The inaugural Lexus Cup 2005 was won by the international team, that consist of Natalie Gulbis and Annika Sorantam, at the Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore on Sunday December 11 2005.
The inagural Lexus Cup 2005 held at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore from 9 ~ 11 Dec 2005 ended in favour of the international team who win eight of 12 singles matches for a 16-8 victory.
Every member of the International team richer by US$50,000 ($84,000), while the Asians each by US$30,000.
The prestigious ladies team golf event, President’s Cup-style match, pit 12 international players, including natalie Gulbis and Annika Sorenstam, against 12 leading players from Asia like Candie Kung, Jang Jeong and Han Hee Won and captained by Grace Park.
International team captain Annika Sorenstam said “I think the winner this week was women’s golf. There were some excellent shots out there and it was an excellent performance from both teams. But there has to be a winning team in the end, and this time, it was the International team.” also she expressed “But I’m sure next time, Grace (Park) and her team will be ready to take the trophy back.”
Natalie Gulbis also contributed to the international team with a singles win.
