PGA anniversary worthy of a celebration Jul 2, 2008
" Pilot said the membership was pretty happy with the way Llanerch held up against the best pro players in the game. "I'm pretty sure 2-over still ranks Llanerch as one of the toughest PGAs ever in terms of scoring," Pilot said. o There is plenty of golf history to be found in Delaware County. Merion Golf Club's East Course has as much as any course in the country with Bobby Jones completing the grand slam by winning the 1930 U.S. Amateur, with Ben Hogan's 1950 U.S. Open triumph and Jack... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Golf for Women: Q&A with Lopez on the Women's Open Jun 25, 2008
Kiichiro Sato / APNancy Lopez, a winner of three major titles, hasbeen a runner-upat the U.S. Women's Open four times ... Nancy Lopez has finished runner-up in the U.S. Women's Open four times (1975, '77, '89 and '97). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lopez inducted into Massachusetts High School Football Hall of Fame Jun 25, 2008
But no one has been more important to the success of the L-S football program than Nancy Lopez, Tom s wife of nearly 36 years. She s something special, said Lopez. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Wie, Ochoa, Sorenstam Tee Off Early Thursday Jun 20, 2008
7:15 am - Michelle Wie (Hole 1)7:59 am - Danielle Downey (10)8:32 am - Paula Creamer (1)8:32 am - Lorena Ochoa (1)8:54 am - Annika Sorenstam (1) 12:10 pm - Nancy Lopez (10) 12:32 pm - Morgan Pressel (10)12:43 pm - Cristie Kerr (10)12:54 pm - Juli Inkster (10)12:54 pm - Natalie Gulbis (10). Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Ochoa Goes for Third LPGA Win Jun 19, 2008
Only Patty Sheehan and Nancy Lopez have won the Wegmans LPGA three or more times. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Lopez Returning to Locust Hill Jun 6, 2008
Pittsford, NY (6/5/08) - Hall of Fame golfer and three time Rochester winner Nancy Lopez will play in the 2008 Wegmans LPGA. Lopez will be making her 23rd appearance in Rochester ... Pittsford, NY (6/5/08) - Hall of Fame golfer and three time Rochester winner Nancy Lopez will play in the 2008 Wegmans LPGA.. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Wings Cruise Past Bisons Jun 6, 2008
Pittsford, NY (6/5/08) - Hall of Fame golfer and three time Rochester winner Nancy Lopez will play in the 2008 Wegmans LPGA.. . (WOKR13 Rochester)
Duke's Amanda Blumenherst Named Honda Award Winner For Golf Jun 5, 2008
She is the first-ever repeat Nancy Lopez Award winner and also earned the Dinah Shore Award from the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA). She guided Duke to a third place finish at this year's NCAA tournament, tying for fifth place in individual competition. (Theacc.com)
Sorenstam to enter 'Hill' Jun 4, 2008
Honorees include Dwight Eisenhower, Ben Hogan, Babe Didrickson Zaharias, Jack Nicklaus, Nancy Lopez and Byron Nelson. Sorenstam will play in the McDonald's LPGA Championship, beginning today in Havre de Grace, Md. (News & Observer -- Sports)
More of this story May 24, 2008
Nancy Lopez was in her mid-30s when she began cutting back to concentrate on raising her three daughters. Sorenstam is leaving on her terms. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
2008 American Express(R) Women's Golf Month Supported by Golf For Women Magazine Set for June May 21, 2008
LPGA Tour Hall of Fame member and golf legend Nancy Lopez and renowned PGA/LPGA Professional Suzy Whaley are the national spokeswomen. In its fourth year, American Express Women's Golf Month will provide women all the opportunities to learn and play golf in a women friendly environment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nancy Lopez expects Sorenstam to un-retire May 20, 2008
Atlanta _ A few days after LPGA superstar Annika Sorenstam announced her retirement at age 37, the very disappointed Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez dropped by Dunwoody Country Club ... Golfing greats Nancy Lopez (left) and Annika Sorenstam as they appeared in photos taken at their career peaks in 1999 and 2001, respectively. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New law could require more PE classes in high school May 20, 2008
Nancy Lopez, 15, a freshman at Fresno's Edison High School, agreed. "Students could exercise on their own or get involved in sports," said Nancy, who passed all six fitness tests. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New stars set to follow in Annika's footsteps May 16, 2008
"When I first came on tour, we were losing Nancy Lopez, Pat Bradley and Patty Sheehan," said Webb, 34. "There were plenty of players who stepped up.". (USA Today -- Sports)
HOWARD WARD: Bombshell: Sorenstam Walking Away From Game May 16, 2008
It's almost certain that she will play in some events over the next few years, but like the great Nancy Lopez before her, she will find it difficult to be competitive in a part-time role. Golf and its fans will miss her. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Expected to stay involved May 14, 2008
"There are so many other icons that host golf tournaments. We look at Nancy Lopez. We look at Arnold Palmer," Newell said. Part of the Ginn Tribute's purpose is to celebrate those who built women's golf. (ESPN -- Golf)
