For the 2018 edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the top 10 from each tour, as determined by the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #2 players for 2018: Caroline Wozniacki (WTA) and Minjee Lee (LPGA). CAROLINE … Continue reading
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Michelle Wie Wins 2018 HSBC Women’s World Championship
Sometimes what seems like a mistake opens up an opportunity for something very special to occur. Tied at 16-under on the par-4 18th and final hole at the 2018 HSBC Women’s World Championship, Michelle Wie hit her second shot short of the green. The former US Women’s Open champion would need to get up and … Continue reading
Australian Open 2018: Sweet Caroline!
The women’s final at the 2018 Australian Open was going to be special regardless of the outcome. It was a battle between the top two ranked players in the world. But more than that, it was a battle between arguably the two best players currently on tour without a Major win in singles. While it … Continue reading
WTA Stars Step Out At 2017 Pre-Wimbledon Party
Before the action gets underway at Wimbledon 2017, some of the brightest stars of the WTA stepped out at the pre-tournament players party. I’ve missed American Sloane Stephens while she was out injured. It was just great to see her on the purple carpet. Ditto for Laura Robson. I hope they both work their way … Continue reading
Petra Kvitova A Champion Again, Wins 2017 Aegon Classic Birmingham
When Petra Kvitova had her left hand slashed by a home invader last December, it was fortunate she didn’t lose her life. Fighting off the knife wielding attacker was an act of survival, but one that left her dominant hand with career threatening damage. Luckily, the medical doctors and physical therapists who are working with … Continue reading
2017 Australian Open First Week – 7 Players To Watch Moving Forward
With the first week of women’s singles in the book, here are 7 players that caught my eye. I am posting this before the bottom half determines its quarterfinal match-ups. GARBINE MUGURUZA I’m always a little hesistant to pick Garbine to win a tournament. She has all the talent, but I don’t know what Mugu … Continue reading
Caroline Masson Wins 2016 Manulife LPGA Classic
In the past, if Ariya Jutanugarn stumbled on the back 9 as she did at the 2016 Manulife LPGA Classic on Sunday I would have felt a whole lot worse about it than I do today. Sure, I wasn’t happy to see her find the foliage with her tee shot on 18, causing her to … Continue reading
Ariya Jutanugarn Leads After R1 Of 2016 Rio Olympics Women’s Golf
After winning the 2016 Ricoh Women’s British Open two weeks ago, it seems like 4-time LPGA winner Ariya Jutanugarn hasn’t missed a beat. On day 1 of women’s golf at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 20-year old Thai star finished her round with a 1-shot lead heading into Thursday. Her improved toughness in the face … Continue reading
Women’s Golf At 2016 Rio Olympics: What I Am Expecting
Sports is the theater of the unexpected at times. Who would have predicted that Monica Puig would take the women’s singles tennis Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics? Add in that I am awful at golf prognostication, I will share what I expect to see from the best women’s golfers in the world when … Continue reading
Biggest Stars Of Women’s Golf Ready For 2016 Rio Olympics
As a lifelong tennis fan, I’ve seen the sport I love the most go from having players mostly indifferent to the Olympics to greatly cherishing the Summer Games. With golf returning to the Olympics, I think we will see the same thing happen, only quicker. Even this year, as the men played first, it was … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 