Ok, I am going to start a Thai watch for the LPGA on my blog. I am half-Thai myself, so call me a homer, that’s ok 🙂 15-year old amateur star Ariya Jutanugarn finished as the low amateur at the 2011 Kraft Nabisco Championship. Actually, that was assured at the end of play Friday when … Continue reading
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Angela Stanford Fires Second Straight 66 To Lead 2011 RR Donnelley Founders Cup By Three After Second Round
American Angela Stanford sits 3 shots clear of Brittany Lincicome and 4 shots clear of Mindy Kim after a second round 6-under 66. The 4-time LPGA winner is at 12-under overall after matching her own low round of the tournament. The Texas native might, however, be a little more interested in another name on the … Continue reading
Remembering Virada Nirapathpongporn
When Virada Nirapathpongporn announced her retirement at age 28 Â following the 2011 Honda LPGA Thailand, into which she was offered a sponsor’s exemption but declined, it left a hole in my love of women’s golf that will be difficult for any other player to fill. I have spoken of Grace Park and Se Ri Pak … Continue reading
Aree Song Wins 2010 LPGA Qualifying School Tournament
On a day when high scores littered the leaderboard, Aree Song’s 1-over 73 was enough to earn medalist honors at the 2010 LPGA Qualifying School tournament. Song, of South Korean and Thai heritage, finished at 6-under overall, two better than fourth round leader, amateur Jessica Korda. Korda stumbled with a 5-over 77 as her two … Continue reading
Jessica Korda Surges Into Lead At Q-school With Fourth Round 69; Aree Song Two Shots Back
Following her sizzling 66 in the third round, Jessica Korda took over top spot at the LPGA Qualifying School Tournament with a fourth round 69. Korda is at 9-under overall, two shots ahead of Aree Song and three shots ahead of third round leader Libby Smith. Korda is currently the #1 ranked amateur. Current Start … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 