Lady Dogs have Duke golfers in their way May 8, 2008
Duke is led by junior Amanda Blumenherst, who recently won her second straight Nancy Lopez Award, given annually to the world's top female amateur. Blumenherst averages 70. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Duke's Blumenherst Repeats As Winner of The Nancy Lopez Award May 6, 2008
And now Amanda Blumenherst has been rewarded for that remarkably high and consistent level of achievement as the recipient of the ninth annual Nancy Lopez Award and the first ever repeat winner ... The award began as a key facet of the long-time relationship between Nancy Lopez and the Atlanta Charity Championship hosted by Nancy Lopez ... Nancy Lopez will present the award to Blumenherst at the award dinner to be held Friday, May 16 of tournament week at Dunwoody Country Club. (Theacc.com)
Creamer finishes strong to win in Tulsa in playoff May 5, 2008
Ochoa's bid to join Nancy Lopez and Sorenstam with her fifth straight LPGA Tour victory never got off the ground. She broke par at Cedar Ridge for the first time all week, but starting eight shots behind, it wasn't even close. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Creamer grabs reins, Ochoa falters at SemGroup May 4, 2008
Ochoa, trying to join Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam in the LPGA Tour record books with her fifth straight victory, needs a score in the mid-60s and a collapse by Creamer, neither of which looks like a possibility. The 26-year-old from Mexico finally ended her birdie drought at Cedar Ridge, but was done in by consecutive bogeys on the back nine that stalled her momentum. (ESPN -- Golf)
Creamer leads at windy SemGroup May 3, 2008
But with Creamer atop the leaderboard, Ochoa can't afford another poor round if she wants to join Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam in the record books with her fifth straight victory. Of her five victories, Creamer has been a 36-hole leader four times. (ESPN -- Golf)
Creamer takes early lead May 3, 2008
But with Creamer atop the leaderboard, Ochoa can't afford another poor round if she wants to join Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam with her fifth straight victory. Of her five victories, Creamer has been a 36-hole leader four times. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
He's a big cheese in Vermont May 2, 2008
Of note: Lorena Ochoa is attempting to tie the tour record of five consecutive victories set by Nancy Lopez in 1978 and matched by Sorenstam in 2004-05. The top-ranked Mexican star took last week off. (Boston Globe)
Dodging divots May 2, 2008
Ochoa can tie the record for LPGA victories in a row (five, shared by Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez) this week at the SemGroup Championship in the Tulsa suburbs. Article Rating. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Trammell brings a wealth of experience to OGA job May 2, 2008
When she started with the tour in 1987, Jan Stephenson and Nancy Lopez were the top stars, the tour set up courses to reflect a 225-yard driving average and Americans dominated the tour. By the time she left at the end of 2005, 280-yard drives were nothing special, Annika Sorenstam was at the height of her dominance and the tour was a mixture of international talent. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Park grabs the lead May 2, 2008
Ochoa is looking to tie the LPGA Tour mark for consecutive wins in tournaments played held by Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam. Ochoa had been firing on all cylinders coming into this event. (iAfrica.com)
Ochoa shoots for history at Cedar Ridge May 2, 2008
With a victory in this week's SemGroup Championship, Ochoa can tie the LPGA record of five straight wins held by Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez. She's never won the tournament in suburban Tulsa before. (FOX23.com, OK)
Ochoa on a break after winning five of six tourneys by 37 shots Apr 23, 2008
When she returns next week for the SemGroup Championship in Tulsa, she'll try to join Sorenstam (2004-05) and Nancy Lopez (1978) as the only players to win five consecutive events entered. Which raises other questions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ochoa equals LPGA record with fourth straight win Apr 22, 2008
Sorenstam (2004-05) and Nancy Lopez (1978) share the tour record with five straight victories in events entered. However, neither of those came in consecutive weeks. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Four weeks, four events, four victories for Ochoa Apr 22, 2008
Sorenstam (2004-05) and Nancy Lopez (1978) hold the tour record with five straight victories in events entered, but neither of those came in consecutive weeks. Ochoa will give her colleagues a chance to take the spotlight next week in South Florida. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ochoa claims fourth straight LPGA crown Apr 22, 2008
