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Women’s Golf Tournament Program - 116 pages PING CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN G OLF RICH HARVEST FARMS Fifty years ago, the first PING® putter was shipped from the Redwood City, California, garage of Karsten and Louise Solheim. The PING® 1A™ putter inaugurated a revolution in golf club design and manufacturing that would see Karsten’s company grow into a brand world-renowned for innovation and unequalled quality. Karsten, with his family at his side, went on to pioneer custom fitting and bring new processes to the manufacturing of golf clubs, including investment casting and heat treating. He recognized the value of scientific research and employed high speed cameras and a robotic golfer (The PING® Man) to analyze the dynamics of the golf club. His insistence on adhering to strict engineering principles and tight manufacturing tolerances raised the level of product performance and quality throughout the golf industry. It all led to more enjoyment for golfers all over the world. An engineer with an extensive background in the defense, aerospace and computer industries, he remains the only engineer to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Among the game-changing products that will be forever associated with Karsten are the Anser® putter and EYE2® irons. BUNKER HILL His wife of 63 years, Louise, who turned 91 in June, vividly remembers RICH HARVEST FARMS the moment Karsten informed her of his new putter’s name. “He came Be careful running into the kitchen,” she recalled, “and said, ‘I’ve got a name for my putter.’ I said ‘That’s nice, honey,’ and we ate our hamburgers and Proud sponsorof the of LPGA flat green vegetables without any particular celebration. I always wished I’d shown player and Solheim Cup® more enthusiasm that day because he was so excited. It changed our lives USA TeamKeep Member the drive in the center cut forever.” Paula Creamer “We’re humbled by this accomplishment,” says John A. Solheim, the as the fairway is protected right youngest son of Karsten and Louise and current Chairman and CEO of and left with bunkers. PING®. “In today’s market-place, it’s very refreshing to see that a family- owned company like ours can continue to be a major contributor and The fairway’s contour leads to a leader in the industry. I know my dad would be extremely proud knowing we’ve grown PING® to what it is today while building on the foundation narrowing landing area. and philosophies he and my mother established 50 years ago.” The green’s large depth moves left to right and is surrounded by deep bunkers and a hidden back right collection area. Karsten and Louise Solheim, who were married for 63 years before Karsten’s passing in 2000, helped create The Solheim Cup in 1990. HOLE 15 Par 5, 470 yards _ HOLE 6 Par 4, 375 yards _ LAKE KATHERINE On and off the golf course, excellence is a result of innovation, collaboration and the Considered one of Chicago’s best 18 holes unstoppable drive to be the best. That’s why Kraft Foods is proud to be a sponsor of the Use a driver with a right to left draw. 2009 Solheim Cup, the world’s most prestigious The left side opens up to a long second shot across the women’s golf event, and applauds the achievements of each and every competitor. Lake Katherine to a bunker protected green with one quarter BEAUTY RICH HARVEST FARMS of the green flowing off the back. AND THE BEAST Pay attention to pin location. A positioned drive In 1959, the PING putter was invented in is a must Redwood City, California, home of Karsten John Solheim (right) worked at his father Karsten’s side as a teenager and today serves as the Chairman and Louise Solheim. and CEO of the family-owned company. A driver sets up the lay up shot www.kraftfoodscompany.com ©2009 KF Holdings 2009 Solheim Cup® 11 Rich Harvest Farms Sugar Grove, Illinois to this great par 5. Keep is left off the tee. 2009 Solheim Cup® 100 Bunkers are on the right with oaks and hickory guarding the left. A lay up shot between the right and left sides of Duffins Drain sets up a risk/reward shot to a large oval green. SOLHEIM CUP FUN FACTS HOLE 7 Par 5, 500 yards _ Since 1990, The Solheim Cup has showcased the best players from the United States and Europe. Records IRELAND 2011 have been set. Records have been broken. The following are highlights of some of these records, score and stats. As you enjoy the competition this week, follow along and see if your favorite players play their way into The Solheim Cup history books. 