Ladies European Tour - Rookie of the Year
Congratulations to Nikki Garrett, winner of the 2006 Ryder Cup of Wales Rookie of the Year.
Despite having an 82 on her first professional round in Europe, Garrett ended the season with six top 10 finishes which included a third place finish at the Wales Ladies Championship of Europe and another third place at the SAS Masters.
Other Australians in the top 10 are Sarah Kemp - 3rd, Leah Hart - 6th and Anna Rawson - 7th.
All four will be back playing in Europe in 2007 and Australians will get to see them as they begin their seasons at the MFS Women’s Australian Open at Royal Sydney in February.
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Roadcon Group Queensland Open Golf Championship
Congratulations to Ricky Schmidt for winning a 3 way playoff.
After Luke Hickmonts’ stunning 10 under first round, Tristan Lambert took the lead for days two and three, only to let everyone back in with a one over par 73 on the final day.
Brad Kennedy had a red letter fourth day carding an impressive 63 which […]
Minniecon & Burke Queensland Masters
Cameron Percy has denied Marc Leishman back to back victories on the Von Nida Tour.
After last weeks win at the North Queensland X-Ray Services Cairns Classic, Leishman came into the final round 3 shots back from Shane Baxter (the leader after the 3rd round). Whilst Baxter wilted, Leishman was composed and more than made […]
Use a putter to bump and run
If you are faced with a shot up to 30 metres off the green and there are no obstacles or hazards in your way, try using the putter to bump and run the ball.
Put the ball forward a bit in your stance, stand a bit more upright and make a strong sweeping stroke that sends […]
North Queensland X-Ray Services Cairns Classic
Marc Leishman has stormed home with a final round 67 to claim the North Queensland X-Ray Services Cairns Classic by one shot from Michael Brennan.
Despite being 4 shots clear at the start from Leishman, Brennan had to first battle Peter Senior, and then Leishman birdied the ninth and five of the last seven holes to […]
Australian Senior Women’s Amateur Championship
Wendy O’Connell (QLD) takes out the title after tight battle with Jacqui Morgan (NSW) at the 2006 MFS Australian Senior Women’s Amateur Championship
Wendy went 1 up at the 17th and then won the 18th just to make sure!
Free Golf for Women - Kingswood GC
Women’s Golf Victoria have beginners golf days at various times.
Sunday October 15th 2006 it is being held at Kingswood Golf Course.
Drop in at any time and stay as long as you like. There is no need to book. There will also be the opportunity to sign up for further free clinics and a game […]
Federal Amateur Open Championship
Rick Kulacz is the 2006 Federal Amateur Open Champion.
Winning on the 18th (the hardest rated hole) with a birdie.
He finished 12 under par on 276 with rounds of 69, 67, 70 and 70.
October 2006 Golf Tournaments - Australia
Men’s Amateur:
30th September to 2nd October
Federal Amateur - Federal GC, Canberra
26th October to 29th October
Eisenhower Trophy - Stellenbosch GC, Cape Town, South Africa
Women’s Amateur:
9th October to 13th October
Australian Women’s Senior Amateur Championship - Bribie Island GC, Queensland
18th October to 21st October
Espirito Santo Trophy - De Zalze GC, Cape Town, South Africa
22nd October to 24th October
Tasmania […]
