14 September 2011, Benahavis, Spain: Three of Europe’s Solheim Cup team have opted to fine tune their games in Spain this week at the Open de España Femenino ahead of next week’s Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Dunsany, Co Meath, Ireland.

Laura Davies – the defending champion – is joined by Melissa Reid and Caroline Hedwall at La Quinta Golf and Spa Resort in the heat of Marbella, Benahavis.

Hedwall, 22, from Sweden, is the hottest player on the Ladies European Tour after three wins on the LET since May. She won in Slovakia, Finland and most recently in Austria a fortnight ago. Returning after a week off at home in Barsebäck, Hedwall said: “I feel good and it’s been nice having a week of practice. I’m feeling as good as in Austria so hopefully I can play well.

“It’s a good golf course and in good shape. It’s pretty tight from the tees but it’s possible to score low here if you’re good with your driver.  Some of the greens are pretty undulated so you need to have good speed control and of course make a lot of putts.”..... more ......

Carlota Ciganda is one of a group of 14 Spanish players attempting to become the first home winner at the Open de España Femenino at La Quinta Golf Resort this week.

There has not been a Spanish winner of the event in its 30 year history, since its beginnings in 1982....... more ......

Laura Davies is the only player in Solheim Cup history to have played in every edition of the event since 1990 and will make her 12th appearance on the European team at Killeen Castle. Davies has earned a total of 23 ½ points for the European team, which is the second most in Cup history, only ½ point behind Annika Sorenstam..... more....

Laura Davies believes Annika Sorenstam’s presence in the team room will bring huge confidence to the European side at Killeen Castle. The 10-time major champion and former world number one will be a first-time assistant captain under Alison Nicholas. Sorenstam represented Europe on eight occasions from 1994 to 2007 as a player and boasts a 22-11-4 record, having earned 24 points for the European team, which is the most in Solheim Cup history. She also holds a number of other all-time records, including most matches won, with 22..... more....

Lora Fairclough has sunk her last putt on the Ladies European Tour.

"It is time to go," said the four-time winner and Solheim Cup player who joined the professional ranks 20 years ago following a sparkling amateur career..... more .....

This week the LET member choose the ultimate present for their parents. Holidays and houses were popular!

Louise Larsson: An adventure, riding Iceland-horses in nature.
Caroline Hedwall: A ski vacation with me and my sister

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