McPherson moves in front with Monday finish ahead Nov 23, 2009
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For the Record Nov 14, 2009
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Han becomes latest rising Korean star Nov 2, 2009
The dominant golfing nation in the women's game since Se Ri Pak won the U.S. Women's Open and LPGA Championship as a rookie in 1998, South Korea is steadily asserting itself in the men's game beyond the previously singular talents of K.J. Choi. In August, Y.E. Yang became the first Asian-born winner of a men's major when he outdueled Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship at Hazeltine. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Choi picks up 2nd win at Hana Bank KOLON Nov 1, 2009
America's Brittany Lang, Anna Nordqvist of Sweden, and South Koreans Se Ri Pak and Inbee Park rounded out the top-10 at 2-under tied for 7th place. Mexico's top-ranked Lorena Ochoa closed with a final round 73 to end at 6-over, tied for 44th. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Gustafson in front at LPGA Challenge Sep 25, 2009
Two-time winner Juli Inkster opened with a 71, and Se Ri Pak had a 72. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Golf)
Ochoa trying to hang on to No. 1 LPGA ranking Sep 24, 2009
"Other past tournament winners playing in this year's event include Karrie Webb (2006), Christina Kim (2004), Helen Alfredsson (2003), Se Ri Pak (2001) and two-time winner Juli Inkster (1999, 2000). The field also includes 13-year-old Casie Cathrea, a freshman in high school who won a qualifier Monday. 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. On Newsvine Rate Story:LowHighMORE FROM GOLFGolf Section... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sandra Gal leads after 1st round at LPGA event Sep 12, 2009
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Pettersen dominates Canadian Women's Open Sep 7, 2009
Se Ri Pak 70-73-71-72_286. Stacy Lewis 68-72-74-72_286. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
All not shipshape but Hull will rely on fond memories Sep 4, 2009
After 106 starts, the Australian had her first-career win by shooting a final-round 69 to beat South Korea's Se Ri Pak by one stroke. Hull said it was a nice feeling to come into a tournament as the defending champion and she now knew what it took to win on the Tour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rookie Nordqvist takes 1-shot lead at Safeway Aug 30, 2009
Before Saturday's round got under way, Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak withdrew for undisclosed reasons. She shot a 69 on Saturday. (ESPN -- Golf)
Se Ri Pak withdraws from Safeway Classic Aug 30, 2009
- Se Ri Pak has withdrawn from the Safeway Classic at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. No reason was given for the South Korean's withdrawal before Saturday's second round. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Pak withdraws before Safeway second round Aug 30, 2009
Se Ri Pak withdraws from Safeway Classic - ESPN ... -- Se Ri Pak has withdrawn from the Safeway Classic at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. (ESPN -- Golf)
No minor accomplishment Aug 20, 2009
Thousands of girls took up golf when Se Ri Pak won the 1999 US Women s Open; 10 years later, dozens of South Koreans have LPGA Tour cards, and many point to her win as the motivation. Will the same thing happen in response to Yang s win, especially when he beat arguably the most famous athlete on the planet. (Boston Globe)
Asian assault Aug 19, 2009
Yangs stunning victory might turn out to be a watershed for the Asian-born mens game, too, much the way Se Ri Pak was for women. Since she won the LPGA Championship and U.S. Womens Open in 1998, seven South Korean women have combined to win 11 majors. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Yang victory redefines 'global golf' Aug 19, 2009
For South Korea, major success had been limited to the women, starting with Se Ri Pak s victory in the 1998 U.S. Women s Open. Perhaps no other player from any country has been a greater pioneer: Six other South Korean women have won LPGA majors since then. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Yang Puts Golfers from Asia on the Map Aug 19, 2009
" Asian-born players have come close to tasting glory in the majors before: Taiwan's Liang-Huan Lu finished one shot behind Lee Trevino at the 1971 British Open, and his fellow countryman T.C. Chen's infamous two-chip gaffe cost him dearly at the 1985 U.S. Open. And credit must clearly also be given as Yang did on Sunday to South Korean female golfer Se Ri Pak, who has won two majors. Not that this diminishes Yang's victory. When asked why he seems able to stand up to the game's greatest player... (Time.com)
Yang's PGA Championship win stirs hopes for Asian golf boom Aug 18, 2009
"Ten years later, we had the success of Se Ri Pak.". Contributing: The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
Golf: Yang's win inspires Asian golfers around the world Aug 18, 2009
Some of the golfers said they called home to Korea and heard about celebrations - not unlike the commotion in 1998 when South Korea's Se Ri Pak won the U.S. Women's Open. Myung Kim, a South Korean-born golf pro at the range, said he knew that someday, someone would beat Woods. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Women's Open Jul 29, 2009
