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Lorena Ochoa Raising Profile of Golf in Mexico

From a leafy golf course in Mexico’s second-largest, sprawling city, Lorena Ochoa has willed her way to the top of the women’s game, drawing millions of new fans to an increasingly international sport. In Mexico, admirers point to “the Lorena effect” to explain how the world’s No. 1 female golfer is...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 03-13-2008
Jang Retains Lead Whilst Wie Struggles

Michelle Wie couldn’t believe her scorecard. It could be from all the positive thinking she’s been doing. Wie made the cut with two strokes to spare Friday in the Fields Open, following her opening 3-under 69 with a 73 that left her 10 strokes behind leader Jeong Jang with one round left. “I just need...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 02-25-2008
Jeong Jang Leads, Wie Shoots a 69

Michelle Wie made sure she didn’t get too far ahead of herself in her first tournament round of the year. Telling herself to “stay in the present,” Wie shot a 3-under 69 in the Fields Open on Thursday to finish five strokes behind first-round leader Jeong Jang. Showing virtually no signs of the wrist...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 02-22-2008
The Best Never Give Up

A quick point about last week’s post. As you might imagine, the responses to my discussion about “Where are the women?” came from both sides of the fence. I did, however learn something extremely interesting. As most of you probably know, when the Tour Players split from the PGA of America, a decision...

Posted to The Golfers' Home (Weblog) by Steven Gribin on 02-21-2008
Annika Sorenstam Aims for Hawaiian Sweep

It took Annika Sorenstam 17 months to hoist a trophy again. She’s now seeking her second title in as many weeks and third straight victory in Hawaii while rising in the rankings. Fresh off a two-stroke victory in the season-opening SBS Open, Sorenstam is trying to complete the Hawaiian sweep at the Fields...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 02-21-2008
Phil’s Wins in Los Angeles

For so many years, Phil Mickelson has been quoted as saying that he wanted to have a trophy from each West Coast event. Thanks to some help from Jeff Quinney, Phil has accomplished his goal. Victory came in his 10th start at the Northern Trust Open. He had made six cuts, with the win representing his...

Posted to The Golfers' Home (Weblog) by Steven Gribin on 02-18-2008
Annika Sorenstam Moves in to Share of Lead

Annika Sorenstam was back in charge Friday. Down to No. 4 in the world after years in the top spot, Sorenstam birdied five of the final seven holes for a 5-under 67 and a share of the second-round lead in the LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open. "Today, I'm in control of my game. I feel...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 02-16-2008
Women in Golf

Okay, maybe this topic isn't of interest to everyone, but I've got to tell you, this blog article by Steve Gribin was VERY good- you can find it here. I just have to say on a sidebar that there is SO much good reading on this site, and sometimes I forget to browse around because I am too busy...

Posted to Anything & Everything Golf (Forum) by chipshot on 02-15-2008
Kelli Kuehne Leads with Opening 67

Kelli Kuehne was thrilled about her first round of the year. She also realized there's a lot more golf ahead. Kuehne shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open. "I love the start I got off to, but it's...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 02-15-2008
Where Are All the Women?

Hope you had a great week. This last Sunday Evening, I was fortunate to be invited to the Annual Northern Texas PGA Section, Awards dinner held at the Four Seasons. As with all the other years I’ve attended (last year of course being the most fun because I received an award), the evening was full of...

Posted to The Golfers' Home (Weblog) by Steven Gribin on 02-14-2008

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