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Shin shoots 66 to take Ochoa Invitational lead

Jiyai Shin took a big step toward adding the LPGA Tour player of the year award to her top rookie trophy, shooting a 6-under 66 on Friday for a three-stroke lead in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

Brittany Lang shoots 66 for Mizuno Classic lead

American Brittany Lang shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Japan's Nobuko Kizawa and South Korea's Hee Young Park after the first round of the Mizuno Classic.

Whan hired as new LPGA commissioner

The LPGA Tour picked Michael Whan as its new commissioner, turning to a former marketing executive in golf and hockey equipment to rebuild the tour's relationships with sponsors.

Ochoa wins Navistar LPGA Classic

Lorena Ochoa fashioned a few more nice memories from the Navistar LPGA Classic.

14-year-old Thompson tied for LPGA Tour lead

Ninth-grader Alexis Thompson is trying to avoid getting to far ahead of herself in the Navistar LPGA Classic.

LPGA's contract with Kingsmill will not be renewed

The LPGA Tour has lost one of its marquee events.

Birdie on 18 helps Choi earn her first LPGA title

Na Yeon Choi of South Korea lost her seven-stroke lead, then rallied to shoot 1-under 71 Sunday to win the Samsung World Championship, her first LPGA Tour victory.

Gustafson leads CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge

Sophie Gustafson is on a bit of a roll, one that's been long overdue.

Shin takes 1-shot lead at Samsung at Torrey Pines

Jiyai Shin of South Korea shot a 3-under 69 to take a one-shot lead over Lorena Ochoa and Ai Miyazato in the second round of the Samsung World Championship at Torrey Pines on Friday.

Rookies Wie, Lewis eye breakthrough in NW Ark.

Michelle Wie might not even be the most watched rookie at this week's LPGA Tour event.

Ai Miyazato of Japan wins Evian Masters

Ai Miyazato of Japan won the Evian Masters with a birdie on the first playoff hole Sunday, beating Sophie Gustafson of Sweden to clinch her first victory on the LPGA Tour.

LPGA players hopeful about future under new leader

Brittany Lincicome says she's willing to play for less money if it will help the LPGA Tour keep tournaments on the schedule.

Ji's dramatic putt gives her US Women's Open win

South Korea's Eun Hee Ji made the U.S. Women's Open memorable for more than a lingering LPGA Tour hierarchy dispute.

Bivens out as LPGA Tour commissioner

Carolyn Bivens is out as commissioner of the LPGA Tour, and Marsha Evans will serve as acting commissioner while the organization looks for a replacement.

Yi beats Pressel in playoff

The gallery was going wild. There was no question what had happened.

Defending champ pulls out of Farr

Defending champion Paula Creamer has withdrawn from the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic because of an injured left thumb.

Jiyai Shin gathers in a fifth LPGA title

A year after her mother died in a car crash, Jiyai Shin picked up the first of 20 victories on the Korean professional circuit while still in high school in 2005.

3 share Farr lead after first round

Morgan Pressel, Song-Hee Kim and Laura Diaz made the most of the defending champion's absence at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Rookie Nordqvist easily wins LPGA Championship

Watching the ease in which Anna Nordqvist won the LPGA Championship, it seems likely the 22-year-old rookie from Sweden won't have too long a wait before cashing another first-place check.

In-Kyung Kim captures State Farm with flourish

With a low score and a victory in sight, In-Kyung Kim had plenty to smile about when she walked off the course.

Michelle Wie swinging again for 1st LPGA Tour win

Long a phenom and a millionaire many times over, Michelle Wie couldn't help but plug her latest venture Tuesday before the State Farm Classic.

Tseng wins final Corning Classic

Yani Tseng breathed a big sigh of relief. All those runner-up finishes became a distant memory with one missed putt.

Hee Young Park and Icher lead at Corning

Hee Young Park knows firsthand that practice isn't always what it's cracked up to be.

Winless Wie still wants to compete with the men

Six years since gaining national attention as a 13-year-old golfing phenomenon, Michelle Wie still seeks that first win on the LPGA Tour and dreams of beating the boys on that other pro golf circuit.

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NASCAR and golf vacations go hand-in-hand in Florida
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

NASCAR drivers love golf, especially in charity events, when drivers routinely emerge from their cars to tee off in numerous charity events. Quite often these events are in Florida, a state where golf and NASCAR often dominate the sports pages

Reader says Lorena Ochoa is making the golf world take notice
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

It is a much deserved title for Lorena Ochoa and definitely a laudable effort winning the player of the year two years in a row. There was no real doubt about who was going to win the title this year after she won her seventh title of the year.

Golf tips: Five ways women can generate more club head speed
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

Although only 5 ft. 5 in. and weighing 120 pounds, LPGA Tour Pro Lorena Ochoa's average drive is 271 yards. How is it that a petite woman can boom her drives out there farther than the average male golfer?

The PGA, LPGA and Champions tours can't get enough of Hawaiian golf
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

If there's anything that gives a good idea of how good golf is in Hawaii, it's that the PGA Tour dedicates an entire section of its schedule to the 50th state, showcasing top golfers in a great destination, and the LPGA and Champions tours also take time to take island divots.

Lorena Ochoa proving to be a golf champion for the ages
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

As the finish line for the 2007 golf season comes into sight, one golfer stands alone as the epitome of all that's good about the sport. There are no golf course design deals for this golfer. No questions on which tournaments this golfer will skip.

Lorena Ochoa wins Canadian Women's Open for second consecutive title
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

World No. 1 Lorena Ochoa earned her second consecutive victory at the CN Canadian Women's Open yesterday.

Catriona Matthew wins LPGA Tour's Scandinavian TPC Hosted by Annika Sorenstam
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

Catriona Matthew shot a final round 4-under-par 68 Sunday for a three-stroke victory at the Scandinavian TPC Hosted by Annika Sorenstam.

Growing the game of golf difficult in ex-Soviet Bloc
Source: Golf Publisher Syndications

If you're lucky to come from a golf-rich country like the U.S., Britain or Ireland, it can be hard to imagine places - especially in developed Europe - where golf really struggles to catch on.

Sorenstam opens her own golf academy in suburban Orlando
Source: pgatour.com

Annika Sorenstam opened her first "Annika Academy" on Monday, a 5,400-square-foot teaching facility at Ginn Reunion Resort modeled after the golf and fitness programs that have led her to 10 majors and more than 80 victories worldwide.

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