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It’s already rained today, but play has resumed. Cristie Kerr in control at LPGA Championship Cristie Kerr was speaking on Friday about her desire to become the No. 1 player in the world, and how it has always been her dream. Well, by dinnertime tonight, if she’s standing on the 18th green at Locust Hill Country Club holding aloft the LPGA Championship trophy, and Ai Miyazato isn’t next to her as the runner-up finisher, Kerr’s dream will become a reality. ——————————————————————————————————————- Cristie Kerr relishes role as top American on LPGA Tour There was no such thing as the Rolex world ranking prior to 2006, so thanks to the presence of Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa, no American player has ever ascended to the No. 1 spot. Prior to the creation of the world ranking, the only … Read entire article »

Early start today, 7 a.m., to try to beat afternoon rain. American Christie Kerr had an awesome day yesterday and holds the lead after two days at -10, a 134. How awesome? She tied the tournament record with a 66. Mika Miyazato and Inbee Park share second place at 139. Amy Yang and Brittany Lincicome were tied for fourth at 140. UPI Rochester Business Journal Twitter: TheChristinaKim Getting worked on by the physios inside the LPGA Fitness Trailer. Calling him every name in the book. In my head, of course… Brittany1golf So I had another great day. Still only hit 10 fairways total in 2 days. LOL. I guess u don’t need to. SophieGustafson Tough day today with only 5 fairways hit. Fought hard with 3 up-and-down on the last 3 to make the cut on the number. … Read entire article »

Round one has three atop the leaderboard. Stacy Lewis is tied with fellow American Cristie Kerr and South Korea’s Seon Hwa Lee for the top spot. They are one shot ahead of South Korea’s Inbee Park, Japan’s Mika Miyazato and Australia’s Lindsey Wright, who were the only other players under 70. On a gusty day that was interrupted in the early afternoon by a fast-moving torrential downpour, many players struggled with the muscle-flexing Locust Hill layout… “The course is tough,” said the newly minted 50-year-old, Juli Inkster, a Hall of Famer who has seven major championships on her résumé. “Then you throw the wind and the rain in. I was on the range this morning thinking I’d take even par, so I beat that (with a 1-under 71). You just can’t be in … Read entire article »

OK, batter up! It’s day one of the LPGA. Cool, humid, cloudy with scattered showers. The course has been tuned. Not to Pebble Beach standards, but it is a tighter and more difficult Locust Hill. Precision and consistency will be rewarded. Let’s hope Paula Creamer’s hand is well, because she will have a shot at the title. ThePCreamer My tee time today is 916 with Juli and Jiyai. Hope the rain holds off in the morning. Golf course is going to be VERY wet. Come out to watch ThePCreamer Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! happy Birthday to Juli Inkster Happy Birthday to you!! Happy 50th. Glad i can spend it with u! Kstupples Heading for course, got sherri + @SophieGustafson today natalie_gulbis First round of the LPGA … Read entire article »

Some shots from yesterday, pro-am rained out. Click for a larger image. Twitter talk from this morning and yesterday: suzannpettersen Iam paired with Cristie Kerr and fellow nike player Amanda Blumenhurst tomorrow. At least i dont have to worry about what to wear!! natalie_gulbis Practice day. It’s sunny and no clouds. Only played one hole in the pro am yesterday. natalie_gulbis Weather delay for pro am. In playing with guys from Anheuser Busch suzannpettersen i will be paired with Hunter Mahan!!!!!  Meredith_DuncanPlaying oakmont today!!!  MariaJoUribegood morning!! practice round at wegmans lpga great course and tournament. Cant wait to start it but dont want it to end. love it here Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for LPGA Championship presented by WegmansLPGA returns to Rochester … Read entire article »

Paychex Shoot Out Finishing in first place was Nicole Jeray’s team made up of Alie Ince (Fairport), Sara Quinn (Mercy) and Gabrielle Sacheli (Pittsford) with a 74 over nine holes. —————————————————————————————————————– Pro-Am a thrill for Rochester-area golfers “This was the best day of golf of my life,” said Hamilton, a data accuracy consultant for Equal Measure, which contracts with Wegmans. “The course is beautiful and the pro (Jean Bartholomew) was so welcoming and helpful. It’s beautiful, just a beautiful day. I never thought I would be on the tee with the Rolex clock. It was the best day of golf ever.” Many of the participants, both amateur and professional, echoed Hamilton’s sentiments. The team of pro Sarah Jane Smith and amateurs Dave Fagner, Ron Indovina, Tom Mulvehill and Don Reeve had even more reason to … Read entire article »

Rochester, NY — June 1, 2010 – The LPGA Championship Presented by Wegmans announced plans today to honor Betsy Rawls during the LPGA Major Championship. A member of the LPGA and World Golf Halls of Fame, Betsy Rawls is the winner of 55 LPGA events, including eight major championships (four US Women’s Open titles, two LPGA Championships and two Western Opens). Following her playing career, Betsy served as the Executive Director of the McDonalds LPGA Championship, raising record charity amounts for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Betsy will participate in opening ceremonies on Thursday. Additionally, two LPGA and World Hall Fame Members and Rochester Champions have entered the LPGA Championship Presented by Wegmans field and will compete in June at Locust Hill Country Club. Patty Sheehan is a four-time champion of the … Read entire article »

Local high school female golfers pair with LPGA pros in a nine hole best ball shootout. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for LPGA Championship presented by WegmansLPGA returns to Rochester this weekLPGA today – the Paychex ShootoutLPGA today – Wegmans Pro-AmLPGA today – Excedrin Pro-AmLPGA today – LPGA Practice RoundLPGA today – Round One of LPGA CompetitionLPGA today – Round Two of LPGA CompetitionLPGA today – Round Three of LPGA CompetitionLPGA today – Final Round of LPGA CompetitionLPGA today – Kerr Klobbers Kourse … Read entire article »