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LPGA Founder Betty Jameson Passes Away

Last Updated on Sunday, 08 February 2009 13:20 Sunday, 08 February 2009 09:37

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In This June 1947, File Photo, Betty Jameson Displays A Practice Swing Prior To The Third Round Play In The Women's U.S. Open At Starmount Forest Country Club In Greensboro, N.C. Jameson Won The 72-Hole Tourney With A 295 Total. Jameson, One Of The 13 Founding Members Of The LPGA Tour In 1950, Died Saturday. She was 89.


BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Betty Jameson, one of the 13 founding members of the LPGA Tour in 1950, died Saturday, the tour said. She was 89.

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Volunteers Needed For CN Canadian Women’s Open In Calgary

Last Updated on Sunday, 08 February 2009 05:53 Sunday, 08 February 2009 05:50

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With the golf season quickly approaching, although in parts of Alberta it may still seem to be a long way off given the amount of snow on the ground, the call has already gone out for volunteer help at what will likely be this year’s largest event on the golf calendar in the province – the LPGA CN Canadian Women’s Open.

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Bottoms Up For Ginn

Last Updated on Sunday, 01 February 2009 15:10 Sunday, 01 February 2009 14:13

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Cristie Kerr Shows The Disappointment On Her Face At A Press Conference Announcing That She Would No Longer Be Sponsored By Ginn - Image Courtesy Canadian Press


Ginn Resorts is ending all golf sponsorships immediately, sending two tournaments into an uncertain future.

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Wie Set For Pro Debut

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 January 2009 13:44 Tuesday, 27 January 2009 13:41

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It's Home Sweet Home For Michelle Wie As She Gets Set To Make Her Debut As A Professional LPGA Tour Member - Image Courtesy Canadian Press
HONOLULU -- Michelle Wie is headed back home to Hawaii, this time as a full-fledged LPGA Tour member.

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Pregnant Matthew Wins Brazil Cup

Sunday, 25 January 2009 12:54

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Expectant Mother Catriona Matthew Fired A 3-Under 69 To To Win By Five In Brazil - Image Courtesy Canadian Press


RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Catriona Matthew, five months pregnant with her second child, shot a 3-under 69 to win the inaugural HSBC LPGA Brazil Cup on Sunday.

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