Soo-Yun Kang Wins 2016 Suntory Ladies Open

Kangsy! I’ve been a fan of Soo-Yun Kang since she was a 20-something player on the United States-based LPGA. Back in 2005, it was a great thrill to see the Fashion Model of the Fairways win the Safeway Classic…and have to lift a ridiculously HUGE trophy: see it here. Since playing full-time on the LPGA … Continue reading →

Bo-Mee Lee Wins 2015 Ito En Ladies Golf Tournament, Feted For Capturing JLPGA Season Money Title

What a season it has been for South Korea’s Bo-Mee Lee on the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA). She was brilliant yet again in seizing the 2015 Ito En Ladies Golf Tournament with a wire to wire victory. Bo-Mee threw down a first round 7-under 65 on her way to a 14-under 2 shot win. It’s … Continue reading →

Teresa Lu Wins 5th JLPGA Title Of The Season At 2015 Fujitsu Ladies

What a tug of war the 2015 LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) season has been. As soon as I think Bo-Mee Lee is running away with the year, Teresa Lu makes a charge. When I start to think Teresa can catch up, Bo-Mee reasserts her dominance. These two tour aces have been a lot of fun … Continue reading →

In-Gee Chun Wins World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup, Takes Major Title In First Ever JLPGA Event

South Korea’s In-Gee Chun is presently a college student in addition to being a professional golfer. Fittingly, she took the field to school at the 2015 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup in her first ever LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) event, establishing a 5 shot lead after 3 rounds at 13-under and cruising to a 4-shot … Continue reading →

Na Ri Kim Wins 2013 Studio Alice Ladies

“I hadn’t won in about 2 years, so this makes me happy. My goal is to win 3 tournaments this year.” – Na-Ri Kim 1 down, 2 to go for Na-Ri Kim. The South Korean golfer won the 2013 Studio Alice Ladies, her 2nd win on the JLPGA Tour and first in nearly 2 years. … Continue reading →

Shanshan Feng Wins 2012 Yonex Ladies Golf Tournament (JLPGA)

Part of me is thrilled to see Shanshan Feng play well regardless of where she has her success. However, part of me also worries that if she continues to excel on the JLPGA, where tournaments and money are good, her commitment to the LPGA might wane. Two weeks ago, a second place finish at the … Continue reading →