Chesbro, Pell face off for Assembly Oct 24, 2008
He and Republican Jim Pell, both of Eureka, are running to replace Assemblywoman Patty Berg, who is prevented from seeking re-election by term limits. While Chesbro touts his experience as a former state senator, Pell said in a telephone interview that new blood is needed in the Legislature to encourage the district's economic growth. (Daily Triplicate)
Assembly opts not to meet during convention Aug 23, 2008
Still, "I can't justify going when we don't have a budget," said Assemblywoman Patty Berg, D-Eureka. Legislative leaders have been deadlocked for weeks over how to solve California's $15. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Assemblywoman Nicole Parra kicked out of her office Aug 19, 2008
"Every Democrat in our caucus is expected to put a vote up on the budget, and to hold the budget hostage . . . to me is intolerable," said Assemblywoman Patty Berg (D-Eureka). She added that fellow Democrats have spent millions of dollars helping Parra win election in her conservative district. (Los Angeles Times)
Tennis, college baseball, auto racing Jun 24, 2008
1956Marlene Bauer Hagge beats Patty Berg in a sudden-death playoff to take the LPGA championship. 1968Canadas Sandra Post beats Kathy Whitworth by seven strokes in a playoff to become the first non-U.S. player and rookie to win the LPGA championship. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Woodlands resident named First Lady of Golf Jun 10, 2008
Inspired by the legendary Patty Berg, an LPGA co-founder, and by such PGA Professionals as Jim Scott of Chicago and Manuel de la Torre of Milwaukee, Mann carried on their passion for teaching. From 1973 to 1976, Mann served as LPGA president, playing a key role in the formation of the modern LPGA, during which time the association selected its first commissioner and Board of Directors. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Polls Close Across State, Click Inside For Vote Totals Jun 4, 2008
The candidates are Maddy Hirshfield, aide to Assemblywoman Patty Berg, D-Eureka; builder and activist Tom Lynch; water programs specialist Dan Kahane; agricultural property manager Guy F. Smith; environmentalist and retired businessman Jim Maresca; consumer financial counselor Efren Carrilo; and environmental advocate and county planning commissioner Rue Furch. Candidate Eddie Alvarez dropped out of the race. (NBC 11, CA)
HOWARD WARD: Bombshell: Sorenstam Walking Away From Game May 16, 2008
Sorenstam, the methodical perfectionist who is only five major championships short of the record of 15 held by the legendary Patty Berg, says she's ready to embark on another phase of her life. "I have otheradvertisement priorities in my life," she said at a press conference from Clifton, N.J., where she was preparing to play in the Sybase Classic this weekend. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Sorenstam will quit Tour at end of season May 14, 2008
She is tied for fourth in career majors, five behind record-setter Patty Berg. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
On the Fringe: It’s been all or nothing for Sorenstam May 14, 2008
That would leave her short of Kathy Whitworth s record 88 career victories and Patty Berg s record 15 majors, but Sorenstam was never motivated by that kind of history. Otherwise, she would have kept playing. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Her last LPGA tourney May 14, 2008
She could possibly have broken the LPGA Tour's records for career wins and majors (15 by Patty Berg), but she said Tuesday that she would rather focus on other priorities, which include getting married to former Palm Beach Gardens sports agent Mike McGee in January. "It's obviously a very difficult decision for me to make because I love this game very much, but I know it's the right one," Sorenstam said at the Sybase Championship in Clifton, N.J. "I have other priorities in my life. I have... (The Palm Beach Post)
Gren Valley Golf Scores Mar 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008 Edition. Published: Saturday, March 29, 2008 6:49 PM MDT Quail Creek Ladies. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
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)
The Snoball of Jan. 1988 Jan 26, 2008
Area Agency on Aging Director Patty Berg stated that state legislation required reporting of abuse. The number of abuse cases was thought to be about 2 1/2 percent higher than the reported cases. (Daily Triplicate)
Golfer Lorena Ochoa keeps climbing, selected AP female athlete of year Dec 22, 2007
1955 Patty Berg, golf ... 1943 Patty Berg, golf ... 1938 Patty Berg, golf. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
State wants $107,100 per year for Armory site Dec 6, 2007
Last week City officials met with State Assembly member Patty Berg and Michael Allen, a representative for State Senator Patricia Wiggins. Council member Mike McGuire thanked Berg and Wiggins for working to have a bill passed that allows the city to lease the Armory for up to 30 years. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Armory bill signed by governor Nov 2, 2007
Governor Arnold Schwarzennegger recently signed a bill, authored by local Assemblymember Patty Berg, which will allow the city of Healdsburg to lease back the Armory building from the state for the next 30 years. his is what we've been waiting for, said Healdsburg Community Services Director David Mickaelian. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Sorenstam faces her stiffest challenge Jun 28, 2007
Sorenstam has 10 majors, still five from the record held by Patty Berg. She also is stuck on 69 tour victories, and it looks unlikely she can reach the 88 won by Kathy Whitworth. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Local Teams Today Jun 24, 2007
1956 -- Marlene Bauer Hagge beats Patty Berg in a sudden-death playoff to take the LPGA championship. 1968 -- Canada's Sandra Post beats Kathy Whitworth by seven strokes in a playoff to become the first non-U.S. player and rookie to win the LPGA championship. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Eight Illini Set To Play At This Week's WWGA National Amateur Championship Jun 12, 2007
Past winners of this Championship include current LPGA members Cristie Kerr, Grace Park and Beth Daniel, as well as LPGA Hall of Famers Patty Berg, Louise Suggs, JoAnne Gunderson Carner and Nancy Lopez. Last June, the WWGA's 106th National Amateur Championship was held at Fincastle Country Club in Bluefield, West Virginia. (Fightingillini.com)
Better than jewelry Mom's Day golf gift ideas May 8, 2007
Women's golf clubs usually bear the imprimatur of women golfers (Patty Berg, Nancy Lopez), but the new Compr line of women's clubs by Nicklaus Golf () carry none other than Jack's name. The set ($500), consisting of three irons, three hybrids and three woods (including driver), is designed specifically to help mid- to high-handicappers get the ball airborne. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Harbor officials to petition lawmakers May 3, 2007
He also asked Assemblywoman Patty Berg, D-Eureka, and other state lawmakers and local politicians, to meet with local fishermen. "We're very concerned," Hensel said. (Daily Triplicate)
Annika sharpens aim after six-victory 'off year' in LPGA Feb 14, 2007
Among her victories are 10 majors, a total eclipsed only by Patty Berg (15), Wright (13) and Louise Suggs (11). Sorenstam's march toward more history begins March 9 at the MasterCard Classic in Mexico. (USA Today -- Sports)
