Lexi Thompson Penalized 4-shots, Loses 2017 ANA Inspiration In Playoff She Never Should Have Been In: Enough With The Armchair Officiating!

Not like this. Of the top 5 finishers at the 2017 ANA Inspiration (So-Yeon Ryu, Lexi Thompson, Minjee Lee, Inbee Park and Suzann Pettersen), I am firmly Team So-Yeon Ryu. I like all of those players, but I have a special affinity for Ryu, whom I have been waiting eagerly to celebrate in victory again during … Continue reading →

Team USA Shows Heart, Resilience In Comeback 2015 Solheim Cup Victory!

This is why I never gave up on Team USA. Even after they were in holes after days 1 and 2 of Solheim Cup 2015, I felt if they could keep it close, maybe 2 points behind…at the most 3…they would have the advantage in singles. Sure, Europe handed the Americans their hats in singles … Continue reading →

Victoria Azarenka Saves The Best For Last, Wins 2013 Australian Open

In 2012, Victoria Azarenka started her year winning her first 26 matches, the longest streak on the WTA since Martina Hingis started 37-0 in 1997. Throughout the streak, Vika at times looked unbeatable. No matter what you hit at her, it was coming back…with power. Even great players had to play nearly flawlessly just to … Continue reading →

Li Na, Victoria Azarenka Win Semifinal Matches At 2013 Australian Open

That was impressive. I knew Li Na could beat Maria Sharapova. We all did. But given how Masha was absolutely crushing her opposition, setting records for fewest games lost as the rounds progressed, it appeared that Li Na would need no less than her best tennis to overcome Sharapova in a contest between the two … Continue reading →