2009 Solheim Cup® 89 Rich Harvest Farms Sugar Grove, Illinois PAST RESULTS SOLHEIM CUP TEAM CAPTAINS 1990 — Lake Nona Golf Club, Orlando, Fla. Year USA Europe USA 11-1/2, EUR 4-1/2 1990 Kathy Whitworth Mickey Walker 1992 — Dalmahoy Hotel Golf and Country Club, 1992 Kathy Whitworth/ Mickey Walker Edinburgh, Scotland Alice Miller EUR 11-1/2, USA 6-1/2 Ireland, 1994 JoAnne Carner Mickey Walker 1994 — The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. 1996 Judy Rankin Mickey Walker USA 13, EUR 7 1998 Judy Rankin Pia Nilsson 1996 — Marriott St. Pierre Hotel & Country Club, Proud host of the 2011 Solheim Cup 2000 Pat Bradley Dale Reid Chepstow, Wales 2002 Patty Sheehan Dale Reid The 2011 Solheim Cup will be played at the in any other part the country. A tremendous USA 17, EUR 11 beautiful Killeen Castle, Co. Meath in Ireland. range of quality accommodation, excellent food, 2003 Patty Sheehan Catrin Nilsmark 1998 — Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio This stunning course is located in the heart of entertainment and shopping combine to ensure 2005 Nancy Lopez Catrin Nilsmark Ireland’s East & Midlands region. In this part of your stay will be a memorable one! We invite you USA 16, EUR 12 2007 Betsy King Helen Alfredsson Ireland you’re never too far from a golf course, to come and experience the magnificent variety 2000 — Loch Lomond Golf Club, Luss, Scotland an inspiring view, an ancient monument, a of links, heath and parkland courses and we look 2009 Beth Daniel Alison Nicholas breathtaking beach or a bustling market town. In forward to welcoming you! EUR 14-1/2, USA 11-1/2 just one day you could indulge your senses with Killeen Castle is home to a Jack Nicklaus 2002 — Interlachen Country Club, Edina, Minn. NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM a challenging round of golf, ancient sights, the Signature Golf Course and set in the historic SOLHEIM CUP 2013 USA 15-1/2, EUR 12-1/2 tastes and smells of the new gastro revolution, grounds of one of Ireland’s oldest and finest 12th 2003 — Barsebäck Golf and Country Club, Malmo, Sweden 8 — 1990 the sounds of a traditional welcome and the century Norman Castles. The spectacular six 10 — 1992, 1994 feeling that you get when you step out into the hundred acre estate is also home to Europe’s only EUR 17-1/2, USA 10-1/2 fresh, clean air of the Emerald Isle’s lush green Dave Pelz Scoring Game School and is soon to 2005 — Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel, Ind. 12 — since 1996 countryside. be complemented by a luxury hotel and spa. USA 15-1/2, EUR 12-1/2 With our celebrated culture and a rich and Located near the picturesque village of MOST SOLHEIM CUP EVENTS PLAYED (OF 10) diverse heritage at every turn, you’d be hard Dunsany, just north of Dunshaughlin and 2007 — Halmstad Golf Club, Halmstad, Sweden pressed to miss out on Irish history. overlooked by the ancient Hill of Tara, Killeen USA 16, EUR 12 10 Laura Davies (EUR) Visit our castles, churches and prehistoric Castle offers all the joys of true country living 2013 Solheim Cup: 8 Beth Daniel (USA); Trish Johnson (EUR); Meg Mallon (USA); monuments and discover the real feeling of with easy access to the city, being only forty Annika Sorenstam (EUR) ancient Ireland. minutes from both Dublin International Airport If you’re looking for peace and tranquility, our and City Centre. 7 Helen Alfredsson (EUR); Juli Inkster (USA); Rosie Jones (USA); cherished lakelands and waterways have it in It hosts a magnificent Jack Nicklaus Signature 6 Sophie Gustafson (EUR); Liselotte Neumann (EUR); abundance. Take a walk along the tow path, go Course which has had continuous hands- Alison Nicholas (EUR); Dottie Pepper (USA); Kelly Robbins (USA) fishing by the lakeside, paddle along a silent river on involvement throughout its design and Mountain of Youth or cruise through glorious countryside. Either construction from one of the greatest golfers ever way, just come. You won’t regret it. to play the game. Playing 7,700 yards long but Colorado Golf Club Blends the New and the Timeless MOST MATCHES PLAYED (OF 43) spaciously rambling over 350 acres among superb 41 Laura Davies (EUR) A Proud Golfing Tradition natural woodlands, Jack has created a course to Almost a quarter of the 400 golf clubs in Ireland provide the sternest of championship challenges When The Solheim Cup returns to the U.S. in 2013, the action will unfold at Colorado Golf Club in the 37 Annika Sorenstam (EUR) can be found in Ireland’s East and Midlands while still remaining accessible to the average shadow of Pikes Peak, the country’s most beloved mountain. Pikes Peak has inspired visitors to the Rocky 29 Meg Mallon (USA) region, including the K Club in County Kildare golfer.