Forum: Tour Talk

The 2018 LPGA season ended a couple of weeks ago, but that hasn't stopped that tour from being in the headlines. There have been several major announcements in the past few days. Here is a recap: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Let me start off by saying that 2018 was not a very strong year for LPGA rookies when compared to other rookie seasons this past decade. There were thirty rookies on the LPGA Tour in 2018, and only seven of those players managed to retain their 2019 LPGA playing privileges based on their 2018...

There were 102 players who teed it up. They played eight rounds. There was no cut. Many of these players were seeking LPGA tour membership for the very first time. Only the top 45 finishers (and ties) would be rewarded with full time playing privileges on the LPGA tour in 2019. Of those players, 27...

The year 2018 was a very exciting year for the LPGA tour. There were a record number of first time winners. There were rookie winners. There were winners from several different countries. There were several tournaments that needed extra holes to determine the winner. There were 5 different major...

Golftown has announced it will be showing The Match in its stores across Canada. Has anyone heard of any sportsbars in Ottawa that have committed to presenting it for the benefit of their customers?

Lexi Thompson and Ariya Jutanugarn Big Winners at the CME Group Tour Chamnpionship. Full story and more: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

This week the LPGA returns to the United States for the playing of the CME Group Tour Championship. Many of you may remember last year's exciting finish when Ariya Jutanugarn finished one stroke ahead of both Lexi Thompson and Jessica Korda. Lexi Thompson hung on to win the 1 million dollar bonus. ...

This week the LPGA heads back to China for the playing of the Blue Bay LPGA. Many of my readers may remember last year's exciting finish when Shanshan Feng came out on top by one stroke over Moriya Jutanugarn. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

This week the LPGA travels to Japan for the playing of the Toto Japan Classic. Many of you may remember last year's exciting finish when Shanshan Feng's final round 68 was good enough to bring home the championship trophy. Here is my preview: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

The final stage of the LPGA qualifying tournament, the Q-Series, will begin this week. A field of 102 players will be teeing it up to see if they can earn their 2019 LPGA playing cards. Here is my preview: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Nelly Korda joined her Jessica today as a winner on the LPGA Tour. The Korda's joined the Jutanugarn's and the Sorenstam's as the only sister act to ever win on the LPGA Tour. For full story: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

This week the LPGA travels to Taiwan for the playing of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship. Many of you may remember last year's championship when Eun-Hee Ji ran away from the field and was victorious by six strokes over runner-up Lydia Ko. Here is my preview and lots more: ...

Some love it, some hate it. Personally it's my second favourite tournament after The Masters. 1. Masters 2. Players 3. US Open 4. British 5. PGA Championship 6. Match Play Championship:-)

This week the LPGA travels to China for the playing of the Buick LPGA Shanghai. This is the inaugural playing of this event. Here is my preview and more: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

This week the LPGA moves to South Korea for the playing of the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship. Jin Young Ko will be trying to successfully defend the title she won last year when her 19 under par score of 269, was two strokes better than runner-up Sung Hyun Park. For Ko (a non LPGA member at the...

Following the 21st and final tournament of the 2018 Symetra Tour season, the Volvik Race for the Card top 10 is finalized and 10 players have earned a full LPGA Tour card for 2019. Here is the complete list and more: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

This week the LPGA takes a break from its official tournament schedule, for the playing of the International Crown. This is a biennial event that will take place in even numbered years, as opposed to the Solheim Cup's odd numbered years. It is a global matchplay competition that will feature 8...

A blast from the past. A very popular post from one year ago today: Player Profile Sandra Gal All stats updated http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/10/lpga-player-profile-sandra-gal-and-much.html

Great to see him back in the winners circle.

With the LPGA still on its two week break before resuming next week with the playing of the UL International Crown in South Korea, it gives me the opportunity to do another player profile. The player I have chosen today has a very famous uncle you may have heard of: Cheyenne Woods. ...

With the LPGA taking a two week break, I would like to take this opportunity to take a look at the players that have taken the biggest leaps and the biggest falls in the Rolex Rankings in 2018. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

With the LPGA taking a two week break before resuming its schedule with the playing of the U.L. International Crown in South Korea, I want to take this opportunity to do another LPGA player profile. The player I have chosen today is still one of the biggest names in golf today. That player is: ...

