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Ladies European Golf Tour 2009 Survey

Want to know what professional golfers really think about the big issues of 2009? Here are the key findings of LET 2009 survey . . . Golf in the Olympics What is the ultimate prize: Olympic Gold, the US Open or the British Open? Unsurprisingly the British Open was a convincing winner (57%) but the lure of gold in 2016 was greater than we expected with 20% wanting the medal ahead of the two Opens and a further 17% keen to grab all three. The marketing of ladies golf When we asked the players to get creative and suggest improvements for the promotion of the game the biggest cry was for improved television coverage. In terms of competing in a men’s event 1 in 4 respondents have or would consider playing (”it would be an amazing experience”), but they were keen to qualify under what circumstances. “Only as a one-off”, said one and, “not unless it was co-sanctioned with ALL the professionals,” said another. In a slightly more frivolous vein we asked what music the players would play on the first tee if it were permitted (as Aussie player Anna Rawson suggested it should). If it ever happens be prepared for lots of Black Eyed Peas and Coldplay. Tiger Woods When doing the survey to the LET and the players getting the opportunity to answer it something hit the fan – and it wasn’t a wild Tiger tee shot. The players responded in the first week of the controversy and reaction to those early scandals was mixed. Clearly, when we asked if players preferred Woods or Mickelson, some were having doubts. “Mickelson,” said one player. “Or haven’t you read the news lately?” “Right now it is Mickelson ha ha,” wrote another before qualifying with a statement that seemed to sum the general feeling up. “No, still Woods even though I’m very disappointed. ” Tiger remained more popular with nearly two thirds of the vote but, three weeks on, with more scandal having emerged, it would be interesting to ask the question again and see if those numbers flipped over in favour of Mickelson. Sexism in golf According to research the only growth area in club memberships is amongst young women and yet golf clubs still operate 19th century policies. It’s absurd: who would you rather play golf with or sit next to in a clubhouse bar? Someone who likes golf (their sex is irrelevant) or a mad man (or even sad man) who is prejudiced against half the human race? So how do Europe’s finest lady golfers view the golfing gender gap? The general feeling is that the professional game is slightly less sexist than club golf. “Too many courses are still in the dark ages,” wrote one player. Article recommended: Why golf is better than sex Tour questions We can reveal that Becky Brewerton is the ball-striker most admired by her peers. Diana Luna’s short game and Rebecca Hudson’s putting skills are also envied, but neither swept the board in the overwhelming fashion Brewerton did. Talking of fashion, Beatriz Recari was voted “best dressed off the course” with Paula Marti and Rebecca Coakley sharing the “on the course” vote. Fashion home: www. go4uggboots. com We also asked if Michelle Wie will have won a major by the end of 2012. A hefty 83% think she will have but one player was unimpressed. “Sorry,” however, she candidly wrote, “couldn’t care less. ” Tour life Finally what picture emerges of the LET golfers off the course? Musically, in addition to the Black Eyed Peas and Coldplay, there were votes for Eminem, the Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Michael Jackson. Someone also likes the Lighthouse Family. Oh dear! Most use social media with a tour average of 366 friends or followers on Facebook and/or Twitter (the tour highest is 1220). They have a weakness for sunglasses and shoes (the items they admit to having spent most on for golf-course wear) and they prefer 24 and The X Factor to The Wire and The Apprentice. Copyright reserved by Ebayoyo. com

A Look Ahead of the European Senior Tour Stop at De Vere Slaley Hall

De Vere Slaley Hall is located deep within the beautiful Northumberland countryside and is home to two of the most prestigious golf courses to be found in England.

Selected to stage the next tournament on the European Seniors Tour, the PGA Seniors Championship, from 21st – 24th August, 2008. Ian Woosnam will represent Forgan of St. Andrews and will be competing to extend his order of merit lead which currently places the international legend ahead of Bernhard Langer.

Woosnam is looking for his third tour victory at Slaley Hall after success in Poland and Russia, with consistent performances at Royal Troon and Broadmoor (U.S. Seniors).

“I’m really looking forward to playing in one of the flagship events of the European Seniors Tour and it always adds something special when you’re competing with friends at a great venue” Ian Woosnam (Source: Google News).

The De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship will be played on the internationally acclaimed Hunting Course ? an official PGA Tour venue, and host to the Great North Open.

The course spans 7,000-yards from its championship markers and carries a fearsome collection of holes.

Hunting Course demands exceptional skill and creativity to succeed. The course boasts one of the most testing par-4?s (hole 9) of the seniors tour – where players must pass-through enormous trees to the right and negotiate a stream which skirts left of the fairway. Despite a good tee-shot, players are faced with a long approach uphill to meet a sloped green.

De Vere will reunite the former Ryder Cup captain with four members of the winning team of 1987 ? the historic year that saw Woosie and his team comprehensively beat America on their soil.

Ian Woosnam will be representing Forgan of St. Andrews at Slaley Hall ? the world?s oldest golf brand who offer a full online custom fit service on their website: www.forgan.co.uk

Evelyn Grosmann – 1990 European Championships Long Program

The winner of what has been dubbed the worst women’s splatfest in major championship history, Evelyn Grosmann skates her long program to Slaughter on Tenth Avenue at the 1990 European Figure Skatin…

Norway 3 Sweden 1 Womens European Football Championship 2009

NORWAY BEAT SWEDEN AGAIN IN A MAJOR MATCH