McPherson takes one-stroke lead at LPGA finale Nov 23, 2009
Shin is trying to become the first player since Nancy Lopez in 1978 to sweep the money title, rookie and player of the year and the Vare Trophy. "I have a good shot at it," Shin said. (ESPN -- Golf)
Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship Nov 21, 2009
Nancy Lopez is the only player to win both in the same season, accomplishing the feat in 1978. Shin and Ochoa also are in a virtual dead heat for the Vare Trophy, given to the player with the season's lowest scoring average. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
* Ochoa fires 66 to lead by a shot Nov 21, 2009
Shin is trying to become just the second player, after LPGA legend Nancy Lopez in 1978, to win both Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year awards. Shin and Ochoa are also in a virtual tie for the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Its down to the wire as Jiyai, Ochoa chase Player of the Year award Nov 20, 2009
South Korea s Jiyai is trying to become the first player since LPGA legend Nancy Lopez in 1978 to win both Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year. If she can pull it off, she ll end world number one Ochoa s three-year reign. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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)
Michelle Wies win gives star power to LPGA Nov 17, 2009
Wie has the kind of appeal not seen since Nancy Lopez - but only if she keeps winning. Clearly, her impact on womens golf would have been far greater had Wie won much earlier. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This Week in Golf - November 17th through November 22nd Nov 17, 2009
Shin already wrapped up the rookie honor and can become the first player since Nancy Lopez in 1978 to win both accolades. Cristie Kerr is in the best position to catch Shin for Player of the Year and the money title. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Michelle Wie Finally Gets 1st LPGA Tour Win Nov 17, 2009
Nancy Lopez is the only player to win both the rookie and player awards in the same season, accomplishing the feat in 1978. The LPGA, battered by economic problems and the forced resignation of its commissioner this summer, needed this as much as Wie. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Wie scoops first US LPGA title victory Nov 16, 2009
Shin, trying to become just the second player after Nancy Lopez in 1978 to earn both Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year, holds a slim lead in the race over Ochoa, who finished six off the pace as host of this week's tournament. Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Wie in second, 3 strokes back Nov 15, 2009
Nancy Lopez is the only player to win both the rookie and player awards in the same season, accomplishing the feat in 1978. "I'm just focusing on the game this week and not thinking about that at the moment," Shin said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Shin poised to seize top honour after Mexican victory Nov 15, 2009
Nancy Lopez in 1978 was the only player to win both the rookie and player awards in the same season. Shin took the outright lead on Friday with a birdie at 13, and added birdies on 14 and 15. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wie, Kerr share lead after three rounds Nov 15, 2009
"Second-round leader Shin slipped with three bogeys on the back nine _ and two on the final three holes. She entered the round with a three-stroke lead, and if she wins Sunday, could claim the player of the year award. Ochoa has won the last three.Shin, a three-time winner this year, has already won the rookie of the year award, and also is the season's top money winner. Nancy Lopez is the only player to win both the rookie and player awards in the same season, accomplishing the feat in... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Golf: Wie grabs share of LPGA lead in Mexico Nov 15, 2009
She has already secured Rookie of the Year honours and is trying to become the first player since Nancy Lopez in 1978 to earn both rookie and player of the year honours. "Every player in four rounds - one will be really hard and today was my bad day," said Shin, who has three victories on tour this year. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Wie shoots 70, trails by 5 at Lorena Ochoa Invitational Nov 13, 2009
Nancy Lopez is the only player to win both the rookie and player of the year awards in the same season, accomplishing the feat in 1978. Ochoa also has won three times this season, but that pales compared to the 21 she won in the previous three seasons. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Palm Harbor's rebirth stirs memories, excitement of golfers Nov 11, 2009
