It’s good to be a winner. Jennifer Johnson won on the LPGA. Onnarin Sattayabanphot won on the JLPGA. Yoon Kyung Heo won on the KLPGA. All saw their Rolex Rankings take big jumps. Jennifer went from 78 to 52, a jump of 26 points. Yoon Kyung went from 65 to 51, a 14 point improvement. … Continue reading »
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Onnarin Sattayabanphot Wins 2013 Hoken no Madoguchi Ladies
We have seen the Korean and Japanese influx of golfers inject a fresh dose of diversity and talent to women’s golf worldwide. But while LPGA winner Stacy Prammanasudh is half-Thai, there has been a lack of winners actually representing Thailand on the four major tours. Until now. Earlier this year, young Thai phenom Ariya Jutanugarn … Continue reading »
Hiromi Mogi Wins 2013 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup
Lately it seems the world of women’s golf has been taken over by Generation Next. From Lydia Ko to Lexi Thompson to Ariya Jutanugarn to Hyo-Joo Kim, the word phenom is getting so ubiquitously applied to young player after young player that it’s starting to lose its distinction. Even players who have multiple years and … Continue reading »
Rikako Morita Leads 2013 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup After Round 3
The first Major of the LPGA of Japan Tour (JLPGA) is heading to the homestretch with Rikako Morita holding a 2 shot lead at 7-under par after the 3rd round of the 2013 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup. While Rikako was playing well with a 4-under round, overnight leader Saiki Fujita stumbled with a 3-over … Continue reading »
Sakura Yokomine Wins 2013 Cyber Agent Ladies
I am always pleased to post about the JLPGA. The ladies on that tour are among the best players in the world and have produced players like Ai Miyazato and Yuri Fudoh. My entry today is especially thrilling for me as my favorite JLPGA player is Sakura Yokomine. The 2009 JLPGA Money List champion won … Continue reading »
Na Ri Kim Wins 2013 Studio Alice Ladies
“I hadn’t won in about 2 years, so this makes me happy. My goal is to win 3 tournaments this year.” – Na-Ri Kim 1 down, 2 to go for Na-Ri Kim. The South Korean golfer won the 2013 Studio Alice Ladies, her 2nd win on the JLPGA Tour and first in nearly 2 years. … Continue reading »
Mamiko Higa Wins 2013 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi
Mamiko Higa, 2013 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi It’s been an exciting JLPGA season so far. For the third time in five tournaments, victory was decided in a playoff. For the third week in row, there has been a first time winner. Honors for the 2013 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi go to 19-year old Mamiko Higa, … Continue reading »
Natsuka Hori Wins 2013 AXA Ladies
Natsuka Hori fired a clean 3-birdie 69 to win the 2013 AXA Ladies Golf Tournament in Miyazaki with a 14-overall score. The real story of the tournament was Hori’s second round, however. The 20-year old fired an 8-under 64 that included a blistering 7-under front 9 which saw her go out in 29. She came … Continue reading »
Yuki Ichinose Wins 2013 T Point Ladies Golf Tournament
Yuki Ichinose should be thankful that she had a cushion going into the final round of the 2013 T Point Ladies Classic. Her 2-under 70 round was good, giving her a 14-under overall victory. She played very well, especially considering she was going for her first JLPGA win. There might have been some nerves, but … Continue reading »
Rolex Rankings 3.18.2013: Stacy Lewis, The New Queen Of Golf
It’s official. We have a new #1 in the world of women’s golf. Congratulations to Stacy Lewis. Hers is a great story of perseverance, determination and triumph. Lots and lots of people around the world play golf. To ascend to world #1…to be the best at what you do…is worthy of respect and applause. Again, … Continue reading »
