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Last Seen Profiles
Nelly Korda announced in mid March she had suffered a blood clot. She recently underwent surgery for the clot in her left arm, the surgery was successful and she is now recovering at home. No word yet on when the world number 2 will return to the
@LPGA
.
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What do we think about the Weds-Sat events on the West Coast for
@LPGA
? Last two weeks have been fun with Weds golf and a Sat night finish on East Coast. Maybe something to consider more often?
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Ever wondered how you would fare in an
@LPGA
event? Celebs are playing stableford this week from the same tees but…
Thru 3 rounds
@NellyKorda
-13
@MardyFish
(+2.8 h’cap) +8
@Dereklowe
(0.2) +6
@alfonso_ribeiro
(0.3) +24
@JackWagnerhpk
(1.1) +16
@joshbeckett
(2.7) +27
#HGVLPGA
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Anyone who has played college golf, traveling in a van with your teammates will have shuddered reading the devastating news about the University of the Southwest. So terribly sad, thoughts are with the families and those athletes dealing with such a shocking situation.
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20 years ago today, a new show aired for the first time on
@GolfChannel
-
#BigBreak
would run for 23 seasons giving a platform to aspiring stars - many went on to success on various tours. We visited some beautiful spots, lots of great memories from my 11 seasons as host.
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Why is the UK not allowing golf courses to re-open? An activity where social distancing is easy to achieve, with 3-4 miles of walking exercise and the chance to get a whole industry back to work with limited risk.
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My 3 year old relative Theo - who was born with a lung condition so quarantine is important for the young fella - isn’t going to let the
#CoronavirusPandemic
stop him from working on his
#golf
game!! Love this!
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I’m all for supporting the
#golf
industry during a difficult time but today there are courses in
#CentralFlorida
allowing play with two players in golf carts, that’s just irresponsible. You don’t think so, call an ER doctor and get their take (actually they’re busy right now)
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I’m shocked and saddened by the death of Stephanie Sparks. Many of you will remember Steph as the host of
#BigBreak
- we worked together on 7 seasons. Lots of fond memories of those times, Steph was a crucial part of the Big Break success story. My thoughts go out to her family.
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I’m away from covering
@LPGA
at the moment on assignment
@NBCOlympics
but I have to congratulate
@leona_maguire
on her breakthrough win in Fort Myers. Ireland has given so much to the game and finally now they have an
@LPGA
winner and legitimate star. Surely, the first of many.
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Sitting behind the champ on the flight down to London this morning, someone congratulates her as they board, guy next to Anna turns and says “what did you win?”…shyly she replies, “oh I won the AIG Women’s Open”…
#AIGWO
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You gotta give the members of
@Inverness_Club
a huge amount of credit for giving-up their course at short notice during the height of the season for a regular tour event, knowing they’ll do the same next year for
#SolheimCup
- big gesture of support for womens golf.
#DriveOn
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Is Ontario, Canada the only place in the world where there is currently a ban on playing golf due to COVID? Interested to know. Feel for my golfing pals and all the great supporters of our game up there.
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Playing a golf course that was about 300 yards longer than the longest course I’ve ever seen on
@LPGA
,
@NellyKorda
was mighty impressive this past weekend
@QBEshootout
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As some of you may know, I’ve been a member
@waltonheath_gc
for over 20 years - makes my blood boil to see the old gem being abused by those young morons but the green-staff have already been busy fixing the damage. Any info on this crime should be directed to
@SurreyPolice
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Supporting my friend & colleague
@mpressel
today
@standrewscc
for her Morgan & Friends event alongside some of the biggest names on the
@LPGA
. Morgan continues to raise millions of dollars for breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and research.
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The
@lpga
not messing about with slow play this week, Carlota Ciganda wins the 18th hole to win the match against Sarah Schmelzel but is then penalised for slow play. Penalty is loss of hole, Schmelzel wins the match.
