cross the Mersey’ with Europe’s awardwinningand oldest ferry service, departingfrom Woodside. Enjoy spectacular waterfrontviews and after experiencing highlightsincluding the Tate Gallery, the newly openedMuseum of Liverpool, the Albert Dock,Liverpool’s two cathedrals or the shoppers’heaven that is Liverpool One why not ventureto Oxton Village, with its array of gastrodelights including Michelin Star RestaurantFraiche – recently voted one of the UK’s top30 restaurants.Quality TreatsEnjoying a stroll along the promenade orbeach at West Kirby is a favourite pastimeamongst visitors and residents alike. Takein amazing views of Wales and Wirral’streasured Hilbre Islands, then walk or takea boat to the islands. Try the water sportson offer at the Marine Lake or browse yourway through the boutiques in West Kirbybefore emerging shaken but not stirredat THE place to be seen – The Wro Bar &Lounge, winner of Best Bar in Merseyside2010 & 2011. The Wro is the perfect placefor post golf drinks and the towns of Hoylake,West Kirby and Heswall offer an array ofbeautiful restaurants to choose from for atruly delightful dining experience. All threetowns also have a plethora of scrumptious tearooms. In Hoylake, childhood home of JamesBond actor Daniel Craig, and a five minutewalk from Royal Liverpool Golf Club samplethe gorgeous cakes at Chantilly Tea Rooms,in West Kirby try the homemade flapjackat Sweetpea or the cosy atmosphere atAubergine and in Heswall savour the Italianinspired pastries and paninis of Avanti. Wirralreally does have something for everyone whenit comes to delicious food!Environmental OasisIf you do indulge in Wirral’s culinary delightsand need to burn off some of those extracalories why not explore the woodland atRoyden Park and take in the inspiring viewsacross to Wales and Liverpool. The park ishome to the stunning Hillbark Hotel, whereyou can enjoy fine dining in an idyllic settingas well as the relaxing and rejuvenatingspa. Close by is Wirral Country Park; thefirst Country Park in Britain. It is home to theWirral Way, a 12-mile former railway linetracing the Dee Estuary coast and offeringan environmental oasis for walkers, cyclistsand horse riding enthusiasts. A short distanceaway is family friendly Church Farm. Meetanimals, enjoy fun activities and beautifulcoastal views or step inside the farm shop andcafe. For rest and relaxation in a rural settingbook into Herons Well cottage - Best SelfCatering Accommodation in Merseyside 2010& 2011 and perfectly situated for golfers.If, after all that activity you are desperatefor some peace and tranquility why not headsouth to Ness Botanic Gardens and discoveran exquisite educational environment, with avisitor centre and nature trails.Why not follow in the footsteps ofChampions and compete on Wirral’s finestcourses. www.wirralgolfclassic.co.ukDon’t miss out. It is easy to plan your breakto Wirral www.visitwirral.com120121

Something tosuit all tastesMarriott Golf operates many of thefinest and most women-friendlygolf resorts in the UKMarriott Golf UK is one of Europe’sbiggest and most popular golfcourse operators.The company manages elevengolf resorts around the UnitedKingdom, each with its own distinctcharacteristics but all offering topquality golf courses and a widerange of other spa and leisurefacilities which its competitors havefound increasingly hard to match.Marriott Golf UK is renownedfor the quality of its serviceand also for providing bespokebreaks for golfers of both sexesand all abilities. You can play aChampionship course if you want orchose, instead, something that is alittle shorter and more manageable.There is also a wide range of tuitionpackages available at all venues sothere is no better place to start orsimply to brush up your game.Marriott Golf UK’s eleven resortsrange from Dalmahoy in the northto Meon Valley in the south (seepanel) and all can be booked online by logging ontowww.MarriottGolf.co.uk andfollowing the simple instructions.Both accommodation and tee-timescan be booked on the website andalso on the company’s ingeniousnew Golf App which can beaccessed via iPhone and Androiddevices and is available free ofcharge from the App Store.Marriott St PierreSt Pierre Golf & Country Club is one of Britain’smost elegant golf resorts and has staged theSolheim Cup and over 20 European Tour events. Itis located on the outskirts of Chepstow, close tothe Welsh border, and is built around a splendid14 th century manor house and the 11th centuryNorman church of St Peter.Visit: www.MarriottStPierre.co.ukMarriott Forest of ArdenForest of Arden is situated just south ofBirmingham and is widely regarded as one of theUK’s leading Championship venues. It featurestwo 18-hole golf courses and a wide range of topquality facilities. The acclaimed Arden coursehas hosted the English Open, the British Mastersand several other top events.Visit: www.MarriottForestofArden.co.ukMarriott Hanbury ManorHanbury Manor Golf & Country Club, near Ware,in leafy Hertfordshire, is sometimes describedas London’s favourite Hotel and Country Club.This sumptuous 5-star resort is built around animpressive 17 th century manor house overlookinga picturesque Jack Nicklaus 11 golf course thathas staged several European Tour events.Visit: www.MarriottHanburyManor.co.ukMarriott DalmahoyMarriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club wasthe first UK venue to stage the Solheim Cup.It is set in 1,000 acres of rolling Scottishcountryside, just seven miles from Edinburghcity centre, and features a luxurious hotel andtwo fine golf courses.Visit: www.MarriottDalmahoy.co.ukMarriott Breadsall PrioryBreadsall Priory Hotel & Country Club is locatedin what was once a 13 th century Priory and isjust a short drive from the glorious Peak Districtand the cosmopolitan towns of Nottinghamand Derby. It boasts two of Derbyshire’s finestgolf courses.Visit: www.MarriottBreadsallPriory.co.ukMarriott Hollins HallHollins Hall Hotel & Country Club is found inwhat was formerly a private estate south of theYorkshire Dales and close to the historic townof Shipley. Its golf course was opened in 1999and was immediately acclaimed as “the bestnew course I’ve seen in a long time” by formerEuropean Ryder Cup captain, Mark James.Visit: www.MarriottHollinsHall.co.ukMarriott Worsley ParkWorsley Park Hotel & Country Club was oncethe home of the Duke of Bridgewater and itstraditional Victorian setting offers a beguilingmixture of modern facilities and old worldcharm. Situated on the outskirts of Worsley,near Manchester, it features a memorable 18-hole course designed by European Golf Design.Visit: www.MarriottWorsleyPark.co.ukMarriott Sprowston ManorThe Manor House at Sprowston Manor Hotel& County Club was built in the 16th centurynowadays it still offers a quintessentiallyEnglish retreat from the vagaries of modern life.Its popular 18-hole golf course was recentlygiven a makeover by Ross McMurray of EuropeanGolf