Scotland beat Sweden at the Carrick

Spectacular par three from De Vere yacht opens the Aberdeen Asset Ladies Scottish open in style.

The return of the Ladies European Tour to the banks of Loch Lomond got off to a spectacular start today courtesy of the event’s host venue The Carrick on Loch Lomond. Home favourite’s Clare Queen and Lynn Kenny took on European #1 Sophie Gustafson and fellow Swede Johanna Westerberg in a unique challenge on board De Vere’s luxury yacht; the Celtic Warrior.

The challenge involved the players boarding the Celtic Warrior and hitting 100 yard shots from the bow in a closest to the pin, Scotland versus Sweden team challenge to the picturesque 15th green. The winning pair would win a 2 night stay in the luxurious De Vere Deluxe mansion house, overlooking the 15th hole on The Carrick course.

Scotland’s Clare Queen was first up against 2007 Ladies Scottish Open winner Sophie Gustafson and came out victorious with a two nil victory, going close on both attempts. Then Lynn Kenny closed out the challenge with a one nil win over Sweden’s Johanna Westerberg to take the prize for the home team, after both players failed to hit the green with their final attempts.

“It was great fun being involved in such a unique event and as The Carrick’s touring pro you could say I had an advantage but I can’t say I have ever hit a ball from a yacht in the middle of the Loch before! It was certainly a unique experience and I am more than happy to take part in events like this if it helps publicise the Ladies Tour,” commented Clare Queen.

Playing partner Lynn Kenny was surprised how difficult the challenge was: “It was difficult to take aim as the boat was moving around and the distance was really hard to judge as we kept drifting. What a fantastic prize to win, the De Vere mansion looks awesome. I hope this win is a good omen for the week!”