@LPGAMatchPlay
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Final round
@MissionHillsCC1
for us and the final day with
@Jrprotalker
as our lead analyst - no better seat in sports commentary than alongside Judy…absolute legend, trendsetter, pioneer and friend to all of us on the road. We’ll miss you!
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Terribly sad news about the death of Tim Rosaforte - always a gentleman. Passionate about the game, his craft and a devoted family man. He was nothing but kind to me in my early days
@GolfChannel
.
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Great news for
@BigBreak
fans!! We’ll be re-airing some iconic seasons every Monday on
@GolfChannel
beginning next week with
#BigBreak
II Las Vegas - you’ll also be see complete seasons on
@GOLFPASS
- enjoy!!!!
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In the 26 hours of live coverage we aired on
@GolfChannel
, I never once heard an absurd shout from the gallery, it’s a country which loves and respects the game
#DDFIrishOpen
... I dare say it’ll be the same next week
@ScottishOpen
Please state “some” commentators blame the idiotic shouts of “in the hole etc” on alcohol. I don’t. It’s ignorance. That’s all. Ireland totally exempt after a joyous 4 days👌
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Great to see
@Lexi
back in the winners circle with the title
@Aramco_Series
in New York…her first victory since the 2019
@ShopRiteLPGA
.
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This story could potentially not get the media coverage it deserves today, can’t think why, but today marks 15 years
@GolfChannel
for me...it’s been a good run.
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The
@LPGA
is back in action this week,
#HGVLPGA
moves to
@LakeNonaGCC
with a new sponsor and a purse increase. LPGA winners from the last two seasons get the invite and also 50 celebs in their own competition. We’re LIVE all week on
@GolfChannel
and then
@nbc
at the weekend.
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In my 10 years working
@LPGA
, I've never seen crowds like this following
@BrookeHenderson
- 20 deep on the 1st tee. Starts 3 back - LIVE 2ET
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We lost a valued member of our
@GolfChannel
technical team yesterday. Mikey Cavaliero’s golf cart sits adorned with flowers in our TV compound
@ShopRiteLPGA
. Mikey C - a TV veteran responsible for the great audio you hear every week on the coverage. Our thoughts go to his family
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At the 2013
@AIGWomensOpen
at St Andrews
@georgiahall96
tied with Lydia Ko for low amateur, the LGU mistakenly told Georgia she’d lost on countback. She was already on a train home when the mistake was noticed, too far away to get her pic on the bridge, funny how life works out…
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Helping to transport precious cargo! Congratulations
@ANordqvist
…
The trophy is enroute to Scottsdale
@AIGWomensOpen
@RandA
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When your player chips in for eagle on 18....then wins in a play-off...collects 465 grand and its 105F ...fantastic!
@LPGA
@ANAinspiration
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The standard of golf and entertaining play on Sunday was terrific. A draw was a fair result with the quality of play we saw at
#SolheimCup2023
. Thanks to all my GC colleagues who worked so hard in some tough circumstances to bring you the coverage. Bring on 2024 at RTJ…
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From my
@GolfCentral
report,
@Stacy_Lewis
, who lives in Houston area, will donate entire winnings from
@PortlandClassic
to
#HarveyRelief
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Nelly makes it 5 in-a-row!
Great work by our
@NBCSports
team in front of the camera and more importantly behind the scenes bringing you coverage of this historic victory. Loved being part of it.
Next up we’re off to LA for
@JMEagleLAChamp
- see you at Wilshire CC…
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Good luck to all those
@LPGA
players heading to Scotland tonight who will arrive tomorrow morning and due to COVID protocols must drive their own rental cars...stay on the left.
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Chatting with Lee Westwood after his runner-up finish
@THEPLAYERSChamp
🗣️ "I hate to say it... but it could be age catching up with me"
Lee Westwood admits his body isn't what it used to be after impressive back-to-back runner-up performances on Tour
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It takes a lot of hard work and long hours to put the
#SolheimCup
on TV...this is our winning team from
@GolfChannel
...
