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NEWS, TRAVEL & LEISURE   The Algarve is renowned for its year round mild and sunny climate, beautiful beaches, quaint fishing villages, fantastic hotels and not least its world class golf courses.  Our golf adventure to began with a two day break at fabulous Hilton Golf Resort and Spa, Vilamoura. The resort is located close to the beach and within walking distance of Vilamoura’s great shops and restaurants.  Our two bedroom luxury apartment was ideal for golfing groups and ...

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                                                                  In 2020 the Costa Del Sol Tourist Board became a partner of the Ladies European Tour by sponsoring the Order of Merit, which is called the Race to Costa del Sol. Costa del Sol Tourist Board is dedicated to the promotion of Costa del Golf ...

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  Pauline Roussin Bouchard is the Didriksons Skafto Open champion after edging out a fiercely contested final day with Magdalena Simmermacher on the Swedish West coast. Despite having a four-shot lead heading into Sunday, things were anything but straightforward for the Frenchwoman, with the Argentine pushing her all the way until the final hole in Sweden, as she secured a one-shot victory with a final score of -11. Roussin Bouchard claims the victory in just her second professional ...

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  The USA Victorious in the 41st Curtis Cup Match at Conway Golf Club in Wales. The USA won six out of eight matches in the singles on the final day resulting in a convincing 12 1/2 – 7  1/2 win. USA Captain Sarah Ingram commented, “Just got the trophy back in my arms. Oh, it feels amazing to have come here and to come away winners. We’ve had a spectacular week, beautiful weather. The people are amazing ...

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The success of the event has made for a historic moment for Galgorm. The ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf is one of the most innovative events in world golf. Two separate tournaments (Men & Women), competed on the same courses at the same time and for the same level of prize money in this first of its kind event in the northern hemisphere. The US $3 million prize fund was split evenly across ...

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Amundi Evian Championship Evian Resort Golf Club | Evian-les-Bains, France | July 22-25, 2021 Photo. Golffile The Amundi Evian Championship, one of the five Grand Slam tournaments in women’s golf, returns to the fairways at the Evian Resort Golf Club after having been postponed in 2020 due to Covid. The field will bring together the world’s leading players including our own Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow.    With its prize money increased to $4,500,000, the tournament is the first in a series ...

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A star-studded field headed by Niall Horan is lined up as celebrities from across the island of Ireland will play in next week’s ISPS HANDA World Invitational Pro-am at Galgorm and Massereene to mark the start of tournament week. Pro-am days are always a fun day out as teams and celebrities mix it with the professionals at both venues before the serious business of the US $3 million event gets underway from next Thursday. Spectators will ...

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  Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) is Irish Girls’ Close Champion once again after she defeated Emma Fleming (Elm Park) in the final at Tramore. Coulter’s busy schedule of late coupled with the added pressure of being defending Champion left her feeling like she had under performed in qualifying on Wednesday but her experience, even at such a young age, prevailed today. She said: “I’m delighted now, obviously Emma had a great comeback there on the last couple of ...

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    19th July, 2021 – With six weeks to go until the PING Junior Solheim Cup 2021, seven players have been confirmed to be part of the European PING Junior Solheim Cup Team. The remaining five players will be announced by 26th July. Team Europe will face the United States in the 11th PING Junior Solheim Cup, which will take place on 1st and 2nd September at Sylvania Country Club in Toledo, Ohio. The seven players announced by ...

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    The ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf is one of the most innovative events in world golf. Two separate tournaments (Men & Women), compete on the same courses at the same time and for the same level of prize money in this first of its kind event in the northern hemisphere. The US $3 million prize fund will be split evenly across the male and female winners. Tournament golf has been played at Galgorm ...

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