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Not sure what you’d like for Christmas? Well what about this! (ORLANDO, Fla.) – The ANNIKA Academy – Hall-of-Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam’s boutique golf instruction and fitness school – announces the return of its annual Holiday Sale for multi-day golf instruction programs, golf lessons and Callaway club fittings. Purchases of “Player’s 2 Day,” “Player’s 3 Day,” “Championship,” “Platinum,” “Major” and “Soren-Slam” lesson programs between November 29 and December 31 will receive a 20% discount. This ...

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Nellie Garrett final Knock G.C. Friday 13th September. WINNERS    Knock Golf Club  –  Eve McCracken & Heather Kane  (43pts) Runner Up:  Donaghadee Golf Club  –  Jessica Ross & Lorraine Ward  (36pts) 3rd: Belvoir Park Golf Club – Marnie Patterson & Ann Boden (34pts)

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  SUZHOU (China) Nov 3, 2013: Gwladys Nocera of France birdied the last three holes to clinch the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open title by two strokes from defending champion Carlota Ciganda of Spain after a windy and overcast final day at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club. The 38-year-old fired a final round seven-under 65 – with five birdies in the last six holes –for a three-round total of 15 under par, collecting her 12th Ladies European Tour ...

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  Northern Ireland’s Stephanie Meadow lands her eighth career event to extend her own school record sealing a win for Alabama. WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Alabama women’s golf team and senior Stephanie Meadow both won their first tournament championships of the 2013-14 season on Sunday at The Landfall Tradition on the par-72 6,244-yard Country Club of Landfall. The sixth-ranked Crimson Tide shot 4-over 292 in the final round to complete the wire-to-wire victory with an eight-shot win over No. 5 ...

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After a tremendous weekend of golf in which the four Regional winners competed  in the hope of winning the much sought after Green Pennant.  It was Mannan Castle, who were glorious on the day and tle crowned  All Ireland Miele Champions for 2013.   Mannan Castle Golf Club: Mary McKenna (President, ILGU) presenting Rosemary Barry (Team Manager) with the Miele All Ireland Ladies Fourball trophy after their victory at Lucan Golf Club. L/R Rita O’Loughlin, Vera Kelly (Lady Captain, Mannan Castle ...

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Overlooking the magnificent Victoria golf course is a truly magnificent hotel namely The Tivolli Victoria. This five star resort offers luxury, comfort, relaxation great food. The views from elegant rooms and suites are simply breathtaking. All rooms are equipped with the latest technology, designed and decorated to the highest standard. Dining at the Tivolli Victoria is a wonderful gourmet experience from  the amazing buffet breakfasts to the excellent meals served in the hotel’s restaurants. Only the best local produce is used in ...

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12 September 2013 Ireland’s Gertie McMullen (The Island) pictured with ILGU Board member Dympna Conlon and Castlerock Lady Captain Diane Stuart fired a final round 79 to defeat Canada’s Diane Williams by four strokes to win the Irish Senior Women’s Open Strokeplay title at Castlerock Golf Club, Friday 13 September. As the gale force winds and torrential rain abated for the first time all week, overnight leader McMullen started shakily to lose the lead and stood four ...

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05 September 2013 Applications are now being sought from players seeking help in developing their golf and who are committed to complying with all components of the outlined programme. The aim of Regional Training is to develop players who have desire to play representative golf.  The role of the ILGU Regional Coaches is to monitor and direct the technical proficiencies of players and their development of skills through the delivery of a curriculum that has been devised ...

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Ireland Win GOLD at European Senior Ladies Team Championships – Slovenia 07 September 2013 Ireland qualified 4th, beat Sweden in the quarter-finals, The Netherlands in the semi finals and then beat Italy in the Final of the European Senior Ladies Team Championships to win the GOLD MEDAL in Bled, Slovenia 3-7 September 2013. Ireland made it an historic double with the men also winning the European Senior Team Championships at Pannonia Golf and Country Club in Hungary, beating ...

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Ireland look to capture the Ladies Home Internationals for the first time since 2004 when play commences at Scotscraig Golf Club, Scotland 11 – 13 September 2013.   TEAM IRELAND Back (LtoR):  David Kearney (ILGU High Performance Manager), Olivia Mehaffey, Paula Grant, Maria Dunne, Emma O’Driscoll, Lisa Maguire, Mary McKenna MBE (ILGU President) Front (LtoR):  Leona Maguire, Claire Coughlan-Ryan (Ireland Team Captain), Amy Farrell, Mary Doyle

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