Mel Reid wins again. Second European Tour win for Pro golfer Mel.

Thursday, 09 June 2011 11:37

Ocean Physio & Rehab client Mel Reid claimed her second Ladies European Tour title in Holland.

Mel has been working with Andy Larmour on a Physical training regime specific to her golf swing for the last twelve months. Andy works closely with coach David Ridley to ensure Mel is in optimal physical shape for her demanding schedule, and on golf swing biomechanics to improve her swing.

In Holland, England’s Melissa Reid came from five shots behind overnight leader Holly Aitchison to clinch her second Ladies European Tour victory at the Deloitte Ladies Open.

Reid carded a two under par 70 in the final round at Golfclub Broekpolder near Rotterdam, which proved enough to dislodge Aitchison, who had led from the start after opening rounds of 67 and 71.

Reid was able to celebrate with her friends on the practise putting green before Aitchison had completed the 18th hole. She missed her birdie chance to tie Reid’s 54-hole total of three under par and had to settle for a share of second, which was her career best finish.

Caroline Hedwall followed up her wins at the Allianz Ladies Slovak Open and PowerPlayGolf last week with a tie for second and also finished on two under with Aitchison and Caroline Afonso from France.  

In one of the most exciting climaxes to a Ladies European Tour event all year, Reid stepped her foot on the gas in the final round following a disappointing three weeks.

The 23-year-old from Derby had tied for 25th, 13th and 29th in Portugal, Germany and Slovakia respectively and she vowed to ‘step it up.’   

Reid said: “I saw my coach on Monday and I analysed everything that I was doing the last few weeks and realised that I was doing a lot out of my comfort zone.

“It has been a tough couple of weeks, really. The last four tournaments I’ve not played great and I’ve suffered with a virus and stuff. I said to my coach, Dave Ridley, I meant business this week. It’s just awesome: an amazing feeling. I’ve not won for a year, so it’s good.”

When asked how she felt about being overtaken on the European Solheim Cup points list, she said: “I tried not to think about it.

“Obviously I knew it was going to be tough out there today but I stayed patient. Lee Griffiths, my caddie, was brilliant. He kept me completely basically in my own little bubble and we did it. It feels amazing; I’m ecstatic.”

Reid claimed her maiden victory at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open a year ago, but her consistency since turning professional has been phenomenal.

She has finished second seven times since turning her rookie season in 2008 and has posted three top-five finishes this season, as well as tying for second at the European Nations Cup as a team with Laura Davies.

Huge Congratulations Mel from all the team at Ocean Physio & Rehab.