Design.Visit: www.MarriottSprowstonManor.co.ukMarriott Meon ValleyMeon Valley Hotel & Country Club is set in 225acres of beautiful parkland close to Winchesterand the New Forest. Its Meon course has stagedseveral Senior Tour events and its shorter9-hole Valley course is built around the ruins ofa Roman Village.Visit: www.MarriottMeonValley.co.ukMarriott Tudor ParkTudor Park Hotel & Country Club offers atranquil base for an invigorating golfing break.It is situated in an ancestral deer park, close toMaidstone and deep in the heart of Garden ofEngland. Its Donald Steel golf course is one ofthe most popular in the area.Visit: www.MarriottTudorPark.co.ukMarriott Lingfield ParkLingfield Park Hotel & Country Club is theUK’s first ever hotel, race course and golf cluband is situated in a quiet corner of Surrey just20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and withineasy reach of the M25. Its world-renownedrace course hosts both Flat and National Huntmeetings throughout year while its 18-hole golfcourse has recently been upgraded and is a joyto play.122123

Turnberry ResortSet on the rugged south west coastof Scotland, Turnberry in Ayrshire is adestination that has over time becomesynonymous with world-class golf andexemplary service. Both novice andprofessional golfers alike have aspired toplay its links courses and follow in thefootsteps of golfing greats.Welcomed by the iconic lighthouse whichstands proudly along the coastline, guestshave travelled to Turnberry’s shores for overa century for golfing and leisure stays. Partof Starwood’s Luxury Collection since 2009,the hotel has evolved to become as much aholiday destination with world class diningand facilities as it is a golfing mecca.Guests staying at the resort can play onits three golf courses; the Ailsa which isconsistently ranked as Britain’s numberone golf course; the 72-par Kintyre and thenine-hole Arran course for players practisingunder the tuition of Turnberry pros. InApril 2013, Turnberry will be broadeningits golfing offerings even further withthe opening of a Turnberry PerformanceAcademy.The Academy will adopt an entirely holisticapproach to the game and will provideone-to-one tuition for all abilities as wellas junior golf and ladies golf. There willbe a wide range of programmes availablewhich will incorporate the principles ofthe Titleist Performance Institute, lookingat technique, fitness and an individual’sstrengths and weaknesses as well as a SAMPutting Lab which offers ways to enhance aplayer’s putting performance using scienceand motion (SAM) analysis. Combined withthe TaylorMade Performance Lab whichuses a scientific approach to analyse thegolf swing, golfers are guaranteed to leaveTurnberry with a better understanding of thegame and an improvement in how they play.Turnberry’s fairways have been shared bythe game’s elite and casual enthusiasts fromaround the globe and there are few moreinspiring places to play golf. Overlookingthe imposing dome of Ailsa Craig and withdistant views of the Isle of Arran and Mullof Kintyre, the Ailsa course has hostedsome of the most sensational moments ingolfing history. A number of prestigiousgolf tournaments have been held on itscourses throughout the years including theLadies’ British Open Amateur Championship,Women’s British Open and four OpenChampionships. The Ailsa course was thesetting for the famous 1977 Duel in the Sunbetween Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson andmost recently in 2009, Stewart Cink battledit out to win in a nail biting four-hole playoff with fellow American Tom Watson.At Turnberry it’s not all just about the golf and guestslooking to indulge in some rest and relaxation after along day on the course retreat to the Spa at Turnberry.With a philosophy aimed at harmonising mind andbody, the spa offers a comprehensive selection ofESPA body wraps, body scrubs and massages as wellas hot stone therapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology andaromatherapy. Guests also have full access to thespa’s 20 metre swimming pool which has spectacularviews and the Technogym fitness studio.Gourmands are in for a treat as Turnberry’s signaturerestaurant 1906 and triple AA rosette contemporaryJames Miller dining room invite guests to samplelocal quality produce all created under the guidanceof the hotel’s executive chef, Justin Galea.Justin has local suppliers of the finest seafood, meatand vegetables and changes his menus frequentlyto reflect what is seasonal and at its best. He oftenincludes little surprises in his dishes includingingredients foraged from Turnberry’s grounds andhis lobster macaroni and cheese is an indulgent yetcomforting culinary extravaganza.For further information about Turnberry Resort or tobook visit www.turnberryresort.co.uk / 01655 333 991.124125

Get away fromit all atRockliffe HallFollow in the Footsteps oF legendsTales of tee times & spa timeswith two Championship courses side by side on theAyrshire coast and an iconic five star hotel standingsentinel above, turnberry Resort is one of the mostunforgettable links golf experiences in scotland.Rockliffe Hall is the North of England’s onlyfive star hotel, golf and spa resort, nestledbetween the picturesque villages of Hurworthand Croft on the North Yorkshire and CountyDurham border.As the current holder of VisitEngland’s LargeHotel of the Year, Rockliffe Hall offers a hostof luxury breaks for golfers, spa-lovers andfoodies alike- or for anyone in need of somerest and recuperation away from the hustleand bustle of everyday life.The world-class golf course opened in July2009 and has quickly gained a reputation forbeing one of the finest courses in the UK.The championship, PGA-accredited coursewas designed and constructed to the highestspecification by well-known golf architect,Marc Westenborg from Hawtree, with five teeson every hole allowing golfers the option toplay the course from a modest 6,455 yards upto a massive 7,879. Head PGA professionalat Rockliffe Hall, Jon Stacey, said: “RockliffeHall is popular throughout the year but reallycomes into its own during the winter monthsand in poor weather- like last summer- as thedrainage system is second to none- wintergreens and tees being a thing of the past.Thanks to on-going, year-round maintenanceand development from our 14-strong, highlyqualified green-keeping team, we are nowhome to a world-class course of the highestcalibre, despite being a relatively youngcourse. Visitors always comment on andpraise the quality of the tees, fairways andgreens as they can’t believe just how goodthe condition of the course is- all year round.”Rockliffe Hall’s Golf Academy is home toa number of PGA professionals offeringunrivalled coaching. In addition, EuropeanTour Professional, Graeme Storm, regularlyplays and trains at the course.Graeme commented: “Rockliffe Hall is oneof the best courses I have ever played inthe world. The quality all