http://www.lpga.com/ LPGA News and Entertainment headlines 2009 LPGA en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:29:08 GMT support@lpga.com support@lpga.com 30 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22607&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:29:08 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22607&mid=1 World number one Lorena Ochoa put herself in position to take a fourth-consecutive Rolex Player of the Year award with a 6-under-par 66 (34-32) today at the LPGA Tour Championship Presented by Rolex.  http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22593&mid=1 support@lpga.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:47:02 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22593&mid=1 Jiyai Shin already won the 2009 Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year and will become both the youngest and the first Korean player to finish in the top spot on the LPGA Official Money List. With $1,775,104 in season earnings, Shin has already earned the most official money by a rookie. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22591&mid=1 support@lpga.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:41 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22591&mid=1 When seven year old Abigail Davis wanted to walk with an LPGA player during this week's LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex in Houston, Texas she found a way to get it done. A connection between her church group in Houston and LPGA Tour Fellowship Leader Cris Stevens brought Abigail straight to Houston's own Stacy Lewis. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22576&mid=2 support@lpga.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:23:11 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22576&mid=2 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22560&mid=1 support@lpga.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:09:37 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22560&mid=1 Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Acting Commissioner Marty Evans today announced that the Tour will partner with long-time LPGA sponsor Wegmans to conduct the 2010 LPGA Championship Presented by Wegmans. It will be among 24 official money events in 10 countries on the 2010 LPGA Tour. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22557&mid=1 support@lpga.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:20 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22557&mid=1 Michelle Wie rocks the headlines with her win at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. http://www.lpga.com/entertainment_content.aspx?pid=22533 support@lpga.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:36:10 GMT http://www.lpga.com/entertainment_content.aspx?pid=22533 Michelle Wie became a Rolex First-Time Winner and moved up three spots in the Rolex Rankings with her victory at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational by Banamex and Corona Light in Guadalajara, Mexico this past weekend. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22538&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:29:52 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22538&mid=4 Tony Ponturo, CEO of Ponturo Management Group and former top executive at Anheuser-Busch, was elected as an independent director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Board of Directors by the membership of the LPGA Tour tonight. Ponturo and Leslie Greis, who was reelected, will serve three-year terms starting in 2010. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22555&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:41:29 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22555&mid=4 The final week of the 2009 LPGA Tour season is here and 120 of the world's best players are set for the inaugural LPGA Tour Championship Presented by Rolex. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22536&mid=1 support@lpga.com Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:17:41 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22536&mid=1 The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) today formally launched LPGA Outside the Ropes – an outreach program embraced by LPGA Tour players to elevate their significant off-course activities. The community and charitable activities primarily are designed to benefit tournaments and title sponsors. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22540&mid=2 support@lpga.com Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:06 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22540&mid=2 News and notes for the week of November 16th 2009 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22535&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:28:28 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22535&mid=4 ShopRite, in partnership with The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Atlantic City Golf, LLC, announced today the return of the ShopRite LPGA Classic to Southern New Jersey. After a three-year absence, the Tour stop will be played from June 14 – 20, 2010 and will once again take place on the Seaview Resort's historic Donald Ross links-design Bay Course. The 54-hole official event will offer a $1.5M purse and will be televised on the Golf Channel. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22529&mid=1 support@lpga.com Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:47:16 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22529&mid=1 The wait is over for Michelle Wie who recorded her first professional victory on Sunday at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22522&mid=1 support@lpga.com Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:51 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22522&mid=1 With one event remaining in the 2009 LPGA Tour season, the Rolex Player of the Year award is still up for grabs among three players - Jiyai Shin, Lorena Ochoa, and Cristie Kerr. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22524&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:04:22 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22524&mid=4 The wait is over for Michelle Wie who recorded her first professional victory on Sunday at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22509&mid=1 support@lpga.com Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:30:17 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22509&mid=1 U.S. Solheim Cup teammates Michelle Wie and Cristie Kerr are tied for the lead with 18 holes to play at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex and Corona Light. