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Archive for the 'LPGA' Category

Michelle Wie will likely drop from second to seventh due to a tweak to the Rolex Women's World Rankings.

Can Michelle Wie finally get over the hump and win an LPGA major championship, or will another relative unknown come out of the shadows to steal the tournament?

The Michelle Wie boo-birds come out of the woodwork every time she tees it up, and I'm sick of hearing it.

2006 U.S. Women’s Open Preview

We've seen what the men can do in our national championship. Now the women can show us what they've got.

Karrie Webb Wins Kraft Nabisco

It looked like Lorena Ochoa had it locked up, but thanks to a miraculous 116 yard pitch that found the hole Karrie Webb would have a chance to win the women's first major of the year in a playoff. Webb was so stunned by the final hour of the Kraft Nabisco Championship that she lost [...]

Greg Owen blows up by three-putting from 3'4" and hands Rod Pampling his second PGA Tour trophy.

Despite a 66-66-65 start, Waldorf can't get the job done. Meena Lee takes Fields Open. Ogilvy wins WGC Match Play.

The first ever Women's World Rankings have been released, and Michelle Wie is third? In the words of many, "WTF?"

Preview: SBS Open - Aloha Ladies!

It's opening day for the LPGA! Tour veterans and Q-School finalists go head-to-head at the SBS Open. A new points system builds excitement early in the season with a crescendo that ends with the biggest paycheck ever!

The top two female golfers in the world are in the news this week. Annika consents to build a family-friendly golf course in South Africa and Paula agrees to play a Precept golf ball.

Sorenstam’s Team Wins World Cup

The Swedish team of Annika Sorenstam and Liselotte Neumann easily take the World Cup from last year's defending Japanese team. Team USA was no threat.

2006 Women’s World Cup of Golf

The first LPGA tournament of 2006 features number-one golfer Annika Sorenstam and Q-School winner Ai Miyazato in a limited field event.

A new season of golf has finally begun. The ladies of the LPGA are slowly returning to their practice routines ready for another exciting year on tour. The rookies will also be in the mix and anything can happen in 2006.

Sorenstam’s Team Wins Lexus Cup

Team International led by Annika Sorenstam easily clinched the inaugural Lexus Cup in Singapore. Was there ever any doubt?

Lexus Cup Preview

It's Annika Sorenstam and her picks versus Grace Park and the Asian contingency duking it out this weekend at the Lexus Cup.

Ai Miyazato Medalist at Q-School

Ai Miyazato posts a runaway win at LPGA Q-School. Watch out Paula Creamer and the rest of the LPGA Tour, Miyazato is the new rookie in town!

Q-School is Now in Session!

Tour cards will be on the line in this all-or-nothing battle for one of twenty-four spots on the 2006 LPGA Tour.

Sorenstam Claims Fourth ADT Victory

Annika Sorenstam's 2005 LPGA tour season ends the same way it started… with a victory, what else!

Controversy surrounds Annika Sorenstam's tee shot on the 18th in the first round of the ADT Championship.

The LPGA Tour will feature a season-ending playoff in 2006, beating Tim Finchem to the playoff punch by a year.

ADT Championship Preview

The final LPGA-sanctioned tournament of 2005 takes place at Trump National Golf Club. An exclusive group of thirty LPGA golfers are invited to attend.

Always outgoing and dressed in red like Tiger Woods ths Sunday, Christina Kim wows the crowd and grabs her second win on tour at the LPGA Tournament of Champions.

Expect to actually view golf this weekend on television as the women travel to a beautiful Robert Trent Jones golf course.

Annika Sorenstam wins fifth straight Mizuno Classic breaking records on both the LPGA and PGA tours.

Mizuno Classic Preview

Annika Sorenstam defends her trophy once again at the Mizuno Classic. Although the competition is stiff, American viewers will once again be left out in the cold.

Lee Triumphant at CJ Nine Bridges

First-time winner Jee Young Lee claims a wire-to-wire victory at the CJ Nine Bridges Classic. Annika Sorenstam and Paula Creamer were no real threat.

Preview: CJ Nine Bridges Classic

Grace Park defends her trophy at the CJ Nine Bridges Classic in South Korea against the top LPGA golfers including Annika Sorenstam and Paula Creamer. It's unfortunate for the fans that it won't be televised!