year round isoutstanding and allows me to practicewhatever the weather. I am in no doubt thatin years to come it will host the Ryder Cup oranother major tournament.”Tee-ing off in a Tournament- the first ofits kind in the North Rockliffe Hall hostsnumerous tournaments - including the TrilbyTour and the Sir Bobby Robson FoundationTournament- and will this year host thefirst Ladies Northern Golf Masters (NGM)Championship, following the success of themen’s NGM held last August.The search for the best female amateurgolfers in the region will be held on July 7thand ladies are now invited to enter in pairs bycontacting golf@rockliffehall.com.Over 125 golfers- from all over the North ofEngland- flocked to Rockliffe Hall to take partin the inaugural Northern Golf Masters, whichwas the first competition of its kind to givethe best club golfers from across the Norththe chance to represent their club and to benamed the number one amateur golfer in theNorth of England.The Ladies NGM will adopt the same formatas the men’s NGM- a scratch competitionfor category one golfers with the format of aprofessional tour event complete with firsttee announcements, ball spotters and up-tothe-minutelive scoring.the legendary Ailsa course, host to four open Championships,has shaped some of the most remarkable moments in golf,including the famous duel in the sun and the outstandingKintyre course offers links golf at its exhilarating best.After your round, indulge yourself at the spa at turnberry with aselection of memorable and relaxing espA treatments. the spa alsohas a magnificent 20 metre pool offering breathtaking views acrossthe irish sea, as well as saunas, steam rooms and a fitness studio.“ The victor andthe vanquished,arms around eachothers’ shoulders,their mutual affectionobvious to the world.It never failed to tugat George’s heart.”Follow in the footsteps of legends at turnberry, and enjoy an inspiringgolfing experience perfect for world-class pros and beginners alike.For more information or to book your golf experienceat turnberry please call 01655 333 991or email turnberry.teetimes@luxurycollection.com.Find out who Georgeencountered in Duelin the Dark atwww.turnberry.co.uk/talesturnberryresort.co.uk127

The great escapeLuxury self-catering at England’s Best HotelAs well as 61 individually designed rooms,Rockliffe Hall now also offers guests thechance to enjoy a five star self-cateringescape perfect for golf getaways.Tucked away within the 375 acre estateare Rockliffe Hall’s luxury Woodland Mewsself-catering holiday homes, providing theopportunity to experience all the benefits ofthe award winning resort, from the privacy andintimacy of a country home.These stunning self-catering propertiescomprise four bedrooms including an ensuite double, a large, well equipped kitchenwith dining area, a private garden and aspacious bathroom.Stay and SpaAfter a day on the course, it’s time to relax.Rockliffe Hall is home to an award-winningspa and wellness centre, offering luxurious,exclusive treatments developed by some ofthe top therapists in the country.Make full use of the spa facilities- includingthe indoor swimming and hydrotherapy poolsas well as a TechnoGym and thermal bathingsuites- and indulge in a signature treatment.A great chance to recharge, enjoy sublimesurroundings and cocoon yourself in luxury.Fed and wateredRockliffe Hall’s 5* reputation continues withits choice of three, very different, restaurantsall managed by director of food, KennyAtkinson, twice winner of the BBC’s GreatBritish Menu.Whether you want to enjoy a triple-AA Rosetteexperience in The Orangery, a la carte dishesin the welcoming Brasserie by Atkinson ora succulent steak or grill in The Clubhousewith its stunning views over the golf course,celebrated TV chef Kenny Atkinson hascreated unforgettable food showcasing thebest the North East has to offer.There’s also a carefully chosen wine list,cocktails designed by in-house mixologistsand afternoon tea just how it should be.Tempting offersDedicated Sunday Driver breaks providegolfers with the opportunity to play 18 holesof the PGA accredited course on both theSunday and the Monday accompanied bydinner in the Clubhouse on Sunday eveningwith prices from £165 per person. If you’replanning a group visit, why not optfor some 5* self-catering with WoodlandMews breaks starting from £140 per personfor two nights including breakfast and 36holes of golf.There are lots more offers at www.rockliffehall.com Managing director ofRockliffe Hall, Nick Holmes, concluded:Rockliffe Hall’s world-class golf courseis a jewel in the resort’s 365 acres. Withoutstanding levels of drainage and no wintergreens, the course offers exceptional playingconditions all year round. Add to that, ourthree restaurants, world-class spa, Victoriansplendour and stunning views across our golfcourse, whatever the weather, and you havethe ideal getaway.To find out more. visit www.rockliffehall.comor contact 01325 729999Morning mists caress the contours ofRockliffe’s magnificent course. You’llwant to be up with the larks, to enjoy oneof Europe’s finest and longest courses.Rockliffe Hall... get away from it all.128www.rockliffehall.comHurworth-on-Tees Darlington County Durham DL2 2DU+44 (0)1325 729999 enquiries@rockliffehall.com

Golf CyprusFairway to heavenCyprus: A Golfers’ HeavenAs the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite,the Goddess of love, the island of Cyprus hasmany connotations with the divine nature ofbeauty and desire, not least when it comesto its stunning natural heritage. Harnessingthe potential offered by this unique resource,the island’s modern and exhilarating golfinggreens, often envelope Cyprus’ naturalfeatures, making this one of the mostimpressive emerging golfing destinations inthe Mediterranean.Named after the Goddess of love herself,Aphrodite Hills Golf Club has become famedas a world-class venue, offering the pinnacleof challenges, including a dramatic gorgerunning through the course. Eléa Golf Clubhas proven to be a new star for the island,originating from the tactically uniqueconception of Sir Nick Faldo.Minthis Hills is well known for its unique,undulating terrain, as well as narrow fairways,while Secret Valley summons precision andskill to navigate around the course.In line with the Strategic Tourism Planof Cyprus, golfing tourism is an ongoingdevelopment, which seeks to continuouslyimprove the island’s offering to the game’senthusiasts as well as promote the sport asa fulfilling and challenging pastime. Eachcourse provides an academy and top-qualityfacilities for golfers wishing to train andimprove their game, with club Pros at hand toteach new skills. Exclusive lessons for juniorsas well as beginners are available.Already a booming tourist destination withyear round sunshine, Cyprus is the newjewel in Europe for golfers seeking breaksin the warmth of the eastern Mediterranean.It boasts the longest golf