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22494&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:25:00 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22494&mid=1 Two weeks ago, Jiyai Shin locked up the 2009 Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year award. Now she is doing her best to secure the Rolex Player of the Year award before next week's season-ending LPGA Tour Championship Presented by Rolex. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22479&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:07:34 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22479&mid=1 South Korean Song-Hee Kim leads a field of 36 players after the first round of play at the $1.1 million Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex and Corona Light. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22462&mid=1 support@lpga.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:12:22 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22462&mid=1 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=38&mid=1 support@lpga.com Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:13:38 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=38&mid=1 The field is set for the fourth-annual Handa Cup to be held December 5th through 7th at the Slammer & Squire golf course at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22436&mid=1 support@lpga.com Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:28:44 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22436&mid=1 The LPGA's developmental tour, the Duramed FUTURES Tour, and Carri Sports Marketing S.A. de C.V., announced the inaugural Mexico Classic, to be held March 22-28, at El Tigre Golf and Country Club in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22443&mid=4 support@lpga.com Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:20:58 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22443&mid=4 Women's professional golf icon Annika Sorenstam is pleased to announce that the ANNIKA Foundation will partner with School Specialty's SPARK Programs to help educate America's youth about the benefits of physical fitness and proper nutrition. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22438&mid=2 support@lpga.com Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:26:22 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22438&mid=2 The final field for the LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex has been set with the top players in the world descending on The Houstonian Golf & Country Club November 17-22. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22434&mid=1 support@lpga.com Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:34:23 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22434&mid=1 Brittany Lang made her way into the top 30 on the Rolex Rankings with her tie for second at the Mizuno Classic in Japan this past weekend. Lang is now ranked 24th in the world. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22428&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:24:57 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22428&mid=4 Pre-tournament interviews from Lorena Ochoa, Angela Stanford, Paula Creamer, Jiyai Shin, and Michelle Wie http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22432&mid=1 support@lpga.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:40:13 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22432&mid=1 News and notes for the week of November 9th 2009 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22423&mid=4 support@lpga.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:04:27 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22423&mid=4 All eyes will be focused on native Guadalajaran Lorena Ochoa this week as she welcomes 35 of the best female golfers in the world to Mexico for the second-annual Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex and Corona Light. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22424&mid=1 support@lpga.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:38:19 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22424&mid=1 Three-year LPGA Tour player Song-Hee Kim finished tied for 12th at the 2009 Mizuno Classic with an overall score of 9-under-par 207 (69-67-71), and crossed the $2 million mark in career-earnings in the process. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22426&mid=4 support@lpga.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:05:41 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22426&mid=4 The Tournament Owners Association has announced its Officers and newly elected Board Members. Rob Neal, Executive Director of Tournament Golf Foundation Inc., has assumed the role of Board Chair. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22419&mid=1 support@lpga.com Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:42:36 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22419&mid=1 Lorena Ochoa's second-place finish at the Mizuno Classic has tightened an already close showdown for the coveted 2009 Rolex Player of the Year Award. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22408&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:53:51 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22408&mid=4 HSBC today announced that they will title sponsor the HSBC Women's Champions for the next three years with the 2010 tournament scheduled from the 25th to 28th of February in Singapore. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22393&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:32:48 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22393&mid=1 Read final round notes and interviews from the Mizuno Classic. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22397&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:31 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22397&mid=1 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22396&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:21:20 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22396&mid=1 Read second-round notes and interviews from the leaders at the Mizuno Classic. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22380&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:58:17 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22380&mid=1 Annika Sorenstam, one of the greatest female golfers of all time and now an emerging entrepreneur and new mother, has been named the recipient of the 2009 EWGA Leadership Award. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22376&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:10 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22376&mid=2 Rookie Jiyai Shin currently leads the 2009 Rolex Player of the Year standings by just 10 points with three events remaining on Tour this season. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22334&mid=4 support@lpga.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:25:35 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22334&mid=4 Read first round notes and interviews from the leaders at the Mizuno Classic. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22362&mid=1 support@lpga.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:44 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22362&mid=1 On Wednesday, November 4th, 20 players participated in the CME Group's Annual Global Financial Leadership Conference Golf Outing. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22359&mid=2 support@lpga.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:01:35 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22359&mid=2 A group of LPGA players including Na Yeon Choi, Eun-Hee Ji, M.J. Hur, Vicky Hurst, Katherine Hull, Sandra Gal, Stacy Lewis, and Nicole Castrale participated in the Kolon LPGA Love of Kimchi event with the Kolon Family Volunteer Team. http://www.lpga.com/entertainment_content.aspx?pid=22355 support@lpga.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:09:27 GMT http://www.lpga.com/entertainment_content.aspx?pid=22355 Paula Creamer will captain the U.S. Team at the Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship this week at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22343&mid=2 support@lpga.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:58:07 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22343&mid=2 Cristie Kerr is recognized as one of the top women professional golfers in the world, as well one of the most charitable advocates for breast cancer awareness and treatment. Now, she can add “fashion model” to her repertoire with today's launch of the November/December 2009 issue of VIVmag (www.vivmag.com/cristiekerr). The first digital-only luxury magazine for women unveils its third annual “Giving Back” edition, in which the 32 year-old, athlete-philanthropist-fashionista shares intimate details about her professional career, family and love of fashion. http://www.lpga.com/entertainment_content.aspx?pid=22356 support@lpga.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:17:53 GMT http://www.lpga.com/entertainment_content.aspx?pid=22356 Preparing for international events means lots of frequent filer miles for LPGA Agronomist John Miller, CGCS. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22350&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:23:05 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22350&mid=4 Pre-tournament interviews from Yani Tseng, Jiyai Shin, Lorena Ochoa, and Ai Miyazato at the Mizuno Classic. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22348&mid=1 support@lpga.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:33:03 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22348&mid=1 Maria Hjorth broke into the top 30 on the Rolex Rankings with her tie for second at the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship 2009. Hjorth is now 28th in the world. Yani Tseng also jumped two spots to fourth with her tie for second last week. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22332&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:38:14 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22332&mid=4 News and notes for the week of November 2nd 2009 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22326&mid=4 support@lpga.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:42:12 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22326&mid=4 Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Board of Directors Chairman Dawn Hudson announced today that the LPGA Board has named Michael Whan the LPGA's new Commissioner. Whan, most recently President and Chief Executive Officer of Mission-Itech Hockey, has a personal and professional background in golf, including serving as Executive Vice President and General Manager (North American Region) for Taylormade-adidas Golf. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22245&mid=4 support@lpga.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:47:32 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22245&mid=4 The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced that South Korea's Jiyai Shin is the 2009 Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year. The 21-year-old is the 48th Tour member to earn Rookie of the Year honors since the award began in 1962.  http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22345&mid=2 support@lpga.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:39:34 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22345&mid=2 With her victory at the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship 2009, Na Yeon Choi crossed the $1 million mark in season earnings. She is the 10th player this season to cross the $1 million mark. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22330&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:18:50 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22330&mid=4 The LPGA Tour stays in Asia this week for the 37th edition of the Mizuno Classic. Defending champion Jiyai Shin will join 77 of the world's best professional golfers as they play for a share of the $1.4 million purse. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22327&mid=1 support@lpga.com Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:37:56 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22327&mid=1 Na Yeon Choi carded 68-71-67=207 (-10) to win the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship 2009, defeating Yani Tseng and Maria Hjorth by one stroke. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22311&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:12:40 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22311&mid=1 Just when everyone thought the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship 2009 would need to go to a playoff to decide the winner, second-year LPGA Tour player Na Yeon Choi birdied the 72nd hole of regulation and was crowned the champion. