Hi5 Pro Ladies Tour , Josefin Leijon from Sweden now on the Ladies European Tour

Recently established Hi5 Pro Ladies Tour players  have finished well at the 2009 LET Q School.Josefin Leijon from Sweden finished  at -6 and 8th overall today at the 2009 Ladies European Tour qualifying school.Leijon shot rounds of 72,73,71,70 to gain her playing rights for 2010. Josefin recently played both Hi5 Pro Tour ladies events prior to the qualifying school,helping her keep the competitive edge going into the demanding pressure that faces professional golfers at Q School.

Monica Christiansen from Denmark finished at level par also receiving her 2010 playing rights and Antonella Cvitan (SWE) finished T28 and receiving the last eligible Category 8 spot for 2010.

Elin Emanuelsson of Sweden

Elin Emanuelsson of Sweden who recently just won on the Hi5 Pro Tour ladies a week ago continues her fine form at the 2009 European Ladies Qualifying School and is currently in 3rd place at -3. At 2 under par is Hi5 Pro Tour lady Josefin Leijon also of Sweden. Antonella Cvitan who also used the Hi5 Pro Tour to warm up for Q school is at -1. The leading 50 players and ties will move onto the final round. At the end of the fourth round, the top 30 players will be eligible for category 8 membership of the LET.

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Mens Champions,l-r Ben Welch, Tim Sluiter,Lasse Sonne Nielsen,Antonio Solano,Wayne Hachey,Lloyd Saltmann

l-r,Wayne Hachey Hi5 Tour Director,Ladies Condado Champion-Elin Emanuelsson,Polaris Director of Golf Anotonio Solano

SPG Tour Director Malcolm Rawle, winner David James, Stephen Shields, Kevin Dickens

The second stage of the 108 hole marathon challenge ended today at the newly opened Condado de Alhama championship golf course. Continuing his fine form was danish amateur star Lasse Sonne Nielsen who fired once again low round of the day with a 2 under 70 and a 9 shot margin of victory. Lasse won both the Condado championship and the combined 108 hole marathon. In second position was Lloyd Saltmann from Scotland finishing at -5. Joint third were Englishman Ben Welch and Dutchman Tim Sluiter both at -2.

In the ladies division Sweden´s Elin Emanualsson  eased her way to a 10 shot victory with another solid performance on the Nicklaus signature course ahead of Josefin Leijon also of Sweden. The ladies were using the Hi5 Pro Tour to prepare for the upcoming European Ladies Qualifying School.

In the seniors David James of Scotland cruised home with a 7 shot winning margin to finish at -9. In second place at -2 was Kevin Dickens of England who had low round of the day for the seniors with a 70. In third position it was Englands Stephen  Shields ending the 3 round event at +2.

Other highlights for this week which included the new course record 61, set by tournament winner Lasse Sonne Nielsen and the hole in one today by ever popular Willie Hickson USA.

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Elin Emanuelsson of Sweden

David James of Scotland leading by 9

Round 2 of the 2009 Condado Marathon Challenge saw the winds pick up during the morning and the 7528 yard course took some revenge after yesterdays new course record. In the mens division overnight leader Lasse Sonne Nielsen shot a fine 1 under 71 to go along with his unbelievable 61 and holds a 7 shot lead going into the final round. Currently in second is Lloyd Saltmann of Scotland who fired equal low round of the day with a 68.

In the Ladies division Elin Emanuelsson of Sweden extended her lead to 11 shots after todays round of 76. Josefin Leijon also of Sweden is in second place.

In the Seniors division David James of Scotland continued his fine form with another solid round of 72 and holds a 9 shot lead over Kevin Dickens of England who is currently at level par. Stephen Shields of England lost one position and moved to third after 36 holes at +1.

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New course record holder Lasse Sonne Nielsen- 61 today

Normally golfers would be happy with an albatross in golf, the “rare bird” most golfers never get to see, however this type of bird was one of many as young amateur Lasse Sonne Nielsen from Denmark today. Lasse holed a 6 iron into the par 5 13th hole for a 2 and that seemed to kick start his day which inlcuded 6 birdies and another holed second shot but this time into the 5th (his back nine) for an eagle. His 61 is his personal best and what a course to do it on. Condado de Alhama  a signature course from the great Jack Nicklaus officially had its first professional event today. With his 61 Nielsen now enjoys a 7 shot margin over Stephen Grant from Ireland.

In the seniors division it was last weeks winner David James shooting a fine 63 to hold a 5 shot lead over former european tour player Kevin Dickens.

In the ladies division it was Elin Emanuelsson from Sweden firing a fine 69 , she enjoys a 9 shot lead over Tilly Magill from England and Josefin Leijon also from Sweden.

2009 Hacienda Winners l-r,Seniors- David James,Ladies-Monica Christiansen, Mens-Dani Alonso,Tour Director Wayne Hachey

The final round of the Hacienda Riquelme Open saw ideal scoring conditions which produced 2 course records on the Jack Nicklaus layout. In the ladies division it was Monica Christiansen from Denmark who lead from start to finish firing a final round and new ladies course record of 69 to end the event at +1 for the three days. In second position was Sandra Carlborg from Sweden only 2 shots behind at +3.

In the seniors division it was newly “seniorised” David James of Scotland who dominated the field with a 9 shot margin of victory. Finishing second was Stephen Shields from England at +2 over the three rounds. In third was Kevin Dickens of England at +4.

The mens division saw local spanish hero Dani Alonso fire another fine round of 67 to end the event at -7 over the three rounds and edging out Lloyd Saltmann of Scotland who fired a brilliant and new mens course record of 66. In third position was Gary King of England  at -3. Top amateurs both finishing at +4 were Lasse Sonne Nielsen of Denmark and Richard Carter of England.

All players spoke highly of the quality of the experience of being at Polaris World who are rightly famous as a premier golf destination in Europe with their famous Jack Niclaus golf trail.

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Round 2 of the 2009 Hacienda Riquelme Open had beautiful spanish sun and slight winds which produced some top scores from the 3 divisions. In the ladies division Monica Christiansen from Denmark shot a solid  even par 72 to hold of nearest competitor Sandra Carlborg from Sweden who is one shot behind going into the final round.

Mens- Dani Alonso from Spain maintains a 2 shot lead  over Gary King from England. Top amateur is Richard Carter at one over par.

Seniors- David James from Scotland shot a 67 to move 5 shots ahead of Kevin Dickens. James is now at -4 for the tournament.

Play commences tomorrow at 9:00.

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Marathon Leaders after day one break the wind barrier at Hacienda Riquelme.

Leading the ladies division is Monica Christiansen from Denmark with a 76.

In the Mens Division Dani Alonso from Spain with an impressive 70.

Joint leaders in the Seniors Division are David James from Scotland and Kevin Dickens from England with respective 73´s.

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The first events for Ladies and Seniors tees off at Hacienda Riquelme near Murcia Spain. 

Marius Thorp -2006 World Junior Champion

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