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Ji-Yai Shin Claims Women’s British Open Title

MAYBE ANNIKA HAS THE RIGHT IDEA. She is leaving the game for her own reasons, but the surge of young talent in women’s golf might have me thinking about hanging up my cleats.Exhibit A: 20-year-old Ji-Yai Shin. The world No. 10, who plays the South Ko…

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Ji-Yai Shin Wins 2008 Women’s British Open.

If the 10th ranked player in the world could sneak in under the radar in a major championship, mission accomplished for Ji-Yai Shin at the RICOH Women’s British Open. Her -6, 66 today gave her a comfortable 3 shot win over Ya-Ni Tseng, who also closed with a 66. The rather bookish looking Shin,…

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Fudoh, Shin Lead Women’s British Open After 2nd Round - Inkster Lurks.

Yuri Fudoh of Japan and Ji-Yai Shin from Korea mirrored each others scores to share the lead at the halfway mark of the RICOH Women’s British Open. Both penciled 66, 68, 134 totals to split a one shot lead over resurgent Juli Inkster. Inkster’s 65, 70, 135 left her one shot clear of Bo Bae Song and…

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2008 Women’s British Open Odds.

Well, what do you know? A British Open we can actually call the British Open. The R&A, for whatever reason, hasn’t sunk their fangs into this one yet, hence not the Women’s Open Championship. Truth be told though, the official moniker is the RICOH Women’s British Open.

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The Annika Michelle Battle

Annika, Michelle. Michelle, Annika. It’s open for debate which player will capture the most headlines this week.
Ultimately it comes down to performance. If Annika Sorenstam works her way into contention at the Women’s British Open, her last appearance in a major championship, she deserves a bulk of the ink. The only way she wouldn’t get [...]

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Lorena Ochoa Pre-Announces Retirement

Lorena at work. (DB/Flickr)IN AN AP STORY, LORENA OCHOA SAID she plans to retire in five or six years while in her early 30s. She hopes to still be ranked No. 1 when she leaves the game, which would be a monumental achievement considering all the risin…

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2008 Women’s British Open TV Schedule

Lorena Ochoa defends at the Women’s British Open. (Lloyd/Flickr)SEVEN AND A HALF HOURS OF TV COVERAGE are scheduled for the RICOH Women’s British Open this week at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England. (Seven hours and 28 minutes to be exact. …

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2008 Women’s British Open - Predictions.

Prediction #1. Michelle Wie won’t win. Nor will Nancy Lopez. After that it’s a crapshoot of sorts with a bevy of players elevating their games and some of the superstars showing a few chinks in their armor. After yesterday’s post detailing the favorites with the oddsmakers, I’ve narrowed it down to…

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Angela Park Leads Evian Masters

Lorena OchoaANGELA PARK SHOT A 68 on Friday to take a one-shot lead over Helen Alfredsson heading into the weekend at the Evian Masters in France. Alfredsson fired a nine-under 63 in the second round.Cristie Kerr is in a five-way tie for third after a …

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“I Wanted to Beat Her, but I Could Not.”

When Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa battled it out here, Ochoa won. Twice in a row.
Back in real life, the two top female golfers went at it in Ixtapa, Mexico on Saturday, where Annika took 11 skins to Lorena’s 7, making it the 3rd year in a row she defeated the now top-ranked female golfer.

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Alfredsson Contends at U.S. Women’s Open

HELEN ALFREDSSON. NOW THERE’S A BLAST from the LPGA past. Ranked 116th in the world, the 43-year-old Alfredsson is right in the thick of things at the U.S. Women’s Open at Edina, Minnesota. I doubt that she’ll win, but what a story it would be.If…

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Tight at the Top at ‘08 U.S. Women’s Open.

It’s gettin’ a little cozy atop the leader board at the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open. Angela Park’s superb six under round early today gave her the lead. Nothing like five birdies and an eagle to jump start your tournament. The pack at -5 includes Minea Blomqvist, Inbee Park, and three players that…

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Oh, Hurst Lead 2008 U.S. Women’s Open on Day #1.

