Olympic Golf – The Battle to design the 2016 Olympic Golf Course
February 6, 2012 by Rory · Leave a Comment
Golf returns to the Olympics in 2016 after a 112-year hiatus and some of golf’s greatest names are battling it out to be the man charged with the design of the Olympic golf course in Brazil. It goes without saying that, while the golfing world has never had more talent on display, the golf courses upon which a tournament is played can often be the star of the show. Read more
Europe leave it late to win Solheim Cup in Killeen Castle thriller!
September 25, 2011 by Brian · Leave a Comment
Europe, led by Alison Nicholas, performed a late smash-and-grab in the singles matches to wrestle the Solheim Cup back from the United States team at Killeen Castle, Ireland and claim their first win in the competition since 2003.
With the match delicately poised at 8 points apiece, a day of drama lay ahead for both teams and so it turned out during a rain-lashed final day which forced three suspensions of play.
Top 10 Golf Courses – Jack Nicklaus
September 12, 2011 by Rory · Leave a Comment
Many touring professionals whose playing days are numbered or indeed a thing of the past have taken to golf course design with great enthusiasm and, as you would expect, a great deal of proficiency. Jack Nicklaus, the greatest player of them all, is one of the leading lights in golf courses design and his firm have now completed stunning golf courses all over the world. Here are ten of the best from his collection that are all fantastic options for your next golf break. Read more
A look at Europe’s Solheim Cup team
September 5, 2011 by Brian · Leave a Comment
Last week, European captain Alison Nicholas announced the team that will attempt to wrest the Solheim Cup back from the United States later in the month at Killeen Castle, Ireland.
Where Nicolas’ opposite number Rosie Jones has named a strong side to defend the trophy, Nicholas’ team contains a few more unknown quantities but nonetheless, the European Team is a strong one with no less than four of the team being captain’s wild-card selections.
So who will represent Europe at Kileen Castle?
Jones names Solheim Cup team for Killeen Castle showdown
The ladies’ equivalent of the Ryder Cup takes place in one month’s time as the United States, captained by Rosie Jones travels to Ireland and Killeen Castle to defend the Solheim Cup against the European team, led by Alison Nicholas.
The Safeway Classic on the LPGA was the final event in which United States players could make the team, and while Sweden’s Suzann Petterssen romped to victory in the event, United States captain Rosie Jones has now named her team to defend the trophy at the Irish venue.
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