30 Southern Cal juniors to take aim at Kraft start
The Legends Junior Challenge will feature a field of 30 girls divided into 10 threesomes. A past Kraft champion will play in each group instead of an LPGA legend, as in last year’s event.
5 Things: Recari outlasts Kim in Kia Classic playoff
It took two extra holes on Sunday evening at the Kia Classic, but Beatriz Recari earned her second career LPGA victory with a birdie on her third trip down Aviara Golf Club’s par-4 18th hole.
A world traveler, 'Globetrotter' Lewis playing well
Amelia Lewis' nickname is 'Globetrotter,' because when her swing gets loose she sees a lot of the golf course. Lewis also has done quite a bit of globetrotting when it comes to playing golf tournaments.
Notebook: Sooners' play backs up No. 3 ranking
Chirapat Jao-Javanil and the No. 3-ranked Oklahoma Sooners show why they are rising in the rankings under head coach Veronique Drouin-Luttrell.
Midweek Report: East teams, west players set pace
Alabama and Purdue lead women's golf's top teams this week, while Chirapat Jao-Javanil, Oklahoma and Annie Park lead the top players.
Hedberg a big reason for Florida's success this season
Camilla Hedberg has been a big part of Florida's success this season.
Alabama holds on for 3-shot Gator Women's victory
Alabama picked up a three-shot victory at the Gator Women’s Invitational on Sunday -- its second victory in as many weeks for the Crimson Tide, and both had a hold-your-breath quality.
Notebook: More collegians getting access to LPGA
In the next month, an unusually large number of college players will have the opportunity to play in LPGA events, and that’s mostly thanks to tournament sponsors.
Women's Midweek Report: 'Bama youth delivers
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Wood edges Wagner by one at Kathy Whitworth
Hannah Wood, a 17-year-old from Colorado, won the Kathy Whitworth Invitational on March 12. It's the biggest victory of her career.
Molinaro blends passion for golf, fashion at SCAD
Sophia Molinaro is the second Molinaro sister to excel in women's college golf. It's a name you should know.
Notebook: Short game fuels Stanford women
When searching for an explanation for Stanford’s so-far flawless spring, one can look no further than the team’s short-game statistics.
Women's Midweek Report: USC, Stanford roll
The Bruin Wave Invitational makes two consecutive victories for the Trojans, while the Juli Inkster Spartan Invitational is the third consecutive for the Cardinal.
5 Things: Lewis holds on to win HSBC Champions
American Stacy Lewis won the HSBC Women's Champions on Sunday for her sixth career LPGA title, overcoming two bogeys and some shaky putting on the back nine to hold off South Korea's Na Yeon Choi.
Notebook: Tennessee can factor into postseason
Notebook: Tennessee didn't have the strongest finish at the rain-shortened John Hayt invitational on Tuesday, but the Vols are a team to be reckoned with when the postseason comes around with the help of senior Rick Lamb and freshman Oliver Goss.
Women's Midweek Report: USC, UCLA top Sugar
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Weather halts John Hayt; N. Florida declared winner
North Florida held a 12-shot lead on Duke when play began Tuesday. The Blue Devils, No. 9, had done little to make up any of that ground in the rain, so North Florida was declared the winner with its 36-hole 17-under 559.
McCarthy proves he's worthy of Texas walk-on spot
Texas junior Brax McCarthy is in his first season as a Longhorns walk-on. He's proving to be a solid addition to Golfweek's No. 2 team.
5 Things: Jutanugarn's triple hands Park title
Ariya Jutanugarn, 17, came close to winning her first LPGA event on Sunday at the Honda LPGA Thailand before losing by a shot after a triple-bogey on No. 18 to hand Inbee Park the victory.
Notes: Powers has helped improve MSU's program
Caroline Powers is on pace to be the most decorated player in Michigan State history. She's also among the top cold-weather players in the country.
Midweek Report: Big week for Stackhouse, Stanford
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USGA taps St. Louis local Port for Curtis Cup captaincy
So much of Ellen Port's golf history has been written with St. Louis as the backdrop. That ranges from beginner to state amateur champion to USGA champion and, by 2014, will include a Curtis Cup captaincy.
Ko not the only kid playing with the pros Down Under
Lost in the commotion over Lydia Ko’s success Down Under to start 2013 has been the success of two other young Australians. One even owns a USGA trophy.
SMU wins Central District Invitational
It’s been six years since Jeanne Sutherland brought a team to the Central District Invitational. The last time she was here, at the end of a 14-year coaching career at Texas A&M, Sutherland’s Aggies won it. Technically, Tuesday was a title defense. SMU won the title by two shots over Vanderbilt at River Wilderness GC.
Ellen Port to captain U.S. at 2014 Curtis Cup
Ellen Port, 51, a five-time U.S. Golf Association champion who played in the 1994 and ’96 Curtis Cups, will coach the Americans in 2014 against Great Britain & Ireland’s top female amateurs, a source close to the selection process said.
