NOVEMBER 2014 ON THE COURSE

LEE-ANNE PACE WILL BACK TO BACK WINS SEE’S PACE CLAIM MACKENZIE MAIDEN LPGA TOUR TITLE Lee-Anne Pace claimed her maiden LPGA Tour title when she won the rain-shortened “I can’t actually believe it,” Pace told Sky Blue Bay LPGA on Monday. Sports. “I’m still so in the moment of one shot at a time that I think it’s going Pace was four strokes ahead with five holes left when play was suspended on Sunday to hit me. It’s like, literally, now I can because of darkness. She finished off a five-under 67 for a three-stroke victory over relax.” Germany’s Caroline Masson. “It’s amazing. Obviously, one of my life The 33 year old won the South African Women’s Open last week for her ninth Ladies goals, not only on the course, but to European Tour victory and now becomes only the second South African-born cham- do something like that very special.” ACE SEE’S MACKENZIE NEARLY LIFT pion in LPGA Tour history, joining 15-time winner Sally Little. The victory was her third in China, following the LET’s Sanya Ladies Open in 2010 and MCGLADERY CLASSIC 2013.

Will Mackenzie just missed out on opening the season with a victory at the McGladrey Pace holed a six-foot birdie putt on the par-five 18th to finish at 16-under par at Jian Classic, despite an impessive performance he fell just short in the play-off. Lake Blue Bay.

Mackenzie made a dramatic birdie at the par 3, 17th to ensure he was in a three way tie for the lead at 14 under par. Earlier in the week the man sporting the PUMA Sport- Lux collection made an ace at the sixth hole to give him a share of the overnight lead going into the final day. ENGLAND CALL UPS

The 40 year old made a fast start to last season and will be looking to do the same Congratulations to Isle of Wight’s Josh Oddy who was selected for the England U16’s golf team as they faced their Scottish counterparts. after a superb performance in Sea Island, Georgia. Oddy took 1.5 points from the three available as the England U16’s ran out 16-9 victors at Blackwell Golf Club. Josh followed that up by taking one point from three a week later as the England U16 defeated the Irish U16s 10-6 at Delmere Forest Golf Club.

Hampshire’s Scott Gregory has been called up to the England A Squad next year and we would like to wish Scott every success for the national squad in 2015. AMY IAN BOULDEN ELLIS

BOULDEN ON COURSE FOR ELLIS LIFTS RAYLEIGH ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ TITLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Amy Boulden’s fine form is continuing into the winter months as Ian Ellis climbed to second place on the final PGA in England she carded a final round of 66 in the Open de France which saw (East) Order of Merit after round of 64 and 68 saw him lift the her finish joint second. Rayleigh Club Championship. The victory ensures that Ellis will return to Antalya for the PGA Play-Offs in Turkey, where he It was Boulden’s third top five finish of the year and achieved finished fourth last year. despite a difficult start at Golf de Chantaco. Ellis told the Eastern Daily Press: “I’m really pleased with how the “I got off to a bit of a rough start with a double bogey on the third year has gone and I’ve still got a load of things to play in. So far, it but made a few birdies coming in,” Boulden told BBC Sport. has almost gone to plan – it just needs to continue.

“I gave it my best shot over the last few holes and Aza just made “I’m probably back to where I was in 2003 to 2005. I was winning two great birdies on the last two holes so fair play, well deserved.” quite a lot of Order of Merit events back then and shooting low numbers, getting course records almost monthly.” The 21 year old now leads the Rookie of the Year standings on the LET and with just a few events remaining she looks well placed “I’ve fought really hard to get my game back to where it is. I’m to take that crown. She has gained her Tour card for 2015 in the more experienced and probably hitting the ball further now than I process but this is an impressive feat given that she currently was back then.” plays on the Tour through invites and withdrawals. “I’ve learned a lot this year – more than the last 18 years. So it is a real progressive year. Barring injury, it’s going to be better next Player Events Euros year – I know it will.”

1 Sally WATSON (SCO) 9 € 43,293.34 The 42 year old also progressed from the first round of qualifying 2 Amy BOULDEN (WAL) 5 € 40,570.83 school on the European Tour . With almost 100 golfers competing 3 Nicole BROCH LARSEN (DEN) 8 € 26,718.32 at Frilford Heath Golf Club, Ellis shot an impressive 69,70 & 4 Patricia SANZ BARRIO (ESP) 6 € 16,149.57 71 to put himself in contention for winning the event before a 5 Kim WILLIAMS (RSA) 6 € 14,726.25 disappointing final round 77 saw him fall out of the running, but kept him through to stage two which will be on 7th-10th November, in Spain. JOHAN EDFORS

EDFORS RETURNS TO WINNERS CIRCLE Johan Edfors claimed a three stroke victory over Michael Lorenzo- Vera at Chongqing Poly Golf Club to lift the .

Having not tasted victory since a European Tour triple in 2006 Edfors proved his class on Sunday to card a blemish free round of 66 and climb inside the top 15 on the European Rankings, having entered the week in 59th place.

At 13th on the season-long list with just three events remaining, the 39 year old is now in position to return to The Race to Dubai having lost his card last year, thanks to a triumph that came in emotional circumstances.

“To be honest, I don’t think I have ever been as nervous as I was today, especially at the beginning of the front nine,” said the 2003 Challenge Tour Number One. “It’s a lot easier to win on The European Tour than out here as there’s so much at stake, and a win here almost gets you straight back on The European Tour, so I had to do something special out there on the back nine.” TOM WILDE

WILDE CAPTURES FIRST PROFESSIONAL TITLE Tom Wilde won his maiden title on the Alps Tour as he defeated France’s Matthieu Pavon and Spain’s Alfonso Gutierrez on the extra hole. The 25 year old was the unexpected winner of Citadelle Trophy International thanks to amazing final round, seven under par.

The Englishman shot the best score of the day 64 to surge at -11 alongside overnight leader Alfonso Gutierrez. The Spaniard had a wide lead through the front nine holes but dropped to many shots on the way back.

Matthieu Pavon, leader after first round put himself back in contention with 5 birdies and no bogies to join the drama of extra holes as the trio tied at the top.

The three players hit the fairway with their tee shot, but only Wilde and Pavon found the the green, Wilde 3 meters from the cup, Pavon responded to hit it inside of the Englishman. Wilde holed for birdie putting all the pressure on Pavon’s shoulders, the young Frenchman missed his putt and the English players celebrated the win of their compatriot. FLIP IT & RIP IT

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