playing seasoncompared to all other popular destinationsin Europe.Hitting a Long Drive into Golf TourismCyprus comprises a choice of fourinternational standard 18-hole golf courses,all located in the Pafos region, in thesouthwest of the island, where gently slopinghills, tranquility and panoramic views of theMediterranean Sea are in abundance.Although development of golf tourism is fairlynew in Cyprus, Aphrodite Hills, Minthis Hills,Secret Valley and the new Eléa Golf Club,are bringing the sector close to world-wideinfamy. Strict golfing procedures are met,with all golf courses in Cyprus having beenslope rated according to the USGA/EGA sloperating system and all Cyprus Golf Federationmember clubs adhering to and using the EGAhandicap system.The Cyprus Tourism Organisation participatesin Golf Travel Markets and Fairs and organisesfamiliarisation visits for golf journalists, Prosand tour operators. The organisation supportsgolf PR events abroad, and international Golftournaments on the island, such as the CyprusAmateur Open Championships, which attractmore than 100 golfers from 16 countrieseach year.The PGA EuroPro Tour Final Championship2010, signified the emerging popularity ofCyprus in this domain, with the first ever PGAevent in the country proving a great success.Cyprus has also hosted the 7th AegeanAirlines ProAm 2012 as well as the EGA Men’sClub Trophy 2012.Whether practising at an amateur level orchallenging your handicap by participatingin one of island’s Golf Open Tournaments, youwill be experiencing enjoyment and challengeat any of the courses on the island, whilenew developments in the pipeline promiseyet more world-class courses, offering newlandscapes, scenery and testing shots.130

Aphrodite Hills Golf ClubEléa Golf ClubMinthis HillsSecret ValleyA Relaxing and Refreshing Islandto Stimulate your SensesSituated on verdant meandering hills, overlooking the place whereAphrodite is said to have emerged from the waves, Aphrodite HillsGolf Club offers a tranquil setting, as well as a unique challenge, withits spacious fairways cutting through lakes and enveloping olive andcarob trees.The distinctive landscape is unrelenting, providing tests for golfersof all abilities, with a real skill required to conquer the holes that runalongside or traverse the dramatic central ravine. This striking deepcanyon separates two plateaux and makes the course truly unique,with the descent down to the seventh tee presenting an adventurein itself. The back tee on the third looks forever over the gorge andpresents a thrilling shot, while the eighth and 15th provide exquisiteviews. Voted in the Top-20 Most Popular Courses in Europe 2011, it isno wonder that the course has become famed as one of the best in theMediterranean.The golf is part of an integrated resort, which features anInterContinental Hotel, offering five-star luxury, bars and restaurants,a Greco-Roman award winning Spa, a Horse Riding Club, as well asnature and bike trails.Golf AcademyThe Aphrodite Hills Golf Academy features first class practicefacilities, including a large double-ended driving range with targetsand distance markers. Other resources include pitching and chippinggreens with bunkers, a generously sized putting green and achallenging three-hole course, consisting of two par 4s and a par 3.A wide range of programmes are offered under the expert tutelage ofexperienced PGA qualified golf professionals, with access to the latesttraining technology, including the state-of-the-art gasp system forswing analysis.Course Features:> 18 hole championship standard golf course> Par 71> Course length: 6.299mwww.aphroditehills.comAt an altitude of 550m above sea level, tucked away in a valleysurrounded by vineyards and orchards and encircling a 12th centurymonastery, the golf course at Minthis Hills has been carefullyintegrated into the landscape. It is a course for all seasons, enjoyingcool breezes even during the summer, and having opened in 1994,it is the first course in Cyprus. The Course has recently undergoneextensive enhancement by Mackenzie & Ebert. Minthis Hills also offersexcellent practice facilities and an exceptional clubhouse with asuperb restaurant and bar.Elevated tees invite everyone to “have a go”, yet narrow tree-linedfairways provide a challenge, with each shot requiring carefulassessment. The sporty short par four 12th hole is an example, wherethe green can be reached with a well struck drive, although dangerlurks all along the left with the steep valley cascading away. The 14th& 17th holes are challenging uphill par fours requiring accuracy anddistance to reach the green in two, and the new 13th hole provides anexcellent crescendo to a set of good par threes with water surroundingthe green. To top it off it is a looped course, with each nine returningyou to the clubhouse, perfect for halfway refreshments!Course Features:> 18 hole championship standard golf course> Par 71> Course length: 6.900 yardswww.eleaestate.comAt an altitude of 550m above sea level,tucked away in a valley surrounded byvineyards and orchards and encircling a12th century monastery, the golf courseat Minthis Hills has been carefullyintegrated into the landscape. It is acourse for all seasons, enjoying coolbreezes even during the summer,and having opened in 1994, it is thefirst course in Cyprus. The Coursehas recently undergone extensiveenhancement by Mackenzie & Ebert.Minthis Hills also offers excellentpractice facilities and an exceptionalclubhouse with a superb restaurantand bar.Elevated tees invite everyone to “havea go”, yet narrow tree-lined fairwaysprovide a challenge, with each shotrequiring careful assessment. The sportyshort par four 12th hole is an example,where the green can be reached witha well struck drive, although dangerlurks all along the left with the steepvalley cascading away. The 14th & 17thholes are challenging uphill par foursrequiring accuracy and distance to reachthe green in two, and the new 13thhole provides an excellent crescendoto a set of good par threes with watersurrounding the green. To top it offit is a looped course, with each ninereturning you to the clubhouse, perfectfor halfway refreshments!Course Features:> 18 hole championship standard golfcourse> Par 71> Course length: 5.843mNestled in a scenic vale by Petra touRomiou, the place where legend saysAphrodite the Goddess of love was born,Secret Valley Golf Course is quite oftena preferred choice on the island for itsstunning setting, friendly and relaxedatmosphere, as well as sheer playability.With trees providing shade as well asobstacles, and striking natural rockformations draped across the estate,there are numerous challenges to befaced when playing the course.Secret Valley is the second 18-hole golfcourse developed in Cyprus and hasbecome a favourite among golfers interms of playability and enjoyment.The course has a rural and isolatedfeel, in the midst of natural