Although the runner-up at the 2017 Australian Open in women’s singles was Venus Williams, I submit that the 2nd best player (to Serena, obviously) in Melbourne was Great Britain’s Johanna Konta. She had the misfortune of facing Serena in the quarters in a match where Konta played tight as a drum and fell short of … Continue reading
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Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #8 Victoria Azarenka and Ha-Na Jang
For the fourth annual edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the dynamic dozen from each tour, the top 12 on the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #8 players for 2016: Victoria Azarenka (WTA) and Ha-Na Jang … 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
2015 Miami Open: Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams Add To Hall of Fame Credentials With Wins
There were times during the 2015 Miami Open when world #1 Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to find victory; when he was a point away from being down a set and two breaks to Alexandr Dolgopolov, when he was being pressed in the quarters by David Ferrer and when he dropped the second set … Continue reading
Na Yeon Choi Wins 2015 Coates Golf Championship; Lydia Ko Becomes Youngest Ever World #1
The best in the world play to win. While there should be no doubt to anybody who follows the LPGA that Na Yeon Choi is among the best players in the world and is a winner, she hadn’t captured an LPGA title since 2012. That drought is over as NYC held on down the stretch … Continue reading
Michelle Wie, Cheyenne Woods and Stacy Lewis Ready For 2015 Coates Golf Championship
The 2015 LPGA season gets underway with the inaugural Coates Golf Championship. The best players in the world will take on the course at the Golden Ocala Golf Club in Ocala, Florida. Three players with a lot of eyes on them are Stacy Lewis, Michelle Wie and Cheyenne Woods. Stacy says what most motivates her … Continue reading
Shanshan Feng Wins 2013 CME Group Titleholders; Stacy Lewis Wins 2013 Vare Trophy, Moriya Jutanugarn Wins 2013 LPGA Rookie Of The Year
At the end of the 2013 CME Group Titleholders third round, the trio of Natalie Gulbis, Gerina Piller and Pornanong Phatlum led by 2 shots. That was a tenuous lead to be sure, with experienced champions right on their heels. One of those champions, Shanshan Feng, avoided any big mistakes while ill-timed bogeys conspired to … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Improves, But Serena Still Dominates In 2013 Sony Open Final
At the end of the 2013 Sony Open final, the television crew, which included Mary Jo Fernandez and Mary Carillo, called it a “great final”. Ok, it went 3 sets, but with all due respect while parts of the final were great, I cannot agree. Yes, Maria Sharapova pushed Serena to a 3rd set and … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic Falls In Fourth Round Of 2013 Sony Open; Maria Sharapova, Li Na Move On
Well, this the kind of match Ana Ivanovic needs to start winning to break away from hovering just outside of the top 10 to being back in the top 10. Granted, her fourth round opponent at the 2013 Sony Open, Sara Errani, has played her best tennis over the last year and a half. Still, … Continue reading
Li Na Advances In Third Round Of 2013 Sony Open; Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova Upset
2011 Roland Garros winner Li Na advanced in the 3rd round of the 2013 Sony Open in Miami. Playing her first tournament since the 2013 Australian Open, the Chinese star was never truly threatened in defeating Varvara Lepchenko, 6-2 6-4. Although seemingly a routine win, this day at the “mini-Major” saw many big names exit, … Continue reading
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