At long last, 20-year-old Michelle Wie gets elusive first LPGA Tour victory
At long last, Michelle Wie gets 1st LPGA Tour win Michelle Wie’s Blog
Now what? Players have to find a way to carry enthusiasm from Solheim Cup to LPGA TourSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — A roar went up and thousands of fans immediately headed to the next hole, a wave of red washing through the trees at Rich Harvest Farms. Wie makes the most of Solheim Cup, shows off her considerable skillsSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — This was the Michelle Wie everyone was waiting to see. The Cup stays here: Americans win third straight Solheim Cup, 16-12 over EuropeSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Despite the instructions not to, Juli Inkster couldn’t resist checking out the scoreboard. The Cup stays here: Americans win third straight Solheim CupSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — The United States didn’t want to be called the favorites in the Solheim Cup. Now it’s down to one(s). Singles will determine Solheim CupSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — The sun went down over Rich Harvest Farms and everybody’s nerves seemed to go with it. Hold off on the celebrations, Europe ties it up with impressive fourballs finishSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Not so fast. Let’s dance! Creamer putt gives US lead after first day and Inkster a recordSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Instead of dancing, Juli Inkster dropped to her knees. With ‘the Brittanys’ leading the way, Americans open up lead on Europeans at Solheim CupSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — The “B team” led the way for the Americans at the Solheim Cup. Still oh-for-US soil, Europe hoping to change its fortunes at Solheim CupSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Just once, Laura Davies wants to experience how it feels to win the Solheim Cup on someone else’s turf. Never mind the stats, US says it needs to consider itself the underdog at Solheim CupSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — The Americans have stuck to a pretty tight script at the Solheim Cup this week: They talk about how much fun they’re having, how honored they are to represent their country and rave about what great shape the golf course is in. With help from her teammates, Solheim Cup gives Wie a new chance to shineSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — When it came time to get the fans rowdy with a couple of rounds of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” Solheim Cup rookie Michelle Wie wasn’t quite sure what to do. Catriona Matthew’s British Open win gives a shot in the arm to golfing mothersLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew won one for golfing mothers with her three-stroke victory Sunday in the Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham. Michelle Wie, Juli Inkster picked as wild cards on US Solheim Cup teamLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Michelle Wie was selected as a wild card to make her Solheim Cup debut for the United States on Sunday, and Catriona Matthew made Europe’s team after capturing the Women’s British Open. Catriona Matthew wins Women’s British Open 10 weeks after giving birth for 1st major titleLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew won the Women’s British Open by three strokes Sunday, capturing her first major title just 10 weeks after giving birth to her second child. Matthew wins Women’s British Open, beating Webb by 3 strokes for 1st major titleLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew won the Women’s British Open by three strokes on Saturday, earning her first major title just 10 weeks after she gave birth to her second child. Catriona Matthew shoots 3rd-round 71 to take 3-shot lead at Women’s British OpenLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew of Scotland opened up a three-shot lead at the Women’s British Open on Saturday after a 1-under 71 in the third round. Catriona Matthew has ace, shares Women’s British Open lead with Giulia SergasLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew picked up five strokes to par in a brilliant three-hole stretch Friday in the Women’s British Open. Catriona Matthew, Giulia Sergas shoot 67s to share 2nd-round lead at Women’s British OpenLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew of Scotland hit a hole in one in a 5-under 67 Friday to share the second-round lead with Giulia Sergas of Italy at the Women’s British Open. Matthew, Sergas shoot 67s to share early lead at Women’s British OpenLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew of Scotland hit a hole in one in a 5-under 67 Friday to share the early lead with Giulia Sergas of Italy in the second round of the Women’s British Open. Sandra Gal fires 69 in 1st round of Women’s British Open to grab early tournament lead.LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Sandra Gal of Germany shot a 3-under 69 Thursday to grab the lead after the first round of the Women’s British Open. Stanford and Kim share lead at Women’s British Open; Ochoa, Kerr and Shin fail to break parLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Angela Stanford birdied the last hole with a 30-foot putt for a 2-under 70 Thursday and shared the first-round lead in the Women’s British Open with Song-Hee Kim. Ai Miyazato of Japan wins Evian Masters with birdie on 1st sudden-death playoff holeEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Ai Miyazato of Japan won the Evian Masters with a birdie on the first playoff hole Sunday, beating Sophie Gustafson of Sweden to clinch her first victory on the LPGA Tour. Brewerton shares lead with Kim and Gustafson at Evian MastersEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Becky Brewerton of Wales shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to grab a share of the Evian Masters lead for the third consecutive round. Miyazato, Choi, Brewerton share lead after second round at Evian Masters; Wie improvesEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Ai Miyazato of Japan shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to share the second-round lead at the Evian Masters and Michelle Wie was eight shots back after a 70. Brewerton, Choi and Kim share lead after opening round at Evian Masters _ Ochoa strugglesEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Becky Brewerton shot a 5-under 67 and was tied for the first-round lead at the Evian Masters on Thursday, while Michelle Wie rescued a disappointing start with two late birdies. Eunjung Yi captures first LPGA victory, beating Morgan Pressel in playoff at Jamie FarrSYLVANIA, Ohio — The gallery was going wild. There was no question what had happened. Eunjung Yi shoots 61 to lead Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic by 4 strokesSYLVANIA, Ohio — No one was more surprised to find Eunjung Yi leading the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic through three rounds than, well, Eunjung Yi. Diaz birdies final hole to tie Kemp for 36-hole lead at Jamie Farr Owens Corning ClassicSYLVANIA, Ohio — Laura Diaz barely remembers the last time she led an LPGA Tour event. Sarah Kemp never had. Economy taking toll on LPGA Tour events in Hawaii, nationwideHONOLULU — Michelle Wie’s home state, which promotes itself as a golfer’s paradise with year-round sunny weather, has bid aloha to the LPGA Tour — for now. Pressel, Kim, Diaz shoot 64s, Wie a shot back after Jamie Farr’s opening roundSYLVANIA, Ohio — Morgan Pressel, Song-Hee Kim and Laura Diaz made the most of the defending champion’s absence at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. South Korean’s Jiyai Shin wins Wegmans LPGA, her fifth victory in 11 monthsROCHESTER, N.Y. — A year after her mother died in a car crash, Jiyai Shin picked up the first of 20 victories on the Korean professional circuit while still in high school in 2005. Jiyai Shin leads by 4 strokes at Wegmans LPGA; Tiger Woods’ niece misses cutROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jiyai Shin shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to extend her lead to four strokes at the Wegmans LPGA. Jiyai Shin leads by four strokes at Wegmans LPGA, Tiger Woods’ niece misses cutROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jiyai Shin shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to extend her lead to four strokes at the Wegmans LPGA. |