Channel 7 and Honda held a ceremony to announce the 2014 Honda LPGA Thailand. Several well known Thai golfers attended the event, including Pornanong Phatlum, former player Virada Nirapathpongporn and the Jutanugarn sisters, Moriya and Ariya. It’s always nice to see Virada, whom I wish were still playing, either on the LPGA tour or even … Continue reading
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Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 2013 Lalla Meryem Cup
The toughest day watching professional women’s golf for me occured earlier this year at the 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand event. I am a big fan of Ariya and Moriya, the Jutanugarn sisters. Ariya stood on the tee of the 72nd hole of the tournament with a 2 shot lead. She was denied an age-exemption by … Continue reading
2013 Honda LPGA Thailand Final Round: My First Time Unable To Watch An LPGA Round
I’ve seen lots of LPGA golfers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. I still feel for In-Kyung Kim lipping out a 1 footer to win the 2012 Kraft Nabisco Championship. It happens. You have to play all 72 holes (and sometimes more). I feel for the players but I watch. This one is different. … Continue reading
Ariya Jutanugarn Leads 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand After 3rd Round
“Not only my family, but also the entire country has hopes for me. But after I heard their hands clap, it became an inspiration.” – Ariya Jutanugarn In the lead-up to the 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand, I wrote a blog post about what storylines I would be watching. While I was anxious to see how … Continue reading
2013 LPGA Thailand: Storylines I Am Watching
The LPGA moves to Thailand (where I was born) this week for the 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand. Of course, every LPGA fan has their own players and storylines they are watching. On a purely personal basis, I am looking at some young guns to see how they will perform. Of particular interest to me are … Continue reading
Yani Tseng and Michelle Wie Promos For Honda LPGA Thailand 2013
Two of the LPGA’s most popular golfers, Yani Tseng and Michelle Wie shot short little promos for the 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand. Basically, they briefly say what they like about coming back to play. Of course, Yani probably has a lot to like as she is the 2-time defending champion in Chonburi. There is also … Continue reading
Yani Tseng Successfully Defends Title, Wins 2012 Honda LPGA Thailand
There are tears of sorrow. There are tears of joy. After Yani Tseng finished off her final shot in winning the 2012 Honda LPGA Thailand, she shed tears of relief. It was a sharp contrast from the tears of frustration that flowed following her opening round struggles. Her score was only 1-over, but she finished … Continue reading
Ai Miyazato Reclaims Lead After 3rd Round Of 2012 Honda LPGA Thailand, But Yani Tseng Is Only 1 Shot Behind
To begin, let me state an obvious golf equation; a great short game + a hot putter = lots of cash! Ai Miyazato put herself one round away from a first place payday with a 7-under 65 that left the first round leader atop the leaderboard after 3 rounds at 14-under overall. Ai-sama put on … Continue reading
Karrie Webb’s Blistering 65 Gives Her A Three Shot Lead After 2nd Round Of 2012 Honda LPGA Thailand
As hot as the heat can be in Thailand, Karrie Webb was even hotter in round 2 of the 2012 Honda LPGA Thailand, shooting a 7-under 65, including an ace on the 158 yard par 3 12th, to open up a 3 shot lead at 11-under over Koreans Jiyai Shin and Na Yeon Choi. Beware … Continue reading
Ai Miyazato Leads By 1 After First Round Of 2012 Honda LPGA Thailand
Although the LPGA season started at last week’s co-sponsored Women’s Australian Open, it really feels like the season is underway with the 2012 Honda LPGA Thailand event. On day one, it was 2010 champion Ai Miyazato who stayed cool in the sweltering heat to shoot a clean 5-birdie no bogeys 67 to break out of … Continue reading
