I’m a fan of a lot of the players on the LPGA. So whomever wins from week to week I have reason to cheer. But sometimes there is extra cause for me to be happy. Chella Choi winning the 2015 Marathon Classic is one of those times. She’s one of a handful of my very … Continue reading
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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
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #10 Flavia Pennetta and Chella Choi
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
Michelle Wie Continues Hot Play With Second Round Suspended Play Lead At 2014 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship
Ok, let’s get this out of the way right from the beginning. I know Michelle Wie has been on fire lately but… Following her breakthrough win at the 2014 US Women’s Open, Michelle Wie was quite a busy champion. Television appearances, radio call in shows, Empire State Building photoshoots, she was in demand. Had she … Continue reading
Inbee Park Wins 2014 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic
Great champions rise to the challenge. 2013 was a record year for Inbee Park, a year that saw her win the first 3 Majors of the season, matching Babe Zaharias’ 1950 feat, capture 6 overall titles and claim the world #1 ranking. But after her triumph at the 2013 US Women’s Open she didn’t win … Continue reading
Stacy Lewis, Meena Lee Tied For Lead After 3rd Round Of 2014 North Texas LPGA Shootout
Sunday’s final round of the 2014 North Texas LPGA Shootout is the kind of set-up that I like. There are compelling and competing storylines that will pull my rooting interest in a myriad of directions. The most talked about is whether Stacy Lewis with continue to play bridesmaid in yet another event or will she … 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
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
Fairways and Forehands 2013 Top 30 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #17 Samantha Stosur and Chella Choi
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 17 on the money list from each tour are Samantha Stosur … Continue reading
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