Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 2018 United States Women’s Open

I died this afternoon. Actually, looking back I think I died 17 times this afternoon. Luckily, in this scenario reincarnation was a very real thing. Watching Ariya Jutanugarn collapsing on the back nine in the final round of the 2018 United States Open, memories of past implosions…notably the 2016 ANA Inspiration…were freshly resurrected.  If she … Continue reading →

In-Gee Chun Wins 2015 US Women’s Open, Third Time She’s Won Major As First Victory On A Golf Tour

In-Gee Chun made it 3 for 3 when it comes to winning a Major as her first victory on a top tier professional golf tour. In 2013 she won the Korea Women’s Open as her first title on the LPGA of Korea (KLPGA). Earlier this year, she took top honors at the 2015 World Ladies … Continue reading →

Michelle Wie US Women’s Open 2014 Trophy Ceremony

With the allotted broadcast time winding down once Michelle Wie dropped in her final putt to seal victory at the 2014 US Women’s Open, it’s terrific that Pinehurst shared the video of the trophy ceremony. Not only did Michelle receive her gold medal and trophy, Stacy Lewis also received her silver medal as the second … Continue reading →

2014 US Women’s Open Champion Michelle Wie Does The Big Apple Media Tour

Michelle Wie was the toast of the town as the 2014 US Women’s Open champion. She took her trophy to New York City, appearing on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and even doing a street interview for TMZ. In the TMZ interview, she reveals taking money off basketball legend Michael Jordan in some … Continue reading →

Michelle Wie Wins 2014 United States Women’s Open

Michelle Wie, Major Champion. Michelle Wie, United States Women’s Open Champion. For her legions of fans (including me), those are words we have longed to hear. In a week where 11-year old Lucy Li charmed the golf world, it was a former child prodigy, Michelle Wie, who fulfilled the promise and potential many saw in … Continue reading →

Michelle Wie, Amy Yang Tied For Lead After Third Round Of 2014 US Women’s Open

Michelle Wie and Amy Yang both stand 18 challenging holes away from a career defining victory. Amy has been a runner-up before at the US Women’s Open. A player that reminds many of South Korean pioneer Se Ri Pak, Yang might duplicate one of her idol’s accomplishments. It was Se Ri’s 1998 US Women’s Open … 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 →

2012 US Women’s Open Champion Na Yeon Choi As A Young Phenom

Before Na Yeon Choi was on the LPGA winning a Vare Trophy, Money List title or the US Women’s Open, she was a phenom in her native South Korea. The following video shows various clips of NYC including, at the end, her win as a 17 year old amateur at the KLPGA’s ADT CAPS in … Continue reading →

2012 United States Women’s Open Champion Na Yeon Choi Returns Home To South Korea, Calls 2016 Olympics Top Goal

As expected, 2012 US Women’s Open winner Na Yeon Choi returned home to South Korea to a champion’s welcome. With flowers right from getting off the airplane to press conferences, she was celebrated as a symbol of national pride. NYC will stay in Korea for one week before traveling to London to watch the 2012 … Continue reading →

Na Yeon Choi Wins 2012 United States Women’s Open

After Na Yeon Choi blitzed the field with a course record 7-under 65 in the 3rd round of the 2012 US Women’s Open, 12 shots better than the average round that day and building a 6 shot lead, it looked like the final round might turn out to be more of a coronation than competition. … Continue reading →