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22324&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:09:20 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22324&mid=1 Read second-round interviews with Na Yeon Choi and Yani Tseng from the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship 2009. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22297&mid=1 support@lpga.com Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:15:17 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22297&mid=1 Hana Financial Group has published the 1st edition of a golf lesson book called, "PRIVATE LESSON". This book contains 180 pages of photos with golf lesson tips from In-Kyung Kim and Hee Young Park. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22293&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:22:25 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22293&mid=2 The Duramed FUTURES Tour will kick off its 11th annual qualifying tournament on Monday, Nov. 2. A field of 292 players from 40 nations and 36 U.S. states will converge on Central Florida for the annual Q-School. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22291&mid=4 support@lpga.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:04:28 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22291&mid=4 LPGA players, Candie Kung and Amy Hung, returned to their old elementary schools in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and gave away soft golf kits as presents in the hopes that local students will be able to know more about the sport. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22286&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:07:46 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22286&mid=2 After the opening round of the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship 2009 was complete, a pair of players, Anna Grzebien and Meaghan Francella, found themselves atop the 18-hole leaderboard. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22273&mid=1 support@lpga.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:39:25 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22273&mid=1 Beyond the Rainbow Foundation hosted the fourth annual Aloha Team Classic October 18 - 21, bringing together visitors, part time residents and Maui locals for a fun filled four day golf event. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22266&mid=2 support@lpga.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:08:06 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22266&mid=2 Pre-tournament interviews from players at the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22264&mid=1 support@lpga.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:39:18 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22264&mid=1 Duramed FUTURES Tour rookie MINA HARIGAE of Monterey, Calif., made tournament golf look easy during the 2009 season. The 19-year-old rattled off 10 top-10 finishes in 16 tournaments, winning three times, posting a scoring average of 70.89, and earning $88,386. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22260&mid=4 support@lpga.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:12:19 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22260&mid=4 Rookie Jiyai Shin leads both the 2009 Rolex Player of the Year and Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year standings. Shifts are sure to be made when the LPGA Tour returns to competition at the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22235&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:18:46 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22235&mid=4 Cristie Kerr talks about how she felt when she first found out that her Mom had breast cancer and what she hopes to achieve with her Birdies for Breast Cancer. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22216&mid=2 support@lpga.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:43:59 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22216&mid=2 The LPGA's official national charity is Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the following stories are part of a series, focusing on the LPGA and its players' efforts in the fight against breast cancer. Be sure to check back as we add new stories throughout the month. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=21960&mid=1 support@lpga.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:37:04 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=21960&mid=1 The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) membership has selected the following members for national recognition as a result of their achievements in 2009: Kelley Hester, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., Coach of the Year; Linda Nevatt, The ACE Club, Lafayette Hill, Pa., Professional of the Year; and Rita Reasons, Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf, Spring Hill, Tenn., Teacher of the Year. The award winners were selected by the LPGA T&CP membership's Executive Committee from the pool of sectional award winners voted on by the members of the five regional sections: Central, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Western.  http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22233&mid=6 support@lpga.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:25:08 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22233&mid=6 Rosie Jones shot 2 under par to finish with a final round 70 to win the Kinoshita Pearl Classic and take home the $50,000 winners check. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22237&mid=1 support@lpga.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:22:36 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22237&mid=1 South Korea's Jiyai Shin (70-70-68=208, -8) recorded her first victory on Japanese soil in 2009 with a playoff win at the Masters GC Ladies on the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA). http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22231&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:08 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22231&mid=4 The LPGA Tour is set for a two week stretch in Asia as it prepares for this week's Hana Bank • KOLON Championship 2009. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22229&mid=1 support@lpga.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:25:06 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22229&mid=1 News and notes for the week of October 26th 2009 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22228&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:52:27 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22228&mid=4 Today the LPGA announced that it has extended its international television distribution arrangement with IMG Media. The multi-year extension starting in 2010 will continue the successful partnership that has led to groundbreaking agreements in women's professional golf. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22226&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:56:36 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22226&mid=4 Tseng Yani has been leading the way in the SNAG golf promotional campaign, making Liyuan Elementary School in Linkou Township – the school that Tseng herself attended – the first stop in the SNAG promotional tour. When Tseng Yani arrived at the school, the children were as excited as if a pop star or movie star was paying a visit; the school rang with excited shouts and screams. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22220&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:38:22 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22220&mid=2 Players say who they'd like to see play in the World Series. http://www.lpga.com/entertainment_content.aspx?pid=22218 support@lpga.com Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:38:08 GMT http://www.lpga.com/entertainment_content.aspx?pid=22218 LPGA and World Golf Hall of Famers Amy Alcott, Pat Bradley, JoAnne Carner, Betsy King and Patty Sheehan have committed to compete in the Legends Tour Open Championship to be played November 20-22, 2009. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22210&mid=1 support@lpga.com Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:08:56 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22210&mid=1 On Saturday, Oct. 17, three-time LPGA Tour winner Emilee Klein was among the Class of 2009 for the Arizona State University (ASU) Sports Hall of Fame. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22206&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:02:17 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22206&mid=2 It was a dream season for Duramed FUTURES Tour member JEAN REYNOLDS of Newnan, Ga. Reynolds captured the attention of golf fans this summer when she contended at the top of the leaderboard of the U.S. Women's Open Championship for 54 holes. Reynolds dropped into a tie for 17th at the 2009 Women's Open, but kept her focus firmly fixed on earning 2010 LPGA Tour membership through the LPGA's developmental tour. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22214&mid=4 support@lpga.com Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:50:58 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22214&mid=4 Katherine Hull, originally of Australia, but a past member of the Pepperdine University Women's Golf Team, will be one of seven individuals inducted into the Pepperdine University Athletics Hall of Fame. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22202&mid=2 support@lpga.com Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:35:03 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22202&mid=2 Heather Farr was a wisp of a woman once cast as David to Laura Davies' Goliath in a Curtis Cup match at Muirfield. The Scots called her "The Wee One." http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22174&mid=4 support@lpga.com Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:59:58 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22174&mid=4 "Leading the Rounds Under Par category shows that my short game is getting better. I will usually have three to four birdies a round but I'm learning how to eliminate the big numbers and turn bogeys into pars. I'm getting up and down more for par and not using my birdies to make up for those bogeys." http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22208&mid=2 support@lpga.com Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:43 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22208&mid=2 Scot Catriona Matthew has been one of six athletes nominated for the United Kingdom's Sunday Times Sportwoman of the Year. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22198&mid=2 support@lpga.com Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:07:42 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22198&mid=2 "I've always powered the ball, but I'm surprised because I'm pretty young. I'm pleased to be No. 1 in driving." http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22204&mid=2 support@lpga.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:14:47 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22204&mid=2 What does your warm up routine look like before you make your first swing of the day? Do you get out of their car, drive a cart to the range, do a couple of static stretches and think you are good to go? http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22118&mid=8 support@lpga.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:36:57 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22118&mid=8 Japan's Ai Miyazato continued to improve her position on the Rolex Rankings with a runner-up finish at the Fujitsu Ladies on the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA). http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22196&mid=4 support@lpga.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:54:13 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22196&mid=4 News and notes for the week of October 19th 2009 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22192&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:31:55 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22192&mid=4 "Last Wednesday, I played in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Championship Pro-Am with PGA TOUR professional, Nick Watney, on behalf of my partner, TaylorMade-adidas." http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22190&mid=2 support@lpga.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:44:21 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22190&mid=2 "I'm very proud to lead the birdie stats category because my goal going in to each year is to be a birdie machine! I wanted to set a goal that allowed me to focus on the moment." http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22188&mid=2 support@lpga.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:00:08 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22188&mid=2 "I try to put myself in position to make as many birdies as possible. Sometimes in that process I have chances to make some eagles. I feel like I've been fortunate to have some opportunities to putt for eagles this year. The more chances I give myself the more I'm going to make. Of course luck plays a factor also!" http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22185&mid=2 support@lpga.