July 2002

New sponsors for Wales Open
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Backing from sponsors means that this year's Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open from 8th to 11th August will have significantly increased spectator seating and hospitality accommodation. ............

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World Class Field for Weetabix
Monday, July 29, 2002
Annika Sorenstam, the world’s No. 1 golfer, heads the list of 126 players who are currently exempt for the Weetabix Women’s British Open Championship which will be played at Turnberry from 8th to 11th August..........
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Strong Field for Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Matchplay Championship
Saturday, July 20, 2002
2001 Dunhill Links and former Open Champion, Paul Lawrie today (18 July 2002) announced an exciting final field for the forthcoming Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Matchplay Championship which he will host from 30th July to 3rd August 2002 at Deeside Golf Club, Bieldside, Aberdeen................. Full Story

Matchroom Sport PGA Europro Tour Event 9
Thursday, July 18, 2002
Peter Whiteford (unattached) edged into the lead after the second day's play at Sweetwoods Park G.C. with a one shot advantage and a score of 134............... Full Story

Scotland's Golf Courses Reviewed
Monday, July 15, 2002
To coincide with the 131st Open Championship at Muirfield, Mercat Press is publishing a new edition of Robert Price’s highly acclaimed book, Scotland’s Golf Courses.............. Full Story

Golfing History for Sale
Monday, July 15, 2002
Historic golfing memorabilia will get bidders in full swing when more than 700 lots of fine and rare golfing memorabilia are auctioned on Monday, 15th July in a sale at Bonhams in Chester timed to coincide with The Open..........
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Principality continues support for WPGA
Monday, July 15, 2002
Principality Building Society, the biggest independent building society in Wales has continued its support of the Evian Ladies European Tour at the 2002 WPGA Championship of Europe, to be held from August 22-25 at Royal Porthcawl..................

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Golf Europe Internet site
Tuesday, July 9, 2002
The 10th International Golf Europe will take place in the new Munich Trade Fair Centre from Monday 30th September to Wednesday 2nd October.................

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Return of Old Tom Morris
Tuesday, July 9, 2002
David Joy, well known for his portrayal of Old Tom Morris, has unveiled a life-size bronze statue of his alter ego, one of St Andrews most famous characters, at the British Golf Museum................. Full Story

Matchroom Sport PGA Europro Tour - Event 8
Friday, July 5, 2002
Richard McEvoy became the first player to win two titles on the PGA Europro Tour this year after an impressive victory in the Owston Hall Challenge on Friday...........
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Open Championship Regional Qualifying
Friday, July 5, 2002
Venues new to 2002 are Minchinhampton, Notts, Silloth-on-Solway and Trentham.
A total of 1839 players will start at the 16 Regional venues.............. Full Story

PGA EUROPRO Event 8 Owston Hall Day 2 Results
Friday, July 5, 2002
Richard McEvoy, winner of the PGA Europro Tour event at Quinta da Marinha Oitavos, has stormed into the lead with a three shot advantage at Owston Hall after getting round in 66................. Full Story

Jacklin Endorses Faldo
Thursday, July 4, 2002
Nick Faldo's ambition to become Europe's next Ryder Cup captain has been boosted by a glowing reference from former skipper Tony Jacklin............
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Professionals and Amateurs together
Thursday, July 4, 2002
The PGA of Europe Annual Congress, at Atalaya Park Hotel, Costa del Sol in December, could mark the beginnings of a new era of co-operation between professional and amateur bodies in golf..........
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New PGA information service
Thursday, July 4, 2002
The Professional Golfers’ Association has invested in the development of its www.pga.info site, which includes a host of innovative features aimed at helping PGA members, amateur enthusiasts, and would-be golfers..........
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