Junior Solheim Cup 2011

Lisa and Leona Maguire with the PING Junior Solheim Cup Trophy at 

Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland

Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland, is the venue for the sixth PING Junior Solheim Cup which will take place from September 20th -21st 2011.

The talented 15-year-old Maguire twins, Lisa and Leona, who represented Europe at the 2009 matches against the United States at Aurora Golf Club, Illinois, are likely to make the team in just over a year’s time at the world’s premier team match play event for girls. 

Leona was one of six players to qualify automatically for the 2009 event, while her sister Lisa received a wild card selection from the team captain. 

The event features the best 12 female golfers aged between 12 and 18, from each of Europe and the United States. The juniors play match play in a similar format to The Solheim Cup, immediately ahead of the main event. 

Leona said: “I had a great time playing at the 2009 event and to make the 2011 team and win the trophy for Europe in my home country would be unbelievable. Having played Knightsbrook before, I know it will be a fantastic championship course.”

Lisa added: “Playing at the 2009 PING Junior Solheim Cup in America and watching The Solheim Cup made me realise what I need to aim for in the future. It was a wonderful experience.” 

The PING Junior Solheim Cup always takes place immediately ahead of The Solheim Cup, due to be played at Killeen Castle from 23-25 September, next year. 

The first PING Junior Solheim Cup took place in 2002. The United States leads the competition by three matches to two, so the Europeans will be looking to level the series in Ireland.

The likes of Paula Creamer, Anna Nordqvist, Morgan Pressel, Brittany Lincicome, Brittany Lang, Melissa Reid and Marianne Skarpnord have all taken part in the competition.

Nordqvist, from Sweden, went on to represent Europe at The 2009 Solheim Cup in her first year as a professional and is currently ranked ninth in the world. She won the LPGA Championship, which is a major, in her rookie year on Tour.

Nordqvist said: “I played in the PING Junior Solheim Cup in 2005 in Indiana and just going to the US was definitely one of the highlights on my amateur career. I had a lot of fun and was treated so well and the entire event was so professional. I got to watch The Solheim Cup and everything around it, so it was definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had. To make the team and to be there is such an amazing experience.” 

For more information please visit www.solheimcup.com

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Description founded in 1907, is situated in County Clare, in the heart of Irelands scenic Mid-West, some 30 km from Clare's idyllic coastline and the famous 200m high Cliffs of Moher, and the limestone landscapes of the Burren. With a number of hotels and facilities close to the course it's the ideal place to stay and play. The club is widely regarded for it's hospitality and welcome and the course itself is a testing Par 70 Parkland course. A brand new clubhouse was opened in 1999 with a lounge bar, dining room as well as the standard mod cons. It's really a true test of your golfing skills and a test you'll want to take again.

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Description established in 1966 was designed by John D Harris as a major championship course of international standard. The course has, over the forty years, matured into one of the best inland courses in Munster and Ireland. A parkland course of 6763 yards with fairways of natural meadow grass planted on either side with Spruce, Evergreens and a wide variety of deciduous trees. For a number of years we hosted a pro-am, which attracted the top ten professionals in Europe together with a contingent of US stars. We have hosted both Irish and European amateur championships and will host the Men’s Amateur Irish Close Championship in 2011.

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Par 72

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