Michelle Wie, Lydia Ko, Cheyenne Woods and Defending Champion Karrie Webb Ready For 2015 JTBC Founders Cup

As one of my favorite players, it was truly a pleasure and joy to see the success Michelle Wie had in 2014, the highlight being her first Major, the 2014 United States Women’s Open. She hasn’t quite hit her stride yet in 2015, but I think that’s just a matter of time. Hey, why not … Continue reading →

Top Seeded Americans Eliminated On Day Three Of 2014 International Crown; Thailand, Spain, Japan, Sweden and South Korea Advance To Final Day

Team USA came into the 2014 International Crown as the top seed among the eight teams. They left with an increasingly familiar storyline of defeat in team competition. The Americans have lost the past two Solheim Cups, including last year’s lopsided 18-10 drubbing. However, that loss has been cited by players as the springboard to … Continue reading →

United States, Thailand Surge On Day Two Of 2014 International Crown; Japan Maintains Lead In Pool B

Whether they admit it or not, Friday’s fourball against Team Spain was critical for Team USA at the 2014 International Crown. After being shut out by Taiwan on day one, another poor showing would have made any dream of winning on Sunday distant at best. With a switch in partners, the United States squad took … Continue reading →

Taiwan On Top After Day One Of 2014 International Crown; USA Struggles Out The Gate

2014 has been a year of United States resurgence on the LPGA Tour with 11 of 18 tournaments so far won by Americans, including all 3 Majors to date. Meanwhile, former world #1 Yani Tseng of Taiwan is still struggling to recapture her past mastery. Well, you wouldn’t have known those two things were the … Continue reading →

Michelle Wie, Paula Creamer, Charley Hull, Catriona Matthew and Defending Champion Stacy Lewis Ready For 2014 Ricoh Women’s British Open

Last year, Stacy Lewis won a windy 2013 Ricoh Women’s British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews. She has kept up her high level of play, regaining the world #1 ranking and coming in to the 2014 WBO off a win in Arkansas. Unless and until her play falters, I look at her … Continue reading →

Stacy Lewis In The Hunt For #1 Ranking As Hee Young Park Leads After 2nd Round Of 2014 Kingsmill Championship presented by JTBC

See, here’s the problem with liking almost everybody on tour. I am constantly being pulled in opposite rooting directions. On the one hand, I see Hee Young Park atop the leaderboard (8-under) at the halfway point of the 2014 Kingsmill Championship presented by JTBC and can’t help but get excited. The Seoul Sisters are the … Continue reading →

Michelle Wie, Lexi Thompson Tied For Lead After 3rd Round Of 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship

If you are fan of American LPGA players, you probably hope this week’s 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship follows the early season tour pattern. American Jessica Korda won the season opener, followed by tournament victories by Karrie Webb and Anna Nordqvist. Then American Paula Creamer won, followed once again by Karrie Webb and Anna Nordqvist wins. … Continue reading →

Paula Creamer Wins 2014 HSBC Women’s Champions With Putt For The Ages

Thank you, Paula Creamer! I admit that lately my “Fairway and Forehands” blog had been heavy on the Forehands (tennis) and light on the Fairways (LPGA golf). Heck, my post about UFC 170 and Ronda Rousey was bigger than anything I’ve done about the LPGA recently. I like everybody on tour, but with some of … Continue reading →

Jessica Korda Leads 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic After Round Two; Paula Creamer One Shot Back

The winds were whipping the course on day two of the 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, but that didn’t stop Jessica Korda and playing partner Paula Creamer from torching the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island. Jessica would finish with 8 birdies against a lone bogey for a 7-under 66 (par is 73 at … Continue reading →

Lydia Ko, Meena Lee Lead 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic After Round One

Lydia Ko started her rookie season with a strong 5-under 68 (par is 73 at this tournament) to tie for the lead with Meena Lee at the 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic. I don’t usually do early round posts, but this is the first round of the LPGA season, so I thought I’d do a … Continue reading →