Team rosters... listed below... have been announced by captains Kathy Whitworth (USA) and Pia Nilsson (World). Among the players, you'll notice, are a number of veritable golf legends... which shouldn't come as too much of a surprise; this is the Handa Cup we're talking about... an LPGA Legends Tour event.
The venue is quite spectacular as well, Wentworth-by-the-Sea, in Rye, NH. The state's only seaside links style course, it was originally designed in 1897 by George Wright who some call the "father of New England golf". Donald Ross improved the original 9 holes in 1921 and 1964 saw an expansion to 18 under the direction of Geoffrey Cornish. The 6,306 yards par 70 layout is considered a classic shot makers course where wind and/or weather will almost always be a factor. -- MORE --->
Tournament week will begin on Thursday, May 19th with the Pro-Am and Opening Ceremony. Practice rounds are Friday and the tournament rounds featuring team and singles matches will be played Saturday and Sunday May 21, and 22. Tickets, available at the Legends Tour website, are $15 for adults. Children under 17 and all military personnel get in free. All ticket proceeds will benefit The First Tee of New Hampshire.
The 2011 Handa Cup presents a chance to see global golf legends competing on a historic course in a spectacular setting for a great course. What a great way to launch the New England Golf Season.
World Team: Liselotte Neumann (Sweden), Lorie Kane (Canada), Jenny Lidback (Peru), Sally Little (South Africa), Mieko Nomura (Japan), Anne Marie Palli (France), Jan Stephenson (Australia), Dawn Coe-Jones (Canada), Alicia Dibos (Peru), Gail Graham (Canada), Nancy Harvey (Canada) and Alison Nicholas (England).
Boy. Great names. Brings me back. Sounds like a great and fun time. Only negative is that the LPGA will be in New Jersey that week with their own match play event.
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw that :o( I'm sure it's ultra-difficult to schedule these events. I'm going to try to get down to NJ on Tuesday for Sybase practice rounds before NH later in the week. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Great Gundy! Now there's a lady golfer! I remember seeing her play in the 60s when she was still an amateur, such charisma. I'm glad to hear she's still competing.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if JS will bring her dancing coach to NH with her. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll be at Handa on Sat & Sun, we should try to get together - will email you.
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