By Laura Pappano Augusta National’s decision to invite two female members (former Secretary of State Condi Rice and financier Darla Moore) to join reminds us that private golf clubs are not just about golf. And this is where I do some head scratching: Why wouldn’t all … [Read more...]
Augusta: Breaking With Tradition
The news broke yesterday about Augusta National Golf Club inviting two women to join its exclusive club. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and business woman Darla Moore were granted membership to Augusta, host of the Masters, one of the biggest tournaments played by the PGA every year. The … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Augusta National Admits Two Women
It finally happened. Hell did indeed freeze over. Approximately eighty years after it’s founding, and a mere 22 years after admitting its first black member, Augusta National Golf Club has admitted two women into membership. The new members are former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and … [Read more...]
LPGA: Mika Miyazato Wins in Portland
Portland, Oregon (August 19, 2012)-Miyazato is a familiar name to find on top of the LPGA leader board but this weekend the Safeway Classic was won not by the more well known Ai Miyazato, but by her countrywoman Mika Miyazato (no relation). For Mika Miyazato it was her 79th attempt at an LPGA title … [Read more...]
LPGA: Slumping Tseng Looks to Regroup in France
Evian-les-Bains, France-When the LPGA resumes play this week it will be at the site of one of the most beautiful venues that the tour annually visits. The Evian Masters held near the shores of Lake Geneva is a prestigious event with one of the biggest purses that the ladies vie for every year and … [Read more...]
LPGA: U.S. Women’s Open Returns To Blackwolf Run
Kohler, WI (July 4, 2012)-The 67th U.S. Women's Open begins tomorrow in Kohler, WI at the famed Blackwolf Run championship course. The LPGA last saw this course in 1998 when Se Ri Pak burst onto the scene as a young player from South Korea and won this event as a rookie. The third major of the year … [Read more...]
LPGA: Yani Tseng Set to Defend in Arkansas
*As the steamy summer weather settles into the southeast, the LPGA heads toward Arkansas for the Walmart NW Arkansas Presented by P&G. Yani Tseng is the defending champion of the tournament which is only in its fifth year but is quickly becoming a popular tour spot. The Pinnacle Country Club in … [Read more...]
LPGA: The Tour Heads North for Manulife Classic
*After a week off the LPGA heads north across the border to Waterloo, Ontario for the inaugural Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. The tournament will be held at the Grey Silo Golf Course with a field of 144 competing for a purse of $1.3 million. The Canadian event is one of five new tournaments added … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods Poised to Win Another Major
Tiger Woods is hot. Another Open title under his belt will tie him with Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones and Willie Anderson for the most Open wins ever. Knowing Woods, he does not settle for being among the top. Breaking records is his style, setting new standards for excellence. His primary … [Read more...]
LPGA: Rochester Welcomes LPGA for 2nd Major
Rochester, NY is the site of the LPGA’s second major on the year. The Wegmans LPGA Championship is being hosted at Locust Hill Country Club with a $2.5 million purse. Defending champion is none other than World No.1 Yani Tseng who won the event last year by 10 … [Read more...]