Lexi Thompson continues to show why she is the next big thing in women’s golf, maybe the next big thing in golf, period. Entering the last round of the 2011 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, she held a slim 1-shot lead over veteran Sophie Gustafson. By round’s end, Lexi showed she has the killer instinct and … Continue reading
Lexi Thompson is already the youngest winner on the LPGA tour. She is one round away from becoming the 2nd youngest winner on the Ladies European Tour (Lexi is already older than Amy Yang was when she won the 2006 ANZ Ladies Masters). But like I said in my last post, a lot can happen … Continue reading
As the saying goes, experience should fear the strength of youth. Lexi Thompson is only 16 years old, but appears ready to take on the world. But I’m getting ahead of things. Although Lexi fired a 6-under 66 in round 2 to lead the 2011 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters at 8-under overall, there are still … Continue reading
Players like Paula Creamer and Maria Verchenova are well-known not only for their games, but their stylish dress on course. But even with the theme of skirts at the 2011 Swinging Skirts TLPGA event, the weather is keeping all the players well bundled up. Na Yeon Choi did surprise many with a stunning dress at … Continue reading
The players competing in the Swinging Skirts event in Taiwan took time out to get decked out at the tournament reception. All the ladies looked terrific. Also, here are some photos from the pro-am as well. In the video, Paula Creamer arrives for the event. The coolest part, besides the fans greeting her at the … Continue reading
RT Sports did a nice feature on Ladies European Tour golfer Maria Verchenova. Unfortunately, since her 55th place finish on the Order of Merit in 2008, she has not been able to match those results, slipping to 124th in 2010 and ending up in Q school. I would love to see Maria be a bigger … Continue reading
One of the most anticipated events (for me) on the LPGA schedule is the Evian Players Party. The ladies let down their hair for a night of elegance and glamour. They get to show a different side of themselves and strut their stuff. I hear they also squeeze in some golf this week as well … Continue reading
JLPGA star Miki Saiki birdied 6 of her first 11 holes en route to a 5-under second round, leaving her at 9-under overall and all alone atop the leaderboard at the midway point of the 2011 Evian Masters. Saiki’s solid round, which included hitting 14 of 18 greens in regulation, has her 1 shot clear … Continue reading
Mother Nature was a mercurial mistress on day one of the 2011 Evian Masters. Rainy, breezy, clear; this day had it all. The players tried to find their rhythm as the weather vacillated. In the end Maria Hjorth, Shin-Ae Ahn and Karen Stupples sit atop the leaderboard by a shot at 5-under. One thing is … Continue reading
Maria Verchenova is one of the more popular players in media circles from the Ladies European Tour. The first Russian to be a full-time LET member, she is, at times, overly criticized for her looks. It’s not her fault that she’s beautiful. And for her, that’s marketable. And she has had good results as a … Continue reading
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