Tag Archives: LPGA
Sophia Popov’s Women’s OPEN Victory Began at Marathon Classic
By Fred Altvater The win by a Symetra Tour player Sophia Popov at the 2020 AIG Women’s OPEN at Royal Troon last month was certainly unexpected, but can be traced directly back to the restart of the LPGA Tour in Toledo at the beginning of August. WHO IS SOPHIA POPOV? One of the […]
Timely Interview with LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan
LPGA Tour Commissioner tells Back 9 Report TV what the tour may look like after COVID-19.
Michael Whan is the Best Administrator in All of Professional Sports
When Michael Whan accepted the job as LPGA Tour Commissioner in 2010, he had a tough task in front of him. The women’s tour was down to only 23 events, attendance was poor and there was very little television exposure. With no exposure, deep-pocket sponsors were unwilling to provide the funding necessary for adequate prize […]
LPGA and LET Announce Join Venture
By Fred Altvater At the end of November, the LPGA and the Ladies European Tour (LET) announced a joint venture to strengthen women’s professional golf around the world. This single announcement will have lasting effects and will provide an impetus to grow women’s professional golf around the world. LET Board Chairman, Marta Figueras-Dotti […]
Jillian Hollis Earns 2020 LPGA Tour Card
Rocky River’s Jillian Hollis posted six top-10 finishes, including wins at the IOA Championship and The Forsyth Classic on the 2019 Symetra Tour. Her total earnings of $98,044 was good enough for fifth on the money list and membership to the 2020 LPGA Tour. A three-time All-American at the University of Georgia, she made her […]
Chat with LPGA Tour Commissioner Michael Whan
Back 9 Report TV Talked LPGA With Commissioner Michael Whan.
Third UL International Crown Set for Korea
The third renewal of the LPGA’s UL International Crown is set to be held October 4-7 at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon City, South Korea. Eight countries have qualified to compete in the event based on their individual team member’s positions on the Rolex Rankings. TEAMS: Korea: Sung Hyun Park, So Yeon […]
Opportunities to See Professional Golf in Ohio
In addition to being able to compete in a multitude of wonderful amateur events, Ohio golfers have the opportunity to witness a variety of professional golf throughout the summer months. If you want to see some of the best golfers in the world compete, here are the dates you need to mark your calendars. […]
Norwalk Girl Wins LPGA Foundation’s Marilynn Smith Scholarship
The LPGA Foundation announced that Norwalk High School’s Adelynn Mannino will receive the Marilynn Smith Scholarship. Mannino is the captain of both the varsity golf and softball teams, and recipient of the Outstanding Student Award for the French and Art clubs. She plans to attend Ohio Wesleyan University to study business administration and psychology and […]