Hulwick makes quick move for Denver dream job
Lindsay Hulwick hasn’t yet passed the one-week mark as a head coach. Still, she’s already bonded with her team.
Familiarity helps MSU contend at Central District
It was a familiar kind of day at River Wilderness Golf Club for Michigan State. The host team has been coming south in early spring to host the event for the past 14 seasons, which is nearly as long as head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll has had the program.
Stackhouse sets NCAA scoring record with 61
Mariah Stackhouse has difficulty finding the words to describe her final round at the Peg Barnard Invitational – a 10-under 61 at Stanford Golf Course that set an NCAA women’s scoring record.
5 Things: Ko falters, Tseng surges, but Shin wins
Holding off both the World No. 1 (Yani Tseng) and the world's No. 1 amateur (Lydia Ko), Jiyai Shin picked up her 11th career LPGA victory on Sunday in Australia.
Notebook: Harris, Blackmon the 'odd couple' of college golf
Kalen Harris, 34, might run the show at South Carolina, but her assistant Puggy Blackmon, 62, has plenty to offer in the way of swing advice. They are definitely a power - and odd - couple.
Former Cal player sparks media frenzy over spider bite
Former Cal golfer Daniela Holmqvist became a media sensation on Wednesday when word circulated that after being bitten by a spider during a pre-qualifier for the season-opening LPGA event in Australia. Holmqvist simply kept playing.
Women's mid-week report: After big win, is UCLA back?
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Florida State's inaugural Match Up introduces unique format
Few college coaches kick tradition when it’s time to host an event. It’s why Florida State’s tournament could be a breath of fresh air.
Strom could be the next international sensation
Sweden's Linnea Strom could be the next international sensation. The 16-year-old has her eye on playing college golf in the U.S.
UNC wins third consecutive title with UCF rout
The UCF Challenge victory was the third consecutive for North Carolina, dating back to the fall season when the team won the NCAA Fall Preview at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate.
Symetra Tour releases 15-stop 2013 schedule
The Symetra Tour has announced four inaugural events for the upcoming season and three new sponsors. One of those events is the season-opening VisitMesa.com Gateway Classic, to be played Feb. 22-24 at Longbow Golf Course in Mesa, Ariz.
Notes: Conservative play nets UNC 16-shot lead
Casey Grice led North Carolina to the top of the leaderboard on Monday at the UCF Challenge. The Tar Heels' pursuers have some ground to make up in Round 3.
Players saddened by loss of WAPL
From 2010 champ Emily Tubert to 2012 runner-up Ashlan Ramsey, past Women's Amateur Public Links participants are in a bit of shock over the tournament being dissolved.
Zhang leaves Northwestern to become entrepreneur
Nicole Zhang spent the past semester playing college golf for Northwestern while launching a career as a young entrepreneur. This semester will take a different turn.
Women's spring preview: Southland Conference
With Texas State and Texas San Antonio out of the picture, Oral Roberts will attempt to take the Southland title in its first season in the conference.
Women's spring preview: WAC
Denver is at the top of the Western Athletic Conference, but will be without longtime leader and coach Sammie Chergo, who left before the spring season.
Women's spring preview: Ohio Valley Conference
After sitting out the postseason – arguably the greatest part of any season – for the past three years, Southern Illinois Edwardsville finally is eligible to compete this spring, as a Division I team.
Women's spring preview: SEC
So far this season, Florida has succeeded in delivering a message of dominance. The Gators aren’t the top-ranked team in the country – that honor goes to Washington – but they are tops in the SEC, one of the deepest conferences in the nation.
UCLA's Lua says she is healthy, ready for spring
Hampered by a nagging wrist injury, UCLA's Tiffany Lua says she is healthy and has qualified for the Bruins' first spring start on Feb. 11.
Women's spring preview: Pac-12 Conference
At Oregon State, Rise Alexander’s squad lives by the phrase “be in the moment.” In a conference that includes the top-ranked team in the nation (Washington), and the worst team ranking is No. 84 (Colorado), Oregon State must be in the moment to find success.
Women's spring preview: Mountain West
New Mexico’s women’s golf history books are peppered with players who helped the Lobos to greatness before finding success after college. Manon De Roey headlines this year's crop.
Ogio's new golf bag patterns turn heads
When Ogio decided to add abstract patterns to its color lineup, the company did more than splash some paint on a canvas. It got creative. New patterns for Ogio’s golf bag and golf bag travel products include patterns that require a double-take.
Vibram launches Fivefinger golf shoes for 2013
Vibram, the company known for its barefoot running technology, introduced four golf-specific Fivefinger models for 2013, and they’ll be available to the public in big-box sports stores in the fall.
Garmin GPS watches put yardages on wrist
Considering the short amount of time Garmin has been in the golf industry, just four years, the effect on the game is marked. Yardages now can be worn on a golfer’s wrist, which could be a good thing for pace of play.
Sorenstam opens with grow-the-game message
Under the bright lights of the PGA Show’s big stage at the Orange County Convention Center, the theme of this week became apparent as Annika Sorenstam spoke: Find ways to grow the game.
