The LPGA Thread

[tonyj5]

Final Results:

1 x-Suzann Pettersen -19 F
1 Lizette Salas -19 F
3 Ariya Jutanugarn -15 F
4 In-Kyung Kim -13 F
4 Inbee Park -13 F
6 Na Yeon Choi -11 F
6 Jessica Korda -11 F
6 Ai Miyazato -11 F
9 Shanshan Feng -10 F
9 a-Lydia Ko -10 F
9 Caroline Hedwall -10 F
9 Stacy Lewis -10 F
9 Hyo Joo Kim -10 F
9 Hee Kyung Seo -10 F

[tonyj5]

Before we get to this week's topic, let me say if you missed last week's tournament, you missed one of the best finishes you will ever see. Congratulations goes out to Suzann Pettersen for winning the LPGA Lotte Championship in a playoff over Lizette Salas. Lizette may have been the bigger story as she shot a 29 on the back nine for a round of 62, only to come up short in the playoff.

The LPGA travels to Texas this week for the inaugural playing of the North Texas LPGA Shootout.
This will mark the first LPGA tournament in the state of Texas in more than 20 years. The tournament has attracted a very strong field. My strength of field rating is a very strong 84.5, making it the third strongest field of the year. Among the missing this week are: Karrie Webb, Chie Arimura, Jimin Kang, Jeong Jang, Ayaka Uehara, and Seon Hwa Lee.

One very interesting note, Madison Pressel has been given a sponsor exemption for this event. Madison 21, is the younger sister of LPGA star Morgan Pressel. She currently attends the University of Texas.

There will be two cuts in this tournament. The top 70 and ties will go on after Fridays round, and the top 50 and ties will advance after Saturday's round.

This will be tournament number 8 of 28 on this year's schedule.

Here are the key details:

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2013/...-pairings.html

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Here are the leaders after two rounds:
1 Caroline Masson -7 F
2 Carlota Ciganda -6 F
3 Moriya Jutanugarn -5 F
3 Kathleen Ekey -5 F
3 Inbee Park -5 F
6 Shanshan Feng -4 F
6 Yani Tseng -4 F
6 Jessica Korda -4 F
6 Hee Young Park -4 F
6 Brittany Lincicome -4 F
11 So Yeon Ryu -3 F
11 Angela Stanford -3 F
11 Na Yeon Choi -3 F
11 Hee Kyung Seo -3 F
http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2013/...-pairings.html

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Here are the third round leaders:

1 Carlota Ciganda -11 F
2 Inbee Park -9 F
2 Caroline Masson -9 F
4 Na Yeon Choi -8 F
5 Karine Icher -6 F
5 Christina Kim -6 F
5 Jee Young Lee -6 F
5 So Yeon Ryu -6 F
9 In-Kyung Kim -5 F
9 Suzann Pettersen -5 F
9 Shanshan Feng -5 F
12 Brittany Lincicome -4 F
12 Yani Tseng -4 F
12 Moriya Jutanugarn -4 F

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2013/...-pairings.html

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Here are the Final Results: 1- Inbee Park -13 F 2 Carlota Ciganda -12 F 3 Suzann Pettersen -10 F 4 Hee Young Park -9 F 4 So Yeon Ryu -9 F 6 In-Kyung Kim -8 F 7 Stacy Lewis -7 F 7 Shanshan Feng -7 F 7 Karine Icher -7 F 7 Na Yeon Choi -7 F 11 Paula Creamer -6 F 11 Dewi Claire Schreefel -6 F 11 Cristie Kerr -6 F 11 Christina Kim -6 F 15 Giulia Sergas -5 F 15 Mo Martin -5 F 15 Jee Young Lee -5 F 15 Caroline Masson -5 F http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2013/...-pairings.html

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Before I get to this week's tournament, let me say once again if you missed last week's event , you missed another thriller. Congratulations goes out to Inbee Park for winning the North Texas LPGA Shootout. Inbee came from behind and pulled out a one stroke victory over runner up Carlotta Ciganda. It sure seems every week is a nail biter. Every tournament seems to go down to the final shot on the final hole. Who could ask for more?

The LPGA moves to Virginia this week for the playing of the Kingsmill Championship. Who could ever forget last year's championship when Jiyai Shin defeated Paula Creamer in a 9 hole playoff?

This will be tournament #9 of 28 on this year's schedule.
Here are the key details:

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2013/...p-preview.html

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Here are the first round leaders:

1 Ariya Jutanugarn -7 F
2 Cristie Kerr -5 F
3 Dewi Claire Schreefel -4 F
3 So Yeon Ryu -4 F
5 Angela Stanford -3 F
5 Caroline Hedwall -3 F
5 Jane Park -3 F
5 Sandra Gal -3 F
5 Mo Martin -3 F
5 Ai Miyazato -3 F
5 Suzann Pettersen -3 F
5 Hee Young Park -3 F
5 Inbee Park -3 F
5 Katie Burnett -3 F
5 Stacy Lewis -3 F
5 Jee Young Lee -3 F
5 Karen Stupples -3 F
5 Azahara Munoz -3 F
19 Paula Creamer -2 F

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2013/...p-preview.html

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Here are the leaders after round 2:

1 Ariya Jutanugarn -7 F
2 Angela Stanford -6 F
2 Stacy Lewis -6 F
4 Cristie Kerr -5 F
4 Sandra Gal -5 F
4 Suzann Pettersen -5 F
7 Katie Burnett -4 F
7 Juli Inkster -4 F
7 Ilhee Lee -4 F
7 So Yeon Ryu -4 F
7 Shanshan Feng -4 F
7 Ai Miyazato -4 F
13 Christel Boeljon -3 F
13 Jane Park -3 F
13 Irene Cho -3 F
13 Paula Creamer -3 F
13 Alison Walshe -3 F
13 Karen Stupples -3 F
19 Mo Martin -2 F
19 Inbee Park -2 F

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2013/...p-preview.html