For the Record Feb 20, 2008
10-8:55 a.m./1-12:25 p.m.Jimin Kang, Jin Joo Hong, Na On Min. 10-9:05 a.m./1-12:35 p.m.Sherri Steinhauer, Grace Park, Brittany Lincicome. 10-11:55 a.m./1-8:15 a.m.Inbee Park, Pat Hurst, Mhairi McKay. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Men's Golf Signee Bjorn Akesson Continues To Impress Dec 8, 2007
Former champions include Stewart Cink (1989), Trevor Immelman (1995), Tiger Woods (1991), Paula Creamer (2002), Grace Park (1994, 1996) and Morgan Pressel (2004). The Polo Golf Junior Classic marked the last junior event for Akesson, who turns 19 years old in January and is now the second Swede to capture the Polo Golf Junior Classic title, as fellow countryman and ASU All-American took the honors in 2002. (Pac-10.org)
Pak legacy might be as pioneer for South Korea Nov 11, 2007
Three others have won majors (Grace Park, Birdie Kim, Jeong Jang), and four others have followed Pak as the LPGA rookie of the year. Slide show: Week in Sports Pictures. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* S Korean pioneer Pak Se-ri to enter Golf Hall of Fame Nov 10, 2007
Three others have won majors (Grace Park, Birdie Kim, Jeong Jang), and four others have followed Pak as the US LPGA rookie of the year. "It's a lot of pressure on me, because I'm the big sister for them," Pak said this year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Critera change gets Sorenstam spot in Samsung Sep 29, 2007
Grace Park in 1998 was the last Women's Amateur champion to receive an invitation to the Samsung World Championship. Only two other reigning amateur champions played in the Samsung -- Kay Cockerill in 1987 and Juli Inkster in 1980 and 1981. (ESPN -- Golf)
Golfer McKenney seeks 3-peat Sep 13, 2007
Should that occur, it would be the first time since current LPGA star Grace Park managed the feat at the 5A level in 1996 at Phoenix Horizon. "She can play with anybody in the state here," Desert Mountain coach Jack Wesolowski said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bower, McCaw beat the heat at Sunset Best Ball Aug 14, 2007
Other flight champions were LeAnn Connor-Marlene Olt (Annika Sorenstam); Val Perdue-Marilyn Stone (Beth Daniel); Linda Daniliuk-Pat Stuart (Karrie Webb); Kate Burroughs-Meredith Rineberg (Juli Inkster); Pat Shears-Norma Wilcox (Meg Mallon); and Jane Butts-Debbie Simon (Grace Park). Consolation champs were Joan Giese-Mary Sauter (championship); Bev Henderson-Mary Hundt (Annika Sorenstam); Shirley Karpowicz-Becky Rankin (Beth Daniel); Rosie Espinosa-Dawn Hostetler (Karrie Webb); Joy Gosse-Sally... (Pekin Times, IL)
LPGA Acquires Duramed Futures Tour Jul 23, 2007
Developmental Tour Acquisition Brings USA Women's Pro Golf Together. On July 18, the LPGA announced its purchase of the Duramed Futures Tour, which has been the "minor league" of women's professional golf in the USA since 1999. (Suite101.com)
Phenom Thompson ties Kim for Junior PGA lead Jul 14, 2007
Past champions include , , , Cristie Kerr and Grace Park. It was one of the few junior events not won by , who finished second to in 1990. (ESPN -- Golf)
Late rally falls short as Hammond Park falls to Westminster Jul 13, 2007
Grace Park, Sam Potter, Ashley Ernst, Prayaag Venkat, Tareen Chowdhury, Mark Laymon, Hope Kim and Ricky Ghosh each won first place in one event. The Tigerfish 11-12 girls swept all individual events while the 8-U girls swept the 25 freestyle. (Howard County Times, MD)
For phenoms, expectations can be tough to hack Jul 5, 2007
The fact that she has won nine times since turning 26 while junior golf phenoms from her era -- Beth Bauer, Grace Park, Kellee Booth -- have fizzled or burned out. Give Kerr credit for matching the promise that had been thrust upon her and doing so in a manner that she stayed committed to, despite all her critics. (Boston Globe)
Woe is Wie: Teen withdraws with wrist injury Jul 1, 2007
Other notables who left early included Karrie Webb (154), Meg Mallon (157), Christina Kim (149), Grace Park (154), and Meaghan Francella (154). Turner plays on While 12-year-old Alexis Thompson gathered a huge chunk of the spotlight for being the youngest qualifier in US Women's Open history, the oldest entrant, 50-year-old Sherri Turner, quietly made the cut with a round of 74--147. (Boston Globe)
Thursday's tee times Jun 27, 2007
1:36 p.m.: Birdie Kim, Wendy Ward, Grace Park. 1:47 p.m.: Meena Lee, Karin Sjodin, Diana D'Alessio. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LPGA - Round One Pairings Sheet Jun 21, 2007
Jee Young Lee Ai Miyazato Grace Park. SOUTH KOREA OKINAWA JAPAN SOUTH KOREA. (WOKR13 Rochester)
NOPGA JUNIOR Jun 19, 2007