Sorenstam (2004-05) and Nancy Lopez (1978) hold the tour record with five straight victories in events entered, but neither of those came in consecutive weeks. Tseng briefly snatched the lead with a birdie-birdie start before Ochoa regained control with three consecutive birdies from the par-four eighth, where she sank a 12-footer. (Xinhuanet, China)
Foregone conclusion: Ochoa wins another Apr 21, 2008
Sorenstam (2004-05) and Nancy Lopez (1978) hold the tour record with five straight victories in events entered, but neither of those came in consecutive weeks. PGA - Boo Weekley successfully defended his Verizon Heritage title, closing with an even-par 71 for a three-stroke victory over Anthony Kim (71) and Aaron Baddeley (71) at Hilton Head Island, S.C.. (Boston Globe)
Weekend Sports in Brief Apr 21, 2008
"When I had to talk into my radio after the race, all I could say was 'Thank you,''' said Patrick, who finished 5.8594 seconds ahead of Castroneves on the 1.5-mile Twin Ring Motegi oval. GOLF REUNION, Fla. (AP) -- Lorena Ochoa became the first LPGA Tour player in 45 years to win four tournaments in consecutive weeks. Ochoa shot a 3-under 69 in the final round of the Ginn Open and beat rookie Yani Tseng by three strokes for her fifth victory in six starts this year. Ochoa trailed early in the... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Golf | U.S. LPGA: Lorena Ochoa wins Ginn Open Apr 21, 2008
Sorenstam (2004-05) and Nancy Lopez (1978) hold the tour record with five straight victories in events entered, but neither of those came in consecutive weeks. Related Articles. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Pro tours at a glance Apr 17, 2008
Nancy Lopez (1978) and Sorenstam (2004-05) share the record for consecutive victories in tournaments entered (5). Forty-nine of the top 50 players on the money list and nine of the top 10 in the world rankings - seventh-ranked Ji-Yai Shin is missing - are in the field. (Boston Globe)
Bucknell Women's Golf to Compete in Susie Maxwell Berning Classic at Oklahoma Apr 5, 2008
Nancy Lopez was the first tournament winner in 1976. About the Bison in 2007-08 -- This will be Bucknell's third event of the spring. (Bucknellbison.com)
Nos. 1 and 2 looking to battle Feb 14, 2008
Ochoa, Pettersen look forward to duel for No. 1 ranking - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Golfer Lorena Ochoa keeps climbing, selected AP female athlete of year Dec 22, 2007
1985 Nancy Lopez, golf ... 1978 Nancy Lopez, golf. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pak leads the way Nov 22, 2007
Se Ri Pak holds up her Hall of Fame trophy while Nancy Lopez applauds during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla. on Nov. 12. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ochoa headed to Hall, raises depth questions Nov 21, 2007
That's a lot of trophies in a short amount of time, but Nancy Lopez would have qualified under this system in just over four years, while Wright and Kathy Whitworth would not have been too far behind. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Million Dollar Lady Nov 19, 2007
It was her eighth victory of the year, joining and Nancy Lopez as the only players to have done that in the last 30 years. And the big payoff pushed her earnings to over $4 million. (ESPN -- Golf)
Sports Briefs Nov 19, 2007
It was her eighth victory of the year, joining Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez as the only players to have done that in the last 30 years. She beat Natalie Gulbis by two shots. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
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)
Aquarium finances improve Nov 14, 2007
through professional (PGA) instruction and through the Nancy Lopez Junior Golf Tournament. We also have a pilot after- school program with Lincoln Magnet Elementary, Carver said. (Albany Herald)
Strange, Green, Pak lead latest class into Hall of Fame Nov 13, 2007
"This night was always the one I dreamed about.''Pak had as much influence as anyone since Nancy Lopez, who presented her. She was relatively unknown as a rookie in 1998 until she won the LPGA Championship, then the U.S. Women's Open in a 20-hole playoff, and later shot 61 to set what then was the scoring record on the LPGA Tour. More than that, she inspired a nation of South Korean golfers to bring their games to America."Now everybody calls me the leader of Korean ladies golfers,'' she said... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Strange Days Nov 13, 2007
Pak had as much influence as anyone since Nancy Lopez, who presented her. She was relatively unknown as a rookie in 1998 until she won the LPGA Championship, then the U.S. Women's Open in a 20-hole playoff, and later shot 61 to set what then was the scoring record on the LPGA Tour. (ESPN -- Golf)
* S Korean pioneer Pak Se-ri to enter Golf Hall of Fame Nov 10, 2007
She won five majors, two of them during a rookie season in 1998 that gave women's golf its biggest boost since Nancy Lopez. She picked up her 24th career victory this year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kristi Albers Oct 23, 2007
Golf Channel schedules program on New Mexico Shootout - New Mexico Business Weekly. Members: Not Registered. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Golf Channel schedules program on New Mexico Shootout Oct 23, 2007