Of the 16 major winners, only Sherri Steinhauer and Hall of Famers , Karrie Webb and Se Ri Pak had won majors before. The last six majors have been won by first-time major champions, including Brittany Lincicome (Kraft Nabisco), rookie Anna Nordqvist (LPGA Championship) and Eun-Hee Ji (U.S. Women's Open) this year. (USA Today -- Sports)
Drama at the U.S. Open Jul 14, 2009
Ji is another of a legion of South Korean players who were inspired to play the game by 1998 champion Se Ri Pak. She claimed the biggest prize in golf in just her second try, after finishing tied for 42nd last year. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ji wins Open with birdie on 72nd hole Jul 13, 2009
Ji, another of a legion of South Korean players who were inspired to play the game by 1998 champion Se Ri Pak, won the Women's Open in just her second try. She is the second straight South Korean to win the event, following Inbee Park. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Reports: LPGA commissioner on the way out Jul 10, 2009
Golf Digest reported the letter was signed by marquee tour players Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel, Lorena Ochoa, Cristie Kerr, Se Ri Pak, Suzann Pettersen and Natalie Gulbis, among others. In it, the players called for the installation of temporary leadership while a search is conducted for a new commissioner, the magazine reported. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Today's US Women's Open tee times Jul 9, 2009
1:14 p.m. - Juli Inkster, a-Azahara Munoz, Se Ri Pak. 1:25 p.m. - Momoko Ueda, Sandra Gal, Teresa Lu. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Women's Open: Today's tee times, results Jul 9, 2009
1:14 p.m. ---- Juli Inkster, a-Azahara Munoz, Se Ri Pak ... Se Ri Pak 13 $291,303. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
This Week In Golf - July 9th Through July 12th Jul 7, 2009
There are 24 USGA champions in the field this week including former Women's Open champions Laura Davies (1987), Juli Inkster (1999, 2002), Cristie Kerr (2007), Birdie Kim (2005), Meg Mallon (1991, 2004), Se Ri Pak (1998), Park (2008) and Karrie Webb (2000, 2001). There are three reigning USGA champions playing at Saucon this week -- Park, Amanda Blumenherst (2008 Women's Amateur) and Alexis Thompson (Girls' Junior). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Transactions (15) Jul 5, 2009
Se Ri Pak and In-Kyung Kim, Asia, def. Annika Sorenstam and Catriona Matthew, International, 1 up. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Yi's 61 gives her 4-stroke lead at Farr Jul 5, 2009
Like many of the South Koreans on the LPGA Tour, she picked up golf in earnest after seeing fellow countrywoman Se Ri Pak rocket to stardom in the U.S. Yi said the turning point for her was Pak's win at the U.S. Women's Open in 1998 at Blackwolf Run. She also has noticed Pak's five victories at the Farr. (ESPN -- Golf)
Pressel part of three-way tie for lead at Jamie Farr Classic Jul 3, 2009
Pressel was second at the Farr two years ago to five-time winner Se Ri Pak. She didn't have a bogey and birdied four holes in a row late in her round. (USA Today -- Sports)
Thumb injury forces Creamer out of Jamie Farr Jul 3, 2009
Creamer was scheduled to tee off at 9:10 a.m. in Thursday's opening round along with five-time Farr winner Se Ri Pak and In-Kyung Kim. But she notified tournament director Judd Silverman that she was pulling out of the tournament. (ESPN -- Golf)
Pro tours at a glance Jul 2, 2009
Se Ri Pak won the 2007 event for her fifth victory in the event, tying the tour record for wins in a tournament set by Mickey Wright (Sea Island Open) and matched twice by Annika Sorenstam (Mizuno Classic, Samsung World Championship). Pak also won in 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2003. (Boston Globe)
LPGA's Farr tourney in jeopardy for 26th year Jul 2, 2009
Defending champion Paula Creamer, five-time tourney winner Se Ri Pak and top-ranked Lorena Ochoa are entered. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
On comeback track, Ryan wins Am Jun 29, 2009
Kim birdied the 16th and 17th holes and finished at 17-under 271 to beat fellow Korean Se Ri Pak by a shot, earning the world No. 10 her second career LPGA Tour crown. Pak, the 31-year-old Hall of Famer who was an inspiration to Kim's generation of Korean golfers, birdied seven holes on Sunday and shot a six-under 66 to take second place. (Fresno Bee)
Ji seeks a second LPGA win at Rochester Jun 25, 2009
"Going from one to two? I feel better with this type of pressure than not winning a tournament at all.''Already this year, three golfers have savored a second victory. In-Kyung Kim beat Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak by a stroke at the State Farm Classic on June 7. And South Korean compatriot Ji Young Oh, along with Yani Tseng of Taiwan, bagged their second career wins in May.Winning one tournament puts a golfer in rare company - 269 women have landed on the all-time winner list since the 1950 Tampa... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Furyk moves to front Jun 6, 2009
LPGA - Se Ri Pak maintained a share of the State Farm Classic lead with another bogey-free performance, while Helen Alfredsson shot into contention with a spectacular second round in Springfield, Ill. Pak, the first-round co-leader, shot a 4-under 68, putting her at 10-under 134 and tied with Suzann Pettersen (66), who began the day two strokes off the lead but nearly withdrew before teeing off because of a sore throat. (Boston Globe)
Pak, Pettersen hold lead at State Farm Jun 6, 2009
While Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak maintained a share of the State Farm Classic lead with another bogey-free performance, Alfredsson shot into contention with a 9-under 63 in the second round Friday. State Farm Classic Leaderboard. (ESPN -- Golf)
Wie shoots 68, trails leaders by four shots in LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 6, 2009
Suzann Pettersen (66) and Se Ri Pak (68) were the co-leaders at 134. Wie has made the cut in all eight of her LPGA tournaments this season. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Golf: Koreans Pak, Lee share LPGA lead Jun 5, 2009
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Wie shoots 70, four shots back at LPGA State Farm Classic Jun 5, 2009
Jee Young Lee and Se Ri Pak are the leaders at 6-under 66. Wie, 19, playing her rookie year on the LPGA Tour, ranks No. 16 in money earnings so far this year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wie opens with 70 at State Farm Classic Jun 5, 2009
Her 2-under 70 leaves her four shots off the pace of first-day leaders Jee Young Lee and Se Ri Pak ... Her 2-under 70 leaves her four shots off the pace of first-day leaders Jee Young Lee and Se Ri Pak. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Donald's putts dominate Jun 5, 2009
LPGA State Farm Classic: Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 for a share of the first-round lead with fellow South Korean Jee Young Lee at Springfield, Ill. A five-time major winner, Pak, 31, is seeking her 25th LPGA Tour win and first since the 2007 Jamie Farr Classic. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Golf: Pak shares first-round lead at State Farm Jun 5, 2009
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois: Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 for a share of the first-round lead with fellow South Korean Jee Young Lee in the State Farm Classic on Thursday. A five-time major winner, Pak is seeking her first top-10 finish in 10 starts this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Wie four back of leaders Pak, Lee at State Farm Jun 5, 2009
- The young South Koreans on the LPGA Tour mention the late nights glued to the television set watching Se Ri Pak when they see her. They tell her they idolized her growing up. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lee, Pak tied atop board at State Farm Jun 5, 2009
Jee Young Lee, Se Ri Pak share lead after one round at State Farm Classic - ESPN ... -- The young South Koreans on the LPGA Tour mention the late nights glued to the television set watching Se Ri Pak when they see her. (ESPN -- Golf)
Karine Icher leads at Corning Classic May 23, 2009
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SCORES: Sybase Classic May 16, 2009
LPGA Tour - Sybase Classic Results - USATODAY.com. Most recent leaderboards. (USA Today -- Sports)
LEADERBOARD: Michelob Ultra Open May 8, 2009
LPGA Tour - Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill Results - USATODAY.com. Most recent leaderboards. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ochoa opens 1-stroke lead at Michelob Ultra May 8, 2009
Se Ri Pak, the 2004 winner, had four bogeys and no birdies in opening with a 75 and Karrie Webb, who won by seven shots here two years ago, had only one birdie in a 74. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Golf)
Results Worldwide Mar 28, 2009
First round (Kor unless noted): 68: Kim In-kyung; 69: Jiyai Shin, Ji Eun-hee, Cristie Kerr (US), Inbee Park, Suzann Pettersen (Nor); 70: Karine Icher (Fra), Wendy Doolan (Aus), Irene Cho (US), Angela Park (Bra), Kim Song-hee, Karrie Webb (Aus), Oh Ji-young, Silvia Cavalleri (Ita), Giulia Sergas (Ita), Reilley Rankin (US); 71: Louise Stahle (Swe), Ai Miyazato (Jpn); 72: Russy Gulyanamitta (Tha), Amy Yang, Linda Wessberg (Swe), Laura Davies (Bri), Hee-Won Han, Candie Kung (Tpe), Lindsey Wright... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pat Hurst wins Mastercard Classic Mar 24, 2009
Se Ri Pak, $16,086 70-69-77 216. Giulia Sergas, $12,786 75-72-70 217. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Shin wins HSBC Women's Champions Mar 9, 2009
Shin wins HSBC Women's Champions - International Herald Tribune. South Korea's Shin Ji-Yai celebrating on the 18th green on Sunday in Singapore. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Creamer, Park share HSBC Women's Champions lead Mar 6, 2009
Sun Young Yoo (69) and Ai Miyazato (72) were 4 under, and Angela Stanford (72) was another stroke back along with Lindsey Wright (69), Shanshan Feng (71) and Se Ri Pak (72). Stanford won the season-opening SBS Open. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Wie Joins The Lead In Hawaii Feb 14, 2009
The 36-hole cut came at six-over 150 and Se Ri Pak (153) and Liselotte Neumann (153) missed the mark. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wie just one of many young, restless rookies on LPGA tour Feb 12, 2009
Add a rejuvenated Helen Alfredsson, Cristie Kerr, Morgan Pressel, Seon Hwa Lee, Angela Stanford, Jeong Jang, Eun-Hee Ji, Momoko Ueda, Jee Young Lee, Katherine Hull and Hall of Famers Karrie Webb, Se Ri Pak and Juli Inkster, and the LPGA tour, despite the departure of icon Annika Sorenstam, is as gifted as it is deep as the new season begins today with the SBS Open at Turtle Bay in Hawaii. "Many of the members in our rookie class possess an impressive amount of tournament experience, proving they... (USA Today -- Sports)
