Catrin Nilsmark
Name:
Catrin Maria NilsmarkCountry:
SwedenBorn:
Aug 30, 1967 in Gothenburg, Sweden.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1987Solheim Cup player (1992, '94, '96, '98, 2000). Solheim Cup captain (2003, '05). Multiple wins on the Ladies European Tour (2) and LPGA Tour (1).
After enjoying a successful amateur career and attending the University of South Florida in Tampa, Nilsmark turned professional in 1987. She recording her first of two LET wins in 1994, and only LPGA Tour victory in 1999. From 1992 to 2000 she represented Europe in the Solheim Cup five times. In 2003 Nilsmark captained the European Solheim Cup team to success at Barsebäck G&CC in Sweden, but lost as non-playing captain two years later at Crooked Stick in Indiana.
America
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Played as the Valley of the Stars Championship (Feb 12-14). Nilsmark (Swe) beat Annika Sörenstam (Swe) with a par at the first playoff hole, to win her only LPGA Tour event. [Oakmont CC, Glendale, nr Los Angeles, California].
Europe
Evian
Played as the Evian Masters (June 9-12; LET major ch'ship). Second-placed Laura Davies (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Nilsmark (Swe), who recorded her second European Ladies' PGA Tour win. [Evian Masters GC, Evian-les-Bains, France; at the time known as Royal GC Evian].
Europe
Ford
Played as the Ford Golf Classic (April 21-24; Women's Pro Golf Eurpn Tr season-opener). Second-placed Joanne Morley (Eng) and Trish Johnson (Eng) finished 4 shots behind 26-year-old Nilsmark (Swe), who recorded her first win on the Women's Professional Golf European Tour. [Duchess course, Woburn GC, nr Milton Keynes, Bucks].
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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