Oh, what a round! Ji Young Oh was tied with American veteran Pat Hurst after the 1st day of the Women’s U.S. Open. Both shot 6 under 67s at the par 73 Interlachen Country Club. The course was rather forgiving for an Open set up with moist greens and no real wind to speak of. Song-Hee Kim had sole…

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2008 U.S. Women’s Open: TV Schedule and Viewing Tips

Heeeeere’s Johnny!TEN HOURS OF TV COVERAGE are on tap for the U.S. Women’s Open. It’s ESPN on Friday and all NBC on the weekend.Friday3:00-7:00 PM EDT on ESPNSaturday & Sunday3:00-6:00 PM EDT on NBCOn ESPN, I think you’ll probably hear Andy North…

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2008 U.S. Women’s Open: Annika Sorenstam’s Encore?

WOULD ANYONE BE TERRIBLY UPSET if Annika Sorenstam won her fourth U.S. Women’s Open?Sorenstam is retiring at the end of the season, and as much as I like Lorena Ochoa — I think she’s awesome, actually — I wouldn’t mind another shiny National Op…

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2008 U.S. Women’s Open - Odds, Predictions, Useful Stuff.

Interlachen Country Club in Edina, MN hosts this year’s U.S. Women’s Open. Cristie Kerr defends. Interlachen is an old history laden course having been the site of Bobby Jones’ 1930 U.S. Open victory as well as the site of the 2002 Solheim Cup. It will play to 6,789 yards, rather long in women’s…

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Annika v. Lorena: The Rematch

Also known as The Greater Sinaloa Open 2: Electric Boogaloo

Well, I took Lorennika Sorenchoa back to the local dogrun to give Annika a rematch. The course wasn’t too busy but we didn’t have it all to ourselves. I caught up to a family on the third hole and the little kids were adorable to watch. [...]

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Annika and Lorena Battle it out One-on-One

This past Tuesday, Annika and Lorena were the only ones on the golf course for this epic one-on-one duel. Stroke play format. Nine holes. One bag. Who would prevail?
Annika won the toss and teed off first, but honors changed hands several times as they battled back and forth. Both women used the same clubs - [...]

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No Happy Meal for Ochoa and Sorenstam

(Yani Tseng)THE MCDONALD’S LPGA CHAMPIONSHIP had a full menu of golf drama, including a playoff and 19-year-old rookie winner named Yani Tseng, but it was no happy meal for Lorena Ochoa and Annika Sorenstam. Both finished one shot back in a tie for thi…

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Yani Tseng Outlasts Maria Hjorth in McDonald’s L.P.G.A. Playoff

Nineteen year old Tour rookie Yani Tseng made her first L.P.G.A. win a huge one as her 18th hole birdie bested Maria Hjorth on the 4th playoff hole at the McDonald’s L.P.G.A. Championship. Tseng’s 68 in regulation and Hjorth’s 71 placed them one shot in front of Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa….

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2008 McDonald’s L.P.G.A. Championship - Want Fries With That?

Before you write off the week in golf knowing that half of the men’s tour is “resting” in anticipation of the US Open, the women are teeing it up for their 2nd major of the year. Ronald is again hosting the McDonald’s L.P.G.A. Championship at it’s now familiar site at Bulle Rock Country Club in…

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Natalie Gulbis

The Natalie pic above is one featured on the Natalie Gulbis profile page over at AskMen.com. And kudos to our friends at AskMen.com (who once featured Golf Babes as their “Site of the Day”) for including more golfers. They have pages now for Paula Creamer, Annika Sorenstam, Anna Rawson and Michelle Wie. And some guy named Tiger Woods. Although personally, I’ve never considered him very

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Thompson: Sorenstam’s retirement could prove costly for LPGA

I’ve been waiting for someone to write an article about the repercussions of Annika Sorenstam’s retirement at the end of the season, and, now, someone has. Robert Thompson of the National Post suggests that Sorenstam’s departure could be a major…

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Annika Leads Sybase Classic, Surprised?

