What an incredible year for the LPGA – Top 10 Moments!

What an incredible year for the LPGA – Top 10 Moments!

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I think 2014 was the very best year for the LPGA.  Excitement with a new star (Not Lydia Ko but Lucy Li), excitement for an old star (Julie Inkster), and a  confirmation of a predicted star! (Michelle Wie)  I really enjoy watching the LPGA tournaments, and these ladies can play!  Here are the top 10 moments of 2014 as described by golf writer Beth Ann Nichols.

1. MICHELLE WIE WINS THE BIG ONE:

The fact that Wiesy triumphed at a historic U.S. Women’s Open where men and women shared the same stage for the first time only made her maiden major all the more perfect. Watching Wie bear hug that trophy was special for all those who have shared her journey for the past 15 years.

 

2. STACY LEWIS SWEEPS THE POSTSEASON:

The gritty Texan became the first American since Betsy King in 1993 to win the Vare Trophy, Rolex Player of the Year, and money titles. Lewis’s ability to put herself in contention week in and week out has filled an important void at a critical time for the LPGA.

 

3. LYDIA KO WINS THREE TIMES AND A MILLION:

At age 17, Ko is on pace to put together an unprecedented career on the LPGA. She won three times as a rookie (giving her five total LPGA titles) and took home $1 million at the end of the inaugural CME Race to the Globe.

4. CHRISTINA KIM’S EMOTIONAL VICTORY IN MEXICO:

One of the LPGA’s most beloved characters, Kim’s comeback victory at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, was, for many, the season’s most fulfilling moment. Kim wrote a revealing blog in 2012 about her battle with depression and suicidal thoughts. We won’t soon forget that smile she wore in Mexico, nor the sombrero.

 

5. WE LOVE LUCY:

The early star of Pinehurst No. 2 was Lucy Li, the 11-year-old prodigy who melted our hearts with her patriotic ruffles and grown-up game. She was a media darling, answering questions about her round in between licks of an ice cream bar.

To see the next 5 of the top 10 moments on the 2014 LPGA Tour, click here.

Source: Golf Week Beth Ann Nichols

Pictures: Flickr  Keith Allison

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