There's more to California girl Natalie Gulbis than a hot golf swing.

The limited field Samsung World Championship brings together the top LPGA money earners as well as 16-year old Michelle Wie for her first professional tournament.

Nicole Perrot is yet another first-time winner on the LPGA Tour this year taking home the trophy at the Longs Drugs Challenge.

Longs Drugs Challenge Preview

Christina Kim defends her Longs Drugs trophy at the last full field event of 2005.

Hee-Won Han shrugs off inclement weather to win her first tournament since 2004 at the Office Depot Championship.

Sorenstam takes the Trump Challenge

Annika Sorenstam returns to defend her Office Depot Championship title against the top 144 golfers on the LPGA tour.

Brittany Lang receives top score in Q-School qualifier. Morgan Pressel also moves on to finals.

Pack Your Lunchboxes. Q-School has Begun!

The first of two Q-School sectional qualifiers begins today for upcoming LPGA superstars.

Annika Sorenstam holds on to her lead and successfully defends her trophy at the John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic.

John Q. Hammon Hotel Classic Preview

Annika Sorenstam headlines at the 2005 John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic. The American "triple-threat" will be there to try and stop her from defending her trophy.

Team USA Reclaims Solheim Cup

The United States wins the Solheim Cup after beginning the day all square with Team Europe.

Solheim Cup Showdown

The Americans face-off against the rest of the world for the biennial rights to the Solheim Cup.

The LPGA rolls into Illinois for the State Farm Classic. Both Solheim Cup Team captains will be in attendance for a ceremonial "send-off" event.

Cristie Kerr beats out a slumping Paula Creamer and a resurgent Annika Sorenstam to win her second title of 2005.

Annika Sorenstam and Paula Creamer duke it out with the top golfers on the LPGA Tour at the Wendy's Championship for Children.

Soo-Yun Kang claims her first victory at the Safeway Classic.

The LPGA enters the final stretch of the season after a two-week layoff at the Safeway Classic.

Paula Creamer Sensational in Japan

Japan's most popular female golfer is held off by teen phenom Paula Creamer at the NEC Karuizawa tournament. Morgan Pressel misses an opportunity to win another amateur tournament.

The LPGA and LET team captains consider their final selections for the exciting biennial Solheim Cup held next month in the U.S.A.

Jeong Jang wins the Weetabix Women's British Open at Birkdale.

The ladies ferry across the Mersey for the Weetabix British Open.

Paula Creamer easily wins her second LPGA Tour event at the Evian Masters with a tremendous lead.

Evian Masters Preview

Oui, Oui! The ladies don their berets and fly to France for the Evian Masters.

Meena Lee confirms her first ever victory on the LPGA at the BMO Financial Group Canadian Women's Open.

Meg Mallon defends her title at the BMO Financial Group Canadian Women's Open.

Heather Bowie managed to eke out a victory after trudging through three playoff holes to win against Gloria Park at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Jamie Farr lends his name and celebrity status to the Owens Corning Classic.

From 60th-seed to champion Marisa Baena wins the inaugural HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship.

The best female golfers in the world are attempting to win one of the largest purses on the LPGA Tour at the HSBC World Match Play Championship.

South Korean Birdie Kim claims victory at the 60th U.S. Women's Open on her first attempt.

The second round of the 60th U.S. Women's Open is finally in the books after another weather delay forces the golfers off the fairways.

The U.S. Women's Open was called this evening on account of darkness and gloomy weather. About half of the golfers completed their rounds.

U.S. Women’s Open Preview

Meg Mallon defends her 2004 U.S. Open victory this week in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado.

Mexico's sweetheart Lorena Ochoa sweeps past the competition to victory at the Wegmans Rochester LPGA Tournament.

Becky Morgan grabs the solo lead in round one of the Wegman's Rochester LPGA Tournament.

Defending champion Kim Saiki defends her only win on the LPGA tour this week at Wegman's Rochester LPGA Tournament.

Annika Sorenstam defeats amateur Michelle Wie to claim her second major at the 2005 McDonalds LPGA Championship.

