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Close Read: Anna Rawson
by Women's Sports Blog
posted September 6, 2009 at 1:26pm
[Ed's note- Now that this post is getting some attention, I realized I need to alter some of the language to make it clear that I'm talking about a certain type of mockable public image, and not a mockable person. Being dressed to the nines on the links ...more
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Clarification, Part 432
by Women's Sports Blog
posted September 5, 2009 at 1:09pm
Viz. the 'saddest tweet of the weekend' post. We were talking about how South Korea would be a good opponent in the Solheim Cup. Yani Tseng wouldn't get to play in that case, though, because SHE'S FROM TAIWAN. Technically the piece didn't say she wa...more
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What to do this holiday weekend
by Pretty Tough
posted September 5, 2009 at 12:53pm
The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated by labor unions in New York City in the 1880s with a grand parade in honor of the working class. Now most people just think of it as a day off work and a chance for a last end-of-summer family outing...more
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U.S. drops a game before roaring back In Canada Cup
by Women's Sports Blog
posted September 3, 2009 at 1:35pm
Well that was unexpected. Here I was, preparing a post about social and cultural reasons for the utter dominance of the U.S. and Canada in women's hockey (those reasons are not very clear cut, to be sure), and the Americans go and lose their opening mat...more
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The Solheim Cup history in pictures
by Ladies on the Tee
posted September 2, 2009 at 6:43pm
As exciting as this year’s Solheim was with the competition going down to the wire, I think it is important to look back at the glorious history of this premier women’s golf event. I stated in a previous article that Karsten and Louise Solheim start...more
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What an awesome Sunday it was
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 31, 2009 at 12:35pm
That's not even including the WPS All-Star game, which I DVR'ed but haven't watched yet.
*Over on the men's side, Carl Edwards capped a final lap of extraordinary driving by forcing Marcus Ambrose into a mistake on the last turn and winning at Montreal's...more
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Solheim Cups Past
by Ladies on the Tee
posted August 27, 2009 at 11:29pm
Legends of the Women’s Game Share Stories
There are so many pre-events leading up to the actual competition in the Biennial Solheim Cup, pitting the top twelve women golfers from Europe playing against the top twelve women in the United States. The...more
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Carling’s Caddies
by Ladies on the Tee
posted August 26, 2009 at 2:15pm
Hi golf world! It’s been a few weeks since my last blog and things have really been rockin! I just finished up a six week stretch of tournaments on the Duramed Futures Tour, and I’m so ready to go home and do absolutely NOTHING for just one day. But I...more
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The Solheim Cup Experience
by Ladies on the Tee
posted August 25, 2009 at 5:04pm
Patriotism at its finest!
Just last week I attended the 2009 Solheim Cup in Sugar Grove, IL held at Rich Harvest Farms, a top 100 rated private golf course. Trying to decide how to sum up my experience is not an easy task. There are so many elements a...more
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Solheim Cup: Why I rooted against the Americans
by After Atalanta
posted August 25, 2009 at 12:23pm
I actually don't have strong American leanings when it comes to international sport (or anything else actually) so rooting for the Europeans last weekend in the Solheim Cup is not necessarily shocking for anyone who knows me.But frankly I was ticked off a...more
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Sunday stuff
by After Atalanta
posted August 23, 2009 at 1:39pm
You slack off for a few days and lots of things happen.First, back to the "old" news of the week: the gender verification of Caster Semenya. Nothing has changed regarding her circumstances. But a lot of objection has been voiced to the process as well as ...more
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Saddest sports Tweet of the weekend
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 23, 2009 at 1:27pm
I want to play solheim cup :( -Yani Tseng
Ironically, I had just commented to Papa Louie that a U.S. versus South Korea version of the tournament would be much more interesting than the current ar...more
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Cristie Kerr’s Birdies for Breast Cancer
by Ladies on the Tee
posted August 17, 2009 at 8:29pm
Top LPGA Golfer Cristie Kerr Hosts Fifth Annual
Birdies for Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic
LPGA tour members, athletes and celebrities joined Cristie Kerr at Liberty National in
Jersey City to raise money and promote breast health education
NEW Y...more
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Softball v. Golf: Another Perspective
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 17, 2009 at 12:28pm
One compelling argument for the inclusion of a sport like softball and the exclusion of a sport like golf from the Olympics is that the Olympics is the premier tournament for softball, and its major chance to be broadcast on the world stage, whereas golf ...more
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Let the Golf Games begin!
by Ladies on the Tee
posted August 16, 2009 at 4:10pm
Solheim Cup About to Begin
The 2009 Solheim Cup is set to begin this week. I just wanted to take a few minutes to recognize the talented players and staff on both teams.
Playing for the reigning champions on Team USA are:
Paula Creamer – 3rd appearan...more
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Softball Out, Boxing In For 2012
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 14, 2009 at 10:02pm
Apparently the softball people failed to make their case that the American-dominated sport with occasional showers of Japanese success has an international groundswell of support. Meanwhile, pacifist me continues to be hypocritically ecstatic that women...more
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Golfer Michelle Wie throws out the first pitch
by Pretty Tough
posted August 11, 2009 at 4:18pm
Michelle Wie throws out the first pitch
On Saturday, August 8th, golfer Michelle Wie threw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium when the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Atlanta Braves.
Before taking the mound, 19-year old Michelle took part in a putti...more
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Olympics: And soon there will be two
by After Atalanta
posted August 11, 2009 at 3:11pm
From all accounts the IOC will vote on Thursday as to which two sports will be considered for admissions to the 2016 Olympics. And according to the NYT the top contenders do not include softball. Based on nothing concrete as far as I can tell rugby and go...more
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Golf: Different pay scales
by After Atalanta
posted August 9, 2009 at 9:24pm
I missed, in its entirety, the women's British Open last weekend. Which was too bad because a Scot actually won it. Catriona Matthew won the major--and just 11 weeks after giving birth to her second child. A fact every article I have seen points out. (We'...more
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No Trade Winds for LPGA This Year
by Draft Day Suit
posted August 9, 2009 at 7:15pm
How did I miss this news? Last night I happened to mention to Al that I wished we could go to Kapalua in October and watch the awesome LPGA golfers play 11 from the lanai of my in-laws’ vacation home, and Al responded, “oh, didn’t you hear? They can...more
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The Solheim Cup
by Ladies on the Tee
posted August 7, 2009 at 4:40pm
More than meets the eye
The women’s golf world is gearing up for what is arguably the biggest golf event on this year’s calendar but what is it really all about….Alfie? (sorry…that was a lame attempt at humor!!) I am not going to go through the...more
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Brenda has a future in golf
by Draft Day Suit
posted August 6, 2009 at 12:51pm
By lorihc
OK, I’ve let my first post (and my second and third and fourth) sit in draft mode in my head for far too long. I’m going to put it out there, finally: If you’re not watching Big Break on the Golf Channel, you should be. [I'm not linking t...more
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