Creamer finishes 3rd, misses LPGA money title Nov 24, 2008
Creamer needed to win Sunday to finish atop the money list, something no American player has done since Betsy King in 1993. Instead, Lorena Ochoa, who didnt make the ADT weekend, prevailed with $2,762,660. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shin hits the jackpot at ADT, beats Webb in LPGA finale Nov 24, 2008
" Seon Hwa Lee and Creamer finished in a tie for third. Creamer's grasp on the top prize started slipping away Thursday when she woke up with flu symptoms. Creamer, trying to become the first American since Betsy King in 1993 to win the money title, was diagnosed with peritonitis, an inflammation of the tissue that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs. The No. 4 player in the world, who has four wins this season, was admitted Saturday to Bethesda Memorial Hospital in... (USA Today -- Sports)
Creamer ties for third at the ADT after spending night in hospital Nov 24, 2008
The ADT winner gets $1 million, which would be enough for Creamer to supplant world No. 1 Lorena Ochoa for the money title and become the first American to finish atop the list since Betsy King in 1993. If Creamer can win Sunday, she'll beat Ochoa by $41,457 for the crown. (ESPN -- Golf)
Sports news briefs (Yesterday) Nov 24, 2008
If Creamer wins the season-ending event, she'll become the first U.S.-born money champion since Betsy King in 1993. Tommy Armour III birdied the final two holes for a 65 and 14-under 202 total to take a 5-stroke lead over Rich Beem (68) in the Pebble Beach Invitational in California. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Creamer hospitalized on eve of $1 million final Nov 23, 2008
If Creamer wins the season-ending event thatll probably be best remembered as Annika Sorenstams presumed finale on the LPGA Tour, not only will she nudge Lorena Ochoa by $41,457 for the title, shell become the first U.S.-born money champion since Betsy King in 1993. Ochoa earned $8,000 this week, but didnt qualify for the weekend rounds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LPGA money title in reach for Creamer at ADT Championship Nov 23, 2008
" Creamer, who fired a 69, might not make it to the final round. The four-time winner this season has been battling the flu and stomach pains that have forced her to double over throughout the past two rounds and has limited her to eating just toast, a bagel and three bites of a banana on Saturday. Creamer, who didn't think she would make it out of her bed Friday morning and nearly withdrew earlier this week, will make a visit to the hospital Saturday night for a possible CAT scan to rule out if... (USA Today -- Sports)
Mistake knocks Wie from Classic Jul 20, 2008
" Wie's short career has been colored by controversy, starting with her disqualification from her pro debut at the 2005 Samsung World Championship for taking an improper drop. Since then, she's angered LGPA icon Annika Sorenstam for withdrawing from last year's Ginn Tribute - a tournament hosted by Sorenstam - and leaving early to start practicing for the next stop. And she's withdrawn from multiple events after poor starts, citing injuries. LPGA veteran Betsy King, working as a TV analyst at... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Golf for Women: Q&A with Lopez on the Women's Open Jun 25, 2008
The third time was in 1989 I finished runner-up to Betsy King at Indianwood. The last one I could have won was the 1997 U.S. Open against Alison Nicholas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Season Recap: Strong Performances, New Faces Have Wildcats Eyeing Promising Future Jun 24, 2008
She also served as the assistant tournament director for the Wachovia Betsy King Classic from 1996 through 2004, serving in a variety of different roles. Fletcher's efforts with the championship earned a selection to work with Betsy King, a three-time LPGA Player of the Year and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, at the 2009 Solheim Cup in Sweden. (Nusports.com)
Reaching out Jun 7, 2008
The golf course used to be Betsy King's stage, an 18-hole emerald comfort chamber where the 52-year-old LPGA Hall of Famer felt right at home ... " This week, King is at the second major championship of the LPGA season to raise more money and more awareness. Several players, including her good friends Beth Daniel, Meg Mallon, Brittany Lincicome and Heather Daly-Donofrio, gave donations. As of Wednesday, nearly $12,000 was raised with King matching each dollar from her own pocket. "You can see... (USA Today -- Sports)
Retire, really? May 16, 2008
