Ariya Jutanugarn Wins First Career Major At 2016 Ricoh Women’s British Open

You didn’t expect it to be easy, did you? After making it look like she was going to run away from the field early in the final round, Ariya Jutanugarn had to hold her nerves and come through in the clutch to with the 2016 Ricoh Women’s British Open. Don’t let the 3 shot separation … Continue reading →

Get To Know: Ariya Jutanugarn

For those that follow the LPGA, Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn is not a new player, unknown before winning all 3 LPGA events contested in May 2016. The 20-year old emerging Thai star was famous, or perhaps infamous, for a 2013 collapse at the Honda LPGA Thailand where she failed to hold a 2-shot lead with 1 … Continue reading →

Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 3rd Tournament In A Row At 2016 LPGA Volvik Championship

It was May’s day yet again at the 2016 LPGA Volvik Championship. With a 15-under 5 shot victory in Ann Arbor, Ariya Jutanugarn, or May if you will, swept all three LPGA events this month. In less than 30 days, she went from just another player with potential to a Player of the Year contender. … Continue reading →

Ariya Jutanugarn Feted On Return To Thailand After Breakthrough LPGA Win

Ariya Jutanugarn received a hero’s welcome upon returning to Thailand following her win at the 2016 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. There was the media waiting at the airport for her, a formal salute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and a celebration at the SCG 100th Building. As a fan of the Seoul … Continue reading →

Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 2016 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic (WOO HOO!!!!)

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 →

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 →

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 →

Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 2012 Thunderbird Junior Invitational (AJGA)

Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn fired a 5-under 67 in the final round of the 2012 Thunderbird Junior Invitational to finish at 5-under overall. It was good enough to tie Laura Sojo for the lead. Ariya won the playoff for her first win of 2012, which also comes a week after sister Moriya Jutanugarn won the Scott … Continue reading →

Thai Women Golfers Praised In Bangkok Post Article

As a person of half-Thai heritage and a fan of women’s golf, 2011 was a very exciting year as the Jutanugarn sisters continued to play well. Pornanong Phatlum will be joined by 3 more Thai golfers next year on the LPGA, including Q-school winner Numa. The success of Thai women golfers in 2011 was juxtaposed … Continue reading →