Herbin reigns in Spain as Sorenstam's hosting proves a huge success
La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational report: What happened at La Reserva Club?
Céline Herbin claimed her second LET title as she came out on top in a fantastic first staging of the inaugural La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational.
.@celineherbin birdies the last to claim her second LET victory ????
— Lady Golfer (@LadyGolfer_com) May 19, 2019
The Frenchwoman was tied with Esther Henseleit coming down the last and closed out with a superb birdie to pick up a 1-shot victory.
On Sunday, she brought her best game and broke 70 for the first time of the week with a brilliant 69 that included an eagle and five birdies.
.@celineherbin with a superb approach into the 18th hole ??#ladiesgolfisgrande @lareservagolf pic.twitter.com/SdJndR5EPc
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) May 19, 2019
A win for runner-up, Henseleit, is surely just around the corner as she secured her sixth top-10 finish in just seven starts.
England’s Charlotte Thompson impressed once again and finished on 2-under-par in a tie for 3rd.
.@chartgolf signs for a superb final round 6⃣9⃣ to set the clubhouse lead on -2 ????#ladiesgolfisgrande @lareservagolf pic.twitter.com/zqKMmrnuFn
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) May 19, 2019
After an opening round of 66 she was the one to catch, but it was not to be. She played her second and third rounds over par but a final round of 69 was a nice way to finish the week.
La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational report: Talking points
The big talking point of the week was really the event itself.
10-time major champion, Annika Sorenstam hosted the inaugural tournament and the week did not disappoint.
Congratulations to @celineherbin on winning the @lareservagolf Invitational!
It was a great week here in Spain and I am so glad to be a part of this new @LETgolf event! pic.twitter.com/uxu1e38Are
— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) May 19, 2019
It is no secret that the LET is in a crucial period, and Annika’s addition has been a huge boost for the tour.
She was present in Spain for the whole week, witnessing what has been a brilliant addition to the tour schedule.
Despite calling time on her playing career some time ago, she did have the clubs out for Wednesday’s pro-am.
The profile of the event was clearly very high thanks to the engagement of the Swede and this could prove to be another wise move for the LET on the way to growing the tour.
**
On Tuesday, a six hole matchplay challenge took place in aid of charity.
It’s girls v boys in the Charity Challenge match at La Reserva ?
6 holes of fourball Matchplay ??
Solheim Cup Captain, Catriona Matthew and LET star Noemi Jiménez are taking on golfing legends, Jean Van de Velde and Manuel Piñero ? pic.twitter.com/FP2CnZZlTR
— Lady Golfer (@LadyGolfer_com) May 14, 2019
Golfing legends Jean Van de Velde and Manuel Piñero took on Solheim Cup captain Cartiona Matthew and Spanish LET star Noemí Jiminez in the unique event.
We’re halfway through the challenge and the boys are up by ☝️.
They’ve won the 1st and 3rd holes, with the girls taking the 2nd. pic.twitter.com/dUXKrvv2Ys
— Lady Golfer (@LadyGolfer_com) May 14, 2019
Aside from the obvious competitive nature of the elite players involved, the real motivation was to raise money for a great cause.
BOYS WIN!
It finishes 2-up in favour of the boys ?
6 holes of golfing fun in the sun, but most importantly…
5 birdies were carded which means €5,000 goes to charity ???? pic.twitter.com/rgWKCpy4Xq
— Lady Golfer (@LadyGolfer_com) May 14, 2019
Each birdie that was carded was worth €1,000 which would be donated. In total, the four players scored five birdies, meaning a brilliant €5,000 was the final sum.
