News on Women's Majors

Maiden triumph inspires Wie ahead of Dubai Ladies Masters

2010-02-23T19:02:45Z

<div><p>Michelle Wie had to wait for 81 tournaments to record her first win as a professional, and the American is hoping some of the same kind of magic re-emerges at the Dubai Ladies Masters this week.</p><p>The world number 12 is the star attraction of the 500,000-euro season-ending tournament of the Ladies European Tour, which also features ...

LPGA announces 2010 schedule

2010-02-24T03:41:47Z

<div><p>The LPGA's struggles to hang onto sponsors was reflected in its schedule for next season as the women's pro golf tour has reduced its number of tournaments to 24 from 27.</p><p>Officials also announced a home for the second major of the year which will now be in Singapore. The Tour...

LPGA Championship moves to Locust Hill in New York

2010-02-24T03:51:36Z

<div id="subtitle">Locust Hill in upstate NY to host LPGA Championship; Wegmans replaces McDonald's as sponsor</div><div><p>The ...

S.Korea's Kim, Shin share Samsung LPGA lead

2010-02-25T05:46:48Z

<div><p>Shin Ji-yai, who is fresh off a win last week in Arkansas, fired a six-under par 66 to grab a share of the lead after the first round of the LPGA Samsung World Championship.</p><p>Shin is locked in first place with South Korean co...

SKorea's Kim, Shin share Samsung LPGA lead

2010-02-25T05:47:07Z

SKorea's Kim, Shin share Samsung Championship lead

2010-02-25T05:47:09Z

Creamer hopes to defend title at Torrey Pines

2010-02-25T06:33:05Z

<div><p>Paula Creamer seeks to defend her Samsung World Championship title starting Thursday as the LPGA returns to Torrey Pines golf course this week for the first time in over 25 years.</p><p>The American will have her work ...

Defending champ Lee seeks first win of season in Arkansas

2010-02-25T09:10:27Z

<div><p>Defending champion Seon Hwa Lee is hoping a return to the scene of prior success will help her break through for her first LPGA win of 2009 when the event at Pinnacle Country Club starts Friday.</p><p>The 1.8 million-dollar, 54-hole tournament features 14 of the top 20 on the...

Nordqvist takes LPGA Safeway Classic lead

2010-02-25T14:12:16Z

<div><p>Sweden's Anna Nordqvist fired a three-under par 69 to take a one-stroke lead heading into the final round of the LPGA Safeway Classic.</p><p>The Swede, a rookie on the

LPGA: Kraft Nabisco Championship APR 5

2009-08-28T07:40:54Z

APRIL 05 2009: Lorena Ochoa of Mexico in action during the final round of the 2009 Kraft Nabisco Championship, at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California....

LPGA: Kraft Nabisco Championship APR 2

2009-08-28T05:45:53Z

APRIL 02 2009: Akiko Fukushima of Yokohama Japan in action during the first round of the 2009 Kraft Nabisco Championship, at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Cali...

Stats can be forgotten at Solheim Cup

2010-02-25T18:07:52Z

<div id="subtitle">Never mind the stats, US says it needs to consider itself the underdog at Solheim Cup</div><div><p>The Americans have stuck to a pretty tight script at the Solheim Cup this week: They talk about how much fun they're having, how honored they are to represent their country and rave about what great shape the golf course is in.</p><p>Not

Catriona Matthew, recent winner of the 2009 Women's British Open golf tournament.

2009-08-14T06:56:12Z

Edinburgh-born Catriona Matthew, recent winner of the 2009 Women's British Open golf tournament, poses with her children Sophie (baby) and Katie at Archerfield Links in East Lothian, Scotland, where she is a me...

New mother Matthew wins women's British Open

2010-02-26T01:34:47Z

<div><p>LYTHAM ST ANNES, England (Reuters) - Britain's Catriona Matthew shot a final round 73 on Sunday to win the women's British Open at Michelle Wie, twice a runner-up, has returned to the Evian Masters, and has every incentive to claim the title that would mark a huge breakthrough for the celebrated 19-year-old.</p><p>Wie was invited to four Masters between 2005 and 2007, but this is the first time...

LPGA players hopeful about future under new leader

2010-02-26T08:03:16Z

<div id="subtitle">LPGA players concerned about lost events, hopeful new commissioner can provide boost</div><div><p>Brittany Lincicome says she's willing to play for less money if it will help the LPGA Tour keep tournaments on the schedule.</p><p&...

SKorea's Ji sets sights on British Open

2010-02-26T09:48:19Z

<div><p>South Korea's Ji Eun-Hee returned home to a hero's welcome after surprise victory at the US Open, then announced she has set her sights on a second grand slam at the British Open later this month.</p><p>"I'm so happy and I can really feel now that I finally grabbed a major tournament title, seeing a lot of fans here," said the 2...

Bivens dumped as LPGA boss after player revolt

2010-02-26T09:59:40Z

<div><p>Carolyn Bivens resigned under pressure as commissioner of the LPGA Tour on Monday with board of directors member Marsha Evans appointed acting commissioner.</p><p>Several top players called for Bivens to be ousted in...

Kerr vaults into the lead at US Women's Open golf

2010-02-26T10:52:34Z

<div><p>American Cristie Kerr vaulted into the lead at the US Women's Open by shooting a one-under par 70 in the second round.</p><p>The 2007 US Open champ leads fellow American Paula Creamer by one shot and moved to a three-under 139 total on the difficult Saucon Valley...

Choi carries on surge of youth at U.S. Women's Open

2010-02-26T11:22:47Z

<div><p>BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - U.S. Women's Open leader Choi Na-yeon, continuing a well-established trend of young players making their mark at majors, exuded confidence on Thursday in her quest to make her first