LPGA adds tourney, slowing tide of lost events Nov 17, 2009
Previous tournament winners include Juli Inkster, Nancy Lopez, Betsy King and Annika Sorenstam. The ShopRite Classic folded in 2006 after the previous organizers accused then-LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens of providing three unsuitable dates for the 2007 event. (ESPN -- Golf)
LPGA rookie of the year Ji-yai set for title defence Nov 6, 2009
The South Korean is aiming to join a small group of players - Betsy King, Annika Sorenstam and Ko Woo-soon - as the only players who have managed consecutive wins in the history of the competition, first staged in 1973. World number two Ji-yai, who defeated Japans Mayu Hattori by six strokes here last year, added the British Open and season-ending ADT Championship to become the first player to w in three times as a non-LPGA Tour member last season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Women's Golf To Open Fall Season At Lady Paladin Invitational Sep 18, 2009
Over the years, many of the most recognizable names in women's golf have won the tournament including Betsy King, Nancy Lopez, Sherri Turner, Donna Andrews and Dottie Pepper. Samford's talented 2009-10 roster is comprised of three seniors, one sophomore and two highly-touted freshmen. (Samfordsports.com)
Four-year wait worth it for Christina Kim Aug 22, 2009
But she didn't qualify for the 2007 squad and was passed over by U.S. captain Betsy King - "deservedly," Kim said. The disappointment has driven her these last two years, and Kim made every second of her day Friday count. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. Women's Open Notebook: Kerr fails in bid to join elite Jul 13, 2009
Two-time victors include Karrie Webb (2000, 2001), Juli Inkster (1999, 2002), Patty Sheehan (1992, 1994), Meg Mallon (1991, 2004), Betsy King (1989, 1990), JoAnne Carner (1971, 1976), Donna Caponi (1969, 1970) and Louise Suggs (1949, 1950). Three-time champions include Annika Sorenstam (1995, 1996, 2006), Hollis Stacy (1977, 1978, 1984), Sue Berning (1968, 1972, 1973) and Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1948, 1950, 1954). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tournament a reunion of sorts for Hester Mar 27, 2009
LPGA Hall of Famers who have played in the tournament include Beth Daniel, Betsy King and Julie Inkster. The tournament record belongs to Georgia s Reilley Rankin, who carded an 11-under 208 in 1998. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Take the quiz Mar 8, 2009
-The last American woman to finish the LPGA season as the top money-winner was Betsy King in 1993. In the past five years, only three male Americans not named Tiger Woods have won major titles. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
UNDERDOGS : Europe wants to change Solheim Cup history Feb 12, 2009
" Daniel served as assistant captain to Betsy King in 2007, when the USA won a second consecutive Cup and ran its record in the series to 7-3. But it's the losses that still occupy a portion of her memory, especially in 2003 in Sweden. After Europe won in a 17 -10 rout, Daniel was joined on a balcony overlooking the course by Juli Inkster, Kelly Robbins, Meg Mallon and Rosie Jones. "We were the veteran players, and we felt so awful. You feel so horrible. (USA Today -- Sports)
Papago GC takes over Phoenix's LPGA spot Feb 7, 2009
"The Phoenix event has long been one of the most popular and storied stops on the LPGA Tour, with past champions ranging from Betsy King to Laura Davies to Annika Sorenstam to, most recently, Lorena Ochoa," LPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens said. "This March we will add an exciting new chapter in the event's history.". (ESPN -- Golf)
