The 2010 LPGA Tour will consist of 24 tournaments, four fewer than this year, in 10 countries.
The season tees off in Thailand from Feb. 18-21 and stays in Asia a week later with an event in Singapore.
“We have made great strides in our long-term goal of building an intelligent and sustainable schedule for the LPGA Tour,” acting commissioner Marty Evans told a news conference on Wednesday at the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship.
“We look forward to a wonderful season finale this... Read Full Story
Beth Bader shot an 8-under 64 at the Safeway Classic Friday to take a 1-stroke lead into the second round at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. Bader's low score came early in the day before the winds picked up and rain moved in over the course west of Portland. Anna Nordqvist and Seon Hwa Lee each had 65s, a stroke in front of a group that were two shots back. Bader's round was her best since 2007. It was her best start to a tournament since the season-opening event in 2003. "It's nice to get off to... Read Full Story
Updated: September 05, 2009, 15:41
CLIFTON, N.J.(AP) The LPGA Sybase Classic is leaving the Upper Montclair Country Club, and it may be moving out of New Jersey. Club president and tournament director Tony Vespa disclosed Saturday that Sybase officials are considering changes to the tournament and have decided to leave Upper Montclair after a three-year stay. Vespa said the club had a three-year contract and spoke with Octagon Golf, which manages the event for the LPGA... Read Full Story
The LPGA returns to North America for the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, presented by Banames and Corona Light, at the Guadalajara Country Club in Mexico. Last year , Angela Stanford made two birdies on the back nine to beat Annika Sorenstam and Brittany Lang by one shot.
This year, Stanford will have to fight back 36 of the best players in the world. Tournament host Ochoa is looking for her fourth win of the 2009 LPGA season. Also, the fight for Player of the Year honors are at stake as... Read Full Story
American teenager Michelle Wie, twice a runner-up, has returned to the Evian Masters, and has ever incentive to claim the title that would mark a huge breakthrough for the celebrated 19-year-old. Wie was invited to four Masters between 2005 and 2007, but this is the first time that she has earned her place by right as a member of the Ladies' Professional Golf Association Tour. It's weird coming back here, but extra special after missing last year," said the Hawaiian, who was second on her... Read Full Story
Paula Creamer has taken two anti-inflammatory injections in her ailing left thumb. Now, she wants another shot — at a U.S. Women's Open title. One year after stumbling at the start of the final round of the women's national championship and finishing sixth, Creamer is back on course to chase her first Open title. But Creamer's been through a tough couple of weeks after pulling out of an LPGA event in Pittsford, N.Y., two weeks ago because of a thumb injury. Last week, she withdrew from a... Read Full Story
Updated: July 28, 2009, 13:26
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England(AP) Lorena Ochoa believes she can rediscover her best form at the Women's British Open, despite poor results in her last two big tournaments. The top-ranked player finished 40th at the Evian Masters last week and 26th at the Women's Open last month. She blamed those disappointing finishes on a second-round 79 at Saucon Valley and an opening-round 75 in France. "Those last tournaments, I didn't have a great result... Read Full Story
Updated: July 17, 2009, 17:25
As the LPGA Tour searches for a new commissioner, Brittany Lincicome summed up the challenge her sport faces in a dismal economy. "We need tournaments,'' said Lincicome, who won April's Kraft Nabisco Championship. "Even if we're playing for half the purses.'' Carolyn Bivens resigned under pressure as LPGA commissioner this week, and Marsha Evans took over as an interim replacement. The tour's board of directors hopes to find a full-time... Read Full Story
Brittany Lincicome says she's willing to play for less money if it will help the LPGA Tour keep tournaments on the schedule. Lincicome, who won April's Kraft Nabisco Championship, is anxious about the tour's future. The number of official money events dropped from 34 in 2008 to 28 this year. Carolyn Bivens resigned under pressure as LPGA commissioner earlier this week, and Marsha Evans took over as an interim replacement. The tour's board of directors hopes to find a full-time commissioner... Read Full Story