This week the LPGA moves to France for the playing of The Evian Championship. Anna Nordqvist will be trying to defend the title she won last year in a playoff over Brittany Altomare. Lydia Ko, Katherine Kirk, and Moriya Jutanugarn, all fell one stroke short of joining the playoff. Here is...

With the LPGA taking a one week break before resuming its schedule in France, I want to take this opportunity to do another LPGA player profile. The player I have chosen today is not just a big fan favorite throughout the world, but a player that has accomplished more at her age than any other...

Michelle Wie announced today that she is withdrawing from the LPGA's final major of the year - The Evian Championship. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

With the LPGA taking a one week break, I think it is as good a time as any to take a look at some key player statistics after the first 25 tournaments of the season. The LPGA will resume its schedule next week with the playing of the Evian Championship, the year's final major championship. ...

This one was a shocker. It was the biggest comeback of the year! Here is my recap and more: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

This week the LPGA travels to the state of Oregon for the playing of the Cambia Portland Classic. Founded in 1972, this tournament is the oldest continuous event on the LPGA tour. Here is my preview and a lots more: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Henderson achieves Canadian history at the CP Women's Open https://www.tsn.ca/henderson-achieves-canadian-history-with-victory-at-cp-women-s-open-1.1163190

This week the LPGA travels to Canada for the playing of the CP Women's Open. Sung Hyun Park will be trying to defend the title she won last year, when her final round sixty-four was good enough to win by two strokes over Mirim Lee. Here is my preview and a whole lot more: ...

This week the LPGA returns to the USA and the state of Indiana for the playing of the Indy Women In Tech Championship Driven by Group 1001. Here is my preview and more: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Here are some more photos from the Indy Women In Tech Championship. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Here are some photos I took today. This place is spectacular. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

The LPGA is taking a one week break this week before resuming their schedule in Indianapolis. I would like to take this time to preview a very important USGA event that is taking place this week. 118th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship. Here is my preview and lots more: ...

Rating the 2018 LPGA Rookies. Who will retain their playing privileges for 2019? Who will not? http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

This week the LPGA travels to England for the playing of the Ricoh Women's British Open. I.K. Kim will be trying to defend the title she won last year in Fife, Scotland. I.K.'s final round 71 was good enough to top a charging Jodi Ewart Shadoff (she shot a final round 64) by two strokes. Here...

This week the LPGA moves to Scotland for the playing of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open. Here is my preview and more: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

What tees are the Seniors playing at the Open today? Is it from the tips or do they move up. Thanks

Lexi Thompson announced today via Instagram that she has withdrawn from the Ricoh Women's British Open. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Back in early April I wrote who I thought were the biggest surprises and biggest disappointments of the year. The LPGA had only played 7 tournaments at that point. So much has changed since then. The LPGA has now played 20 of the 32 tournaments on this year's schedule, and I think it is time to...

With the LPGA taking a one week break before resuming its schedule in Scotland, I want to take this opportunity to do another LPGA player profile. These profiles have proven to be very popular with my readers. The Player I have chosen today is PAULA CREAMER http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

What a class act tho... https://youtu.be/cGztH20kfOw

This week the LPGA travels to the state of Ohio for the playing of the Marathon Classic Presented by Owens Corning and O-I. Here is my preview and a whole lot more. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Here are some photos I took this week at the Marathon Classic: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

This week the LPGA moves to the state of Wisconsin for the playing of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. This will be the second year for this tournament. Many may remember last year when Katherine Kirk won the inaugural event when she shot a spectacular -22 under par to come out on top by one...

The final rosters for the 2018 UL International Crown teams were announced today during a press conference at UL International Headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois. I was there to take photos of all the activities: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

The LPGA moves to the state of Illinois for the playing of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Danielle Kang will be trying to defend the title she won last year when she held off a charging Brooke Henderson, and won her first LPGA tournament by a single stroke. This is the third of 5 Major...

The LPGA reshuffled its 2018 Priority List this past week. Here are the players that were affected the most by this change: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

The weather today was much better than yesterday. Here are some more photos I was able to take: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Here are some photos that my wife and I have taken the past few days at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/