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Yahoo
21-07-2025
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On this day in 2015: Fulford Golf Club asked to host Carris Trophy
On this day in 2015, the York Press reported that Fulford Golf Club had been asked to host the Carris Trophy in 2018. The under-18 event, known officially as the English Boys Under 18 Open Amateur Stroke-Play Championship, has been won by golfing stars such as Sandy Lyle, Peter Baker, and Justin Rose. Gary Pearce, general manager at Fulford Golf Club, said at the original time of reporting in 2015: "This is a fantastic event. "England Golf, when they hosted the Ladies European Team Championships [at Fulford Golf Club in 2013], saw how well that went and how well that was supported – that was the biggest supported event they have ever run with the numbers that came and watched – and said they would offer us another event. "The first was the north region qualifier for the Brabazon Trophy, and now we have the Carris Trophy, which is a great tournament. "It will be a four-day event, run like a professional tournament. "A lot of great players have won the Carris and there will be some fantastic low handicap golfers here." More information about Fulford Golf Club is available at
BBC News
08-07-2025
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- BBC News
'Woad heads to Evian as most exciting emerging talent in women's game'
She cannot improve her bank balance but Lottie Woad can secure her playing future with a high finish at this week's Evian Championship, the fourth women's major of the 21-year-old Farnham golfer will be full of confidence after trouncing a high quality Ladies European Tour field at the Irish Open last won by six shots leaving, at a distance, Solheim Cup stars Madelene Sagstrom and Charley Hull in her was the first amateur to win on the LET since 2022 and appears destined for a stellar career whenever she chooses to turn Sagstrom, who played with Woad in the final round at Carton House, stated: "She's going to take European and American golf by storm very soon." Now Woad is preparing to tee it up with the world's best in France, having already posted two top 25 finishes in this week would give her the two qualifying points she requires to secure LPGA Tour membership through their Elite Amateur Pathway."She loves the big occasion," said England Golf's performance director Nigel Edwards, who became aware of her talents when she joined their regional squads aged showed as much by putting her name on the leaderboard on her major debut at the 2024 Chevron eventually finished 23rd in Texas before taking the Smyth Salver for becoming the low amateur from the tougher side of the draw at the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews three months later, finishing in a share of 10th it would be in keeping with past performance if Woad can post another top-25 at Evian, especially after her Irish success. "She has such an excellent work ethic," Edwards told BBC Sport."Lottie has always had a great attitude to learning and coaching and making herself improve. She understands what to practice to make her better and is always prepared to try something different if something isn't working."She understood that she needed to be strong. She needed speed and she's developed that over the years. She's always been a very keen and willing student."She drives the ball so well she always sets herself up to score well." 'The sky's the limit for Woad' Around the famed Old Course last summer, Woad demonstrated an impressive golfing maturity to deal with the capricious nature of the ultimate links course as it was battered by seaside winds."She loves the competition," Edwards said. "And probably enjoys that more than most and those who just love hitting balls, but she enjoys the performance element."If you look at her all the way up, she's been a winner right throughout her career so she's never been frightened of it, no matter who she's been up against."Having won the Augusta National Women's Amateur at the home of the men's Masters last year, Woad has established herself as the most exciting emerging talent in the women's game."I think Augusta probably showed it more the most with those three birdies in those last few holes to win," Edwards has been a consistent contender playing for Florida State in an NCAA season where she posted two wins among 10 top-three finishes in 11 tournaments. Woad tops the women's amateur world rankings."I'm not tempted to turn pro yet," she said after missing out on the £58,000 first prize in Ireland last week. "I'm still trying to get my final two points for the LPGA."I'm trying to get those and then we will see what happens after that."Given her current trajectory those points should come from simply playing Evian and the Women's Open or by remaining top of the world standings.A top-25 this week provides an early opportunity to guarantee LPGA eligibility, although Woad may decide to defer joining the paid ranks for a year and complete her studies at Florida as a golfer, she is ready to make the transition as her performance last week proved. Ordinarily, this week she would have been competing for England in the European Team Championships, instead she is playing another major."I really do believe the sky's the limit," Edwards insists. "She clearly has that belief and I would say that's one of the hardest places to get your mindset to."Obviously she was playing with proven winners in Ireland and was not intimidated because I think her standards are very high."They are high in practice and therefore those standards are high whenever she competes. It doesn't matter who it is."World number one Nelly Korda, Olympic gold medallist Lydia Ko and recent Women's PGA champion Minjee Lee headline the Evian also includes other British hopes; Hull, Gemma Dryburgh, Bronte Law, Alice Hewson, Mimi Rhodes, Cara Gainer and Darcy Harry.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
