Thank you, Ariya Jutanugarn. Thank you for giving me the privilege and ineffable joy of watching the first LPGA win for a player representing Thailand. I admit, I cried. This day has been nearly 20 years in the making for me. I’ve been an LPGA fan since Se Ri Pak and Jenny Chuasiriporn battled it … Continue reading
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ANA Inspiration: Can’t Take The Heartbreak
I thought watching Ariya Jutanugarn implode with a 3-shot lead on the 72nd hole of the 2013 Honda LPGA Thailand was as low as it could get for me as an LPGA fan. I was wrong. Watching May unravel over the last 3 holes of the 2016 ANA Inspiration gutted me. I can’t take this … 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
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
United States, Thailand Surge On Day Two Of 2014 International Crown; Japan Maintains Lead In Pool B
Whether they admit it or not, Friday’s fourball against Team Spain was critical for Team USA at the 2014 International Crown. After being shut out by Taiwan on day one, another poor showing would have made any dream of winning on Sunday distant at best. With a switch in partners, the United States squad took … Continue reading
Taiwan On Top After Day One Of 2014 International Crown; USA Struggles Out The Gate
2014 has been a year of United States resurgence on the LPGA Tour with 11 of 18 tournaments so far won by Americans, including all 3 Majors to date. Meanwhile, former world #1 Yani Tseng of Taiwan is still struggling to recapture her past mastery. Well, you wouldn’t have known those two things were the … Continue reading
2-Time LPGA Winner Stacy Prammanasudh Retires; Ariya Jutanugarn Set For Return
My internet screen name is bangkokbobby for a reason. I was born in Bangkok to a Thai mother and African-American father. As such, I’ve been keenly interested in players of Thai or partial Thai heritage on the LPGA tour since I first paid attention to a specific tournament when Jenny Chuasiriporn made a bid to … 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
Ariya Jutanugarn Hopes To Compete At 2014 Honda LPGA Thailand
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
Shanshan Feng Leads 2013 ShopRite LPGA Classic After Round 2; Chie Arimura Makes A Move
I believe in Chie Arimura. Coming into the 2013 season, I felt it would be between her and Moriya Jutanugarn for Rookie of the Year. Moriya has jumped to a big early lead, but Chie has not found the form that made her a Major winner on the JLPGA. Maybe things are starting to turn. … Continue reading
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