Kendrick remembers when LPGA star Nancy Lopez owned a condo near the 17th fairway ("She was delightful -- very gracious and charming," she said of Lopez) -- and was there when Arnold Palmer bent a club over the entrance sign to mark the grand opening of Palm Harbor on July 1, 1978. Kendrick, wearing her late husband's green sweater with the original Palm Harbor logo, was the on and off Ladies Club Champion for many of the those years and also club champion at the three other original golf... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Shin set for Mizuno Classic title defense Nov 5, 2009
Nancy Lopez (1978) is the only player to win both rookie and player awards in a season. Shin leads the money list with $1,664,395. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Korean Ji-yai bags LPGAs Rookie of the Year award Nov 4, 2009
Ji-yai, 21, also leads the race for the Player of the Year award with just three events remaining and could become the first player to complete the rare double since Nancy Lopez in 1978. In the beginning of this year, my goal was to win the Rookie of the Year and now I did that, Ji-yai said in a statement released by the LPGA. Im very happy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Casey realistic about bonus chance Nov 4, 2009
Shin also is leading in points for player of the year as she tries to become the first player since Nancy Lopez in 1978 to win both awards in the same season. . (News & Observer -- Sports)
It's not October without the Save Mart Shootout Oct 26, 2009
Arnold Palmer walked alongside Nancy Lopez there at the Riverbend Golf Club. It was there that Lee Trevino marched the fairways on Duracell, faster than a mom with a groc 00004000 ery cart and screaming kid. (Fresno Bee)
Ochoa trying to hang on to No. 1 LPGA ranking Sep 24, 2009
"Shin, who remembers following Ochoa as a fan at a tournament in South Korea five years ago, also leads the money list and is trying to become the first player since Nancy Lopez in 1978 to win both player of the year and rookie of the year honors.Shin, the 2008 British Open champion, was sick earlier this week and wasn't able to play a full round on the Blackhawk Course until Wednesday's pro-am. She's an obvious favorite, along with Pettersen and last year's winner, In-Kyung Kim, but Shin isn't... (MSNBC -- 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)
Golf: SKorea's Kim, Shin share Samsung LPGA lead Sep 18, 2009
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Creamer hopes to rise to the top again Sep 18, 2009
Ji-yai is trying to become the first women since Nancy Lopez in 1978 to finish on top of the money list and win the rookie of the year award in the same year. American Cristie Kerr is a close second behind Ji-yai in the money list. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shin rallies from 7 back to win LPGA in playoff Sep 14, 2009
Nancy Lopez was the last player to win both in 1978. Shin is called the "Final-Round Queen" in South Korea. (ESPN -- Golf)
RSAs Bronner named GolfDigest All-Star Aug 8, 2009
He joins a list of All-Stars that includes Tiger Woods, LeeTrevino, Tom Bendelow (nicknamedThe Johnny Appleseed of American Golf after designing more than 600 golf courses from roughly 1898-1930s), Joe Jemsek (the Patriarch of Public Golf who was said to have brought a private golf feel to the public masses), AlfredTup Holmes(golf course designer), Nancy Lopez (winner of 48 LPGA events), Calvin Peete (the most successful black professional golfer with 12 wins, prior to Woods... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Bronner a golf all-star Aug 5, 2009
The 12-person list was topped by Tiger Woods and included players like Lee Trevino, Fred Couples and Nancy Lopez. The magazine said Bronner led the development of the largest public golf course project in history. (WSJA.com, AL)
Stephanie Kim Selected For PING Junior Solheim Cup Jul 29, 2009
This year, Nancy Lopez, a 1987 LPGA Hall of Fame inductee and member of the inaugural 1990 Solheim Cup, will serve as captain. Kim, a second-team Rolex Junior All-American in 2008, is currently ranked No. 17 in the Polo Golf Rankings and No. 5 in the Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Monday Morning Golf Report Jul 28, 2009
Among its many champions and/or competitors are Brittany Lang, Paige Mackenzie, Nancy Lopez, Lorena Ochoa, Grace Park, Judy Bell, Carol Semple Thompson, Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg. Closer to home, 2008 graduate finished seventh at the EGolf Tour's Forest Oaks Classic in Greensboro. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Innisbrook to host LPGA championship Jul 17, 2009
Golfers Nancy Lopez, Patty Sheehan, JoAnne Carner, Amy Alcott and others are slated to participate, said Jane Blalock, Legends Tour chief executive officer, at the press conference. Japanese philanthropist Haruhisa Handa pledged more than $1 million to support the tournament, Blalock said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Players' revolt is latest LPGA danger Jul 9, 2009
If Bivens goes, the LPGA should pick a qualified businesswoman to lead the tour, with this twist: It also should hire Nancy Lopez. Still one of the most famous women in sports, Lopez isn't a business whiz, but she is golf's quintessential goodwill ambassador. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jiyai Shin gathers in a fifth LPGA title Jun 29, 2009
