New Zealander Garvey’s move to Europe a good one
Garvey in action this week – image Ladies European Tour
New Zealand’s Amelia Garvey recorded her third, 3rd place finish in her last four starts on the Ladies European Tour at this week’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open.
Garvey, who played collegiate golf in the US before turning professional three years ago, will move to 10th place on the LET Order of Merit, justifying her decision to focus her attention on the LET after playing on the Futures Tour in the US until this year.
Garvey finished seven shots behind the brilliant English amateur Lottie Woad but was only one shot out of second-placed Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden.
“It’s unreal, just to have another good week after playing five weeks in a row, Garvey told the Ladies European Tour. I’m really happy to finish it off like that,” said Garvey, who has recorded four top-10 finishes in her last five events.
“The plan was to make birdies early on and try and put a good front nine up. If she had come back to the field, you never know what could have happened, but she’s played great and it’s awesome to see the world number one amateur win this event. I did a good job.
“It’s all down to my coaches back in Manchester. I put in some really good work, I decided to take Jabra off and train back there with them. I’ve been feeling great since. I’m excited to be in the Scottish now, so I will keep playing and keep it up hopefully. I knew a good week here would get me in the AIG Women’s Open and it’ll be my first one, so I’m really looking forward to it.”
Perth’s Kirsten Rudgeley was the next best of the Australasians when she tied for 5th.