ONLINE EXTRAS SITE SERVICES. Sports 7-Day Archive. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Eight Illini Set To Play At This Week's WWGA National Amateur Championship Jun 12, 2007
Past winners of this Championship include current LPGA members Cristie Kerr, Grace Park and Beth Daniel, as well as LPGA Hall of Famers Patty Berg, Louise Suggs, JoAnne Gunderson Carner and Nancy Lopez. Last June, the WWGA's 106th National Amateur Championship was held at Fincastle Country Club in Bluefield, West Virginia. (Fightingillini.com)
Pettersen powers up at LPGA Championship Jun 9, 2007
Notable players who missed the cut included Ai Miyazato (75-73), Meg Mallon (77-73), Grace Park (77-76), and Beth Daniel (71-78). Though she came home with nine straight pars, Carri Wood of South Dennis, Mass. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Koller qualifies for national event Jun 6, 2007
Among those who have played in this 32-year-old event are Tigers Woods, Phil Mickelson, Michelle Wie and Grace Park. The tournament will be played July 11-16. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Ochoa's ascent continues Jun 2, 2007
Divots There were several withdrawals before the second round, including Natalie Gulbis and Grace Park. Gulbis shot an opening 80 before pulling out. (ESPN -- Golf)
Creamer, Bader, Kim tied at Corning May 27, 2007
Natalie Gulbis (70), Meg Mallon (68), Grace Park (67), Ai Miyazato (69) and Seon Hwa Lee (67) were 10 under. First-round leader Charlotta Sorenstam, who faltered Friday with a 73, continued the slide with a 75 and was at 4 under. (ESPN -- Golf)
Creamer in a 3-way tie for the lead at Corning May 27, 2007
By JOHN KEKISAssociated Press SportsUpdated: 5:40 p.m. ET May 26, 2007. CORNING, N.Y. (AP) -Paula Creamer is back in the spot she covets - atop the leaderboard. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pioneers Travel to NCAA West Regional Looking For First NCAA Berth since 1960 May 18, 2007
Top PGA and LPGA TOUR professionals such as Phil Mickelson, Billy Mayfair and Grace Park have all sharpened their skills at this premier facility. The course will stretch to 7,057 yards for the tournament. (Denverpioneers.com)
Sarah Lee leads at Kingsmill May 12, 2007
"There was no wind, the temperatures were perfect and the course is in terrific shape," said Grace Park, who won the first women's event here in 2003. She shot 67, one of a group of six that also featured Morgan Pressel, Natalie Gulbis and Carin Koch. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sarah Lee leads by two at Kingsmill May 12, 2007
Among those missing the weekend were Grace Park, Jeong Jang and Meg Mallon, all two-over 144, as well as Janice Moodie (146) and Pat Hurst (147). Top Jobs. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lee ties course record for Michelob lead May 11, 2007
" Siew-Ai Lim, Suzann Pettersen and Brittany Lincicome shot 66s in the morning to be three off the pace, and all four former champions came in under par, too. "There was no wind, the temperatures were perfect and the course is in terrific shape," said Grace Park, who won the first women's event here in 2003. She shot 67, one of a group of six that also featured Morgan Pressel, Natalie Gulbis and Carin Koch. For Lim, the round was easily her best of the year, and started with nine pars in a row.... (ESPN -- Golf)
Sarah Lee takes early lead at Kingsmill May 11, 2007
Grace Park, the 2003 champion, opened with a four-under 67. She was joined in a share of eighth by Natalie Gulbis, Amy Hung, Carin Koch, Stacy Prammanasudh and Kraft Nabisco winner Morgan Pressel. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pro tours at a glance May 10, 2007
The third-ranked Webb tops the field along with No. 1 Ochoa, Kraft Nabisco winner Morgan Pressel, Brittany Lincicome, and Kingsmill winners Grace Park (2003), Se Ri Pak (2004), and Cristie Kerr (2005). The field includes 29 of the top 30 players from the money list -- only Annika Sorenstam (back) is missing -- and the winner will get a spot in the ADT Championships. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
This Week in Golf - May 10th through May 13th May 8, 2007
The Australian's four-day total of 270 blew away the previous tournament record of 275 that Grace Park set in '03 and Se Ri Pak tied a year later. Webb's three-round total of 200 was also a new record. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ringgold Telephone Company Junior Classic returns Apr 26, 2007
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III, Justin Leonard, Charles Howell III, Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel and Grace Park are just a few of the thousands of talented players who participated in AJGA Junior-Ams when they were teenagers. Supporting golf at the grassroots level, Junior-Ams allow the AJGA to make contributions to local junior golf charities and programs in hosting communities. (Catoosa County News, GA)
