Don’t be surprised to see Ha-Neul Kim’s name atop the leaderboard after round 1 of the 2013 US Women’s Open. She might not be as well known to casual American fans, but to diehard women’s golf fans, particularly those who are familiar with the KLPGA, Kim is well known as a 7-time Korean tour winner. … Continue reading
On a day when scoring conditions toughened for the world’s best women golfers, Na Yeon Choi finished as she did after round 1, atop the leaderboard. However, her 1-under 71 2nd round was anything but routine. After finishing round 1 with a bogey on 18, she started round 2 with a double bogey on the … Continue reading
Ah-Rheum Hwang, Teresa Lu and Akane Iijima lead at 6-under after the first round of the 2011 Mizuno Classic. Beside Chie Arimura and Sakura Yokomine, for whom I always root, I would like to see Mina Harigae, currently tied for 5th, finish well…maybe even win. Mina is an American of Japanese heritage. Her parents, both … Continue reading
Shrugging off any hint of nerves or distraction, world #1 Yani Tseng opened her quest to win the inaugural Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship on her home soil the way she has played all year, in dominant fashion. After round 1, Yani finds herself tied for 1st place with Japan’s Ai Miyazato at 4-under. Ok, maybe … Continue reading
A few days ago golf legend Annika Sorenstam said that it was important for Team Europe to win Solheim Cup 2011 to make the competition relevant. Wins in the last three events (2005, 2007 and 2009) by Team USA coupled with 8 American wins in 11 Solheim Cups was threatening to make the premier team … Continue reading
It seems fitting that after two days of nerve racking team play, Team Europe and Team USA will decide the 2011 Solheim Cup during day three singles. Europe had a chance to put some distance between themselves and the Americans after taking the Saturday morning foursomes 2.5-1.5 to extend to a 7-5 lead into the … Continue reading
On paper, Team USA looked like the team to beat going into Solheim Cup 2011, and it might just turn out that way in the end, but on day one Team Europe threw down the gauntlet and showed they are in it to win it, leading the point total 4.5 to 3.5. I am going … Continue reading
Now we get to the action for Solheim Cup 2011! I can feel the excitement building. Michelle Wie and Cristie Kerr (USA) will take on Maria Hjorth and Anna Nordqvist (EUR). Paula Creamer and Brittany Lincicome oppose Karen Stupples and Melissa Reid (EUR). Stacy Lewis and Angela Stanford (USA) face off with Catriona Matthew and … Continue reading
I love all the pomp and circumstance with the Solheim Cup; not because it has anything to do with the golf that will soon follow, but because it goes to demonstrate how important this event is to all involved. For one of the few times in the sports year, women’s golf is showered with the … Continue reading
All the talk will finally be put to rest. We will see if the top players on the US team can carry the day. Will the Europeans prove to be deeper from 6 to 12? How will the rookies do? Which captain’s picks will shine? Which will not? Solheim Cup 2011 from Killeen Castle in … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 