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Lexi Thompson, 16: Youngest LPGA Winner Ever

Mark Russell — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:34:44 CDT

At just 16 years old, Lexi Thompson became the youngest person to ever win an LPGA event yesterday, with a 5-stroke victory at the Navistar LPGA Classic, reports USA Today . Thompson, who qualified for the US Women's Open at the tender age of 12 and turned pro at 15, is...

Erica Blasberg Death Ruled a Suicide

Jane Yager — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:08:10 CDT

Nevada police have ruled the death of LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg a suicide, but are also charging her doctor with obstruction of justice. Dr. Thomas Hess found Blasberg's dead body in her Las Vegas home on May 9 and allegedly removed items from the crime scene before police arrived, then...

Pro Golfer's Dad: Death 'Very, Very Strange'

Sarah Quinn — Thu, 13 May 2010 08:15:19 CDT

LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg's career was on the skids: She'd placed toward the bottom in the only tournament she'd played this year, and never really realized her potential, People reports in a look behind the scenes of the 25-year-old's death. "At first glance it looks like she might have taken...

Female Golf Pro, 25, Found Dead

Rob Quinn — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:30:00 CDT

Police in Nevada are probing the mysterious death of 25-year-old pro golfer Erica Blasberg. She was found dead at her Las Vegas home Sunday, and authorities have declined to say whether there were suspicious circumstances. Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy and toxicology report on Blasberg, a 6-year...

LPGA Backs Off English-Only Policy

Wesley Oliver — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:43:19 CDT

A firestorm of criticism has forced the LPGA to overturn its plans to penalize tour players who failed to pass an oral English evaluation after 2 years, GolfWeek reports. “After hearing the concerns, we believe there are other ways to achieve our shared objective of supporting and enhancing the business...

LPGA to Test Players' English

Nick McMaster — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:02 CDT

The LPGA will begin mandatory oral English tests for its players next year, and those who fail face suspension and required tutoring, Golfweek reports. The tour is stressing the importance of English as players from Asia have come to play a prominent role in the sport. Of the 121 international...

Wie Snubs Women's Major, Opts to Play in Men's Event

Nick McMaster — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:00:01 CDT

Michelle Wie seems to be getting some payback on the LPGA after being disqualified from a recent tournament for failing to sign her scorecard, notes Thomas Bonk in the Los Angeles Times . It may be just a coincidence, but when the women's British Open tees off this week, the 18-year-old...

Wie Forgets to Sign Scorecard, Has to Go Home

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:25:30 CDT

Michelle Wie, playing her best golf of the year, forgot to sign her scorecard and was disqualified from the State Farm Classic in Illinois. Wie, 18, had finished the third round only one shot behind the leader. "I don't know why or how it happened," said Wie, who took no...

Sorenstam to Retire After 2008 Season

Katherine Thompson — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:43:49 CDT

Annika Sorenstam has announced her retirement from professional golf, effective at the end of the 2008 season, Golf.com reports. The eight-time LPGA player of the year has "other priorities," including starting a family and working to build "the Annika brand of businesses, including my academy, my foundation, and my...