2007 money leaders Apr 18, 2007
LPGA-Money - USATODAY.com. Updated: 04/10/2007 - 1:48 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Results worldwide Apr 1, 2007
Selected scores: 147: Helen Alfredsson (Swe) 78-69, Laura Davies (Gbr) 74-73, Lee Jee-young (Kor) 70-77, Angela Park (Bra) 73-74, Park Hee-young (Kor) 73-74, Aree Song (Kor) 73-74, Karrie Webb (Aus) 70-77; 148: Marisa Baena (COL) 73-75, Kang Soo-yun (Kor) 76-72, Grace Park (Kor) 74-74, Shin Ji-yai (Kor) 76-72, Veronica Zorzi (Ita) 73-75; 149: Yuri Fudoh (Jpn) 73-76, Jang Jeong (Kor) 74-75, Jimin Kang (Kor) 76-73, Ai Miyazato (Jpn) 76-73, Becky Morgan (Gbr) 74-75, Gwladys Nocera (Fra) 72-77; 150:... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sorenstam 'excited' about how she played Mar 26, 2007
Grace Park of Scottsdale also had reason to feel good after shooting 65 Saturday and 72 Sunday to tie for 16th at 4-under 284. Back problems have ruined Park's past two seasons, but they weren't a problem in this event, and she said her work with swing coach Peter Kostis is paying off. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ochoa rallies to win Safeway International Mar 26, 2007
Her seven wins since last April are more than Grace Park, Pat Hurst, Sophie Gustafson and Lorie Kane have in their entire careers. She finished at 18-under-par 270 for a two-shot win. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sorenstam says she needs 64 to catch Ochoa Mar 25, 2007
John Davis The Arizona Republic Mar. Annika Sorenstam has shot 64 at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club before and thinks it will take a similar round today to have any chance of catching leader Lorena Ochoa in the final round of the Safeway International. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pro golf scores Mar 24, 2007
Grace Park 36-35 71. Song-Hee Kim 36-36 72. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Safeway International Mar 24, 2007
Updated: 03/24/2007 - 10:20 AM. Site: Superstition Mountain, Ariz. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rain halts play at Safeway Mar 23, 2007
" The morning players had just completed play when lightning strikes in the area caused the event to be halted at 2:30 p.m. for more than two hours. Winds were strong enough to blow down the scoreboard near the ninth green and several fences around the course. It also took a toll on scoring as only nine golfers who completed play broke par. Lorena Ochoa, the 2006 Player of the Year, completed her round just minutes before play was halted and finished at 3 under. Mi Hyun Kim of South Korea also... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Players to watch Mar 21, 2007
The Arizona Republic Mar. Residence: Bradenton, Fla. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Superstition Mountain offers warm welcome for fans Mar 21, 2007
Golfers with Arizona ties, such as Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa from the University of Arizona and Grace Park from Arizona State, always draw big crowds. If you are looking for a likeable underdog, try Sydnee Michaels, a UCLA freshman from Temecula, Calif. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Park taking things easier Mar 20, 2007
"R and R" might have a different meaning to some, but to Grace Park it stands for "rest and recommitment." ... Grace Park is trying to bounce back from two consecutive seasons plagued by back trouble. (AZCentral -- Sports)
LPGA's Seoul Sisters Mar 8, 2007
SI.com - Writers - John Garrity: Seoul Sisters - Wednesday March 7, 2007 12:58PM. Except for Americans, South Koreans comprise the largest single group on the LPGA tour. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Golf)
Sorenstam refocused Feb 15, 2007
Grace Park still has plenty of talent but needs to recover from back problems that have pretty much destroyed her past two seasons. Se Ri Pak rebounded nicely in '06, winning the McDonald's LPGA Championship and finishing third at the Women's Open. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Calkin Captures Prestigious Amateur Event Jan 17, 2007
" The fact that both Kelly and her older brother Michael wound up playing Division I golf is merely a bonus for Renie. Michael graduated from Miami of Ohio in May while Kelly is on her way to a degree in elementary education. Neither of them ever took a golf lesson from their mother. From the start, Renie decided the best way to teach her children the game was to send them to someone else. "I'm just a mom," said Renie. Calkin isn't your typical Sally champion. Every player who has won the... (Umterps.com)
