At the OTP Bank Ladies Central European Open in Hungary in July, Rebecca Hudson became the fourth first time winner. The former darling of the English amateur scene came from a shot behind to win in her fourth year on the LET after settling in to life as a touring professional. She would remain in contention all season and ended the year in a highly commendable eighth place on the New Star Money List.
Former world no.1 Karrie Webb clinched the biggest purse on the schedule against the strongest possible opponents on a drama filled final day at the Evian Masters, at Evian Masters GC, in France. Davies, faced with an eagle putt and the chance to force a play-off, missed it by a whisker to tie for second place with Michelle Wie.
"Nocera topped the New Star Money List for much of the season, until Davies overtook her at the Wales Ladies Championship in August."
Some of the more established faces regained the limelight at the Weetabix Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham in August, where Juli Inkster of the United States led for the first two rounds in tough conditions. On this occasion, Sherri Steinhauer, 43, also of the United States, emerged as the oldest winner of the championship.