She beat her in the 1998 First Union Betsy King Classic, the 2002 PING Banner Health and 2003 Giant Eagle LPGA Classic. She lost to her in the 2000 Jamie Farr Kroger Classic. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sugarloaf: Weather benefits early risers May 16, 2008
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On Deck: Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 Mar 30, 2008
The others: Amy Alcott and Betsy King. To watch: 5 p.m., ESPN2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Clinic to benefit Golf Fore Africa charity Mar 20, 2008
Juli Inkster and former LPGA Tour star Betsy King will headline a list of six players hosting a clinic to benefit Golf Fore Africa on Monday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale. It is one of several special events scheduled next week in conjunction with the Safeway International at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Top 75 of '07 commit to Safeway Mar 15, 2008
Former LPGA Tour star Betsy King will be the special guest when the Phoenix chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association holds a "celebration day" at the PGA Tour Superstore in Scottsdale, April 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. The event will feature skill contests, equipment demos, prizes and refreshments. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Norman honored with golf humanitarian award Feb 20, 2008
Previous winners of the award include , , , Betsy King, , the late Payne Stewart, and. More Golf Headlines. (ESPN -- Golf)
Golf: Norman wins Charlie Bartlett Award Feb 20, 2008
Previous winners of the award include Woods, Hal Sutton , David Toms , Betsy King , Tom Watson , Payne Stewart , Tom Lehman , Arnold Palmer , Kenny Perry , Brad Faxon , Billy Andrade , Patty Berg, Andy North , Kelly Gibson and Val Skinner. NEW CHAIRMAN: Masters Tour-nament champion Zach Johnson has a new title -- chairman of the Players Advisory Council. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Norman lauded for charitable work Feb 20, 2008
Former Bartlett winners include Tiger Woods, Val Skinner, Betsy King, Tom Watson, Payne Stewart, Tom Lehman, Arnold Palmer, Kenny Perry, Brad Faxon, Billy Andrade, Patty Berg, Andy North and the Louisiana trio of Hal Sutton, David Toms and Kelly Gibson. At the dinner, the GWAA also will honor: Players of Year Woods, Lorena Ochoa and Jay Haas; Ben Hogan Award winner Denis Watson of Fort Lauderdale; Jim Murray/ASAP Award winner Gary Player of Jupiter Island; and former Delray Beach resident Louise... (The Palm Beach Post)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Honoring Bell Nov 29, 2007
Over the years, such names as Larry Nelson, Alice Miller, Scott Simpson, Jerry Pate and Betsy King have presented clinics at the camp. Instructors teach more than just golf. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Daniel retires quietly with lot of friends at her side Nov 14, 2007
"If they meant it as a compliment, I took it as a compliment.''Tall and slender, Daniel said she was a shrimp until growing 6 inches one summer after her freshman year of high school. Teaching pro Derek Hardy changed her roundhouse swing to one that was more upright, and Daniel turned that into one of the purest in golf.That swing helped Furman to a national title, and it won Daniel U.S. Women's Amateur titles in 1975 and 1977. She turned pro two years later when the LPGA Tour was burgeoning... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kuehne captures U.S. Am Oct 5, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007. Published: Oct 05, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Oct 05, 2007 03:23 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Steve Stricker and caddie Tom Mitchell understand the value of friendship on the PGA Tour Sep 20, 2007
What made it all the more uncomfortable is the fact Pepper represented the United States in the first six Solheim Cups and five times she had this year's US captain, Betsy King, as a teammate. Her passion for the event is unquestioned, which perhaps helps explain why there hasn't been a rush of player backlash. (Boston Globe)
* Pressel shares breakthrough joy Sep 19, 2007
On Saturday night, when Betsy King had the pairings in her hand, Pressel already had an inkling she would be playing Sorenstam in the Sunday singles. It would be a marquee match -- going against the No. 1 Swede in her home country -- and an important one, as well. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
U.S. rallies for Solheim Cup win Sep 18, 2007
