Although it’s still the off-season, some of the biggest stars of the LPGA tour are out making a big difference for people they might never meet. In the annual Morgan & Friends event to raise money for the fight against cancer, Morgan Pressel was joined by Paula Creamer, Lexi Thompson, Cristie Kerr, Natalie Gulbis, Brittany … Continue reading
This is why I never gave up on Team USA. Even after they were in holes after days 1 and 2 of Solheim Cup 2015, I felt if they could keep it close, maybe 2 points behind…at the most 3…they would have the advantage in singles. Sure, Europe handed the Americans their hats in singles … Continue reading
Before I move on to posting about Team USA at the 2015 Solheim Cup, let me first say how much I respect Team Europe and give them all the credit for winning in 2011 in Ireland and 2013 in Colorado, USA. However, I am unabashedly behind Our Ladies (meaning the American ladies, as I am … Continue reading
Stars from the world of golf joined other sports luminaries to raise over 450,000 Euros for various charities one year prior to the 2015 Solheim Cup. 22-time singles (and 1 doubles) tennis Major winner Steffi Graf joined golf stars Paula Creamer, Sandra Gal, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Caroline Masson, Caroline Larsson, Caroline Hedwall and reigning US … Continue reading
Michelle Wie and Amy Yang both stand 18 challenging holes away from a career defining victory. Amy has been a runner-up before at the US Women’s Open. A player that reminds many of South Korean pioneer Se Ri Pak, Yang might duplicate one of her idol’s accomplishments. It was Se Ri’s 1998 US Women’s Open … Continue reading
Shiho Oyama rode a 6 birdie, 2 bogey opening day effort to a 4-under lead after round 1 of the 2013 Mizuno Classic. The 36-year old Oyama is a 12-time JLPGA winner, although her last victory came in 2011 when she won her 2nd Masters GC Ladies. Her greatest year on the LPGA of Japan … Continue reading
In all three of Inbee Park’s Major wins this year, she trailed after the first round. So it’s no big deal that she was 3 shots back after Thursday. However, as fate would have it, Inbee was stuck in some windy conditions on Friday and managed only a 1-over 73. Meanwhile, several players were charging … Continue reading
The greatest women’s golf tournament (IMO) is here. Can’t wait to see who emerges victorious at the 2013 US Women’s Open. Could it possibly be the young phenom, Lydia Ko? What about the wily veteran, Juli Inkster? Maybe the uber-talented Suzann Pettersen? Here are some pre-tournament interviews with that trio of title hopefuls. Also, the … Continue reading
“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
San Jose State Univesity golfer Judy Ho was forced to withdraw from the team after being diagnosed with a bone marrow disorder. To help with her medical costs, former SJSU golfers, and LPGA stars, Juli Inkster and Pat Hurst are hosting a benefit dinner on January 20, 2012. Great job by Juli and Pat. I … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 