Solheim Cup Stars Head for SA
The full field of 20 countries for the 2008 Women’s World Cup of Golf has been confirmed with Sweden, Japan, Taiwan, Spain, India and the Philippines joining the rest of the world’s best women golfers at Sun City from 18-20 January.
Ashleigh Suffers Dubai Setback
Dubai Ladies Masters’ first round leader, Sweden’s Louise Stahle lines up a putt during a deserved third-round five-under 67. Picture: Kamal Sharma courtesy the LET South Africa’s three ladies contesting the Dubai Ladies Masters at Emirates Golf Club on Saturday all finished the day within two shots of another, with the group’s leader Ashleigh Simon […]
Sorenstam Retains Dubai Title
Modern-day Swedish golfing legend Annika Sorenstam smiles after re-capturing the Dubai Ladies Masters trophy on Sunday, seizing personal victory over physical ailments that have plagued her game for months. Picture: Kamal Sharma courtesy the LET Sweden‘s Annika Sorenstam successfully defended the Dubai Ladies Masters on the Emirate’s Majlis course on Sunday, collecting her first victory […]
Stacy the Come-Back Kid in Finale
Second round leader Lisa Hall with her caddie Mardi Lunn show consistency is the key to victory after another successful hole on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, in Dubai on Friday. Picture Kamal Sharma courtesy the LET All three South African women participating in the Dubai Ladies Masters at the Emirates Golf Club made […]
Ashleigh Records Competitive 1st Round
Swedish golfer Louise Stahle shot a magnificent eight-under 64 on the first day of the Dubai Ladies Masters, to break Annika Sorenstam’s course record. Picture (c) the LET South Africa’s three Ladies European Tour regulars have ended the first round of the Dubai Ladies Masters on Thursday, where Sweden’s Louise Stahle lowered Annika Sorenstam’s course […]
Ashleigh’s Qualifying Heartbreak
Just over six weeks before she represents South Africa at the Women’s World Cup of Golf, 18-year-old rookie professional, Ashleigh Simon narrowly missed out on her LPGA Tour card by one shot at Qualifying School in Dayton Beach, Florida, on Sunday.
Golf Award Winners Honoured
Laurette Maritz (left) and Ashleigh Simon were honoured at the 2007 Women’s Golf Awards, Maritz receiving a recognition award for her achievements as South Africa’s leading professional over the past four years, and Simon as the season’s Leading Amateur. South African women’s golf paid tribute to its leading campaigners at the annual Women’s Golf Awards […]
Ashleigh and Laurette Team SA
Laurette MAritz tees off on the par 4 9th hole during the second round of the LET’s Wales Ladies Championship of Europe, Machynys Peninsula Golf Club, Llanelli, Wales, UK. CREDIT: Tristan Jones/LET The fourth Women’s World Cup of Golf has again attracted a world-class field, headlined by the return of defending champions Paraguay and the […]
SA Girls Struggle in Sweden
Ashleigh Simon set out with fellow South Africans Laurette Maritz and Stacy Lee Bregman at the Scandinavian TPC Hosted by Annika at the Barsebäck Golf and Country Club, in Malmo, Sweden on Thursday, but all three found the going difficult.
Stacy Still in the Mix
South Africa’s thee ladies entered at the English Open in Chart Hills, Kent, all struggled on day two, as the lead was shared by Karen Stupples, Becky Brewerton, Eleanor Pilgrim and Cecilia Ekelundh on three-under-par, with one round left to play at the Ladies English Open, in association with Golf Punk.
Great English Open start for Stacy
Newly-announced New Star sponsored golfer, South Africa’s Stacy Lee Bregman has already begun rewarding her commercial backer despite inclement weather, by finishing well for the first day’s play in the English Open, in Chart Hills.
Algarve Tough Going for SA Girls
Three South African golfers past the cut of this year’s Ladies Open de Portugal on the Algarve in Portugal are all within two shots of each other, with the experience of Laurette Maritz leading the pack, improving by one shot for a 36-hole total three-over par 147, ten shots off the lead.