The battle to become a major champion at the McDonalds LPGA Championship heats up as Gulbis, Diaz and Davies tie for first place.

Annika Sorenstam looks to win back-to-back tournaments and grab her second major title this week at the LPGA Championship.

Annika Sorenstam claims an easy victory at the Shoprite LPGA Classic.

Two-time Shoprite Classic champion Juli Inkster takes the top position in first round action from New Jersey.

Cristie Kerr defends her trophy at the 2005 Shoprite LPGA Classic.

Jimin Kang wins the Corning Classic by two strokes over Annika Sorenstam and Meena Lee.

Sherri Turner and Sophie Gustafson share the lead while Danielle Amiee withdraws after round one action at the Corning Classic.

Corning Classic Preview

Annika Sorenstam defends her title at the LPGA Corning Classic.

Paula Creamer birdies the 18th hole for a one-stroke victory at the Sybase Classic.

Christina Kim snaches the lead from rookie Paula Creamer in third round action of Sybase Classic.

Christina Kim leads the field after first round action at Wykagyl Country Club.

Sybase Classic Preview

The LPGA visits Wykagyl Country Club, one of the most beautiful venues on the tour.

The unstoppable Annika Sorenstam wins at the Chick-fil-A after setting an amazing 72-hole Sunday record.

Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb are only one stroke back of co-leaders Laura Davies and Denise Killeen in first round action at the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship.

The ladies of the LPGA head to Eagle's Landing Golf Club to participate in the Chick-Fil-A Charity Championship.

Cristie Kerr is triumphant after a gruelling 36-hole day at the Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill.

Cristie Kerr moves into the lead with a 3-under 68 during a Saturday second round at the Michelob Ultra Open.

Torrential downpour stopped the ladies from playing their Friday round at the Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill.

Annika finishes her Thursday round at the Michelob Ultra Open only a few shots ahead of Big Break III attraction Danielle Amiee.

Danielle Amiee at Kingsmill

Danielle Amiee will get her "big break" today at 12:55pm EDT. Will she even break 80?

Se-Ri Pak defends her championship title against Annika Sorenstam and the top LPGA players at the Michelob Ultra Open.

LPGA Sex Scandal

Caddie of LPGA Tour player claims he's the father of her child and threatens legal action.

Big Break III winner, Danielle Amiee, is scheduled to compete against top LPGA superstars at the Michelob Ultra. Will she be eliminated?

Armed with a guitar-shaped trophy and $150,000, Vince Gill handed Stacy Prammanasudh her first LPGA victory check at the Franklin American Mortgage Tournament.

First Round Seized by Tschetter

40-year old Kris Tschetter leads in first round action at the Franklin American Mortgage Championship benefitting the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

Defending champion, Lorena Ochoa, sets out to conquer the field at the Franklin Templeton Mortgage Championship live from Tennessee.

Swede Carin Koch wins by six strokes at the Corona Morelia Tournament.

Carin Koch takes the lead in second round action of the Corona Morelia Tournament.

Gulbis Turns Up the Heat in Mexico

Natalie Gulbis springs into action, taking control of first place in the Corona Morelia Tournament from Mexico.

Lorena Ochoa gets a second chance to make an impression in her native Mexico at the Corona Morelia Championship.

Wendy Ward wins her first LPGA title in four years at the 2005 Takefuji Classic.

Wendy Ward, battling it out with the top LPGA professionals, snatched the lead from her fellow competitors today at the second round of the Takefuji Classic. Karrie Webb, who tied Ward in opening round action, is currently tied for second.

With winds howling and branches literally falling off the trees, the 2005 Takefuji Classic began from Las Vegas, Nevada. The early tee times got a bad break today starting their rounds with savage winds in opening round action.

After a two-week hiatus, the LPGA travels to Las Vegas for the 54 hole, 2005 Takefuji Classic. With a $1.1 million purse a full field, expect to see an exciting tournament. Cristie Kerr, last year's champion, will defend her title during the three-day event.

In her bid to grab the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Award, rookie Paula Creamer is also on track to make the US Solheim Cup Team. With only four events played so far this season, Creamer has almost double the points of her nearest competitors. What about golf? It's just fun!

