Ariya Jutanugarn Completes Dream Season With LPGA Player of the Year, Money List and Race To CME Globe Titles; In-Gee Chun Takes Rookie of the Year and Vare Trophy

Ye Golf Gods, I apologize for my lack of faith. Until it was official on Sunday at the CME Group Tour Championship, I remained steadfast that something, somehow would happen to derail the dream of Ariya Jutanugarn winning the 2016 LPGA Player of the Year title. But as the holes dwindled down and it became … Continue reading →

Ariya Jutanugarn Wins First Career Major At 2016 Ricoh Women’s British Open

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 →

Queen Serena Back On The Throne At Wimbledon 2016

I have to be honest. All of my women’s favorites were gone by Tuesday of the second week at Wimbledon 2016. So the Serena Williams v Angelique Kerber final didn’t hold that extra sizzle for me. I wasn’t going to throw a parade regardless of who won. But dammit, I am a hardcore tennis superfan. … Continue reading →

Angelique Kerber, Serena Williams To Meet In Second Major Final Of The Season At Wimbledon 2016

Back in January, Angelique Kerber surprised most tennis aficionados by beating Serena Williams in the 2016 Australian Open women’s final. The world #1 from America will get her chance to turn the tables as both she and Angie advanced to the Ladies Final at Wimbledon 2016. Serena did so with a 6-2 6-0 drubbing of … Continue reading →

Wimbledon 2016 Ladies Semifinals: What I Want To Happen, What I Think Will Happen and What I (Almost) Hope Doesn’t Happen

The Ladies singles semifinals at Wimbledon 2016 features three Major singles champions. Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Angelique Kerber are looking to add to their trophy collections. Then there’s Elena Vesnina. Sure, she has 2 Major titles in doubles, but if she were to win the title here in singles it would change her life. … Continue reading →

Simona Halep, Elena Vesnina Advance To Wimbledon 2016 Quarterfinals

It’s always a strange feeling for me as a fan when one of my top favorites is knocked off by another one of my top favorites. Such was the case today when 5th seed Simona Halep came back to defeat 9th seed Madison Keys, 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-3. Keys was a little hobbled at the … Continue reading →

Coco Vandeweghe, Elena Vesnina Advance On Day 7 Of Wimbledon 2016

With top 10 Americans Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Madison Keys rolling along at Wimbledon 2016, flying a bit under the radar is the surging Coco Vandeweghe. After a clay court season where she struggled to get out of the early rounds (although, to be fair her first round opponents in Madrid and Rome were … Continue reading →

Madison Keys, Simona Halep Set-Up Wimbledon 2016 Showdown With Day 6 Wins; Eugenie Bouchard Falls

Missed a couple of days of Wimbledon 2016 postings due to outside commitments, so I’ll briefly try to catch up with a few of my favorites. And speaking of favorites, of the players left on the women’s side my two top personal faves are Madison Keys (always my top player) and Simona Halep. Unfortunately for … Continue reading →

Garbine Muguruza Upset On Day 4 Of Wimbledon 2016; Madison Keys, Eugenie Bouchard Advance

I’m not terribly surprised to see Garbine Muguruza fade listlessly away from Wimbledon 2016 early. I just thought it might be in round one against Camila Giorgi. Instead, the #2 seed and reigning Roland Garros women’s singles champion was emphatically shown the door in the second round by Jana Cepelova, 6-3 6-2. Honestly, it didn’t … Continue reading →

Garbine Muguruza Survives Upset Scare On Day One Of Wimbledon 2016; Madison Keys Rolls, Ana Ivanovic Crashes Out

Most tennis pundits could see this one coming a mile away. Garbine Muguruza’s first round clash with Camila Giorgi had the makings of an upset alert. Despite her relatively diminutive size, Camila abuses the ball by hitting it with every ounce of power in her body. The problem is that she often will alternate between jaw-dropping … Continue reading →