Ariya Jutanugarn Hopes To Compete At 2014 Honda LPGA Thailand

Channel 7 and Honda held a ceremony to announce the 2014 Honda LPGA Thailand. Several well known Thai golfers attended the event, including Pornanong Phatlum, former player Virada Nirapathpongporn and the Jutanugarn sisters, Moriya and Ariya. It’s always nice to see Virada, whom I wish were still playing, either on the LPGA tour or even … Continue reading →

Ariya Jutanugarn Wins 2012 Thunderbird Junior Invitational (AJGA)

Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn fired a 5-under 67 in the final round of the 2012 Thunderbird Junior Invitational to finish at 5-under overall. It was good enough to tie Laura Sojo for the lead. Ariya won the playoff for her first win of 2012, which also comes a week after sister Moriya Jutanugarn won the Scott … Continue reading →

Virada Nirapathpongporn Writes Bangkok Post Article About Brittany Lang

From one Duke Blue Devil to another, 2002 NCAA Individual Champion Virada Nirapathpongporn wrote an article in the Bangkok Post about 2004 NCAA Freshman of the Year Brittany Lang. I think she is really close to bringing it all together. Remaining positive and patient will be the final ingredients as Brittany goes for her well-worth-the-wait … Continue reading →

Virada Nirapathpongporn Interview: 2007 Navistar Classic

Since the retirement of Virada Nirapathpongporn, premature in my opinion…I hope she returns to play, even on an Asian tour…I have dedicated a couple of posts to honor my favorite golfer and a symbol of pride for all people of Thai heritage. Here is another, from the 2007 Navistar Classic. Her first round 67 included … Continue reading →

Virada Nirapathpongporn Takes Position With Thailand Ladies Golf Association

Virada Nirapathpongporn, my personal favorite golfer, has signed a one year contract to work with the Thailand Ladies Golf Association. The former US Women’s Amateur winner and NCAA Champion will assist with developing the Thai national team in preparation for next year’s Queen Sirikit Cup, a team and individual competition involving teams from the Asia-Pacific … Continue reading →

IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy

A tour of the academy. Many LPGA players have trained in some part at the IMG Academy. For more information, please visit: IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy. For more discussions on LPGA themed topics, please visit: myLPGA Fan Forum

Remembering Virada Nirapathpongporn

When Virada Nirapathpongporn announced her retirement at age 28  following the 2011 Honda LPGA Thailand, into which she was offered a sponsor’s exemption but declined, it left a hole in my love of women’s golf that will be difficult for any other player to fill. I have spoken of Grace Park and Se Ri Pak … Continue reading →