Serena Williams silenced a full stadium of fans hoping to cheer on Italy’s own Sara Errani in the final of the 2014 Internazionali BNL d’Italia. It was a match early on as Serena was just a bit off to start. Still, the world #1 made enough shots to take the opening set 6-3. Then things … Continue reading
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Na Yeon Choi Donates To Children’s Charity, Makes Kimchi
I have to hand it to Na Yeon Choi. Not only is she one of the greatest golfers on the planet, a 2010 LPGA Vare Trophy and Money List winner, not to mention the reigning 2012 US Women’s Open champion, but she also is one of the most giving players on tour. She donates to … Continue reading
Mi-Hyun Kim, A Tribute To A Retiring LPGA Star
The four original Seoul Sisters, Se Ri Pak, Mi-Hyun Kim, Grace Park and Hee-Won Han, are largely responsible for my LPGA fandom. 2012 has seen the beginning of the end of those trailblazing players being active professional golfers. Grace Park has already walked away into the next chapter of her life. She will now be … Continue reading
Yani Tseng Among Three Tied For Lead After Opening Round Of 2012 Kia Classic
Ok, stop me if you’ve heard this before…the LPGA has a tournament underway…and Yani Tseng is in the lead! I know, I know. SHOCKING! OK, maybe not. The great…make that all-time great…Yani Tseng shot a 5-under 67 to put her into a three way tie for the lead after the opening round of the 2012 … Continue reading
Na Yeon Choi Delights Children At Annual Hospital Charity Magic Show; Helps Establish Computer Room
LPGA star Na Yeon Choi is very active in the off-season with charity appearances and events, particularly benefitting children. It has become a tradition that she holds a yearly magic show at a children’s hospital, actively participating in the prestidigitation. She also donates money to various children’s charities. In addition to the magic show, she … Continue reading
Jiyai Shin Delivers Food To Elderly, Makes Donations To Support Those With Special Needs
The LPGA is full of women who give back selflessly to their communities. I am always happy to read about their outreach efforts. Former world #1 Jiyai Shin of South Korea spent part of her 2011 holiday delivering food to the elderly. She also donated to efforts to help those with special needs, including providing … Continue reading
LPGA Players Donate Auction Items To Benefit Thailand Flood Relief
LPGA stars Paula Creamer, Anna Nordqvist, Ai Miyazato and Thai native Pornanong Phatlum have donated items to benefit flood relief in Thailand. The online auction is at LPGA Thailand Auction. The auction runs until January 2012. Don’t worry, the amounts are in Thai Baht, so for example the 5,000 THB for the Ai Miyazato Tourstage … Continue reading
Paula Creamer, Mollie Fankhauser Join In Donation To NW Arkansas Animal Shelter
Tour players Mollie Fankhauser and Paula Creamer (and her doggie Studly) represented the LPGA, which joined with Mars Petcare and the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G to donate 3000 pounds of PEDIGREE Dry Dog Food and 900 pounds of Special Kitty Dry Cat Food to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Paula also talks … Continue reading
LPGA Golfer Jennifer Johnson To Donate Half Of Winnings From 2011 Navistar Classic To Wounded Warrior Project
LPGA Tour rookie Jennifer Johnson has announced that she will donate half of her winnings from the 2011 Navistar LPGA Classic to the Wounded Warrior Project. “Our wounded veterans should not have to endure any more suffering than they already have and deserve the best care and treatment available. Wounded Warrior Project helps those who … Continue reading
JLPGA Star Mi-Jeong Jeon Donates 10 Million Won (about 124,000 USD) To Japan Relief Aid
Bless you, Mi-Jeong Jeon! from the Chosun-Ilbo: JLPGA Golfer Jeon Mi-jeong Donates 10 Million Yen to Disaster Victims in Japan Jeon Mi-jeong Korean golfer Jeon Mi-jeong, who plays in the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour, donated 10 million yen to the victims of the deadly earthquake and tsunami in Japan. “It’s nothing compared to … Continue reading
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