Archive for December, 2007

Ryder Cup Louisville

Monday, December 17th, 2007

The Cup Experience

Louisville is host to the Ryder Cup 2008, which will be held at Valhalla Golf Club just outside the city in September 2008.

The city is preparing to host the event in style with a wide ranging program planned in the lead up to the Ryder Cup matches. The city is no stranger to major events as it plays host to famed The Kentucky Derby and The Iron Man every year. There is no doubt that Louisville intends to surpass itself for golf’s premier event. Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson has formed a task force comprised of local business executives to create activities surrounding the event that include the entire community. The Governor of Kentucky has formed a similar group on behalf of the Commonwealth.

“The Cup Experience” is expected to draw thousands (more…)

Elin Nordegren Woods Settles Case

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

Elin Nordegren

Elin Nordegren Woods settled her libel case against The Dubliner magazine in the High Court in Dublin for a reported sum of $183,250 and an apology.

She has indicated that the settlement will be donated to a cancer charity in honour of Heather Clarke. (more…)

Ryder Cup Gleneagles

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Ryder Cup Gleneagles

The 40th anniversary Ryder Cup matches will be held on the Centenary Course at Gleneagles in 2014.

Gleneagles has a special historic connection with the event as it was here that the precursor of the Ryder Cup was held in 1921. This informal competition between British and American teams was won by the British team which included James Braid, the course designer. (more…)