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Lilia Vu a winner at Walton. Many people to thank for an incredible week at my home club - all the staff
@waltonheath_gc
who worked their socks off, the
@RandA
team who are such pros, the 100’s of volunteers and to my
@NBCSports
colleagues for making it look and sound so good.
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I’ll never forget my first
@GolfCentral
production meeting here in 2005, I was blown away by the knowledge and passion for golf. With rights fees spiralling this old warehouse isn’t viable anymore, “Golf’s Home” moves north. The laughs, the friendships the opportunity-Great times
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Congrats to Jin Young Ko on her
@LPGAfounders
win…this event was the
@LPGA
at its best, terrific venue, global sponsor, a leaderboard with stars from across the world. The
@Cognizant
Founders Cup may slowly become the
@lpga
’s equivalent of
@THEPLAYERSChamp
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Renton Laidlaw has passed away at the age of 82. Many longtime
@GolfChannel
viewers will remember him fondly as the voice of our
@EuropeanTour
coverage for many years, part of his incredible career as a sports broadcaster and journalist.
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Congratulations
@RyannOToole
… a long journey from
#BigBreak
@SandalsResorts
to
@Womens_Scottish
Champion…first player from
@BigBreak
to win on
@LPGA
…perseverance pays-off…see you
@AIGWomensOpen
!
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Tonight
@KPMGWomensPGA
champ
@ingeechun_dumbo
heads to Lancaster CC, site of her
#USWomensOpen
victory, to spend a few days raising money for her scholarship fund, which helps club employees, their dependants and caddies with college scholarships. Guessing they’ll be a party!
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Congratulations to Jin Young Ko for such a dominant performance
@CMEGroupLPGA
. Thanks to all those who made our
@LPGA
TV coverage possible this season on
@GolfChannel
@NBCSports
&
@SkySportsGolf
, one more event for me in a few weeks but LPGA returns in Jan with
@HiltonGrandVac
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A lot of eyes will be on Boston but the
@LPGA
is playing this week in Grand Rapids
@BlythefieldC
- mix it up, pop in and see us
@GolfChannel
, we’ll have LIVE coverage of the
@MeijerLPGA
from 3pm-6pm ET starting Thursday.
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Coverage of
@MizuhoLPGA
has been extended. We’ll be LIVE at 3.30pm ET on
@peacock
.
After a record setting amateur career, Rose Zhang leads
@MizuhoLPGA
heading into final round of her pro debut.
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The
#HeroWorldChallenge
brings my 2021 season to a close. From Carlsbad to Carnoustie, Sandwich to Sawgrass and West Palm to Whistling Straits…it’s been another memorable year. Hope you enjoyed the coverage.
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From having water poured in her backpack at school by bullies to having water poured over her in celebration by teammates...now Haley Moore is an
@LPGA
member...look forward to following her rookie season in 2020 on
@GolfChannel
Never back down.
Faced with one of the toughest challenges growing up,
@ArizonaWGolf
alum Haley Moore continued to persevere and has now made it to the
@LPGA
.
#NCAAGolf
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Pleased to announce I’ll be part of the
@NBCOlympics
commentary team once again for
#Paris2024
. My colleagues
@Chevron_Golf
this week
@Kstupples
& Morgan Pressel will also be part of the team in Paris 🇫🇷
This will be my 4th
#Olympics
having worked Rio 🇧🇷, Tokyo 🇯🇵and Beijing 🇨🇳
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So Yeon Ryu announces her retirement from the
@lpga
. The 33 year old two-time major champ has one of the most elegant swings in the game and a delightful personality, making her a popular figure both inside and outside of the ropes. April’s
@Chevron_Golf
will be her last event
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It was my birthday yesterday and my only birthday wish was for a negative COVId test...thankfully my wish has been granted.
#2020
@uswomensopen
coverage here we go...
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There wasn’t a dry eye in the house…wonderful tribute.