Aiming for her 73rd L.P.G.A. title, Annika Sorenstam leads the Sybase Classic at Upper Montclair Country Club, tied with Song-Hee Kim and Rachel Hetherington. All had matching 67s with Annika’s being a five birdie, bogey free round. Guess who was in 2nd, one shot back? Aww, you peeked. Yup, Lorena…

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Sorenstam’s retirement call causes little stir

Annika Sorenstam’s announcement on Tuesday that she is retiring at the end of the year from competitive golf came as no surprise to the media and many fellow LPGA Tour golfers. Jason Sobel of ESPN.com writes: The news shouldn’t come…

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Ochoa to Chair Sorenstam Retirement Party Committee

Lorena runs a few retirement party ideas by Annika.(Gottwald/Flickr)ACCORDING TO SOURCES, Lorena Ochoa, despite a heavy on- and off-course schedule, will oversee the retirement party of Annika Sorenstam. The news comes on the heels of yesterday’s blo…

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Thanks for everything, Annika.

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Will Annika retire on top?

Annika Sorenstam is playing with confidence, grace, and determination. She looks like the Annika we know and love from before her injuries. Her dominant win last week in Virginia keeps her solidly in second place to Lorena Ochoa and the momentum is on her side. More on that in my latest Golf For Women post [...]

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Sorenstam Laps Field at Michelob ULTRA Open

THOSE TIRE TRACKS up the backs of LPGA Tour players at the Michelob ULTRA Open belonged to Annika Sorenstram.Annika notched her third win of the season with a truly dominating performance. Rounds of 64, 66, 69 and 66 put Sorenstam at 19 under for a sev…

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Garcia Edges Goydos in Playoff at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Sergio Garcia stiffed his tee shot on the par 3 17th on the 1st and only playoff hole to edge Paul Goydos and capture the 35th THE PLAYERS Championship. Goydos’ tee ball had ballooned to a water logged landing enabling Sergio three putts to win from four feet. He only used two. Garcia is only the…

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Kenny Perry Leads THE PLAYERS After Day 2, Annika’s Back at Michelob.

Kenny Perry forged a one stroke lead after day 2 of THE PLAYERS Championship. His 70 gave him a single stroke lead over first day leader Sergio Garcia and Paul Goydos, both tied together at -5. Perry stroked only 25 putts on the slick TPC Sawgrass greens whereas Garcia needed 31 whacks with the…

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The Young and the Restless: Kim and Creamer Lead

Anthony KimTHEY’RE TWO of the brightest young stars in professional golf. And they’re leading their respective tour events heading into Sunday’s final rounds.They’re Anthony Kim, 22, and winless on the PGA Tour, and Paula Creamer, 21, and already…

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Scott, Sorenstam, Clarke wins make for a memorable Sunday

Looking at each tournament before Thursday’s play began, nothing really stood out for me. But after Adam Scott, Annika Sorenstam, and Darren Clarke captured the title at each of their respective events, there’s plenty to talk about. First, Adam Scott….

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Lorena Ochoa’s Magical Wrists

(N Gottwald/Flickr)When Lorena Ochoa was five years old, she climbed a tree at the Guadalajara Country Club and tumbled to the ground, breaking both of her small wrists. Young Lorena wore a cast that extended from her shoulders to fingers for three mon…

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Cristie Kerr 2 Back After Day 3 At Kraft Nabisco Championship

Cristie Kerr fired a blazing 6 under par 66 on Saturday at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. Sitting at 4 under par for the tournament, Kerr is now 2 back of 3rd round leader Lorena Ochoa.
Cristie Kerr birdied 6 of the first 11 holes on day 3 before her lone bogey at hole #14. Another birdie [...]

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Kraft Nabisco Championship: Who Lorena Ochoa Always Watches

(N Gottwald/Flickr)Here’s an interesting excerpt from Lorena Ochoa’s press conference after yesterday’s first round at the Kraft Nabisco Championship:Q. Lorena, playing up ahead of you was Annika. A lot of players are saying they are looking for …

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Lorena Ochoa: ‘I Like the Way I’ve Started’

Twenty under. That pretty much says it all about the first 2008 start for Lorena Ochoa at the HSBC Women’s Champions in Singapore. Lorena won by 11 strokes over second-place finisher Annika Sorenstam.When asked to put her opening victory into context…

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Statement? You Tell Me, Says Sorenstam

Lorena Ochoa and Annika Sorenstam.(N Gottwald/Flickr)Annika Sorenstam left it up to the scribblers to decide the significance of her season-opening win at the SBS Open at Turtle Bay in Kahuku, Hawaii. It was Sorenstam’s 70th LPGA Tour title.“What k…

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Happy to see Annika get her 70th win

I’ve always been a huge Annika Sorenstam fan. I haven’t jumped on the Lorena Ochoa bandwagon yet. I’m very glad to see Annika get her 70th win in Hawaii at the SBS Open, after going over a year without a victory.

