Madison Keys, 2017 Bank of the West Champion

This is a few days late due to outside commitments, but I couldn’t let a title victory by my current favorite player in the world, Madison Keys, go unsung on my blog. The 22-year old American won her third WTA title, and first both on hard court and in the States, at the 2017 Stanford … 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 →

Ariya Jutanugarn Feted On Return To Thailand After Breakthrough LPGA Win

Ariya Jutanugarn received a hero’s welcome upon returning to Thailand following her win at the 2016 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. There was the media waiting at the airport for her, a formal salute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and a celebration at the SCG 100th Building. As a fan of the Seoul … Continue reading →

Jiyai Shin Wins 2014 Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic

See, this is what I was talking about earlier this year with Jiyai Shin. Deciding to play the LPGA of Japan tour (JLPGA), I knew she would, sooner or later, start bringing her Final Round Queen magic to a tour where her Stateside-bound fans would not all be able to fully appreciate her. Jiyai didn’t … Continue reading →

LPGA Stat Leaders and Rolex Rankings Top 50 1.27.2014: Jessica Korda On The Move!

With one tournament in the books for the LPGA season, it’s all coming up Korda…Jessica Korda, that is. The young American vaulted 16 spots up the Rolex Rankings into the #24 position. Naturally, by winning the year’s only event to date, she also leads most of the important LPGA statistical categories like the Money List, … Continue reading →

Jessica Korda Wins 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic

Jessica Korda sure knows how to start a season. For the 2nd time in 3 years, she wins the opening event of the LPGA season. In 2012 it was the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open, joining her father, former tennis pro Petr Korda, as the champion of an Australian national sports championship. This year, Jessica … Continue reading →

Michelle Wie and Belen Mozo Swim With Dolphins

I know this happened before the 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic tournament rounds started, but I was conflicted about whether to post about this. I have mixed emotions about zoos and aquariums, even though my father worked as a zookeeper when I was a child. There are very good things that the best of these … Continue reading →

Na Yeon Choi Leads 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic After Round Three

This is why I generally wait until the weekend to post LPGA tournament entries. So much can happen. Three rounds. Four different leaders. Meena Lee and Lydia Ko on day one. Jessica Korda on day two. Na Yeon Choi on day three. NYC, the 2010 LPGA Money List and Vare Trophy winner, had won at … Continue reading →

Jessica Korda Leads 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic After Round Two; Paula Creamer One Shot Back

The winds were whipping the course on day two of the 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, but that didn’t stop Jessica Korda and playing partner Paula Creamer from torching the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island. Jessica would finish with 8 birdies against a lone bogey for a 7-under 66 (par is 73 at … 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 →