JO MILLS JOINS PACIFIC DUNES

(1 September 2010 - Port Stephens, NSW)

Pacific Dunes Golf Club has welcomed to the Club a new Assistant Professional, ALPG Member and experienced touring professional Joanne Mills.

With a 17 year career on the Ladies European Tour, US LPGA and the ALPG Tours, Joanne has accumulated a wealth of golf experience, helping her secure two victories on the Ladies European Tour and six on the ALPG Tour.

Pacific Dunes general manager Brendan Currie said the Club was excited to welcome such an experienced female golfer to the team. “Joanne will be an invaluable member of the Pacific Dunes team, using her wealth of golf experience to coach players of all ages and abilities,” Mr Currie said.

“In this role Joanne will be working alongside head professional David Lulham and trainee professional Lee Barton in guiding players to become the best golfer they can be.”

Joanne said she is looking forward to teeing off in her new role as assistant professional, saying, “I love encouraging people to enjoy, capture and embrace all that the game of golf has to offer”

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WIE WALTZES TO WIN IN WINNIPEG

(30 August 2010 - Winnipeg, Canada)

American prodigy Michelle Wie secured her second career title with a wire-to-wire victory at the CN Canadian Women’s Open on Sunday. A final round of 2-under par 70 saw her finish at 12-under par for the tournament, three strokes clear of a quartet of players; Norway’s Suzann Pettersen, America’s Kristy McPherson and the Korean pair of Jiyai Shin and Jee Young Lee.

It was the 20-year-old’s first win since November when she won the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, a win many thought may have seen an avalanche of victories for the prodigious talent from Hawaii. However, she is projected to rise to No.7 in the Rolex Rankings published tomorrow and this win may spark some confidence to see her join the battle for the No.1 spot. After her round she commented, “It feels awesome. It feels absolutely fantastic. You know, I just -- it's been a long time since November, and it feels great. You know, I just feel like I haven't been playing as well as I wanted to the last couple of months, and just really makes me more motivated for the rest of the season.”

It was a solid week from the ALPG contingent with Rachel Hetherington the best, finishing in a tie for 24th after a solid final round of even par 70. Sarah-Jane Smith was again solid finishing in a tie for 30th while Katherine Hull (T37), Sarah Kemp (T49) and Karrie Webb (T60) all made the cut.

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