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Armchair Q&A: Lorne Rubenstein

Mike Weir is mentally tough says Lorne Rubenstein.(fbrennanphotography.com)Lorne Rubenstein is a veteran golf journalist and author who writes a regular column for The Globe and Mail. Lorne co-authored A Disorderly Compendium of Golf with Jeff Neuman, …

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Natalie Gulbis Participates In The Derek Jeter Turn 2 Foundation Annual Event

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Natalie Gulbis took part in Derek Jeter’s Celebrity Golf Tournament in Tampa, Florida on Monday January 28th, 2008 held at the plush Avila Country Club. The annual event benefits Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation. The Turn 2 Foundation, established in 1996, has awarded more than $8 million in grants to create and support signature programs [...]

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Natalie Gulbis Participates In The Derek Jeter Turn 2 Foundation Annual Event

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Natalie Gulbis took part in Derek Jeter’s Celebrity Golf Tournament in Tampa, Florida on Monday January 28th, 2008 held at the plush Avila Country Club. The annual event benefits Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation. The Turn 2 Foundation, established in 1996, has awarded more than $8 million in grants to create and support signature programs [...]

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Jim Apfelbaum and ‘Golf Unplugged’

In a note to me accompanying his book Golf Unplugged, Jim Apfelbaum wrote, “You’ll see soon enough. Some people ‘get’ me, some not so much.”That was on Monday, maybe Tuesday. Today is Friday. I think I get him.Jim exhales golf in its many fas…

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Cristie Kerr Bio

Ever wanted to know all about Cristie Kerr? This is Cristie Kerr’s LPGA Bio which features all kinds of fascinating information.
Rookie year: 1997
Status: Exempt
Career victories (last): 10 (2007)
Majors won: 1
Career-low round: 61
Career earnings (rank): $7,830,051 (11)
LPGA career holes-in-one: 1
Playoff record: 1-1
Professional 2007
• Won her first major championship at the U.S. Women’s Open.
• Recorded five additional [...]

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Golf’s Greatest Swings: Sam Snead

The greatest golf swings of all time. Who’s on your list? How do you even determine such a thing? Beauty? Effectiveness? Wins? Majors?It’s subjective, a matter of opinion, which I think will make it a fun subject to explore as an occasional series….

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Lorena Ochoa: The Best Dame Athlete, Period

Lorena Ochoa is not just the best female golfer. She is also the best women’s athlete of 2007, according to The Associated Press.No argument here.Lorena Ochoa won her second straight AP Female Athlete of the Year award in a landslide, collecting 71 vot…

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Is Annika Sorenstam on Her Way Back?

(N Gottwald/Flickr)Annika Sorenstam capped a tough year with a victory this past weekend at the Dubai Ladies Masters, avoiding her first winless season since 1993.In 2007 Sorenstam lost her world No. 1 ranking to Lorena Ochoa and ruptured a disk in her…

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Natalie Gulbis And Annika Sorenstam Team In Lexus Cup

Natalie Gulbis will team with Annika Sorenstam at next month’s Lexus Cup tournament in Perth, Australia.
Both Sorenstam and Natalie Gulbis are indeed slated to team in the $960,000 women’s team event beginning at The Vines on December 7, which pits an international side against Team Asia in the style of the legendary Ryder Cup competition.
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Natalie Gulbis And Annika Sorenstam Team In Lexus Cup

Natalie Gulbis will team with Annika Sorenstam at next month’s Lexus Cup tournament in Perth, Australia.
Both Sorenstam and Natalie Gulbis are indeed slated to team in the $960,000 women’s team event beginning at The Vines on December 7, which pits an international side against Team Asia in the style of the legendary Ryder Cup competition.
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Lorena Ochoa: Million Dollar Woman

(N Gottwald/Flickr)Lorena Ochoa won the ADT Championship on Sunday with an unlikely birdie on the final hole. The two-shot victory over Natalie Gulbis earned the women’s No. 1 golfer a $1 million first prize.That’s eight wins and more than $4.3 mil…

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