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Irish Golf Vacations at The Solheim Cup 2011

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Sunday – 25th September 2011

Optimism, sunshine, rain, threat of lightening and a fantastic finish to The Solheim Cup – a brief description of the today at Killeen Castle. We all arrived at 9.30am in plenty of time and each of us staked our viewing spot at our favourite location. We choose the back of the 3rd green where we saw all 11 (Kerr never made it due to wrist injury) come through. The atmosphere was fantastic with equal shouts of “USA…. USA….USA” versus “EUROPE… EUROPE” or “Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole”. Early blood to the Europeans with Catriona Matthews taking Paula Creamer apart in the first match. This was the first time Paula had lost in singles matchplay. Catriona never let her get a footing in the match and was in front from the start. The pairing that had the most interest was the veteran match of Laura Davies v Julie Inkster. With both ladies in the twilight of their careers and having played in all of the past Solheim events this was amazingly the first time they met in singles. We later found out that this pairing was arranged as both ladies had requested it. The match fittingly ended all-square with Inkster nearly holeing out a bunker shot on the 18th. [SinglePic not found]

The crowd at gathering around the 18th at Killeen Castle

Coming towards the end of the round it was Team USA that had the upper hand. Needing only to reach 14 points to retain the competition they were up in 1 and all-square in 2. Suzanne Peterson and Michelle Wie arrived at the 18th tee all-square. Peterson went onto birdie the hole to take the point, now the atmosphere changed. European suddenly had momentum and USA seemed the be losing their nerve. Hedwell has 2 down with 2 to play against Ryan O’ Toole and managed to sqaure the match – once that happened Europe reclaimed The Solheim Cup.

Saturday – 24th September 2011

A glorious day at Killeen Castle today, the sunshine Gods have been good to us. Another strong start by the Europeans but as with Friday the Americans came back strong to end the day 8-8. By all accounts (from golf pundits and the knowledgeable golf followers) the considered view was that Europe needed to have a lead going into the Sunday singles…. things are not looking up for Europe and the strong indication is that Rosie Jones will be bringing the Cup back to the States. [SinglePic not found]

Michelle Wie at Killeen Castle

Friday – 23rd September 2011

Today was the first day of competition, all the practice rounds are now done and pairings announced. Foursomes were first out this morning with the USA playing exceptionally well on a format they are not used to. At lunch the score was 2-2. Europe would have to do better in the afternoon and they did. At once stage the fourball leaderboard was all blue but a stirring fightback from the USA left the score at close of business… EUROPE 4 1/2 and USD 3 1/2…… tomorrow is a very important day. In my opinion Europe need to win both sessions to have any chance come the singles on Sunday. The atmosphere at the event is brilliant, so friendly with well intentioned banter at the ready. Rick got chatting to two ladies from Thurles Golf Club and we managed to sneak a photo in (well the marshalls weren’t going to kick us out!). [SinglePic not found]

Ann, Rick and Delia at the 14th tee-box at Killeen Castle

Thursday – 22nd September 2011

Today we made our first venture to Killeen Castle to see the opening ceremony of The Solheim Cup. It was a worthwhile trip as we were able to review the course and “pick our spot” for the first day of competion. The opening ceremony itself was well attended with some great music from Declan O’Rourke and Donal Lunny (Lunny did a great version of the “Wild Mountain Thyme). President Mary McAleese addressed the audience and spoke very elegantly about Ireland and how excited we are to have The Solheim Cup. Tomorrow is the first day of competition. My feeling is that Europe need to have a lead going into Sunday singles so Friday and Saturday are vitally important.

Junior Solheim Cup – The USA retain the Cup

The USA came from behind to retain the Jnr Solheim Cup, played at Knightsbrook Hotel and Spa in County Meath. Europe were leading 7-5 going into the singles matches but the USA won the singles format 7-5, making the overall score 12-12 with the incumbent keeping the trophy. Congratulations must go to both teams who put on a great show. http://tinyurl.com/43km8ek

Wednesday – 21st September 2011

Without everyone now arrived safely we are all gearing up for the opening ceremony tomorrow. From our locations in Dublin City Centre and Portmarnock we are travelling to Killeen Castle daily to see Europe attempt to wrangle The Solheim Cup from the United States…. it won’t be an easy task but one thing is certain — the European Ladies will certainly give it a good go and with a strong Irish crowd in place it certainly makes for a mouthwatering event. This blog will give you daily updates from the event with some added comment around the goings on of the groups. You can follow us daily on TWITTER, search for # IrishGolfTour

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