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RICOH BRITISH WOMEN’S OPEN HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?
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The event from
every angle
An insight into the team behind the Ricoh Women’s British Open
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The Ricoh Women’s British Open
celebrated its 40th anniversary this year
at Woburn Golf Club in Buckinghamshire.
It’s the tenth time the championship has
been held at the course, with the last one
played here in 1999. This is just one of
the exceptional summer outdoor events
Amadeus caters for, and Woburn is
always a special location, especially with
the golf being played on the Marquess
course, the club’s ‘jewel in the crown’.
The championship was established in 1976 by
the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and has become
one of golf ’s truly iconic events. The quality
field of top players are from the Rolex
Women’s World Golf Rankings plus
other players who have qualified
through competition. The
exciting championship is full
of thrilling action from
the hugely talented
sportswomen, and
the hospitality provided has to match these
great heights. The Amadeus team behind the
event are known for their dedication, hard
work and ability to set up shop in a greenfield
at numerous locations throughout the year.
Carrying the baton are Samantha Bates,
General Manager of external events, and Darren
Proud, Executive Chef, who together make sure
everything runs smoothly and that visitors are
provided with the very best hospitality and food
during the four-day event. From the top players
all the way through to the marshals, Amadeus
makes sure everyone is catered for, going the
extra mile to ensure
the event is a success
on all fronts. It’s no
easy feat, but it’s
essential for
the historic
and passionate
Ricoh Women’s
British Open.
A BRIEF HISTORY
In the first three years of the event, from its
inception in 1976 to 1978, English players
prevailed with Jenny Lee Smith, Vivien
Saunders and Janet Melville taking the trophy.
Then the international players began to take
part, tempted by the chance of a British Open
title. Although Laura Davies (1986), Alison
Nicholas (1987) and Penny Grice-Whittaker
(1991) would furnish three more home triumphs,
there would be a 13-year gap before Karen
Stupples won at Sunningdale, Berkshire, in
2004. It was then a further five years before
Catriona Matthew became the first Scottish
woman to win the title, and did it just 11 weeks
after giving birth to her second child.
The event was afforded ‘major’ status in 2001,
and to date players from nine different countries
have won the trophy – South Korea lead the way
with five wins, followed by America with three
and Taiwan with two. The championship has
grown in popularity and now 50,000-60,000
spectators attend each year at some of the
greatest golfing venues across the UK – and
Amadeus is part of that growth, ensuring the
event catering matches the thrilling action.
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