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
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Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #7 Garbine Muguruza and Anna Nordqvist
For the fourth annual edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the dynamic dozen from each tour, the top 12 on the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #7 players for 2016: Garbine Muguruza (WTA) and Anna Nordqvist … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #9 Petra Kvitova and Brittany Lang
For the fourth annual edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the dynamic dozen from each tour, the top 12 on the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #9 players for 2016: Petra Kvitova (WTA) and Brittany Lang … Continue reading
In-Gee Chun Wins 2015 Hite Jinro Championship, Third Major Victory On Third Different Tour This Year
Normally, I take the weekend to post about the LPGA of Japan. But with all due respect to Sun Ju Ahn, who won on the JLPGA this week, I can’t ignore how historically great In-Gee Chun has been in 2015. The talented young South Korean has won her third major victory on her third different … 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
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #1 Serena Williams and Stacy Lewis
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #2 Maria Sharapova and Inbee Park
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #4 Simona Halep and Michelle Wie
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #5 Li Na and So Yeon Ryu
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #6 Caroline Wozniacki and Shanshan Feng
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
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