The 2014 Asian Games are underway! Taking place this year in Incheon, South Korea, it was fitting to have perhaps the two greatest South Korean female golfers of all time participating in the opening ceremony festivities. World Golf Hall of Fame member Pak Se-ri served as one of the flag bearers carrying in the Taegukgi, … Continue reading
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Ji-Yai Shin Wins 2014 Nitori Ladies Golf Tournament (JLPGA), Takes The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Ah, the memories. Last week it was former LPGA favorite of mine, Momoko Ueda, winning on the JLPGA. This week it’s former LPGA superstar, Jiyai Shin, shining at the 2014 Nitori Ladies Golf Tournament. She threw down the gauntlet with a first round 5-under 67. From there, nobody could pass her. Catch her, yes. Pass … Continue reading
Michelle Wie Leads 2014 US Women’s Open After Round 2; 11-Year Old Lucy Li Misses Cut
In a tournament that features a record 11-year old qualifier, Lucy Li, it is a former child prodigy who holds the lead at the midway point of the 2014 United States Women’s Open. Michelle Wie, who qualified for the US Amateur Women’s Public Links at a then record 10-years old, won it at a record … Continue reading
Michelle Wie Wins 2014 LPGA Lotte Championship
With apologies to Thomas Wolfe, apparently you can go home again. In a storybook scenario, Michelle Wie returned to the comforts of her native Hawaii to win the 2014 LPGA Lotte Championship presented by J Golf. It wasn’t just a crowd rooting for the hometown hero. Watching how naturally and affectionately Michelle interacted with patrons … Continue reading
Lexi Thompson Wins 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship
Now that was impressive. For the last 7 months or so, I have been banging the drum to herald the ascension of Lexi Thompson as the near future best female golfer on the planet. Another step was taken towards that fruition as the 19-year old romped to victory at the first Major of the LPGA … Continue reading
Michelle Wie, Lexi Thompson Tied For Lead After 3rd Round Of 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship
If you are fan of American LPGA players, you probably hope this week’s 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship follows the early season tour pattern. American Jessica Korda won the season opener, followed by tournament victories by Karrie Webb and Anna Nordqvist. Then American Paula Creamer won, followed once again by Karrie Webb and Anna Nordqvist wins. … Continue reading
Lydia Ko, Meena Lee Lead 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic After Round One
Lydia Ko started her rookie season with a strong 5-under 68 (par is 73 at this tournament) to tie for the lead with Meena Lee at the 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic. I don’t usually do early round posts, but this is the first round of the LPGA season, so I thought I’d do a … Continue reading
Suzann Pettersen Thwarts Early Fourth Round Challenge From Azahara Munoz At 2013 Sunrise LPGA Taiwan To Win Late Going Away
With an assist from Azahara Munoz, Suzann Pettersen found a way to make the fourth round of the 2013 Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship interesting early on before closing it out comfortably late. Give credit to Azahara. She came out firing, looking to make a match of it, and she did. By the time she sunk … 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
Suzann Pettersen Leads After First Round Of 2013 Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor heat nor gloom of night stays the ladies of the LPGA from the swift completion of their apointed rounds. On Facebook, Beatriz Recari described her first round at the 2013 Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship as 5 hours and 40 minutes in rain. And so it was, as defending … Continue reading
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