LAURA AND MELISSA INVITED TO HSBC WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR
Laura Davies and Melissa Reid have been awarded invitations into the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions field in recognition of their contributions to Europe’s victorious 2011 Solheim Cup team.
Davies, pictured, and Reid join defending champion, Karrie Webb, as she looks to reclaim her title against a stellar field of the world’s top women golfers from February 23 to 26 at the Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore.
The fifth edition of the tournament will see 63 of the world’s top female golfers battle it out over 72 holes of individual stroke play for an increased prize fund of US$1.4 million.
Giles Morgan, Group Head of Sponsorship at HSBC, explained the decision, “We had applications from many worthy candidates but we wanted to acknowledge the magnificent achievements of Europe’s 2011 Solheim Cup team by awarding two of their key team members this opportunity.
"Laura is Europe’s most accomplished female golfer and with over 80 professional career victories she is more than qualified to take her place in the HSBC Women’s Champions field.
"Mel is one of Europe’s most exciting prospects and after such a successful debut at last year’s Solheim Cup as well as three LET victories already to her name, I have no doubt that she will present the field with some stern competition.”
The local Singapore qualifying event held last week on the Garden Course saw 22 year old, Koh Sock Hwee, win her place in the field after coming out top of a two-day qualifying competition.
For more information on the HSBC Women’s Champions 2012, please visit the tournament website at http://www.hsbcgolf.com/womens.