The 2011 Solheim Cup
Right: The 2011 Solheim Cup Captains (left to right), Rosie Jones (US) and Alison Nicholas (Europe)
HOW TO GET THERE
All directions: Make your way to M50 and exit at junction 6. Take the new M3 to Dunshaughlin and Killeen Castle.
managed to convince the great Swedish golfer Annika Sorenstam to come out of retirement to be one of her vice captains along with Joanne Morley and mastermind the course strategy for the European team. “The knowledge, strategy and experience Annika brings to our team will be
VANTAGE POINTS
The Solheim Cup is all about match play and the lay-out at Killeen Castle is ideal for this form of golf. This is especially the case over the closing holes where most of the drama will unfold.
The 12th Hole (par 5)
This hole is similar in strategy to the 13th at Augusta, a high risk, high reward hole that is likely to be a pivotal hole in many matches.
The 16th Hole (par 3)
This hole will play at around 155 yards in the tournament and anyone protecting a narrow lead will not relax until this marvellous one shotter is behind them. A large lake dominates the hole from tee to green which also features sand traps to the left and right of a shallow putting surface. Only the most precisely struck of iron shots will stay on deck.
The 17th Hole (par 4)
Once the tee shot has been negotiated, pars and birdies should be readily forthcoming. But that’s the crux of the matter … once again, the water hazard to the right of the fairway will make its presence felt. These are two great holes both for spectator viewing and also to enjoy the trials, tribulations and occasional joys of match play!
The 9th and 18th greens
Both are in close proximity and, like every hole on the course, were created with spectators in mind. In other words, viewing is of the highest standard. How things stand after 9 will give a good indication as to the trend of the matches although it should be noted that several matches may have ended before reaching the 18th!
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invaluable and significant in us achieving the 14V points we need to win“, says Nicholas. “She will not be playing next September but Annika’s influence will be crucial. She is like our secret weapon “ Having walked the course for the first time, Sorenstam was impressed with
the layout while pointing out: “We were hugely disappointed to lose in Chicago last year and we are all extremely determined that that will not happen in 2011.” One of the more exciting developments during the 2010 season was the return
of Laura Davies, England’s greatest lady golfer, to the winners enclosure on a regular basis. She became the oldest winner on the Ladies European Tour when capturing the New Zealand Open at the age of 46 years and 146 days in February. It was the 73rd victory of her career and Laura subsequently followed up with three more victories in the German Open, the UNIQA Open and the Spanish Open. It all means Laura is sure of her place in the European team and having
played in all the previous encounters, her experience is sure to prove invaluable to the other members of a side that is also likely to include players of the calibre of the Swedes Anna Nordqvist, Maria Hjorth and Sophie Gustafson, Norwegian Suzann Pettersen, Italy’s Diana Luna and the Scot Catriona Matthew. The leading Americans came in force for the Ladies Irish Open in 2010
although it could well have been an indication of European intent that Angela Stanford, Brittany Lincicome, Kristy McPherson, Brittany Lang and Christina Kim, all finished well behind Sophie Gustafson. However, they all enjoyed the experience and the golf course with extrovert Kim describing it as “not your typical European course, it’s fairly wide open with undulating greens and beautiful facilities.” They have since reported back to other probable members of the US team like
Morgan Pressel, Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie and Stacy Lewis about the type of course they will encounter in Ireland and the strength of the home side. These are attractive, high profile and above all outstanding golfers who will add their own touch of magic to a great event. It all amounts to another fascinating week of golf in Ireland. In addition, the
event will offer not only great golf but also entertainment and activities for all ages – providing added incentive for potential visitors and making it the ‘must see’ event of the year and one that will surely further enhance Ireland’s image as the ideal golf holiday destination.
For more information about The 2011 Solheim Cup and how to get tickets to the event go to our
websitewww.discoverireland.ie/golf (within Ireland), and towww.
discoverireland.com/golf (outside Ireland),
orwww.solheimcup.com
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