"She's just been a trailblazer for all of us."
A well-deserved tribute to Judy Rankin.
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“Joy in her eyes” the closing line on our
@ShopRiteLPGA
broadcast from my colleague
@grantboone
with
@melreidgolf
winning. A subtle and fitting tribute to Mel’s late mother. Great line, great win, another great week from the
@GolfChannel
crew...now off to
@KPMGWomensPGA
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And the 2020 season draws to a close. 1000’s of miles of flying (thanks
@united
) umpteen COVId tests & lots of lone dinners.
@LPGA
@USGA
@GolfChannel
@NBCSports
got us back to work- hope you enjoyed the shows - now time for a break. Stay safe. See you
@diamondresorts
T of C
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Mighty impressive start to the season for
@BrookeHenderson
could this be the year she stamps her authority on the
@LPGA
and makes it to No.1 in the
#RolexRankings
. Congratulations also to
@MardyFish
for his performance in the celebrity division, he played some seriously good golf
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The sprinting cameraman is Scott Winder, no doubt fueled by the fruit he snagged from Lydia Ko on Friday 😂
Shoutout to this Golf Channel cameraman who absolutely BOOKED IT after Lydia Ko's shot to get to Nelly Korda in time for her shot.
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I had the opportunity to play Palm Beach Country Club yesterday. Maybe the best course in the world under 6000 yards from the back tees - doesn’t have to be long to be challenging and fun. What other courses fit into that category?
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The
@GolfChannel
team in the booth for the Sunday singles
@TheSolheimCup
along with
@Kstupples
&
@KayCockerill
on the course…it’s a windy day on the
#CostadelSol
but the sun is shining and we’re ready for an exciting finish.
LIVE from 5am ET on GC.
First match 5.10am
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Congratulations
@RichLernerGC
- celebrating today 25 years hosting
@GolfCentral
- Wonderful achievement - bringing news, prospective and entertainment around many of the biggest moments in the game. Do That!
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This week the
@LPGA
&
@CMEGroup
are raising money for
@StJude
auctioning specially designed headcovers signed by the players. We have joined in with this one signed by the
@GolfChannel
@nbc
broadcast team, here is the link
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Overwhelmingly positive responses to the question I asked about
@LPGA
going Weds-Sat on West Coast as we have the last couple of weeks. Perhaps something for new
@LPGACommish
to consider. Always easier said than done but I would like to see it trialed for a season.
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For someone who covers the Women’s game quite a bit during the year, it’s wonderful to see England’s 2018
@AIGWomensOpen
champ
@georgiahall96
being given the prized spot by
@RandA
of playing alongside Tiger, Rory and Trevino (even if the starter did call her Georgina!)
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Important day for sport,
@USGA
announcing a $10M purse for
@uswomensopen
- the largest of any womens sporting event -three new courses set to host for the first time Riviera (2026),
@Inverness_Club
(2027)
@oaklandhillscc
(2031 & 2042)…
@ProMedicaHealth
added as presenting sponsor
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Incredible week for
@MizuhoLPGA
@LPGA
and Rose Zhang. She told me during the trophy ceremony, the par putt at 17 was the difference maker but for me the approach at 18 in the play-off was the shot of a true champion. A world of possibilities awaits, we’ll look forward to watching
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Not sure why but I just have this feeling
@LPGACommish
might shake things up
@USGA
😜....one thing is for sure, the game is better because of Mike’s involvement - congratulations
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Nice boost for golf fans in
#London
area as
@McIlroyRory
set to join host
@JustinRose99
and play
@BritishMasters
at
#WaltonHeath
in October as reported by
@jcorrigangolf
in
@Telegraph
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Today is the final day as Head Pro
@waltonheath_gc
for
@SimonPeafordPGA
- just the 4th club professional in Walton’s 119 year history. Wishing him well as he pursues his teaching career. Ps despite what you might think, we don’t make the pro dress like this everyday…😜
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Terrific day in the company of the defending champion, Anna Nordqvist, in the
@AIGWomensOpen
Pro-Am. Many thanks
@ROLEX
.
