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 »
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HSBC Sponsors Contest To Win Tickets To Wimbledon 2012 and Meet Tennis Legend Chris Evert
The good folks at HSBC are sponsoring a contest to win 2 tickets to Wimbledon 2012 and meet tennis legend Chris Evert. Simply go to the HSBC WIMBLEDON PAGE, post a question for the Ambassador (Chris Evert) and that’s it. Obviously a lot of tennis fans will enter, but hey…it’s worth the time to ask … Continue reading »
Pornanong Phatlum Wins 2012 HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup; Angela Park Makes LPGA Return
Call it a two-day unofficial event if you want. I will tell you this. I have not been as happy to post a story on my blog than this since Kim Clijsters won the 2011 Australian Open (tennis). From the day I saw Jenny Chuasiriporn at the 1998 US Women’s Open, I have kept a … Continue reading »
LPGA Star Angela Stanford Joins With Recording Star Amy Grant To Talk About Breast Cancer
5-time LPGA winner (including the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions) Angela Stanford sat down with multi-platinum recording star Amy Grant to talk about their commitment to support the cause of finding a cure for breast cancer. They both support Athena Water as Athena Warriors. Sales of Athena Water help support awareness, education and research. You can … Continue reading »
LET’s Melissa Reid Has Eyes Set On LPGA
Melissa Reid is one of my favorite players on the Ladies European Tour, where she is a 3-time winner. Mel has her sights on the LPGA one day. I certainly hope she makes it on tour sooner rather than later. She is a bright, young talent that I think would be very popular on the … Continue reading »
Heroics and Heartbreak: Angela Stanford Wins 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions In Playoff After Jenny Shin Stumbles On The Final Regulation Hole
Being a champion in sports isn’t only about skill and athleticism. Sometimes the unexpected happens and the pressure is magnified. In those situations, you have to deal with adversity better than your opponent. In the final round of the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions, Angela Stanford won a four woman playoff for her 5th LPGA title, … Continue reading »
Yani Tseng Lurking Again After Third Round Of 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Yani Tseng is lurking for another fourth round march to victory. After the 3rd round of the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions, the trio of Katie Futcher, Angela Stanford and Jenny Shin lead the pack at 9-under. However, the rather loud footsteps they are hearing belong to the … Continue reading »
Jenny Shin Joins Angela Stanford and Katie Futcher Atop Leaderboard After 2nd Round Of 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions
19-year old Jenny Shin continued the hot start to her 2012 season with a 2nd round 5-under par 67 to join Katie Futcher and Angela Stanford at 8-under atop the leaderboard after the 2nd round of the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions. Jenny’s rookie year in 2011 started slowly with a handful of missed cuts. However, … Continue reading »
Angela Stanford Grabs First Round Lead At 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions
4-time LPGA winner Angela Stanford fired a clean 6-birdie, no bogey 66 to grab the first round lead at the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions. This, despite hitting one of the ugliest balls you’ll ever see an LPGA champion of her caliber hit on the par 5 9th hole. Her final hole of the day (she … Continue reading »
LPGA Stars Talk To Press; Attend Players Reception Prior To 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions
Many of the LPGA’s biggest stars attended the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions Players Gala Photocall and some talked to the press. Yani Tseng, Michelle Wie, Morgan Pressel, Paula Creamer, Se Ri Pak and many others look absolutely breathtaking at the photocall. I also included some practice round pics. PAULA CREAMER MICHELLE WIE YANI TSENG SUZANN … Continue reading »
