I am going to say something that some golf fans might think absurd. I was more impressed by Ariya Jutanugarn’s 2nd round at the 2013 Kingsmill Championship than the first round. I know, I know. How can that be?! She went 7 under in the 1st round and only even par the 2nd. I am … Continue reading »
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Ariya Jutanugarn Leads 2013 Kingsmill Championship After First Round
Ariya Jutanugarn isn’t a member of the LPGA in 2013, largely due to being denied an age-exemption to Q-school. Make no mistake though, this 17-year old young lady belongs on this tour. Coming into the 2013 Kingsmill Championship, Ariya had only played 3 LPGA events. Despite that, she has earned $328, 643 in prizemoney, which … Continue reading »
Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 2013 Lalla Meryem Cup
The toughest day watching professional women’s golf for me occured earlier this year at the 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand event. I am a big fan of Ariya and Moriya, the Jutanugarn sisters. Ariya stood on the tee of the 72nd hole of the tournament with a 2 shot lead. She was denied an age-exemption by … Continue reading »
LPGA Portraits 2013: Anna Nordqvist, Cristie Kerr, Numa Gulyanamitta and Thidapa Suwannapura
It’s portrait time again for the LPGA. Prior to the 2013 RR Donnelley Founders Cup, some of the ladies took time out for pictures. Due to the sheer volume of photos, I have to split these posts into groups. This group has Anna Nordqvist, Cristie Kerr, Numa Gulyanamitta and Thidapa Suwannapura. Numa and Thidapa are both Thai. … Continue reading »
LPGA Portraits 2013: Pornanong Phatlum, Moriya Jutanugarn and Victoria Elizabeth
It’s portrait time again for the LPGA. Prior to the 2013 RR Donnelley Founders Cup, some of the ladies took time out for pictures. Due to the sheer volume of photos, I have to split these posts into groups. This group has Pornanong Phatlum, Moriya Jutanugarn and Victoria Elizabeth. Of course, I am happy to see Thai … Continue reading »
2013 Honda LPGA Thailand Final Round: My First Time Unable To Watch An LPGA Round
I’ve seen lots of LPGA golfers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. I still feel for In-Kyung Kim lipping out a 1 footer to win the 2012 Kraft Nabisco Championship. It happens. You have to play all 72 holes (and sometimes more). I feel for the players but I watch. This one is different. … Continue reading »
Ariya Jutanugarn Leads 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand After 3rd Round
“Not only my family, but also the entire country has hopes for me. But after I heard their hands clap, it became an inspiration.” – Ariya Jutanugarn In the lead-up to the 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand, I wrote a blog post about what storylines I would be watching. While I was anxious to see how … Continue reading »
LPGA Watch 2013: Pornanong Phatlum
Call me a homer if you want, that’s ok. But I am always happy to see players of Thai heritage or, like myself, partial Thai heritage succeed. Tiger Woods, Stacy Prammanasudh, the Song (Wongluekiet) sisters, the Jutanugarn sisters and my favorite of them all, Virada Nirapathpongporn, are among the players I have watched with a … Continue reading »
Ariya Jutanugarn Successfully Defends Title At 2012 Junior PGA Championship
Fresh off her win at the Canadian Women’s Amateur, Ariya Jutanugarn successfully defended her title at the 2012 Junior PGA Championship Girls Division. The last player to take titles in back to back years was LPGA Major winner Inbee Park in 2001 and 2002. Ariya’s 14-under 274 score was enough to best 2nd place Samantha … Continue reading »
Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 2012 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur; Moriya Jutanugarn Finishes 2nd
Congratulations to Ariya Jutanugarn, who won the 2012 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur in wire-to-wire fashion. Her win gives her automatic entry into the 2012 CN Canadian Women’s Open at the end of August. Her final round 1-over par 73 wasn’t her best round, but it didn’t need to be as she was 15-under through … Continue reading »
