Silver for the Swiss at the 27th World Amateur Team Championship 2016
23.09.2016
Kim Métreau, Morgane Métrau and Azelia Meichtry
A great moment in the Swiss golf history - the Swiss Ladies amateur team with Kim Métreau, Morgane Métrau and Azelia Meichtry win the Silver medal at the 27th Woman's World Amateur Team Championships behind the winning Korean team.
The Women’s World Amateur Team Championship is a biennial international amateur competition conducted by the International Golf Federation (IGF), which comprises 147 national governing bodies in 141 countries and 22 professional members.
The Republic of Korea won its fourth Espirito Santo Trophy by a record-equalling margin with a 72-hole total of 29-under-par 547 at the 27th Women’s World Amateur Team Championships at Mayakoka El Camaleon Golf Club. The other medals were won by Switzerland, in second, at 8-under 568 and Ireland, in third, at 7-under 569.
Although there is no official recognition, Choi led the individual scoring with a 14-under-par total of 274. Sisters Kim and Morgane Metraux, shot 69 and 72, respectively, for the Swiss, who won their first medal in 23 appearances, with a best finish of tied for fourth in 1988. This marks their fifth top 10 finish.
“It’s a great historic moment for Switzerland,” said Swiss captain Annette Weber. “The players performed great in very hot conditions and I am very proud of this team for winning the silver medal.”
The Swiss team was coached by Swiss PGA members Beat Grossmann and Paulo Quirici.
Beat Grossmann / Swiss PGA Advanced Professional
Paulo Quirici / Swiss PGA Adavanced Professional & ASG Golf Director
