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21/9/2011

PING Junior Solheim Cup Day 2 Report and Scores

The United States of America retained the PING Junior Solheim Cup in dramatic circumstances when they came from behind to earn a 12-12 draw against Europe in an intense match ...

21/9/2011

Killeen Castle to host 2012 Ladies Irish Open

The Ladies European Tour (LET) is pleased to announce that the 2012 Ladies Irish Open will be staged once again at Killeen Castle, marking its third successive year at the ...

20/9/2011

PING Junior Solheim Cup Day 1 Report and Scores

Europe opened up a slender 7-5 lead over the Americans after an engrossing opening day at the PING Junior Solheim Cup match played over the Jack Nicklaus course at Knightsbrook ...

20/9/2011

Davies says Europe’s big guns must deliver

Nobody knows more about the strains and stresses of playing in a Solheim Cup than Laura Davies.Incredibly, the 47-year-old has played in all 11 to date – and she’s desperate ...

20/9/2011

Americans play it cool on first practice day

The Americans have dominated the Solheim Cup with eight wins from 11 meetings, but they were playing it cool on the opening practice day of the 12th match against Europe at ...

20/9/2011

Pettersen and Wie unveil the new Irish 55c stamp

Picture shows from left Top international golfers Suzann Pettersen (Europe) and Michelle Wie (America) unveil the new 55c stamp on which they both mark Ireland's first hosting of The Solheim ...

20/9/2011

PING Junior Solheim Cup Day 1 Foursomes Report and Scores

Europe claimed a comprehensive 5-1 lead over the Americans after the opening foursomes at the PING Junior Solheim Cup match played at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort ...

20/9/2011

European Vice-Captain Annika Sorenstam gives her ‘two cents’

The 'all-time points leader in Solheim Cup history gives her thoughts on Europe’s chances at The 2011 Solheim Cup. The Solheim Cup comes to Killeen Castle this September (23-25) and, I ...

19/9/2011

Solheim Cup Teams in Ireland

European Team members Maria Hjorth, Azahara Muñoz, Suzann Pettersen, Sandra Gal and Karen Stupples greet European Captain Alison Nicholas 19 September 2011, Dublin, Ireland: The Solheim Cup week started in Ireland ...

19/9/2011

Maguire Twins to lead out Europe at The PING Junior Solheim Cup

The 2011 European PING Junior Solheim Cup Team Irish sisters, Lisa and Leona Maguire, have been paired together for the opening foursomes matches at the 2011 PING Junior Solheim Cup which ...

18/9/2011

Melissa Reid wins Open de España Femenino

18 September 2011, Benahavis, Spain: England’s Melissa Reid gave herself an early 24th birthday present by nailing her third Ladies European Tour victory at the Open de España Femenino. The 23-year-old, ...

18/9/2011

Louise Solheim named Honorary Member of the Ladies European Tour

At The Solheim Cup Gala Dinner on September 21, European Captain Alison Nicholas announced that Louise Solheim had been granted the first honorary membership of the Ladies European Tour. Louise Solheim ...

17/9/2011

Beth Allen takes one stroke lead into the final round

17 September 2011, Benahavis, Spain: American Beth Allen will chase her debut Ladies European Tour victory at the Open de España Femenino. The 29 year-old Californian finished the third day at ...

16/9/2011

Elósegui sizzles in Spain

Tania Elósegui opened up a four-stroke lead over Beth Allen and Lee-Anne Pace on day two of the Open de España at La Quinta Golf Resort in Benahavis. The 29-year-old from ...

16/9/2011

Álvaro Quirós and Manuel Quirós visit Open de España Femenino

 Manuel and Álvaro Quirós (not related!) European Tour long-hitter Álvaro Quirós and fellow professional Manuel Quirós paid a visit to La Quinta Golf Resort and Spa in Marbella, Benahavis, during the first round ...

15/9/2011

Brewerton remains cool on the Costa del Sol

Becky Brewerton continued her sparkling run of form in Spain by taking the first round lead at the Open de España Femenino. The Welsh 28-year-old shot a five under par 67 ...

14/9/2011

Annika will bring confidence to European team room

Laura Davies believes Annika Sorenstam’s presence in the team room will bring huge confidence to the European side at Killeen Castle. The 10-time major champion and former world number one will ...

14/9/2011

Davies wants to play Juli Inkster in the singles

Laura Davies is the only player in Solheim Cup history to have played in every edition of the event since 1990 and will make her 12th appearance on the European ...

14/9/2011

European Trio in Spain ahead of The Solheim Cup

Laura Davies and Melissa Reid will fine tune their games in Spain this week 14 September 2011, Benahavis, Spain: Three of Europe’s Solheim Cup team have opted to fine tune their ...

13/9/2011

Lora Fairclough retires after glittering tour career

TIME TO GO: Lora Fairclough Lora Fairclough has sunk her last putt on the Ladies European Tour.             “It is time to go,” said the four-time winner and Solheim Cup player who ...

11/9/2011

Jade Schaeffer wins Raiffeisenbank Prague Golf Masters

France’s Jade Schaeffer earned her second Ladies European Tour title at the inaugural Raiffeisenbank Prague Golf Masters in the Czech Republic. The 25-year-old from Paris, who last won two years ago ...

10/9/2011

Schaeffer shoots 64 to grab second round lead in Prague

Career-low round of 64 at Albatross Golf Resort for Jade Schaeffer of France Jade Schaeffer of France carded an eight under par 64 on Saturday to take a four stroke lead ...

10/9/2011

LET players give Albatross Golf Resort the seal of approval

Ladies European Tour members gave a resounding vote of confidence to Albatross Golf Resort during their first visit to the Czech Republic for the Raiffeinsbank Prague Golf Masters from September ...

9/9/2011

Jorgensen takes first round lead in Prague

Denmark’s Malene Jorgensen leads an LET event for the first time Denmark’s Malene Jorgensen shot a six under par 66 to take the first round lead at the inaugural Raiffeisenbank Prague ...