In 2011 the Ricoh Women's British Open will be played over the famous links course at Carnoustie. This will be the first time this prestigious venue has hosted the Women's British Open. Carnoustie has also hosted The Open Championship on 7 occasions, including the 2007 Open Championship.
28th – 31st July 2011 at Carnoustie.
World No 5 Paula Creamer has already commented “This is great news, though Carnoustie will be quite daunting I’m already looking forward to the challenge.
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Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake in Wirral has been announced as the host venue for the 2012 Ricoh Women’s British Open, the first time that the Club has hosted this prestigious Championship. The Royal Liverpool Golf Club, also known as Hoylake, is the second oldest seaside links golf course in England. Built on a racecourse in 1869, this famous course has played host to some of golf’s most historical moments, including holding the inaugural men’s amateur championship in 1885, the first international match in 1902 between Scotland and England and in 1921, the first international match between Great Britain and the United States, later known as the Walker Cup.
In 1992 Hoylake was host to the Curtis Cup match between Great Britain and Ireland and the United States. The Great Britain and Ireland team were victorious that year with reigning Ricoh Women’s British Open Champion, Catriona Matthew being a key member of that winning team.
The Championship Committee also announced a new date for 2012 ensuring the tournament does not clash with the London Olympics. It will now take place at the later date of the 13th - 16th September.
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