Cypriotcountryside, making it the perfect placeto unwind.Secret Valley will becomepart of a two 18-hole golf project,designed by famous golfer Tony Jacklin,four times Ryder Cup Captain.Course Features:> 18 hole championship standard golfcourse> Par 72> Course length: 5.989mwww.secretvalleygolfresort.comThe beautiful island of Cyprus, withbeaches and rolling mountains inabundance, lies at the crossroads of threecontinents: Europe, Africa and Asia.In addition to an expanding golfingscene, with prestigious courses that aretransforming Cyprus’s tourism and addingto its conference and incentives offering,the island possesses the ideal landscapeand features for enthusiasts of hiking,cycling and watersports, amongother sports.Perfect Climate for Golf: 340 days ofsunshine Cyprus enjoys year-roundsunshine, making it a dream golfingdestination during the Autumn, Winter andSpring seasons. Winters are mild with anaverage of 6-7 hours of sunshine a day.The currency of Cyprus is Euro €The island has two modern internationalairports, located in Larnaka and Pafos,with easy access to all parts of Cyprus.Pafos International Airport is ideallylocated close to the island’s prestigiousgolf courses, while Larnaka InternationalAirport is only an hour drive away.For inquiries on Cyprus Golf Tourism please contact:cytour@visitcyprus.comMaro.Kazepi@visitcyprus.comT. +357 22 691100T. +357 22 691216www.visitcyprus.comwww.minthishills.com132133

“One-of-a-Kind”Terre Blanche HotelSpa Golf Resort *****After becoming a member of EuropeanTour Destination world-class venues, TerreBlanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort***** hasjoined the exclusive collection “The LeadingHotels of the World”. The prestigious luxuryhospitality organization represents morethan 430 of the world’s finest independenthotels, resorts and spas.The resort has also joined the “Leading Spa”and “Leading Golf” portfolio.Being part of The Leading Hotels ofthe World family, Terre Blanche is nowable to build on its great reputation forextraordinary service and facilities andnurture its uniqueness and personal touch.Subtly combining the charm and characterof Provence with the chic of the Côted’Azur, this 750-acre luxury resort featuresan all Suite & Villa 5-Star Hotel,a renowned35,000 sqft Spa and two championshipGolf Courses, which host the Terre BlancheLadies Open (one of the access series opento the LET) in March and the French RivieraMasters (Senior Tour) in September.Le Château course is ranked 18th on theGolf World list of best Continental Europecourses.Terre Blanche also features outstandingtraining facilities, with the “Albatros GolfPerformance Center” , with a massivedriving range on two levels (64 mats),short game areas, putting greens (outdoorand indoor), club fitting and repair at theProshop, meeting room, fitness room. Itboasts a David Leadbetter Golf Academy(tuition and coaching for beginners and tourprofessionals) and a unique biomechanicscenter with programs enabling golfers ofall levels to perfect their swing with provenscientific methods. This training center isthe first to be recognized as “European TourPerformance Institute”.Nestled in lush nature, Terre Blanche isonly 35 minutes away from Cannes. Wellintegrated into the landscape,set like aProvençal village and built with the respectof its local environment, the resort is alsoinspired by modern art and contemporaryarchitecture.From the local vineyards, markets andartists to the French Riviera beaches andglitzy cities, Terre Blanche Hotel Spa GolfResort***** is a perfect combination fortravelers who seek a heavenly retreat in asophisticated environment.Its four restaurants offer a wide varietyof menus, and special attention is givento children, with a fantastic Kids Club,swimming pool facilities, tennis courts, andother indoor or outdoor activities.The Spa, an impressive double-storey 35 000 sq ftVilla, surrounded by cypress trees, fragrant shrubsand a beautiful garden is a destination in itself.A haven of peace and tranquility,it provides anarray of refined offers, from Day Spa access, to A laCarte beauty and well-being treatments, or annualmemberships with exclusive benefits.The new Spa Manager, Stéphanie Arrivé, is attentiveto the well-being of each guest.Terre Blanche received the award of BEST GOLFRESORT 2013 –EUROPE from the InternationalAssociation of Golf Tour Operators in November 2012.And last but not least, it offers the chance to enjoythis Mediterranean Gem as part of a completelifestyle by building your own perfect ‘Bastide’ or villawithin the confines of the resort, with substantialsize plots available. Golf and Spa memberships arealso available for non residents.Terre Blanche, an exceptional destination to unwind,to meet, to perform, to celebrate, to settle...Terre Blanche, simply “One-of-a-Kind”.Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, in brief:• 115 Suites & Villas• 4 restaurants and 2 bars• 7 meeting & events rooms• An outdoor infinity pool, children pool and jacuzzi by the hotel• A stand-alone Spa, complete with an indoor pool and 14 treatment rooms• A Kids Club with a children outdoor pool and dedicated staff• Two 18-hole Golf courses “Le Château” and “Le Riou”• An exclusive Golf Performance Center complete with driving range,Leadbetter Academy and Biomecaswing center• Real Estate opportunities – plots of land are available to build one’s own villaHOTEL reservations :Reservations.hotel@terreblanchehotelspa.comGOLF reservationsProshop@terreblanchegolf.comwww.terre-blanche.com134135

Amendoeira Golf ResortA Haven for GolfersFor many the Algarve is synonymous withgolf, but to make your mark in the golfingworld, you can do no better than to have yourAlgarve golf courses designed by Sir NickFaldo and Christy O’Connor Jnr., both golfinglegends in their own right.The Oceânico Group developed the stunningAmendoeira Golf Resort near the town ofSilves in the central Algarve with the keyobjective of creating a golfing haven forenthusiasts. The 18 hole championshipcourses named after their designers, havecertainly put the resort on the golfing map.Sir Nick Faldo specifically wanted theOceânico Faldo Course to become a talkingpoint in the Algarve. The undulating land atthe resort resulted in a great, challengingcourse that is often the topic of conversationover a drink at the 19th hole! The OceânicoO’Connor Jnr. course is based in a fertilevalley with a variety of water featuresspread throughout the course making it aperfect complement to Faldo’s course.The resort also offers a host of golf practicefacilities at the Amendoeira Golf Academyand Fitting Suite, including a driving range,practice putting greens, long and shortpractice areas, and the Oceânico Academy 9hole, par 3 course.Great golf breaks are available at theAmendoeira Golf Resort which combine luxuryaccommodation with golf rounds at the resort,or at the ‘famous five’ Oceânico golf coursesat nearby Vilamoura: Oceânico Victoria (hostto the European Tour’s Portugal Masters since2007), Oceânico Old Course, Oceânico Pinhal,Oceânico Millennium and Oceânico Laguna.Groups of 8 golfers will only pay for 7 onselected packages, and tailor-made packagesare also available including special deals forlarger groups.Golf School Packages with accommodationare on offer, where the golfer benefits fromcomprehensive instruction and computeranalysis of their swing and leaves with theirown customized improvement plan.A variety of other golf training programmesare available such as golf lessons, corporateclinics and ladies’ performance schools andthe Oceânico team can create a customizedpackage to suit all.For families, Oceânico appreciated thatalthough a great many families enjoyplaying golf together, family orientated golfholidays are thin on the ground. To plug thisgap in the market, Amendoeira Golf Resortnow offers great value golfing holidays atEaster and in the summer where kids havecomplimentary golf rounds. These FamilyGolf Specials are designed for a family offour sharing a two bedroom luxury apartmentand include two rounds of golf per adult,two complimentary rounds per child on theOceânico Faldo Course or Oceânico O’ConnorJnr. course, and the Academy Experience – acomplimentary round for each person on theOceânico Academy course.The innovative Oceânico World Kids Golftournament is held annually in July atthe Amendoeira Golf Resort and is nowentering its fifth year. This three day event,specifically designed for boys aged 7 to 18years old and girls aged 8 to 18 years old, hasgrown over the years and 94 young golfersfrom 11 different countries competed in 2012with their families in attendance to supportand encourage them. For more informationabout this event please visit:www.oceanicogolf.com.This tournament demonstrates Oceânico’sdedication to supporting golf across all levelsof the game and the Amendoeira Golf Resortis becoming known as one of Europe’s mostfamily friendly golf venues.The self-catering accommodation on offerincludes two bedroom apartments and twobedroom apartments with a mezzanine, plusthree, four and five bedroom villas. Coupleswho wish to stay at the Amendoeira GolfResort can stay in a two bedroom apartmentwith the use of only one bedroom, and enjoy asaving on their holiday price. The apartmentsare served by communal outdoor pools, andeach villa has a private pool. Whether youwant to play golf with your partner, withfriends or bring the whole family, AmendoeiraGolf Resort has an accommodation option tosuit you.The magnificent clubhouse which standsproudly on top of the hill at the resort servesbreakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner, anddiners can choose whether to eat inside or outon the large terrace, where they can enjoy thestupendous views over the golf courses.For those who wish to intersperse their golfwith other sporty activities, the AmendoeiraSports Club within the grounds of the resortoffers six tennis courts, a gymnasium and ajogging path. If pampering and relaxationis more your thing between golf rounds,you can head to VITAL Spa at the nearbyresort of Vila Vita Parc in Porches to takeadvantage of the preferential rates forAmendoeira Golf Resort guests.All in all it is safe to say that the AmendoeiraGolf Resort is the perfect base for a perfectgolfing holiday. It is just a 35 minute drivefrom Faro airport, 10 minutes drive to thebeach and is well served by plenty of localrestaurants for those who want to try outsome Portuguese cuisine and hospitality.Amendoeira Golf Resort is definitely thejewel in the Algarve golfing crown.For more information about golfing breaks atthe Amendoeira Golf Resort, contact:Email: res.amendoeira@oceanicogroup.comTelephone: +351 282 320 671Website: www.oceanicodirect.com136137

Celtic Manor ResortHome to a Ryder Cup described as the “greatest ever” in 2010, the CelticManor Resort has become a must-play venue for the travelling golfer.With three championship golf courses,including the spectacular Twenty TenCourse purpose-built for golf’s greatest teamtournament, the five-star resort in South Walesis the perfect destination for a golfing break.You can also fine-tune your game for thechallenging courses in the Golf Academy,which boasts state-of-the-art tuition andfitting studios as well as a simulator whichallows you to play more than 100 of the world’smost famous venues.The après-golf is every bit as fulsome andparticularly suitable for couples and groups offemale golfers with its sumptuous spa waitingto tease out the knots and creases following aday on the fairways. There are also two healthclubs, each with 20-metre swimming pools,adventure activities to keep the whole familyentertained and no fewer than six restaurantsto refuel in.from London for the first time in May and abrand new Celebrity Cup element will featurestars from sport and showbiz including SirSteve Redgrave, Jodie Kidd and Rob Brydonbattling it out on the golf course.In June, a ‘Rider Cup’ of a different kinddescends with Elemis Polo at the Manoroffering a glorious opportunity to sipchampagne at the social event of the seasonbefore the stars of the European Tour return forthe ISPS Handa Wales Open, which has movedto a new late August date.The golf event Celtic Manor will forever beremembered for is, of course, the Ryder Cup. Nogolf fan will ever forget Graeme McDowell withhis arms aloft after holing his crucial birdieputt on the 16th hole or the rapturous scenesof celebration that followed when he securedEurope’s last-gasp victory over the Americanson the next green.their footsteps and try to repeat their heroicson a truly spectacular and immaculatelyconditioned course.The Roman Road with its tricky, sloping greensand The Montgomerie with its penal potbunkering offer two more exciting and scenicchampionship challenges, adding up to thecomplete golfing destination for anextended stay.With so much more to explore in the spa, on theestate and in the myriad bars and restaurants,the Celtic Manor Resort has something foreveryone for a trip that is sure to live long inthe memory.Golf breaksThe Triple Tee package to play all threecourses and stay two nights starts from £172depending on season. One-night, two-coursestay and play packages start from £79Play, Stay & Drift AwayAttractive stay and play packages runthroughout the year and you can also combinea visit with one of Celtic Manor’s stunning liveevents in 2013. Golf Live moves to the resortNo-one can guarantee that you will play likeMcDowell and his Ryder Cup team-mates of2010 but the breathtaking Twenty Ten Coursegives you the unique opportunity to follow inTo see the latest offers visit celtic-manor.comor call Reservations on + 44 (0) 1633 410262Home of The 2010 Ryder Cup, The Celtic Manor Resort is a truly unique destination, offering everythingyour heart could desire for the ultimate luxury golfing getaway.Take your pick from three spectacular world-classchampionship courses including the prestigious Twenty Ten,and pay a visit to the Golf Academy recognised as one ofEurope’s leading centres of excellence.Away from the course a world of sheer indulgence awaits,from divine dining in six sensational restaurants, to anopportunity to relax and soothe your stresses away at theaward-winning Forum Health Club and Spa.Two CouRSE STAy & PlAyone night stay with breakfast and 36 holes of golfFrom only £99 per person (May – September)Find out more at celtic-manor.com or call 01633 410263Terms and conditions apply – see website for details. Subject to availability. Rate quoted is lowest available based on twoadults sharing a twin/double room at The Manor House.139