Annika took the plunge into Champion's Lake today after a triumphant final round at the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Sorenstam Dominates at Nabisco

With five strokes separating her from the competition, can anyone start the day tomorrow believing they can beat Annika?

Rosie Jones and Annika Sorenstam share the lead halfway through the LPGA's first major and amateurs Morgan Pressel and Michelle Wie are inside the top 15.

Round one of the 2005 Kraft Nabisco Tournament is in the record books with three top LPGA professionals tied for the lead.

98 of the top LPGA players take the field this week at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA.

Annika Sorenstam secures her 58th LPGA career victory in a sudden death playoff over Lorena Ochoa.

Lorena Ochoa clings to a one shot lead after three rounds at the Safeway International Tournament.

Lorena Ochoa follows an opening round of 65 with a 12 under par 67 and leads by two.

Ochoa, Lim Lead at Safeway

Lorena Ochoa and Siew-Ai Lim fired 65s, and defending champ Annika Sorenstam is one back.

Annika Sorenstam, already on top of the 2005 ADT Official Money list, defends her title this week at Superstition Mountain.

Sorenstam emerges victorious to claim her 57th LPGA trophy today at the 2005 Mastercard Tournament.

MasterCard Classic Tournament

Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb are ready to tee off their LPGA seasons in Mexico at the inaugural MasterCard Classic.

J-Ro Dances Through SBS Open

Jennifer Rosales won the SBS Open, but the big story is 15 year-old Michelle Wie who tied for second.

Stirring Up the LPGA

Where are the Tigers and Phils of the LPGA? I like golf, but the LPGA is boring.

Annika Sorenstam is filing for divorce from her husband of eight years, David Esch. So much for retiring early to raise a family…

Wie Wie, Michelle to Play in Evian

Michelle Wie is going to play the Evian Masters in France and may very well play the Women's British Open if granted a spot.

Sophie Strips “fore” Golf

"My first sexy calendar is intended to represent my love for golf, my desire for freedom, and a touch of coquetry."

Ty Votaw to Step Down After 2005

After seven years, Ty Votaw, president of the LPGA has decided to retire after the 2005 season.

Big Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers is dating one of the hottest LPGA players?

For the second straight year, Annika Sorenstam is elected female athlete of the year by the Associated Press.

Creamer Medalist at LPGA Q-School

Just six months from high school graduation, Paula Creamer earned her 2005 LPGA card.

Creamer Has Options

Paula Creamer qualifies for the Futures Tour, and works at earning her LPGA card - decisions, decisions…

Sorenstam Loses Exempt Status

Swedish sensation Sorenstam earned only $29,643 in her 7th year on tour, with 0 top-10s in 22 tournaments. What happened? Oh, we were looking at the wrong Sorenstam.

Annika Again in the ADT

Annika Sorenstam bogeyed the first hole of sudden death but hung on to beat Cristie Kerr for her eighth/tenth win of the year.

Annika Leads ADT

Annika Sorenstam posted a 6-under 66 Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the season-ending ADT Championship.

Diaz Bounces Back

Laura Diaz was headed for her worst season in four years until a good finish last week qualified her for the ADT Championship.

Diaz Up by Two

Laura Diaz sits at 11-under after Friday's round at the LPGA Tournament of Champions.

Annika Sorenstam continues her LPGA dominance with another nine-stroke victory at this weekend's Mizuno Classic.

Park Wins CJ Nine Bridges Classic

Grace Park banishes the memory of her Samsung collapse by winning the CJ Nine Bridges Classic in convincing fashion.

Isabelle Beisiegel will attempt to qualify for the PGA Tour.

Natalie Gulbis Shots

Natalie Gulbis has new photos in FHM if you're interested in that sort of thing.

Park Loses Samsung

Grace Park loses a three-stroke lead at the Samsung World Championship to none other than Annika Sorenstam.

Park Leads Samsung

Grace Park holds a three-stroke lead going into the final day of play at the Samsung World Championship.

Anna Who?

Anna Acker-Macosko posts a final-round 60, and Leta Lindley crumbles with a final-round 76 (67-67-65-76) as Christina Kim holds off Inkster and Webb at the 2004 Longs Drugs Challenge.

Awesome Annika

Annika Sorenstam wins her fifth LPGA tournament this year.