Women Golfers Set New Standards For The LPGA
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Women Golfers Raising the Bar in the LPGA
In recent years, turning on the TV to catch the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) tour has become increasingly common. Women golfers are demonstrating exceptional skill and making the sport exciting to watch. Networks and sponsors are quickly recognizing this growing interest, with nearly all of the season’s 34 tournaments set for broadcast.
Rising Stars on the LPGA Circuit
The star athlete currently dominating the LPGA scene is Annika Sörenstam, who leads the 2005 rankings. Born in Sweden, Sörenstam picked up golf at 12 and has soared to fame. In 2004, she achieved 16 top-ten finishes, including eight victories, over 18 tournaments, matching the record for the most Rolex Player of the Year awards?"a notable accomplishment shared with Kathy Whitworth. Sörenstam is also the first woman golfer to surpass $15 million in career earnings, having already amassed nearly $1.6 million halfway through 2005.
A New Generation of Talented Golfers
Following in Sörenstam’s footsteps are numerous young golfers, proving that women can excel in what was traditionally seen as a male sport. Rising talents like Michelle Wie, Brittany Lang, Paula Creamer, and Morgan Pressel are quickly gaining recognition. Creamer, who graduated high school in 2005, had already earned over half a million dollars before even receiving her diploma.
Many of these young athletes have honed their skills through the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program?"a developmental initiative aimed at teaching girls not only the game of golf but also important life values such as patience, respect, perseverance, and honesty. Additionally, the program emphasizes fitness, with more than 4,500 participants aged 7-17 across 181 nationwide sites.
A Thriving Future for Women’s Golf
This is a thrilling era for women’s golf, presenting an opportunity for talented young players to leave their mark on the sport’s history.
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