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:29:14 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22185&mid=2 A love for the game has to start somewhere. With that in mind, the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program has spent the last 20 years introducing girls ages 7 to 17 to golf. It also has helped many to dream beyond simply hitting balls for entertainment. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22181&mid=7 support@lpga.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:52:44 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22181&mid=7 Breast cancer has been a part of my life since I was 11 years old. That's when my parents sat the three of us down at the kitchen table--my sister was three years younger than me and my brother five years younger--and Dad told us our mother was sick. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22172&mid=2 support@lpga.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:25:23 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22172&mid=2 Norway's Marianne Skarpnord rolled in a six foot birdie putt at the third playoff hole to clinch her second Ladies European Tour victory at the Carta Si Ladies Italian Open in Milan. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22187&mid=4 support@lpga.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:10:14 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22187&mid=4 On Wednesday, October 14th, at Chelsea Piers in New York City, the LPGA hosted its 2009 New York Agency Summit. Guests who attended the LPGA-themed evening included a variety of media/marketing agency and corporate representatives, in addition to some current corporate partners. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22158&mid=4 support@lpga.com Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:34:18 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22158&mid=4 Vicky Hurst etched her name in the record books after only one season on the Duramed FUTURES Tour. By age 18 and still in her first year as a professional, she was the LPGA developmental tour's 2008 Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22179&mid=4 support@lpga.com Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:06:39 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22179&mid=4 The 2009 Special Olympics International Golf Tournament, which is being held at the Pei Tou Kuo Hua Golf and Country Club, entered its second day. The Tournament, which has been brilliantly planned, has seen some intense competition. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22155&mid=2 support@lpga.com Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:51:37 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22155&mid=2 Second-year Duramed FUTURES Tour member MISUN CHO of Cheongju, South Korea, was one of the Tour's most steady performers this season, finishing the year ranked third with earnings of $62,327. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22150&mid=4 support@lpga.com Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:10:19 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22150&mid=4 Angela Stanford talks about her Mom's breast cancer, how it's affected her play, and the response she's gotten from other players on the Tour. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22134&mid=2 support@lpga.com Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:15:19 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22134&mid=2 Just a few months out from being named a Rolex First-Time Winner at the Evian Masters, Japan's Ai Miyazato earned her first win on the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) in three years at the Sankyo Ladies Open. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22112&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:03:28 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22112&mid=4 President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush to serve as Honorary Chairpeople for 2009 LPGA Tour Championship Presented by Rolex. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22114&mid=1 support@lpga.com Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:16:11 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22114&mid=1 Over a period of 5 days from October 12 to October 16, 2009, a new page in the history of Taiwanese golf development will be written when 10 teams of 49 leading Special Olympics athletes from all over the world meet in Taipei to compete together at the Pei Tou Kuo Hua Golf and Country Club. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22116&mid=2 support@lpga.com Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:10:24 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22116&mid=2 LPGA Tour member Anna Rawson is among 16 professional golfers and celebrities who are in the field for the 2009 Sorenson Champions Challenge. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22110&mid=2 support@lpga.com Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:17:30 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22110&mid=2 News and notes for the week of October 12th 2009 http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22103&mid=4 support@lpga.com Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:05:36 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22103&mid=4 Rookie Jiyai Shin leads both the 2009 Rolex Player of the Year and Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year standings. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22108&mid=4 support@lpga.com Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:00:07 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22108&mid=4 Five-year LPGA Tour member Ai Miyazato is continuing a year of winning ways by posting her 15th international victory this past weekend at the Sankyo Ladies Open on the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) tour. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22106&mid=2 support@lpga.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:26:44 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22106&mid=2 LPGA T&CP Northeast Section Members to Compete at Turning Stone Resort http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22104&mid=6 support@lpga.