It was the biggest margin of victory here since Patty Sheehan beat Nancy Lopez by nine strokes in 1992. Kristy McPherson and Yani Tseng each shot a 66, the day's best score, to surge into a second-place tie at 10 under. (Anchorage Daily News)
For Shin, each win is unforgettable Jun 29, 2009
It was the biggest margin of victory at Locust Hill since Patty Sheehan beat Nancy Lopez by nine strokes in 1992. I have my mother s picture in my course book, Shin said proudly after carding a 17-under 271 total to pick up a $300,000 prize that vaulted her to the top of the money list with $1 million. (Boston Globe)
Shin holds off surge to claim Wegmans Jun 29, 2009
It was the biggest margin of victory at the tricky, tree-lined Locust Hill course since Patty Sheehan beat Nancy Lopez by nine strokes in 1992. Wegmans LPGA Leaderboard. (ESPN -- Golf)
Jiyai Shin wins Wegmans LPGA by 7 strokes Jun 29, 2009
Shin birdied from 9 feet on No. 17 to seal the biggest margin of victory here since Patty Sheehan beat Nancy Lopez by nine strokes in 1992. Lewis, who tied for third at the U.S. Women's Open last summer, reached 13 under at No. 13 but slumped with four bogeys on the last six holes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Duke women's star to try pro golf game May 28, 2009
She was twice awarded the Nancy Lopez Award as the most outstanding amateur. She also won the 2008 U.S. Women'sAmateur Championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Remembering the fallen May 26, 2009
The Memorial Day ceremony included a flyover by the Spruce Creek Gaggle, the presentation of colors by the Spruce Creek High School Army Junior ROTC, playing of "Taps" by Sal Ronci and Joe Vavruska, the playing of "Amazing Grace" on bagpipes by Gerard Pepin, singing of the National Anthem by Nancy Lopez and remarks by state Reps. Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange, and Dwayne Taylor, D-Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Report: Lopez expresses desire for LPGA return May 20, 2009
Nancy Lopez talks about 18-month plan for LPGA Tour comeback - ESPN ... Nancy Lopez, 52 and the mother of three daughters, is preparing for empty-nest syndrome by plotting to make her competitive presence more visible on the LPGA Tour, according to ... Lopez, who curtailed her playing schedule and had her "Nancy Lopez Farewell Tour" in 2002 in order to focus on raising her children, was in Nashville on Sunday for Vince Gill's annual pro-am tournament. (ESPN -- Golf)
Hall should call for Farrell May 7, 2009
Attendance was mandatory for anyone in the field, and they gathered to listen to tennis great Billie Jean King, and former LPGA stars Nancy Lopez and Judy Rankin, among others. Christie Kerr called it part business, part pep rally. (Boston Globe)
Wie could boost LPGA Tour with breakthrough May 7, 2009
"Thirdly, she's just so flat-out talented and good, it's going to make the competition on this tour so much keener. ... And she's been this way since she was about 14. She bears the burden of having the most potential of anybody anyone has ever seen at such a young age.''Fellow Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez said fans often approach her with the same questions."They always ask me: `What's going on with Michelle Wie. Lopez said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Golf is her passion, not her chore May 4, 2009
She carried a golf bag full of clubs as she proclaimed to anyone listening that day that she would play professionally like her idol, Nancy Lopez. Fast forward to this spring, when Dukes All-America golfer is due to graduate and join the LPGA Tour. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LPGA summit tells players to reach out to fans May 4, 2009
Speakers brought in to help reinforce the message -- and allay players' fears about the strength of the tour -- included Hall of Famers Nancy Lopez and Judy Rankin, who agreed that the product has never been stronger on the course, and better days are certainly ahead. The message, they said, may have been especially good for younger players to hear. (ESPN -- Golf)
Save Mart drops golf tournament Mar 19, 2009
The event immediately caught on when the first Save Mart Shootout was held in 2002 featured golfing legends Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez and drew a gallery of about 4,000 spectators at Riverbend. Charity events like the Shootout typically pair professional golfers (who are paid appearance fees) with amateurs (local business leaders mixed with celebrities). (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
UNDERDOGS : Europe wants to change Solheim Cup history Feb 12, 2009
Her biggest conquest came when she assumed the David role and toppled Goliath icon Nancy Lopez in the 1997 U.S. Women's Open in front of a fervent pro-American crowd in Portland, Ore. and in doing so became the first golfer man or woman to shoot 10-under par for 72 holes in the country's championship. (USA Today -- Sports)