Captain Betsy King refused to address the comment, though many Americans were said to have been angered and hurt by having a former teammate and friend make such a cutting remark. "It definitely didn't go over well," said Pressel's grandfather, Herb Krickstein, who watched all weekend from the gallery. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
No Choke By Americans Sep 17, 2007
"I thought we had a lot of talent on our team but that it would be tough to do it over here if you go by history," American captain Betsy King said. "I thought we were going to do it, but I didn't want to say that before we did it. So now I'm saying it.". (ESPN -- Golf)
Golf: Europe edges ahead of U.S. in Solheim Cup Sep 16, 2007
It had not, and while that telecast was seen only in North America, word spread quickly to Sweden, and many U.S. players were said to be miffed, although the U.S. captain, Betsy King, remained diplomatic. "I'm too involved with the Solheim Cup to worry about it," King said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Stepping Into The Tee Box With Seminole Golfer Whitney Wright Sep 14, 2007
Do you relate more with Michelle Wee, Anika Sorenstam, Betsy King or Paula Creamer. Why. (Seminoles.com)
It's a winning formula Sep 13, 2007
Trying to successfully defend the Cup for the first time since that dramatic win in Wales, captain Betsy King took over a 12-member American team dominated by youngsters (Morgan Pressel, 19; Paula Creamer, 21; Brittany Lincicome, turns 22 Wednesday; Natalie Gulbis, 24) as only four players (Juli Inkster, Sherri Steinhauer, Pat Hurst, and Laura Diaz) are over 30. Pressel and Lincicome will be making their Solheim debuts, as will Stacy Prammanasudh, 28, and Nicole Castrale, 28. (Boston Globe)
Sorenstam may be key to Solheim Cup Sep 13, 2007
Even though the visiting team hasn't won the Solheim Cup since 1996 - when this year's captain, Betsy King, led the Americans to an upset in Wales - the Europeans are about a 3-2 underdog according to British oddsmakers. The reason is the U.S. depth. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Golf: In Solheim Cup, Annika Sorenstam charts her return to golf's pinnacle Sep 13, 2007
Like U.S. captains before her, Betsy King might sacrifice lesser players against Sorenstam, conceding points in order to load up elsewhere in the alternate shot (foursomes), two-person best-ball (four-ball) and singles matches. Sorenstam has the best all-time Solheim Cup record at 20-9-3 and has won points 67 percent of the time. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Golf: Less is more for Helen Alfredsson, Europe's eclectic Solheim Cup captain Sep 13, 2007
An insight into her intensity might come from her singles record in the cup, which is 4-3 and includes victories over three of her counterparts this week in Halmstad: Betsy King, the U.S. captain (2 and 1), Beth Daniel, the assistant U.S. captain (4 and 3), and the veteran U.S. leader Juli Inkster (2 and 1). Alfredsson's European team, also includes Laura Davies of Britain, who is back for her record 10th Solheim Cup, having played in every edition since the event began in 1990. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Golf: Juli Inkster, Cristie Kerr, Morgan Pressel, Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis and batch of U.S. rookies seek to retain Solheim Cup Sep 13, 2007
"It's going to be interesting - someone like a Natalie Gulbis, a Paula Creamer, they are not used to people rooting against them," said Betsy King, the U.S. captain. "They are always the fan favorite, and I think that will be interesting to see how they react to that.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Pressel fired up for the Cup Sep 9, 2007
Daniel, who compiled a 10-9-7 record while competing in a record-tying eight Solheim Cups, said she and captain Betsy King won't be reluctant to rely on Pressel a lot. She's not viewed as your typical rookie in international competitions. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tulsa Alum Stacy Prammanasudh on Solheim Cup Team Sep 8, 2007
U.S. Team Captain Betsy King picked Laura Diaz and Nicole Castrale to round out the 12-member team ... 2007 U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain: Betsy King Assistant captain: Beth Daniel Automatic qualifiers Final points 1. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Pro tours at a glance Aug 30, 2007
