Well, that was quick. It took a long time for the first official LPGA winner representing Thailand to be crowned. It only took until the following tournament for the next coronation. Second verse, same as the first. Ariya Jutanugarn made it back to back titles with a 14-under 1 shot victory at the 2016 Kingsmill … Continue reading
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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
Mi Jung Hur Wins 2014 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic
You’re standing on the 11th tee in the final round of an LPGA tournament. You haven’t won a tournament in 5 years. You have a tenuous 1 shot lead (17-under to 16-under) over a player who has been, along with Inbee Park, at the height of dominance on the women’s tour in recent years. What … Continue reading
Hyo Joo Kim Wins 2014 Evian Championship; Michelle Wie Wins 2014 Rolex Annika Major Award
It’s not every day that a 19-year old non-member of the the LPGA faces down a Hall of Fame legend and emerges triumphant. But that’s exactly what happened at the 2014 Evian Championship as South Korean teen phenom Hyo Joo Kim stood firmly in the face of a late push from Karrie Webb. Kim started … Continue reading
Suzann Pettersen Survives Shaky Start To Maintain Lead After 3rd Round Of 2013 Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship
Suzann Pettersen did her darndest early in the 3rd round to add some drama to the 2013 Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship. But in the end, she finished her day very near to where she started. With a 5 shot overnight lead, the world #2 stumbled out of the blocks with bogeys on 3 of her … Continue reading
Lexi Thompson Maintains Lead After 2nd Round Of 2012 Navistar LPGA Classic
Lexi Thompson fired a 3-under 69 to maintain her lead at the midway point of the 2012 Navistar LPGA Classic. But there are a slew of players right on Lexi’s heels. At this point, it’s anybody’s tournament. Birdies are falling like rain. Stacy Lewis shot a 2-under 70 and went backwards on the leaderboard. ALL … Continue reading
Amy Yang Leads 2012 Kraft Nabisco Championship After First Round; Guess Who’s Lurking
When Lexi Thompson won the 2011 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, she became the youngest professional to win on the Ladies European Tour. The key word is professional. There is a younger winner on the LET, who was still an amateur at the time she took down the pros, and her name is Amy Yang. Since … Continue reading
Yani Tseng Maintains Lead Going Into Final Round Of 2012 Kia Classic; Can Anybody Catch Her?
The express train to the World Golf Hall of Fame is still on track for the awesome Yani Tseng. Going in the final round of the 2012 Kia Classic she has the field right where she wants them, in her rear view mirror. She is so good that even luck is breaking her way. She … Continue reading
Na Yeon Choi Leads Going Into Final Round Of 2011 Safeway Classic; Grace Park Still In Striking Distance
After her double bogey to close out the first round of the 2011 Safeway Classic, I was worried about a possible negative carryover for Na Yeon Choi in the second round. No worries needed. Choi fired a solid 3 birdie, 1 bogey 2-under 69 (par is 71 on this course) to lead by three strokes … Continue reading
Se Ri Pak Inspiring More Than Just Korean Golfers; Caroline Masson Leads After 2nd Round Of Ricoh Women’s British Open
Se Ri Pak is the reason this blog exists. The World Golf Hall of Famer has often been credited as the inspiration behind a wave of Korean golfers who have had success on every golf tour that matters around the world. Nobody denies that, because it’s true. However, as I watched Se Ri tie a … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 