Instead of a year in review focusing on overall achievements, I thought this time I’d do a countdown of the top 30 money list leaders from the WTA and LPGA. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for this top 30. Number 6 on the money list from each tour are Lexi Thompson … Continue reading
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Lexi Thompson Wins 2013 Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
At a time when 16-year old Lydia Ko of New Zealand is petitioning the LPGA, the youth movement on tour continued at the 2013 Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia with 18-year old American star Lexi Thompson capturing her 2nd LPGA title. Lexi was consistently brilliant in Kuala Lumpur, finishing as the only player in the 60s … Continue reading
Ai Miyazato Surges To Lead After 3rd Round Of 2013 RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup
9-time LPGA winner Ai Miyazato looks to break into double digit victories after surging into the lead after the 3rd round of the 2013 RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup. On this day, the ladies of the LPGA lit up the Wildfire Golf Club with birdies falling all over the place. Ai-sama did her share with … Continue reading
LPGA Portraits 2013: Lexi Thompson, In-Kyung Kim, Pernilla Lindberg and Nicole Smith
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 Lexi Thompson, In-Kyung Kim, Pernilla Lindberg and Nicole Smith. Definitely after what happened at the … 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
Suzann Pettersen Leads 2012 LPGA KEB-Hana Bank Championship After 2nd Round
Welcome back, Suzann! Ok, the great golfer Suzann Pettersen hasn’t really gone anywhere. However, compared to what she’s done on the LPGA Tour previous to 2012, it seemed this year would be bereft of championship hardware. Maybe not. After 2 LPGA wins, 1 Ladies European Tour win and, along with Sophie Gustafson, leading Europe to … Continue reading
Lexi Thompson Maintains Lead After 2nd Round Of 2012 Navistar LPGA Classic
Lexi Thompson fired a 3-under 69 to maintain her lead at the midway point of the 2012 Navistar LPGA Classic. But there are a slew of players right on Lexi’s heels. At this point, it’s anybody’s tournament. Birdies are falling like rain. Stacy Lewis shot a 2-under 70 and went backwards on the leaderboard. ALL … Continue reading
Lexi Thompson Opens Defense Of Her Title With First Round Lead At 2012 Navistar LPGA Classic
Now that’s how to start a title defense! Young phenom Lexi Thompson blitzed the course in round 1 of the 2012 Navistar LPGA Classic to the tune of 9-under. She started with a birdie on the first hole and by the time she was 6 holes in she was already at 4-under. Now let’s state … Continue reading
Na Yeon Choi Wins 2012 United States Women’s Open
After Na Yeon Choi blitzed the field with a course record 7-under 65 in the 3rd round of the 2012 US Women’s Open, 12 shots better than the average round that day and building a 6 shot lead, it looked like the final round might turn out to be more of a coronation than competition. … Continue reading
Na Yeon Choi Takes Commanding Lead After 3rd Round Of 2012 US Women’s Open
The course at Blackwolf Run was said to challenge the best women golfers in the world at the 2012 United States Women’s Open, and so far it has. However, there are good scores to be had if a player gets on a roll. In round 2, Michelle Wie set a course record with a 6-under … Continue reading
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