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Top golfers set to descend on County Durham hotel for major tournament
A County Durham hotel Ramside Hall Hotel is set to welcome some of the UK's top golfers for a major tournament. Ramside Hall Hotel, on the outskirts of Durham, will host the English Open Stroke Play Championship for golfers with disabilities, organised by England Golf, on its Prince Bishops' course. The two-day competition begins on Tuesday, June 24, and will see players compete over 36 holes. (Image: Mark Alexander) To be eligible, golfers must hold an EDGA World Rankings Pass (WR4GD), an EDGA Access Pass, or an EDGA Access Conditional Pass. Helen Roseberry, director of golf at Ramside Hall Hotel, said: "Golf has always been a massively important part of what we offer at Ramside and to attract an event of this calibre is fantastic for us. "It has come at a time when we are investing heavily in the golf facilities, with the creation of our multi-million pound golf academy, leisure and entertainment hub now well underway. "We look forward to welcoming all of these amazing players to experience what Ramside has to offer." Ramside Hall Hotel, based in County Durham, is home to two championship golf courses. The new golf development includes a 43-bay TopTracer driving range, a six-lane indoor bowling alley, and a sports bar featuring interactive electronic games. Other amenities at the site include darts and shuffleboards, pool tables, and large screens for live sports. The new academy aims to attract more golf professionals and will offer short game practice and coaching areas, a retail outlet, and a 120-seat function room. The tournament is open to both amateur and professional players, and regularly draws top talent from across the country. A separate 36-hole stableford competition will be held for players with a handicap index of 18.5 to 36.0. In addition to the competition, the event will include a networking session and panel discussion focused on making sport more accessible and inclusive across the region. For more information, visit
BBC News
17-04-2025
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- BBC News
World Handicap System manipulators are cheats - R&A
With Rory McIlroy's Masters success - and career Grand Slam - expected to inspire a surge in participation, golf bosses are warning humble hackers to avoid cheating on their of recreational players in Great Britain and Ireland are being sent information on how to stick to the rules of the controversial World Handicapping System (WHS) which was introduced in admit the system is open to abuse and some players artificially manipulate handicaps to improve their chances of winning amateur competitions."Through our research it's clear that in Great Britain and Ireland there are some specific concerns around the system," Grant Moir, the R&A's executive director of governance told BBC Sport."And particularly there is a perception that there are a small minority of players that are manipulating the system."We recognise that even if it is only a small number doing this then it can impact on competition golf and it negatively impacts on golfers' opinions of WHS."We want to emphasise that deliberately breaching the rules is unacceptable and to frankly call out manipulation for what it is, which is cheating." WHS was brought in to help make golf more inclusive. Players do not have to be a club member to acquire a handicap which can then be used at any course in the line with scores submitted, golfers are given a 'handicap index' which will provide the appropriate number of shots for the difficulty of the course they are playing. This should enable players of all abilities to play against each the new system, scores from 'general play', rather than solely from rounds in formal competitions, can be submitted. The arrangement depends on the honesty of golfers to enter scores that reflect their true ability."The rules of golf and handicapping rely on the integrity of players," Moir added. "And we all need to be prepared to challenge any behaviour that lacks that integrity."We want golfers to take the same view on the rules of handicapping as they would on the rules of golf."We know that it is very, very rare for people to seek to play other than in accordance with the rules of golf and we need people to view the rules of handicapping in exactly the same way."Golfers and club committees are receiving reminders on how the system should be implemented."We've got a social media and e-newsletter campaign," Moir said. "We at the R&A are collaborating with England Golf, Golf Ireland, Scottish Golf and Wales Golf to address some of these concerns."The principle purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness among golfers, but also with handicapping committees as to what their own responsibilities are within the rules."Officials insist the new system works well and point to growing participation numbers, which are expected to be further boosted by McIlroy's dramatic and inspirational play-off win in year, 14 million handicap cards were submitted in Great Britain and Ireland - up 1.4 million on 2023 - while nine million of those came from competition play."We want people to return as many general play scores as possible," Moir said. "That's when the new handicap system comes into its own and reflects current form and ability."