ByAndrewMarshallDuring the last decade, golf courses havebeen growing in the Caribbean faster thanthe island’s lush tropical vegetation. FromBarbados to the Bahamas, top-drawer layoutsbear the stamps of noted architects such asRobert Trent Jones, Pete Dye and Tom Fazio.All the key ingredients are here; sugary sand beaches, turquoise waters,cheek-caressing trade winds and golf sunny-side up. No two islands arealike and the mix of cultures and races give the Caribbean a unique style incuisine, music, architecture and language.You can almost choose a golfing destination by your cultural preferences,and with around 50 top-quality layouts, the Caribbean presents a delightfuldilemma. Many courses are linked to luxury resorts where you’re guaranteedthe ultimate beach vacation lifestyle with romantic sunsets, pamperedservice and gourmet dining. Here’s five of the best:JAMAICA - Ritz CarltonPicture this: You are at one of the Caribbean’s most stunninggolf courses, carved out of 600 acres of lush greenery and rollingcountryside, with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea from 16 of the18 holes. Golf clubs, balls, scorecard, tees, beverages and snacks areneatly arranged in your cart as your survey the surrounding landscape.This is the eye-opening 500-metre, par-5 first hole at The White Witchgolf course at Jamaica’s Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort.The par-71, 6,113-metre course was so named by its creators, golfcourse architects Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril, in reference toAnnie Palmer, the notorious ‘White Witch,’ who was mistress of RoseHall Plantation in the early 19th Century on which the course is built.She was purported to be beautiful and beguiling and to have done awaywith three unsuspecting husbands.Says co-designer Rick Baril: “We have tried to create a course that willgive you a different experience each time you play. We have done thatat The White Witch by creating multiple tees throughout. Whereasthe low handicapper might have to carry a yawning ravine to reachthe green, there are also tees allowing the shorter hitter to get thereas well. The topography is unique, making each hole memorable anddistinctive in its own right.”From pewter golf bag tags inscribed with each player’s name, to theelegant dining veranda of the clubhouse, to the luxurious changingrooms and well-trained white-suited caddies called golf “concierges”,everything about the White Witch is decidedly top-drawer.The golf concierges are a unique service offered exclusively at TheWhite Witch, that provides traditional caddie services in addition toother services such as restaurant reservations, ordering flowers forloved ones or making spa appointments. “Their knowledge of the golfcourse includes everything needed to negotiate the gusty winds,drastic elevation changes, and deceptive greens,” says head golfprofessional Mike Cole. “All of our guests needs are attended to,leaving them to just swing the club.”DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Casa De CampoA tempting-trio of Peter Dye designed courses await golfers staying atCasa de Campo- one of the Caribbean’s most luxurious resorts. Dye saidthat he actually only created eleven holes on the Teeth of the Dog, Godcreated the seven skirting the Caribbean Sea. Usually appearing in theworld’s top 100 courses Pete Dye’s masterpiece skirts a jagged, rockycoastline, so close you can feel the salt spray.The first of the coastal holes, the 143-metre 5th, is a par-3 to rememberand one scary looking hole. The only option is to hit the green becauseshort, left or long is definite shark food. The signature holes on theback nine are nos. 15 and 16, a medium length par 4 and long par 3. Indirect contrast to the front nine, these holes are lined along the entireright side by the Caribbean and are elevated above a coral cliff.Inland lies the designer’s clever, lake-studded Links Course, and histhird track, Dye Fore is a 6,943-metre monster that marches along aplateau perched 150-metres above the mesmerising Chavron River.With a collection of forced carries over yawning chasms, plus the speedand severity of many of the putting surfaces, Dye Fore is a real testeven from the front markers.Casa de Campo is so extensive that guests are provided with a mapand golf cart to help them get around. Besides the golf, there’s tennis,clay pigeon shooting, a marina, horseback riding, charter fishing, ninerestaurants and the remarkable Altos de Chavron. Built entirely by handin the 1970s, it’s an exact recreation of a 15th-century Mediterraneanvillage, complete with cobbled streets. A collection of fine restaurantswith enviable settings, add to the plethora of options.142143

BAHAMAS - The Abaco ClubWhen you first glimpse the The Abaco Club’s golf course, nestledin a Garden of Eden setting called Winding Bay on Great AbacoIsland (the biggest of a chain of Bahamian islands known as theAbacos), it provides an unforgettable sight with lush emeraldgreen fairways skirting pristine beaches and the deep-bluebackdrop of ocean. Billed as the world’s first “tropical links” golfcourse, without the sun-drenched weather and swaying palms youcould easily be excused for thinking you’re on a seaside course inIreland or Scotland.This spectacular layout is the centrepiece of a $250 million (U.S)resort built by British tycoon Peter de Savary (and now a Ritz-Carlton managed club), who hired two of the world’s best golfcourse architects, Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie to bring a sliceof Scotland to the tropics. They have incorporated classic linksingredients - swales, humps and hollows, small pot bunkers andundulating greens into the design. Add in the unpredictable natureof coastal winds and you have a demanding test.The gin-clear waters of Winding Bay are in view on the first14 holes, while the final four traverse a coral cliff above theAtlantic. On the 18th tee block, you are greeted by the sound ofwaves crashing against the rocky cliffs and a rolling carpet oflush landscape that stretches from tee to green. For the golfconnoisseur it does not get much better than this.After your round, recount every moment