You didn’t expect it to be easy, did you? After making it look like she was going to run away from the field early in the final round, Ariya Jutanugarn had to hold her nerves and come through in the clutch to with the 2016 Ricoh Women’s British Open. Don’t let the 3 shot separation … Continue reading
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Inbee Park Completes Career Grand Slam With Win at 2015 Women’s British Open
I don’t care what the LPGA says. I love the tour and commissioner Michael Whan is doing a great job, but there was never a need to have a fifth Major. Rather than add prestige to the tour, it has simply added more need for explanations for who don’t follow the LPGA closely. So with … 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
Na Yeon Choi Leads 2013 Ricoh Women’s British Open At Midway Point; Inbee Park Trails By 8 Strokes
In all three of Inbee Park’s Major wins this year, she trailed after the first round. So it’s no big deal that she was 3 shots back after Thursday. However, as fate would have it, Inbee was stuck in some windy conditions on Friday and managed only a 1-over 73. Meanwhile, several players were charging … Continue reading
Inbee Park Set To Go For Golf’s Elusive Grand Slam
I must admit that I never…ever…thought I would write a blog entry about an LPGA player going for a Grand Slam. Somebody has to win the first Major of the year, the Kraft Nabisco Championship. But from there, the odds stack increasingly against said winner duplicating victory at the following Majors. Before this year, Annika … Continue reading
Former #1 Jiyai Shin Moves Back Into Top 5 Of Rolex Rankings After 2012 Women’s British Open Win
Jiyai Shin moved up 5 spots in the Rolex Rankings to number 5 following her win at the 2012 Ricoh Women’s British Open, her second Major, both WBO wins. Jiyai is a former world #1 but has struggled with physical ailments the past year or so. With back to back wins, she certainly seems back … Continue reading
Paula Creamer Talks About The State Of Her Game, Americans On The LPGA, Augusta National, The Olympics and Women’s British Open
LPGA superstar Paula Creamer sat down with Fox Sports to talk briefly about a myriad of subjects including her game, American resurgence on tour, Augusta National, The Olympics and the upcoming Women’s British Open. Paula is still playing well, but she is a champion and champions…true champions…are hungry for more titles and trophies. Creamer hasn’t … Continue reading
2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open Event Video
The Ricoh Women’s British Open and IMG released a delightful event video capturing the energy of this year’s event, won by world #1 Yani Tseng. In addition to Yani, there are also some comments from Morgan Pressel, Paula Creamer and Michael Whan.
LPGA Star Jiyai Shin Out At Least A Month Due To Injury
Former world #1 Jiyai Shin has announced, through her agent, that she will miss at least one month due to back and right big toe injuries. She noticed the pain at the 2011 CN Canadian Women’s Open. Her condition has worsened since then, resulting in Shin being hospitalized Monday in Korea. Her doctor was quoted … Continue reading
Paula Creamer and the First Tee Initiative
It was really great for Paula to spend time with these young girls from the First Tee program. Paula herself was part of First Tee. To learn more, please visit: First Tee Initiative