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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The Hi5 Pro Tour and its partner Polaris World are offering golfers from all over the world a chance to stay at  Europe’s most popular resort course featuring Jack Nicklaus’s Golf Trail and compete for € 100,000 during the Polaris Series from February 9- March 4th,2010. For more details >>>>

The Hi5 Senior Pro Tour and the Senior Pro Golf Tour will launch their first joint co sanctioned event starting December 3-5 at Hacienda Riquelme, one of the top courses at Polaris World in Murcia, Spain. Hacienda Riquelme is one of 5 courses on Jack Nicklaus’s FAMOUS GOLF TRAIL at Polaris World. www.polarisworld.com

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The Hi5 Pro  is pleased to announce it is an official sanctioned winter tour of the PGA of Spain. The cooperation will begin immediately and will bring a lot of top spanish players to the international fields currently on the Hi5 Pro Tour during the winter months.

Spanish Players can contact +34 91 555 1393 for more information.

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The Hi5 Pro Tour will offer two 54 Hole events, making the 108 hole Marathon Golf Challenge at Polaris World starting December 3-5 and December 8-10,2009. Polaris World is renowned for its top class resort and offers several of Jack Nicklaus’s best designs. The Hi5 Pro Tour has received an incredible offer for its members wishing to enjoy a bit of Spanish sun before the Xmas holidays and some great courses with excellent practice facilities.

PRIZE MONEY-€30.000

Entry Fees are €265 for a single event or €500 for both for Men and Seniors. €215 for ladies.

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OPEN TO ALL LADIES,SENIORS and MENS!!! Separate Divisions.

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The WINNER will receive a Thomas Sabo watch from his new collection.

Emilio Rodriguez-2009 European Senior Tour player competed last year on the Hi5 Pro Tour

The Hi5 Pro Tour will launch a seniors section of the Hi5 Pro Tour this coming December at Polaris World near Murcia,Spain. The Hi5 Pro Seniors Tour will run 2 co sanctioned events with the Senior Pro Golf Tour December 3-5 and 8-10th. The Seniors tour will be open to all professionals  and top amateurs 47 years of age and older. A total of 7 events will be staged this winter for the seniors.>>>>see schedule