Telegraph
02-04-2025
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- Telegraph
British amateur with Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Sir Nick Faldo in her sights
Lottie Woad has been labelled as the UK's hottest golfing prospect since Rory McIlroy but this week at Augusta, the 21-year-old has the chance to join an exclusive club of which the Ulsterman can only dream. Only three players have successfully defended a global title at the revered Masters course – Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Sir Nick Faldo – and the Surrey prodigy can enrol alongside these legends by retaining the Augusta National Women's Amateur this week. 'It's definitely a huge opportunity, and one that I couldn't imagine when I was watching Augusta as a kid, because this competition didn't exist then [ANWA was introduced in 2019],' Woad told Telegraph Sport. 'But there is a long way before I can make that happen. The aim is to be in contention on the back nine in the final round on Saturday to give myself a chance – and then to try to take it.' Woad is the clear favourite for the event that starts at the Champions Retreat layout, with the top 30 in the 72-woman field going on to the shoot-out at Augusta National – and not just because of her status as world No 1. Anyone who remembers her nerveless passage to glory 12 months ago will recognise a competitor who relishes the big stage. 'What sets her apart is her attitude to embrace the opportunity and see it as an enjoyable challenge as opposed to something to fear,' Nigel Edwards, the England Golf performance director, said. Two behind with four to play, Woad picked up three birdies to deny American Bailey Shoemaker. Woad became the first European winner of the ANWA and only the third Augusta champion to birdie the last two holes to prevail by a shot (following Arnold Palmer in 1960 and Mark O'Meara in 1998). The winning moment for Lottie Woad. #ANWAGolf — Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 6, 2024 A year on, Woad explained how she kept her composure. 'My sports psychologist, James Austin, [a former Olympic judoka] taught me a simple breathing exercise which is basically just counting breaths and that's what I did,' she said. 'It is great if I ever need to get back into the present. It can be overwhelming at Augusta, because you know the holes so well that they've sort of become mythologised, but having Steve [Robinson] on my bag also helped.' Like Austin, Robinson works for England Golf and will again be at her side. While retaining the services of Luke Bone, her swing coach since she was a seven-year-old at Farnham, Woad has taken the traditional route through the national set-up. And for the first time Edwards will also be in attendance. They all want to see and celebrate the progress of a performer with the talent to emerge as one of the country's greats. 'I honestly think she is the UK's best prospect since Rory came along,' Karen Stupples, the former Women's Open champion, told Telegraph Sport. 'And considering the depth of quality we've had in the last few decades that is a big statement. 'However, that win at Augusta was as impressive as I've ever seen. Look at the putts she made, especially that 15-footer on the last to avoid a play-off. Clutch putting is an intangible that separates the great from the good – and she has it. With her temperament and nerve, she'll be very suited to the professional game.' There is already a clamour for her to switch, although she is torn with leaving Florida State University. Yet what else is there for her to achieve in the non-paid ranks? Woad played a key role in Great Britain and Ireland's Curtis Cup victory over the Americans at Sunningdale last summer and, after finishing 10th in the Women's Open, it is understood that she is on the radar of Europe captain Anna Nordqvist for next year's Solheim Cup. An eagle at the last🦅 Lottie Woad holes out on the 18th to finish -2. — AIG Women's Open (@AIGWomensOpen) August 24, 2024 Industry sources indicate that Woad – who is signed with Excel, the agency that oversees the careers of, among others, Tiger Woods and Justin Rose, and already has significant sponsorship deals – will jump after the US Women's Open in June. But first, history awaits. 'I do have plenty of goals left in the amateur game and, of course, that includes defending the title at Augusta,' Woad said. 'It's a special place and it would make it even more special for me.'
