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Nov 07 2024SPORTS

Will Weather Impact the 2024 Lotte Championship?

This week, the LPGA Tour is stopping in Hawaii for the Lotte Championship, an event with a $3 million purse. You might remember that the tour's previous stop in Asia faced delays due to bad weather. The Toto Japan Classic got cut short to 54 holes because of tropical storm Kong-Rey. While the Lotte Championship is unlikely to face a similar fate, there's a slight cha...

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Nov 04 2024CELEBRITIES

Jane Park's Focus: Caring for Daughter Grace through Health Challenges

Jane Park, a former LPGA tour player, has been dedicated to her daughter Grace's health journey since Grace was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy at 10 months old. Park's last professional game was the 2023 Dow Invitational with Paula Creamer, and she's been absent from the course since, keeping fans updated through Instagram. Recently, she shared hopeful news that...

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Meet Yealimi Noh: The Rising Star in Women's Golf

Yealimi Noh, a 23-year-old golfer from San Francisco, has been making waves in the world of LPGA Tour. Born to Korean parents who run a Japanese restaurant, her journey to professional golf started when she was just a kid. Her dad introduced her to golf, and soon, it became her passion. She even left school to focus on her golf career. Noh's talent shone brightly in...

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Swedish Golfer Linn Grant's Partner: Meet Pontus Samuelson

Linn Grant is a well-known Swedish golfer who's made a name for herself in the LPGA Tour. She's not just exceptional on the course, but also has a supportive family, including her grandfather and father who were golfers too. But who is the person standing by her side off the course? Meet Pontus Samuelson, her boyfriend of five years. Pontus isn't just a golfer like ...

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Golf Star Hana Wakimoto: Her Humble Rise & Family Support

Hana Wakimoto, a pro golfer from Japan, didn't just shoot for the stars; she took aim at the universe. Born in Kobayashi City, Wakimoto started playing golf at 8 years old, turning a hobby into a career. Now, at 27, she's one of the JLPGA's finest. Her path to success wasn't easy, but her passion for golf and the support from her family made each putt and swing worth...

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Sep 10 2024SPORTS

Solheim Cup Showdown: Is History About to Repeat Itself?

Get ready for a battle on the greens! This week, the Solheim Cup, the LPGA's answer to the Ryder Cup, is taking center stage. Team USA, boasting superstars Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu, is determined to reclaim victory on home soil after a disappointing loss in 2021. But hold on, shouldn't the Americans be favored? After all, they have the world's top-ranked players. ...

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