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  • June 2008

    • Amateur Proves Her Place at US Open

      Washington Post  |  Jun 27, 08 9:03 AM CDT

      Amateur Proves Her Place at US Open

      (Newser) - Lorena Ochoa may be the young golfing sensation who helped to edge Annika Sorenstam out of the limelight, but now she finds herself impressed by a new youthful challenger. Maria Jose Uribe, the 18-year-old reigning Amateur champion, finished the first day of the US Women's Open only two strokes off the lead in a tie for fourth place, the Washington Post reports. More »

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      golf  • Lorena Ochoa  • US Women's Open

  • May 2008

    • Sorenstam to Retire After 2008 Season

      Golf.com  |  May 14, 08 9:43 AM CDT

      Sorenstam to Retire After 2008 Season

      (Newser) - Annika Sorenstam has announced her retirement from professional golf, effective at the end of the 2008 season, Golf.com reports. The eight-time LPGA player of the year has "other priorities," including starting a family and working to build "the Annika brand of businesses, including my academy, my foundation, and my golf course design projects." More »

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      golf  • retirement  • LPGA  • Lorena Ochoa  • LPGA Tour Hall of Fame

    • Creamer Holds On to Win SemGroup Championship

      Associated Press  |  May 5, 08 12:27 AM CDT

      Creamer Holds On to Win SemGroup Championship

      (Newser) - Paula Creamer blew another lead late in the final round and found herself in another playoff. Instead of getting nervous, she got mad at herself. After losing a two-shot lead on the final hole, Creamer held off a spirited bid from Juli Inkster by making an 8-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole yesterday to win the SemGroup Championship. More »

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      golf  • LPGA  • Lorena Ochoa

  • April 2008

    • Ochoa: a Lady Tiger?

      Chicago Tribune  |  Apr 21, 08 11:31 AM CDT

      Ochoa: a Lady Tiger?

      (Newser) - Golf fans should have no trouble choosing between the Lady or the Tiger at the moment: The best player in the world today, Ed Sherman writes in the Chicago Tribune , is Lorena Ochoa. With four victories in a row and five in six tournaments, the 26-year-old Mexican has already qualified for the LGPA Hall of Fame and has the chance for a Grand Slam. More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • LPGA  • Lorena Ochoa  • LPGA Tour  • Grand Slam

    • Lorena Ochoa Wins Ginn Open

      Associated Press  |  Apr 20, 08 7:05 PM CDT

      Lorena Ochoa Wins Ginn Open

      (Newser) - World No. 1 Lorena Ochoa became the first U.S. LPGA Tour player in 45 years to win four tournaments in consecutive weeks on Sunday. Ochoa shot 3-under 69 in the final round of the Ginn Open and beat Taiwanese rookie Yani Tseng by three strokes for her fifth victory in six starts this year. More »

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      LPGA  • Lorena Ochoa

    • Lorena Ochoa Wins Corona Championship

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 8:17 PM CDT

      Lorena Ochoa Wins Corona Championship

      (Newser) - Lorena Ochoa wasn't distracted when the fans chanted her name on only the second hole of the Corona Championship. But by her last stroke on the 18th hole Sunday, the emotions were too much. The Mexican star had just won her third straight tournament and qualified for the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame, all at home, surrounded by family, friends and fans. She was overcome. More »

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      golf  • LPGA  • Lorena Ochoa  • Corona Championship  • LPGA Tour Hall of Fame

    • Ochoa Leads Corona Championship

      Associated Press  |  Apr 12, 08 7:09 PM CDT

      Ochoa Leads Corona Championship

      (Newser) - Lorena Ochoa closed in on the last point she needs to qualify for the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame, shooting her third straight 7-under 66 today to take a five-stroke lead in the Corona Championship. If Ochoa wins, the 26-year-old Mexican star will become the youngest player to qualify for the Hall of Fame. Se Ri Pak was 26 years and a few months older when she qualified. More »

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      golf  • LPGA  • Lorena Ochoa  • LPGA Tour  • Se Ri Pak  • Corona Championship

    • Ochoa Finally Takes the Plunge

      Associated Press  |  Apr 7, 08 4:12 AM CDT

      Ochoa Finally Takes the Plunge

      (Newser) - Lorena Ochoa set the silver trophy on a table, clasped hands with her parents and sprinted to the edge of the lake surrounding the 18th green at Mission Hills, then raised both arms as she plunged into the water. Whether she is playing or celebrating, the Mexican star is unstoppable. Ochoa buried her competition yesterday at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. More »

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      golf  • LPGA  • Lorena Ochoa

  • July 2007

    • Kerr Captures US Open

      Associated Press  |  Jul 1, 07 8:30 PM CDT

      Kerr Captures US Open

      (Newser) - Cristie Kerr, who helped pioneer the trend of women golfers turning pro right out of high school, won her first major title at the U.S. Open. Kerr edged frontrunner Lorena Ochoa by making par as the 25-year-old Mexican self-destructed, missing left on critical shots. More »

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      golf  • women  • US Open  • Lorena Ochoa  • US Women's Open

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