Desert Springs Resort was host to the sixth annual ‘Golf 4 All’ Pro-Am, played over the Indiana Course between the 4th – 5th January 2015. Seven leading Professionals from the Ladies European Tour (LET); Gwladys Nocera, Trish Johnson, Becky Brewerton, Amy Boulden, Lydia Hall, Hannah Burke and Vikki Laing partnered Desert Springs members and guests, in what has become a unique two day Pro-Am tournament, competing for a pool of golfing prizes kindly donated by this years official ‘Golf 4 All’ Pro-Am sponsor, Yonex, who also provided each participant the opportunity to attend a personal Yonex custom fitting session.
Leading Professionals from the Ladies European Tour; Gwladys Nocera, Trish Johnson, Becky Brewerton, Amy Boulden, Lydia Hall, Hannah Burke and Vikki Laing with Desert Springs members and guests, for the 2015 ‘Golf 4 All’ Pro-Am
The event began with a ‘Meet the Pro’s Welcome Reception’ at the Cave Bar, where the draw was made for the first round Texas Scramble.
On Saturday morning, prior to the commencement of the first round of the Pro-Am event, the amateurs received the opportunity of learning from the LET stars during ‘Personalised Clinics’ at the Golf Academy, where the areas of the game that the amateurs were most interested in were covered.
LET stars providing some expert tuiton to the amateur participants within the ‘Golf 4 All’ Pro-Am at the Golf Academy
The first round Texas Scramble was won by Desert Springs Members, Adrienne Ruiz and Andrew Markham playing with LET professional Hannah Burke. An extremely consistent round of golf played in beautiful weather conditions helped them to amass a total score of 51 points, resulting in them holding the overnight lead.
However, after Round 1 all teams were within 7 or less points difference going into the second round meaning that the event was still open to all teams to win!
LET Professional Amy Boulden with team members Catherine and Peter Grief having a ball!
Peter Grief remarked of the event;
“Many thanks for your hospitality over the weekend. Both Catherine and I had the best time and meeting you and all the pro’s was an experience we will never forget.”
Catherine Grief commented;
“Hopefully we will be able to come and stay again. I would like to re-iterate what Peter has already said, that we absolutely loved the whole weekend – we will be back !!!”
On the second day the LET Pro’s and selected Amateur team members were challenged to play the Indiana Course under a ‘Speed Golf’ format. The record previously set for completion of the 18-holes of the Indiana course was 77 shots in 28 minutes and 16 seconds. Whilst the time record was improved by 2 minutes and 38 seconds, unfortunately the amount of strokes taken to complete the course increased by 14 to 91, more haste less speed some may say!
LET Professional Trish Johnson, captained the winning team on day 2, her team comprising Desert Springs Members Bill and Nicola Iles scored 80 points in the 2 best from 3 scores format, leading the second round by 1 point from the team of LET Professional Becky Brewerton and overnight leaders, Desert Springs Members, Adrienne Ruiz and Andrew Markham.
Therefore, the winners of the 2015 ‘Golf 4 All Pro-Am’, with an aggregate 130 points were LET Professional Becky Brewerton accompanied by, Desert Springs Members, Adrienne Ruiz and Andrew Markham with a 2 point lead over the runners-up team made up of LET Professional Gwladys Nocera accompanied by, Desert Springs Members, Paul and Lynne Taylor.
Winners of the 2015 ‘Golf 4 All Pro-Am’, (Centre) LET Professional Becky Brewerton accompanied by Desert Springs Members, Adrienne Ruiz and Andrew Markham
LET Professional Becky Brewerton commented;
“As always Desert Springs delivered a high quality event that was enjoyed by both the amateurs and pro’s. The unique facilities and stunning golf course make it perfect for a Pro-Am event. It was a fantastic opportunity for all of the Professionals to test ourselves on the Indiana Course and enjoy the first class practice facilities, especially the short game area.”
