Brenda Halloran, the honorable mayor of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada joined in a video welcoming the 2013 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. The people who put this video together seem genuinely appreciative of the opportunity to have a world class golf event coming to their fair city. But enough from me, let’s allow them to speak for … Continue reading »
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Caroline Wozniacki Advances In Second Round Of 2013 AEGON International; Petra Kvitova, Angelique Kerber Fall
Took a little blog break after the Wegmans LPGA Championship. Was going to wait until Wimbledon started to start posting again, but my Caroline Wozniacki fandom compelled me to come back early. I remain a believer in Caroline. Although getting to the 3rd round of the 2013 AEGON International seems underwhelming considering Wozniacki is a … Continue reading »
Ana Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova and Eugenie Bouchard 2013 Wimbledon Outfits
Some of the ladies on the WTA are known for setting fashion styles as well as great play on court. Among the leading players/sytlists on tour are Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic, both of whom work closely with Nike and Adidas respectively. Here are their dresses for Wimbledon. Understated, to be sure. But keep in … Continue reading »
Paula Creamer, Annika Sorenstam Included In Pace Of Play Promo
If you’ve seen Caddyshack (and let’s face it, I would assume at least 80% of us in this forum probably have), you might remember Rodney Dangerfield’s “While we’re young!” The USGA uses the While We’re Young meme for a new promo for pace of play. Among the many stars are Paula Creamer and Annika Sorenstam. … Continue reading »
Inbee Park Wins 2013 Wegmans LPGA Championship
Babe Zaharias, Patty Berg, Mickey Wright, Sandra Haynie, Pat Bradley and Annika Sorenstam. Before the 2013 Wegmans LPGA Championship that was the list of players who won the first 2 LPGA Majors of the year. Bradley and Sorenstam were members of an even more exclusive club, that of players to win the Kraft Nabisco Championship … Continue reading »
2013 Wegmans LPGA Championship: Halftime On Sunday Quick Post
It’s halftime on Sunday at the 2013 Wegmans LPGA Championship. I’m looking around for Michele Tafoya to do the coaches interview. Oh wait, wrong sport. Just a few quick thoughts after completion of the 3rd round today, with the 4th round imminent. It looks like it might be a battle of the Major winners coming … Continue reading »
Serena Williams Wins Roland Garros 2013
Serena Williams is neither an irresistible force nor an immoval object. Right now, she is both. Sure, once in a while a few errant shots will remind us she’s human, but if you are on the other side of the net from her these days it seems like a near-impossible task to beat her unless … Continue reading »
Flyover Of Grey Silo Golf Course, Site Of the 2013 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic
Last year, Brittany Lang won the inaugural Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. She conquered the Grey Silo Golf Course, winning a four woman playoff against Inbee Park, Chella Choi and Hee Kyung Seo to break the so-called Duke Curse and become the first Blue Devil to win on the LPGA Tour. Here’s a flyover tour of … Continue reading »
LPGA Winner Hee Kyung Seo Talks About Getting Engaged
2010 Kia Classic winner Hee Kyung Seo spoke to the good folks at Tour Players about getting engaged. Congratulations to Hee Kyung and her future husband. I wish them the best. The 2011 Rookie of the Year hasn’t won since Kia, but she has been in 3 playoffs, most notably losing to long time rival … Continue reading »
Chella Choi Leads 2013 Wegmans LPGA Championship; Morgan Pressel, Brittany Lincicome Bounce Back
Chella Choi flirted with winning her first LPGA tournament when she led the 2013 Mobile Bay LPGA Classic after 3 rounds. She looked sensational in posting a 17-under through her first 54 holes. She would play well in the final round, with a 2-under 70 to push to 19-under overall. Ultimately, it was not enough … Continue reading »
