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
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WTA Stars Glow At Wimbledon 2016 Pre-Tournament Party
It seems like it was only a few weeks ago that the tennis world crowned a new Major champion in Garbine Muguruza at Roland Garros 2016. Well, it seems that way because it actually was only a few weeks ago. Even with the extra week added this year in between Roland Garros and Wimbledon 2016, … Continue reading
Brittany & Friends 2016 Raises Money For First Tee of St. Petersburg
Newlywed Brittany Lincicome hosted several of her LPGA friends and colleagues for Brittany & Friends 2016, a pro-am event to benefit The First Tee of St. Petersburg. The program uses youth golf programs to teach life skills and promote core values. Some of the pros joining Bam-Bam included reigning LPGA Player of the Year Lydia … Continue reading
Team USA Trails As Darkness Suspends Play On Day 2 Of Solheim Cup, But In Position For Comeback
A lot of things might be going wrong for Team USA at Solheim Cup 2015. They trailed 3 points to 5 after day 1 matches were complete. They had a less than stellar 1-3 showing in morning matches on day 2. They trail 5 points to 8 as darkness suspended play on day 2. However, … Continue reading
Wimbledon 2015 Day 2: Eugenie Bouchard, Simona Halep and Laura Robson Exit Early
Three big names to hardcore tennis aficionados took first round exits from Wimbledon 2015 on day 2. All three are dealing with different issues at the moment. I’ll start with Laura Robson. Hers was the least surprising loss (6-4 6-4 to Evgeniya Rodina). This was only her second match back after missing 17 months with … Continue reading
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
Michelle Wie, Paula Creamer, Charley Hull, Catriona Matthew and Defending Champion Stacy Lewis Ready For 2014 Ricoh Women’s British Open
Last year, Stacy Lewis won a windy 2013 Ricoh Women’s British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews. She has kept up her high level of play, regaining the world #1 ranking and coming in to the 2014 WBO off a win in Arkansas. Unless and until her play falters, I look at her … Continue reading
Rally For Bally At 2014 Aegon Championships, Aegon International and Aegon Classic
In London, Eastbourne and Birmingham, the tennis world came together for the Rally4Bally, in honor and memory of Elena Baltacha. Elena passed away on May 4th from liver cancer. Proceeds from the Rally4Bally campaign will benefit the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis. Stars of past and present gave their … Continue reading
Jessica Korda Wins 2014 Airbus LPGA Classic presented by JTBC
In January, Jessica Korda kick-started the American Renaissance on the LPGA Tour, winning the season opening 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic. Since then, her year has been up and down. In recent weeks, she suffered consecutive missed cuts at Swinging Skirts and the North Texas Shootout. Korda was back in the money with a T37 … Continue reading
Lexi Thompson Wins 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship
Now that was impressive. For the last 7 months or so, I have been banging the drum to herald the ascension of Lexi Thompson as the near future best female golfer on the planet. Another step was taken towards that fruition as the 19-year old romped to victory at the first Major of the LPGA … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 