2007 Ladies European Tour Season
Volvo Cross Country Challenge 2007
Final Order of Merit
9th September 2007
following the Nykredit Masters
1st : Kiran Matharu
Kiran Matharu’s tied-second-place finish at the Nykredit Masters was enough to clinch the Volvo Cross Country Challenge and a brand new Volvo XC70 in her first season on the PGA Ladies European Tour.
The 18-year-old from Leeds, England, topped the order of merit after recording a tense runner-up spot following a three-way play-off with Nykredit Masters winner Lisa Hall and fellow Brit Kirsty Taylor – who was also in contention to win the car.
“I am happy to win the car - it was unexpected and I am really pleased,” said Matharu, who has not yet learnt to drive. “I will probably have six weeks off before my next LET tournament so I might get some lessons in so that I can drive this lovely car!”
Matharu finished in tied-fourth in Finland and 28th in the first event in Sweden. The previous three tournaments on the Volvo XC Challenge had all been won by members of this week’s European Solheim Cup Team.
Quintic would like to extend their congratulation to Kiran for this achivement and wish her well for her upcoming tour school in the USA. After a final session on the putting green in Leeds with Dr Paul Hurrion, the signs are looking good…