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:56:41 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22104&mid=6 “I am looking forward to the next few weeks – playing in Asia, my own tournament in Mexico and then returning to Texas for the final event of the season. It means a lot to me to play consistently every week. I have been happy the last few seasons to take home the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average. I'll do my best in the tournaments that follow to receive the Vare Trophy this year, as well.” http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22094&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:56:14 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22094&mid=2 After an absence of more than a century, golf will return as an Olympic sport in 2016 along with rugby sevens following their approval by the International Olympic Committee membership during the IOC's 121st Session. They will be part of the Olympic Programme in Rio de Janeiro, which last week was selected as the host city for 2016 Games by the IOC. Golf was last an Olympic sport at the 1904 Games in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, when the United States and Canada were the only two competing countries. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22081&mid=4 support@lpga.com Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:05:15 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22081&mid=4 Paula Creamer's thoughts on leading the LPGA Tour in Greens in Regulation. “I don't think I have hit as many greens as I should, even though I am leading the Tour in that category. I know my ability to work the ball both ways has helped me improve my greens in regulation percentage. When you can bring the ball into a tucked pin on one of the sides by bringing the ball across the big part of the green, it is much easier to swing aggressively, therefore more confidently. Shaping the shot is the key." http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22079&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:34:02 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22079&mid=2 I have been playing golf since I was four years old. Growing up, I was inspired by the great athletes of our sport. Tiger Woods and Ernie Els have been my heroes. For so many boys and girls around the world, their heroes have been Olympic athletes. Until today, I never thought there was any chance that I could share in that dream. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22087&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:34:02 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22087&mid=2 Take a peek inside 2009 Navistar LPGA Challenge Presented by Monaco RV winner Lorena Ochoa's bag. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22070&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:31:42 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22070&mid=2 As you know, Norwegians have a passion and love of sports, and we are proud to have hosted two Olympic Winter Games. What you may wonder is: How does someone who grew up in Norway become the number two ranked golfer in the world?  http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22085&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:27:41 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22085&mid=2 The Women's Sports Foundation and the ANNIKA Foundation have teamed up to create the ANNIKA Inspiration Award to honor exceptional young female athletes. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22083&mid=2 support@lpga.com Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:19:50 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22083&mid=2 Lorena Ochoa's 27th career LPGA victory at last week's Navistar LPGA Classic Presented by Monaco RV caused a shake-up and some excitement in the race for Rolex Player of the Year. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22068&mid=4 support@lpga.com Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:58:37 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22068&mid=4 It took a while - three and a half seasons, in fact - but Canada's Samantha Richdale finished in the top five of the Duramed FUTURES Tour's 2009 season money list to earn full membership on the 2010 LPGA Tour. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22076&mid=2 support@lpga.com Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:31:13 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22076&mid=2 The International Golf Federation has announced that professional golfers Padraig Harrington of Ireland, Suzann Pettersen of Norway and Michelle Wie of the United States, as well as 16-year-old (British) Amateur Champion Matteo Manassero of Italy, will participate in the final presentation before the International Olympic Committee membership on Friday, October 9 during the IOC's 121st Session. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22045&mid=4 support@lpga.com Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:17:57 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22045&mid=4 Brittany Lang's tie for second at the 2009 Navistar LPGA Classic Presented by Monaco RV not only meant a $101,453 paycheck, but also pushed her over the $2 million mark in career earnings. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22063&mid=4 support@lpga.com Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:51:39 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22063&mid=4 Beth Bader, of Iowa, recorded a season-best tie for sixth at the Navistar LPGA Classic Presented by Monaco RV with a 12-under-par 276. Sarah Jane Smith also matched a season-low at the event – where she recorded a career-best tie for sixth one year ago. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22060&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:29:48 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22060&mid=4 The Legends Tour, the Official Legends Tour of the LPGA, announces a new tournament, the Kinoshita Pearl Classic, to be played October 22 - 25, 2009 at Kapolei Golf Course on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22074&mid=1 support@lpga.com Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:19:12 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22074&mid=1 LPGA Tour rookie Michelle Wie jumped eight spots to 14th in the Rolex Rankings following her tie for second at the Navistar LPGA Classic Presented by Monaco RV. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22058&mid=4 support@lpga.com Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:05:25 GMT http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=22058&mid=4