The US squad features Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Morgan Pressel, Juli Inkster, Stacy Prammanasudh, Pat Hurst, Natalie Gulbis, Brittany Lincicome, Angela Stanford, and Sherri Steinhauer, all of whom earned automatic spots; captain Betsy King added Nicole Castrale and Laura Diaz. CHAMPIONS Event: First Tee OpenSite: Pebble Beach Golf Links (6,822 yards, par 72) and Del Monte Golf Course (6,365 yards, par 72), Pebble Beach, Calif. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Verplank opts to skip Deutsche Bank Aug 28, 2007
She was named a captain's pick by Betsy King Sunday and had to go with the US Solheim Cup team for a day of practice. Gary Young, who recently left his head professional post at Pleasant Valley CC in Sutton after 22 years, has been on site carrying cans of red, yellow, and white spray paint. (Boston Globe)
King names US Solheim Cup squad Aug 28, 2007
PORTLAND (Oregon): Paula Creamer, Juli Inkster and Morgan Pressel head the US team for the Solheim Cup against Europe, which was announced by captain Betsy King on Sunday at the end of the LPGA Safeway Classic. The Solheim Cup, which began in 1990, is a Ryder Cup-style tournament in which 12 European golfers compete against a team from the States. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Inkster tops rookie-laden U.S. Solheim Cup team Aug 27, 2007
The team was announced Sunday by captain Betsy King after the Safeway Classic. The team of 12 players includes Paula Creamer, the top points earner for a place on the squad, as well as captain's picks Nicole Castrale and Laura Diaz. (ESPN -- Golf)
Record playoff decides champ Aug 27, 2007
Earlier in the day, captain Betsy King announced the U.S. Solheim Cup team that will defend its title next month in Sweden. The 12-person team members are: Juli Inkster, Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis, Pat Hurst, Cristie Kerr, Brittany Lincicome, Stacy Prammanasudh, Morgan Pressel, Angela Stanford, Sherri Steinhauer and captain's picks Nicole Castrale and Laura Diaz. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Golf Roundup: Birdie barrageends Stricker's drought Aug 27, 2007
The team was announced by captain Betsy King and includes Paula Creamer, Nicole Castrale, Laura Diaz, Natalie Gulbis, Pat Hurst, Cristie Kerr, Brittany Lincicome, Stacy Prammanasudh, Morgan Pressel, Angela Stanford and Sherri Steinhauer. First published at PG NOW on August 26, 2007 at 11:04 pm Copyright 2007 Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Local Teams Today Jul 15, 2007
1990 -- Betsy King overcomes an 11-shot deficit over the final 33 holes to win her second consecutive U.S. Women's Open as Patty Sheehan blows an eight-shot lead over the final 23 holes. 1991 -- Sandhi Ortiz-DelValle becomes the first woman to officiate a men's professional basketball game, working a United States Basketball League game between the New Haven Skyhawks and the Philadelphia Spirit. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Francella finds a home Jun 28, 2007
There are days like that Thursday, when, having thrust herself into contention for a Solheim Cup spot, Francella was trailed for part of her round by U.S. captain Betsy King. Just like that, the girl from behind the counter is ready to move to the other side. (ESPN -- Golf)
Rocking chair ladies still rock Jun 24, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007. Published: Jun 24, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Jun 24, 2007 02:22 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
With fanfare, Pak makes cut -- she's a Hall of Famer Jun 8, 2007
With fellow Hall of Famers Betsy King and Beth Daniel on hand, Pak smiled most warmly when she looked back to see her fellow South Koreans. "Two years ago [when she was slumping], I had no game, no confidence," said Pak. (Boston Globe)
Solheim Cup Points Standings Apr 16, 2007
This year, Betsy King, holder of 34 career LPGA victories, will captain the Americans and Helen Alfredsson, a seven-time Solheim Cup team member, the European team ... Captain Betsy King will announce the U.S. team on August 27, 2007, at the conclusion of the Safeway Classic in Portland, Oregon. (Suite101.com)
Sorenstam is takin' care of business Apr 12, 2007
She has found a new challenge, one she finds as exciting as when he started on the LPGA Tour full time in 1994, wanting to challenge stars such as Betsy King and Dottie Pepper. Jump to page: 1. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Sorenstam works to make transition from golf legend to entrepreneur Apr 11, 2007
Takin' care of business - Orlando Sentinel : Top Sports Takin' care of business - Orlando Sentinel : Top Sports. Where will the Orlando Magic finish in the Eastern Conference. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
