Ariya Jutanugarn received a hero’s welcome upon returning to Thailand following her win at the 2016 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. There was the media waiting at the airport for her, a formal salute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and a celebration at the SCG 100th Building. As a fan of the Seoul … Continue reading
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Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 2016 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic (WOO HOO!!!!)
Thank you, Ariya Jutanugarn. Thank you for giving me the privilege and ineffable joy of watching the first LPGA win for a player representing Thailand. I admit, I cried. This day has been nearly 20 years in the making for me. I’ve been an LPGA fan since Se Ri Pak and Jenny Chuasiriporn battled it … Continue reading
Kanphanitnan Muangkhumsakul Wins 2016 Hitachi Ladies Open (TLPGA)
I’ve been looking forward to follow the wave of Thai players on the LPGA in 2016. But why wait for the stateside tour to start? The LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA) rang in the new year with the 2016 Hitachi Ladies Open. Taking top honors was 16-year old Kanphanitnan Muangkhumsakul. To make things easier for anybody … Continue reading
Pornanong Phatlum Wins 2014 Hitachi Ladies Classic (TLPGA)
Pornanong Phatlum has been keeping herself busy since the end of the 2013 LPGA season. In December, she won the Ladies European Tour’s Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, besting Stacy Lewis by 1 shot. The diminutive Thai rising star then hopped over to the Taiwan LPGA to try to defend her title at the 2014 Hitachi … Continue reading
Shanshan Feng Wins 2013 CME Group Titleholders; Stacy Lewis Wins 2013 Vare Trophy, Moriya Jutanugarn Wins 2013 LPGA Rookie Of The Year
At the end of the 2013 CME Group Titleholders third round, the trio of Natalie Gulbis, Gerina Piller and Pornanong Phatlum led by 2 shots. That was a tenuous lead to be sure, with experienced champions right on their heels. One of those champions, Shanshan Feng, avoided any big mistakes while ill-timed bogeys conspired to … Continue reading
Natalie Gulbis, Pornanong Phatlum and Gerina Piller Share Lead After Third Round Of 2013 CME Group Titleholders
With one round left to play in the LPGA season, a trio of leaders bring divergent storylines to a possible 2013 CME Group Titleholders victory. Natalie Gulbis remains a fan favorite. She is one of the most recognizable LPGA athletes, giving of her time to promote the tour. In short, she is a great ambassador … Continue reading
Ariya Jutanugarn Hopes To Compete At 2014 Honda LPGA Thailand
Channel 7 and Honda held a ceremony to announce the 2014 Honda LPGA Thailand. Several well known Thai golfers attended the event, including Pornanong Phatlum, former player Virada Nirapathpongporn and the Jutanugarn sisters, Moriya and Ariya. It’s always nice to see Virada, whom I wish were still playing, either on the LPGA tour or even … Continue reading
Moriya Jutanugarn, Amanda Blumenherst Lead 2013 ShopRite LPGA Classic After Round 1
As I mentioned in my Roland Garros post before this one, I took some time off to deal with medical issues. Well…and one other thing. I have to admit that poultry comment from Sergio Garcia reawakened memories of Fuzzy Zoeller…and had me considering switching Fairways and Forehands…to just Forehands. Basically, just follow tennis and drop … Continue reading
Ariya Jutanugarn Maintains Lead After 2nd Round Of 2013 Kingsmill Championship
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
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
Fairways and Forehands 