It featured four top members of the Ladies Professional Golf Association: Kristi Albers, Natalie Gulbis, Rosie Jones and Nancy Lopez. They played for a total purse of $36,000. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Tulsa Fun Facts Oct 19, 2007
Professional golfer Nancy Lopez also graduated from Tulsa. A couple famous actresses attended Tulsa, including Rue McClanahan, who starred as "Blanche Devereaux" on NBC's Golden Girls and CBS' Mama's Family during the 1980s and Mary Kay Place of The Big Chill and The Rainmaker. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wie's agent quits after less than a year on job Oct 16, 2007
Nancy Lopez, who answers reader questions in Golf for Women magazine, has some advice for Michelle Wie. Greg Nared, a former Nike business manager whom the William Morris Agency hired a year ago to manage Wie, resigned as vice president of golf. (ESPN -- Golf)
Legend, lessons highlight Shootout Oct 14, 2007
This is the sixth annual Shootout, which began in 2002 with appearances by golf legends Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez. Other headliners: 2003, Fuzzy Zoeller and Chi Chi Rodriguez; 2004, Fred Couples; 2005, John Daly; 2006, Annika Sorenstam. (Fresno Bee -- 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)
Five stars recall top moments Oct 5, 2007
" Woods: "Arnold Palmer, Nancy Lopez and maybe Annika Sorenstam. Nancy is such a great role model for girls. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Board honors doctor Oct 5, 2007
Phoebe Foundation s Lauren Ray outlined the results of the 22nd annual Nancy Lopez Hospice Golf Classic, which benefits Albany Community Hospice. A pre-tournament bash, raffle for a Mercedes-Benz and a junior golf clinic helped raise $168,000 for the foundation, Ray said. (Albany Herald)
Kroichick: Ochoa passes Sorenstam for No. 1 ... and then some Oct 4, 2007
Ochoa stood only 18 holes from a fourth straight victory, which would have sent her to Northern California with a chance to match the all-time record, shared by Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez. But she uncharacteristically faltered, with a final-round 73, and Maria Hjorth won. (ESPN -- Golf)
Golf: Maria Hjorth ends Lorena Ochoa's LPGA winning streak Oct 2, 2007
Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez hold the record with five wins in a row in tournaments they competed in. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Campbell puts struggles aside Oct 1, 2007
Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez hold the record with five wins in a row. Ochoa finished with a three-putt for bogey to finish two strokes back with a last-day 73. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Weir Tops Tiger; U.S. Takes Cup Oct 1, 2007
he's the best player there is, and I had to play my absolute best today to beat him. " With the match all square and Weir safely in the 18th fairway, Woods pulled his tee shot and watched it land in a pond, just a few yards short of a Canadian flag fans were holding behind the ropes. Weir hit his approach to 15 feet, and after Woods' chip for par stopped rolling 2 inches from the cup, he conceded the putt. "I lost," Woods said after changing into sneakers. "But the team won the cup, and that's... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Ochoa takes lead into final round of Navistar Sep 30, 2007
Only Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam have won four in a row on the LPGA Tour, but Ochoa said she didnt want to focus too much on that milestone heading into Sunday. Slide show: Week in Sports Pictures. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ochoa takes Navistar lead after late rally Sep 30, 2007
Only Nancy Lopez and have won four in a row on the LPGA Tour, but Ochoa said she didn't want to focus too much on that milestone heading into Sunday. "It's not good to think too much ahead of what could happen if I win," she said. (ESPN -- Golf)
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
In 2005, Creamer set the rookie bar high by confidently predicting a victory - at the press conference to announce the American team, saying the Europeans "better get ready, because they're going to get beat." She walked the talk, and in the Sunday singles matches, asked her captain, Nancy Lopez, to go out early against the European star Laura Davies. Creamer blitzed Davies, 7 and 5, setting the tone for an American romp. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
A special morning glory Sep 6, 2007
Nancy Lopez broke 80 in an LPGA Tour event last weekend. The bad news. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Steinhauer keeps State Farm lead Sep 1, 2007
Two-time tournament winner Nancy Lopez also missed the cut, but nearly logged her fourth career hole-in-one, hitting the pin on the 185-yard 17th hole. The 50-year-old Hall of Famer shot a 7-over 79 to finish at 16 over. (ESPN -- Golf)
Steinhauer takes early State Farm lead Aug 31, 2007
Nancy Lopez, the 50-year-old star making her sixth tour start of the year, shot an 81. She won the tournament in 1980 and 1992. (ESPN -- Golf)
