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Ryder Cup trophy atLadies European Tour
Machynys Peninsula
Mark Reed, General Manager and Director of
Coaching at Machynys, (pictured holding the tro-
phy with PGA captain, Parnell Reilly and the
Machynys golf team) had the honour of working at
the infamous Ryder Cup venue, The Belfryreturns to Machynys
from1994 – 2004 as Golf Operations Manager and
Head Teaching Professional. Here in 2002 he experi-
enced the Ryder Cup first hand. He commented:
he ever popular S4C Wales Ladies displays for everyone to enjoy. There will be "It is an honour to have the Ryder Cup back atYoung juniors enjoying Dragon
Championship of Europe will, once again, the usual public catering & eating facilities, Machynys for a second time, especially in light ofSport’s tri-golfT
the initiative that this trip is supporting. The Ryderreturn to the Nicklaus designed course at scoreboard and media centre as well as the
Cup is officially the third biggest sporting event inMachynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club. exhibition stands. However, this year there
the world behind the football world cup and theThis event is one of the richest tournaments should be entertainment for the children too.
Olympics so it is an honour to have such an eventon the Ladies European Tour and has always Dragon Sport will be there with their Tri-golf
come to Wales in 2010".proved very popular with the spectators. As activities for the children to enjoy. It is a great
The first time the infamous trophy visitedthe course layout is flat, it is easy walking and way for them to be introduced to the game
Machynys Peninsula was when Sandy Jones, Chiefthere are several vantage points to watch the and it really is great entertainment.
Executive of the Professional Golfers Association,action on several holes at once. This year some of the professionals will be
was kind enough to bring the trophy to the officialThe championship will take place between holding a Junior Clinic. Eighteen young girls,
opening of the Nicklaus design course in May 2005.14 and 17 August and will have a variety of from local schools and golf clubs will have the
Machynys is looking forward to its fourth Ryderopportunity to learn new ways of chipping
Lady European tour profes- Cup Wales event this year when it plays host to the
and will also be given valuable tips and advicesionals playing the course S4C Wales Ladies Championship of Europe, 14-17
from six of the lady professionals. All of this August.
will take place on Wednesday 13 August
between 3.00 and 6.00pm. However, girls, event that will have the whole family enjoying
don’t worry if you haven’t been chosen, as themselves.
you can still go along and listen to what is Free tickets will be available, in advance, at
being said - you never know, you may still all golf clubs. If, however, you don’t manage
to get your complimentary tickets you can stillpick up a tip or two yourselves.
attend the event by paying £5 at theThere you have it – the S4C Wales Ladies Machynys Golf Team with the Ryder Cup
entrance.Championship of Europe – a great 4-day
The Golf Centre – Great offers instore or online at www.golfcentreonline.co.uk
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