Korean phenom Jiyai Shin leads storm-delayed Wegmans LPGA by 4 strokesROCHESTER, N.Y. — South Korean star Jiyai Shin, seeking her fifth win in 11 months, shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to vault into a three-stroke lead at the storm-plagued Wegmans LPGA. Sandra Gal leads by one stroke at darkness-interrupted Wegmans LPGA; Cheyenne Woods at 3-overROCHESTER, N.Y. — Germany’s Sandra Gal kept loose over a game of chess during a rain delay and shot an 8-under 64 Thursday to lead Jiyai Shin by one stroke before darkness suspended first-round play at the Wegmans LPGA. Ochoa takes on a new looper with major experienceGUADALAJARA, Mexico — Lorena Ochoa has a new caddie, switching to veteran Greg Johnston starting next week at the Jamie Farr Classic in Ohio. 19-year-old LPGA Tour rookie Michelle Wie fails to qualify for US Women’s OpenROCKVILLE, Md. — Michelle Wie has failed to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open. Wie still winless, but LPGA Championship experience was one to rememberHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — Even though Michelle Wie never made a run at winning the LPGA Championship, she certainly gave her sizable galleries reason to cheer this week. Nordqvist overcomes rain, darkness to take 1-shot lead in suspended LPGA ChampionshipHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — As a rookie playing in the third round of the LPGA Championship, Anna Nordqvist probably figured the only problem she might encounter was a little bit of nervousness. Nordqvist birdies final hole to take lead at midpoint of LPGA ChampionshipHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — As a young golfer in Sweden, Anna Nordqvist patterned her career after the best female golfer her country has ever produced — Annika Sorenstam. Castrale shoots 7-under 65 to take 1-stroke lead over rookie Nordqvist in LPGA ChampionshipHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — Nicole Castrale birdied six of the first nine holes and carded a 7-under 65 Thursday to take a one-shot lead over rookie Anna Nordqvist after the opening round of the LPGA Championship. Kim edges Pak by a stroke to win at State Farm, build momentum toward LGPA ChampionshipSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With a low score and a victory in sight, In-Kyung Kim had plenty to smile about when she walked off the course. Kerr dominates early, stumbles late while forging tie with McPherson in State Farm ClassicSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Cristie Kerr noticed the gusting wind and saw an opportunity. Now she has a shot at another victory. Pak, Pettersen tied for State Farm lead; Alfredsson shoots 63SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The tingling sensation in her right hand kept hitting with the force of a tee shot, and when her caddie threw the ball, Helen Alfredsson couldn’t catch it. Pak shoots 66 to grab share of lead after first round at State FarmSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The young South Koreans on the LPGA Tour mention the late nights glued to the television set watching Se Ri Pak when they see her. They tell her they idolized her growing up. With loaded field and tougher course, State Farm has feel of a majorSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Given the opportunity at hand, Michelle Wie wasn’t thinking about the major that lies ahead. Michelle Wie hopes to weave new chapter as she again seeks 1st LPGA win at State Farm ClassicSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Long a phenom and a millionaire many times over, Michelle Wie couldn’t help but plug her latest venture Tuesday before the State Farm Classic. |