over a frosty beverage ortwo on the veranda of the club’s main restaurant, which overlooksthe bay and golf course, relax in the world-class spa nearby orretreat to one of the 75 tastefully furnished Bahamian cottages.BARBADOS - Sandy LaneThe exclusive Sandy Lane resort is home to two championship golfcourses (and a 9-holer), and the place where Tiger Woods famouslyreserved all 112 rooms when he tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at areported cost of almost $3 million U.S.Like everything at Sandy Lane, the golf courses have been landscapedto a high standard. The Country Club is a parkland course, featuringseveral man-made lakes and some challenging approach shots togreens well protected by water and sand. Holes 6 and 7 are particularlysweet, and it has nothing to do with the fact that plumes of smoke canbe seen rising from a nearby distillery busily converting cane juice intorum, the islanders’ tipple of choice.Sandy Lane’s other course ‘the Green Monkey’ has so far remainedhidden from the golfing public. It’s like the Mona Lisa of golf -enigmatic, untouchable and only available for Sandy Lane guests toplay. Some people will pay any price to play, and stories abound ofpeople tossing their room keys to their caddie after a round.“The vision of the owners,” says course architect Tom Fazio, “was tocreate a place as dramatic as any there is in the world.” Created andsculpted from what was once a working limestone quarry, Fazio slowlybuilds drama through the first eight parkland-style holes, and thenstartles golfers with a rapid descent into an abandoned quarry, where27-metre high coral walls dwarf the fairways.From the remarkable 578-metre 9th where you drive from a high tee toa fairway 150 feet below, bordered by the quarry wall, to the flags thatfeature a green monkey with an extended curled tail that flutters in thebreeze - everything at the Green Monkey is about grandeur and detail.The signature hole, the 206-metre par 3 16th, has become one of theworld’s most photographed golf holes. Players hit down into the oldquarry to a green edged by a massive bunker featuring a grass islandcarved in the shape of a Bajan green monkey, a species introduced tothe island from West Africa more than 350 years ago and the inspirationfor the course name.NEVIS - Four SeasonsNevis - this speck of an island south-east of PuertoRico, was thrust into the forefront of world travelin 1991 when Four Seasons Nevis opened as theCaribbean’s first AAA Five Diamond Resort. Over theyears it has compiled a list of awards and accoladesas lengthy as the dining room wine list.Adding to the appeal of the property is the 18-holechampionship golf course designed by Robert TrentJones Jnr. The 6,080-metre layout is a roller-coasterride along the flanks of a cloud-capped volcano,with dramatic views at every turn. The course windsgently up the slope of Nevis Peak to the signaturehole, the par-5 15th that is set some 150-metresabove sea level with magnificent views of nearby StKitts and neighbouring islands. The hole measuresa whopping 603-metres from the back tees andrequires a 218-plus carry over a dramatic gorge toreach the shallow fairway.The 18th, a straightforward par-4 played towardsthe ocean may well be the best hole on the course.If you time it just right (teeing off around 2.00pm),you can finish holing out on the green with abeautiful sunset cresting the crystal blue water ofthe Caribbean Sea. This is tropical island golf at it’svery best.WHERE TO STAY & PLAYJAMAICARitz Carlton(White Witch)www.ritzcarlton.comwww.whitewitchgolf.comDOMINICAN REPUBLICCasa De Campo(Teeth Of The Dog, Dye Fore & The Links)www.casadecampo.com.doBAHAMASThe Abaco Club & Tropical Links(A Ritz-Carlton Managed Club)www.ritzcarlton.comBARBADOSSandy Lane (The Green Monkey & Country Club)www.sandylane.comNEVISFour Seasons Resort(Robert Trent Jones Jr.championship course)www.fourseasons.com/nevis/144145

LADIES EUROPEAN TOURSCHEDULE 2013Date Country Tournament VenueContractedPrice FundEuroPrice Fund**Feb 1 - 3 AUSTRALIA Volvik RACV Ladies Masters *RACV Royal Pines Resort, GoldCoast, Queensland, AustraliaEUR 200,000 € 200,000Feb 8 - 10NEWZEALANDISPS Handa New ZealandWomen’s Open hosted byChristchurch *Clearwater Golf Club, Christchurch,New ZealandEUR 200,000 € 200,000Feb 14 - 17AUSTRALIAISPS Handa Women's AustralianOpen**Royal Canberra Golf Club, Yarralumla,AustraliaUS $1,200,000 € 900,000Mar 7 - 10 CHINA World Ladies ChampionshipMission Hills Hainan's VintageCourse, Haikou, Hainan, ChinaUS $800,000 € 631,550Mar 7 - 10CHINAWorld Ladies Championship(Team)Mission Hills Hainan's VintageCourse, Haikou, Hainan, ChinaUS $200,000 € 157,735Mar 28 - 31 MOROCCO Lalla Meryem Cup Golf de l'Ocean, Agadir, Morocco EUR 325,000 € 325,000April 19 - 21SOUTHAFRICASouth African Women's OpenSouthbroom Golf Club, HibiscusCoast, South AfricaEUR 290,000 EUR 290,000May 9 - 12 TURKEY Turkish Ladies OpenNational Golf Club, Belek,Antalya, TurkeyEUR 250,000 € 250,000May 24 - 26NETHER-LANDSDeloitte Ladies OpenThe International -Amsterdam,NetherlandsEUR 250,000 € 250,000May 30 June 2GERMANYUniCredit Ladies German Openpresented by AudiGolfpark Gut Häusern, Nr.Munich, GermanyEUR 350,000 € 350,000June 20 - 23 SLOVAKIA Allianz Ladies Slovak OpenGolf Resort Tale,Brezno,Tale,SlovakiaEUR 250,000 € 250,000July 18 - 21 SPAIN Open de España FemeninoClub de Campo Villa de Madrid,Madrid, SpainEUR 350,000 € 350,000July 26 - 28ENGLANDISPS Handa Ladies EuropeanMastersBuckinghamshire Golf Club EUR 300,000 € 300,000Aug 1 - 4SCOTLANDRICOH WOMEN'S BRITISHOPENSt. Andrews Old Course, Scotland,United KingdomUS $2,500,000 € 1,920,130Aug 9 - 11CZECHREPUBLICPilsen Golf MastersGolf Park Plzeň – Dýšina ,Prague, Czech RepublicEUR 250,000 € 250,000Aug 16 - 18 USA SOLHEIM CUPColorado Golf Club, Parker,ColoradoN/AN/AAug 30 - Sept 1SCOTLANDAberdeen Asset ManagementLadies Scottish Open presentedby Event ScotlandArcherfield Links, East Lothian,Scotland£ 180, 000 € 220,000Sept 5 – 8 SWEDEN The Helsinborg OpenSept 12 - 15 FRANCE EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP *Sept 26 - 29 FRANCE Lacoste Ladies Open de FranceVasatorp Golf Club, Helsingborg,Skane, SwedenEvian Masters GC, Evian-Les-Bains, FranceChantaco Golf Club, Saint-Jeande-Luz,Aquitaine, FranceEUR 250,000 € 250,000US $3,250,000 € 2,496,170EUR 250,000 € 250,000TBC TBC Potential Event TBC TBC TBCTBC CHINA Sanya Ladies Open *TBC CHINA China Suzhou Taihu Open *Yalong Bay Golf Club, Sanya,Hainan Province, ChinaSuzhou Taihu International GolfClub, Suzhou, ChinaEUR 300,000 € 300,000EUR 400,000 € 400,000Nov 28 - 30 (Sat) INDIA Hero Women's Indian Open * TBC US $300,000 € 230,415Dec 4 - 7 (Sat) DUBAI Omega Dubai Ladies MastersEmirates Golf Course, (MajlisCourse), Dubai, U.A.E.EUR 500,000 € 500,000* Joint Sanction event ** Tri sanction event1Designated “Special event” 2Subject to currency exchange

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