<strong>Golf</strong>ernews<strong>Golf</strong>: AEuropeansuccessRyding high againThe magnificent 12 who pulled off the most dramaticRyder Cup comeback of all time in Medinah arereunited for the first time since then this monthEurope’s magnificentRyder Cup team will bereunited for the first timeon European soil sincethe “Miracle at Medinah” when all 12players and their captain Jose MariaOlazabal tee up in the BMW PGAChampionship this month.The West Course at Wentworth<strong>Club</strong> will be the stage for golf fans toenjoy a belated celebration of that epiccomeback when the 12 men and theircaptain go head to head in an attemptto capture the European Tour’sflagship event in front of another hugecrowd from May 23-26.Led by Rory McIlroy and defendingchampion Luke Donald who is seekingto emulate Colin Montgomerie’srecord of three consecutive victories,the Ryder Cup heroes and theirinspiring leader Olazabal, shouldguarantee an electrifying atmosphereat the Surrey venue.Olazabal welcomed the newsthat his team will assemble atWentworth and said: “Medinah was anunforgettable experience for everyonewho was there, whether it was as aplayer, captain or spectator, and the44 <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Golf</strong>erBMW PGA Championship is the perfectsetting for the players to be reunited toshow what they can do as individuals asopposed to the team environment.”McIlroy is relishing the chance to gettogether with his team-mates again eventhough, on this occasion, they are intenserivals chasing a record first prize.“It will be great to have the team backtogether,” he said. “It was such a specialRyder Cup, one that will have a specialplace in history, and I don’t think anyoneassociated with that team will ever gettired of celebrating it.”And Justin Rose, who began theresurgence of his career when he madehis first professional cut in the GreatNorth Open at Slaley Hall, hopes he canstep up to the BMW title after losingto Anders Hansen in a play-off in 2007and tying second with another of theMedinah marvels Paul Lawrie last year.“The BMW PGA is one of the besttournaments of the year and, forEuropean Tour members, it’s our bigshow, the one where we display what ourTour is all about so it’s one that I thinkevery player has an eye on throughoutthe year and one that we all get going for,”said Rose.The 2012Ryder Cupwinning Europeanside (photographcourtesy of GettyImages)The dream of every Europeanprofessional golfer is to represent theircontinent with both men and womencoming together for the Ryder Cup andSolheim Cup.<strong>Golf</strong> is unique as the only majorsport represented by European teamsand while success on the field of playrepresents the pinnacle in a sportingcontext, golf’s success can be felt farand wide throughout Europe.<strong>Golf</strong>: A European Success is anexhibition taking place at the EuropeanParliament in Brussels from May 6-8,2013, celebrating golf’s contributionto Europe in economic, environmental,social and sporting terms.Organised by the European <strong>Golf</strong>Association <strong>Golf</strong> Course Committee- a partnership of bodies across thegolf industry including the European<strong>Golf</strong> Association, the R and A, theEuropean Tour, European <strong>Golf</strong> CourseOwners Association, PGAs of Europe,European Institute of <strong>Golf</strong> CourseArchitects, Federation of European<strong>Golf</strong> Greenkeepers Associations,<strong>Club</strong> Managers Association ofEurope – the exhibition will showcasegolf’s sustainability.The exhibition highlights thesport’s impact across Europe – froman economic perspective the golfindustry contributes 15billion to theEuropean economy annually; froma social perspective 7.9 millionEuropeans play golf annually; andenvironmentally there are more than6000 courses in Europe, up to 70%of the area of which can be used forhabitat creation.The Ryder Cup and SolheimCups, both in European hands afterrespective victories over the UnitedStates at Medinah, Chicago, lastSeptember and Killeen Castle, Ireland,the previous year, will be on display torepresent <strong>Golf</strong>: A European Success.
<strong>Golf</strong>ernewsWoosnam setssights on victoryIan Woosnam is hoping hisfirst visit to Mottram Hall is awinning one.The 2006 Ryder Cup-winningcaptain goes in search of his firstsenior Tour title for two yearswhen the when he competes inthe ISPA Handa PGA SeniorsChampionship on June 6-9.The ISPS Handa PGA SeniorsChampionship prestigioustournament takes place at therecently-renovated De VereMottram St Andrew venue for thefirst time, moving there after fiveyears at Slaley Hall.Woosnam has finished in thetop 15 in all four of his previousappearances in the ISPS HandaPGA Seniors Championship,which dates back to 1957.His best performance in theevent was tied 10th in 2009,when Carl Mason took the title forthe third time.Woosnam’s last victory wasin the 2011 Berenberg BankMasters and, after coming closeto adding to his haul of fourSenior Tour titles last season, theWelshman is determined to gethis 2013 season off to the bestpossible start in Cheshire.He said: “Although I usedto live only an hour awayin Oswestry, I never got theopportunity to play Mottram Hallso I’m looking forward to my firstvisit to what will be another newvenue for the Senior Tour.”Last year’s ISPS Handa PGASeniors Champion at Slaley Hallwas Paul Wesselingh, who wenton to finish fifth on the Order ofMerit and was named the 2012Rookie of the Year.Ian Woosnam (courtesy Getty Images)Celebrating 35 yearsof Championship <strong>Golf</strong>George WashingtonHotel <strong>Golf</strong> & SpaAll societies welcome - 1 in 16 FREECall 0191 4178436 for your perfectgolfing package - Prices from £20.00ppShop SalePro V 1’s£30 dozen£55 - 2 dozenlimited stockTaylormadewas nowR11s driver £325 £199R11s 3 woods £185 £129R11s hybrid £150 £109R11 irons £650 £479RBZ Driver £220 £179RBZ 3 Wood £160 £129RBZ Hybrid £130 £109RBZ irons £500 £379Pingwas nowG20 driver £230 £179I20 driver £275 £219G20 3 woods £150 £119I20 3 woods £180 £139G20 hybrid £130 £109Ping Putters from £79TaylorMade putters from £90Pro rata Membership available! Limited spacesFull £600 £5605 Day £470 £440 Call NOW!Other Productswas nowBurner 2.0 irons £450 £399Titleist AP1 irons £550 £400Cleveland wedges £85Vokey wedges £90ALL Sale shirts £25.00Adidas, Oakley, Ping, Ashworth,Stromberg, Lyle & ScottShoes - Adidas, Footjoy , AshworthTelephone Jonny Mouldon 0191 4178346or email:gsd@georgewashington.co.ukRing the <strong>Golf</strong> Shop on 0191 4178346or email gsd@georgewashington.co.ukCheck website for green fee specialswww.georgewashington.co.ukStone Cellar Road, High Usworth,Washington, NE37 1PH<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Golf</strong>er 45
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