Oct 2, 2009 | Winston-Salem Journal
Sports Briefs: NBA starts preseason with replacement refs
With its regular referees locked out, the NBA said it is confident in its roster of replacements -- even the two it previously fired.
Kim looking forward to LPGA title defence
DANVILLE, California: In-Kyung Kim will get her first shot at defending an LPGA title this week as the South Korean returns to the scene of her first US tour triumph at Blackhawk Country Club.
Course: East Lake Golf Club . Purse: $7.5 million. Winner's share: $1.35 million.
Rawson leads Pettersen, Ochoa in Canada
Australia's Anna Rawson fired a seven-under 64 to take the first-round lead Thursday at the CN Canadian Women's Open.
Star Korean Golfers Pursuing Higher Education
Star Korean golfers Y.E. Yang, 37, and Kim In-kyung, 21, are preparing to enter college in Korea.
Star Korean Golfers Pursuing Higher Education
Star Korean golfers Y.E. Yang, 37, and Kim In-kyung, 21, are preparing to enter college in Korea.
Star Korean Golfers Pursuing Higher Education
Star Korean golfers Y.E. Yang, 37, and Kim In-kyung, 21, are preparing to enter college in Korea.
The Solheim Cup is a biennial, trans-Atlantic team match-play competition featuring the best U.S.-born players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour and the best European members from the Ladies European Tour .
NW Arkansas Championship : Wie adds big name, better game to list
Michelle Wie is only 19 years old, but she has been one of the more intriguing story lines in professional golf for years.
Golf: Ron Sirak on Michelle Wie at the Women's British Open
This is where is all started to go wrong for Michelle Wie, a painful downward spiral into poor golf marked by an injured wrist, a bruised ego and shattered confidence.
LPGA rookie Anna Rawson tied for 13th at the LPGA State Farm Classic for her best finish this season.
Evian Masters (LPGA in France): Interesting ...
Evian Masters : Interesting ... - Evian Masters : Interesting ... The Evian Masters being played this week is interesting.
In-Kyung Kim, Becky Brewerton and Na Yeon Choi each fired five-under 67 on Thursday to share the opening-round lead of the Evian Masters Ji Young Oh, Karen Stupples, Karine Icher and Wendy Ward are knotted in fourth place at four-under 68 at Evian Masters Golf Club.
Auburn golfer Candace Schepperle was hanging with this caddie who carries a bag on the LPGA Tour, and he suggested they should hop in the car, drive to a qualifying event and have her try to make the field for this year's U.S. Women's Open.
Wie on downswing but looking ahead
The man who never sat down on a golf course while his daughter was playing now was sitting down on almost every hole.
Maybe I'm just too big a fan of Philadelphia sports, or maybe just into serious, dark humor, but do you remember this situation? Terrell Owens, the star wide receiver, then of the Eagles, is told to leave the team.
Report: LPGA players want commish to resign
A meeting last week of more than a dozen players has resulted in a letter sent to the LPGA Tour's board urging that commissioner Carolyn Bivens resign, according to a published report.
Jim Donaldson: Grzebien growing as a player as she prepares for U.S. Women's Open
Sink a slick, downhill, big-breaking, 10-foot putt? No problem for Anna Grzebien.
Naples' Tamulis whistles way through lean times
Kris Tamulis has never been short on personality, but the fifth-year LPGA Tour member from Naples took it to a brave new level recently.
LPGA Tour descends on Rochester, with Ji defending against top stars
It's getting harder for first-time winners on the LPGA Tour to win again. With all the global talent rushing in since the 1990s, one out of two golfers has failed to follow up a breakthrough win with another tournament triumph.
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