Muirfield is looking just perfect. Our coverage begins Thursday on
@USA_Network
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The difference maker for Amy Yang
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Congrats to Lydia Ko & Jason Day - the winning team
@gtinvitational
The mixed format worked really well, would love to see a few more events featuring the men and women. Perhaps adding a mixed team tournament
@OlympicGolf
is one to explore?
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The
@LPGA
launches a new branding campaign
#DriveOn
along with a short film encompassing the message, you’ll see the film during our
@GolfChannel
broadcast this week from Phoenix
#DriveOn
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Another
#SolheimCup
in the books - great being part of this
@GolfChannel
team. Congrats to
@JuliInkster
& teamUSA, off to
@ottawacity
we go
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Congratulations to
@NellyKorda
- first major and the new world number one...top notch work from
@KPMGGolf
@pga
and all the staff
@atlantaathclub
. I thoroughly enjoyed being back in Georgia where I went to
@MercerYou
- hope you enjoyed the coverage from our
@NBCSports
crew
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Thanks to the pilots of
@united
UA931 from Chicago to
@HeathrowAirport
who got us down safely (albeit a little harder and with more speed than normal) this morning despite some issues with the aircraft. Emergency services at the ready -thankfully didn’t have to spring into action
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In 1962
@Jrprotalker
was a 17 year old rookie, 53 years later following her win
@PortlandClassic
so is
@BrookeH_Golf
http://t.co/ycEUwr1VAI
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Does Palos Verdes GC qualify as a hidden gem? Walked all 18 today, not a bad hole out there. In a year where
@LPGA
visits some incredible venues, this is right up there with the best. The
@lpga_LA
begins Thurs on
@GolfChannel
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We’re in
@TheColonyTexas
this week for
@AscendantLPGA
- one of the last times we’ll all be together in the booth.
@Jrprotalker
@grantboone
Round 1
LIVE
@peacock
11am ET
LIVE
@GolfChannel
12pm ET
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Welcoming
@Paige_Mackenzie
to the
@GolfChannel
booth!! Paige will be working select events this season along with
@grantboone
and myself. Kicking things off 12pm ET today with LIVE first round coverage of
#DiamondLPGA
from
@FSOrlando
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Tennis star
@EmmaRaducanu
fills the front pages today and rightly so, terrific achievement. I look forward to the day a British woman golfer will be given similar publicity for winning a major on foreign soil.
@Ali_eurocaptain
was last to do it
@uswomensopen
in 1997
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Great being part of this team. Hope everyone enjoyed the coverage from Pebble. Can’t wait to be back on
@GolfChannel
@USANetwork
&
@NBCSports
for the final two majors of the season - especially at my home club of
@waltonheath_gc
for
@AIGWomensOpen
Major viewership milestones for the
@uswomensopen
across NBC,
@USANetwork
and
@peacock
, delivering the most-watched edition of the championship since 2014.
Full viewership details:
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England’s
@georgiahall96
has finished 2nd in her last two
@LPGA
starts, she begins the final round of
@LPGALOTTE
tied for 2nd. Saturday finish in Hawaii. First major of the year next week.
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The
@LPGA
has developed a fantastic west coast swing from Phoenix to San Francisco incorporating major sports markets, well done to all involved behind the scenes, one more stop before we head east...onto to Lake Merced. Coverage LIVE
@GolfChannel
from Thursday
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Champion stuff! Nelly Korda makes it 4 wins in 4 starts with her victory
@LPGAMatchPlay
@LPGA
is off during
@TheMasters
…
@Chevron_Golf
starts Thursday 18th Apr LIVE on
@GolfChannel
@NBCSports
@SkySportsGolf
Hope you enjoyed our coverage from Shadow, see you from The Woodlands
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After honouring the
@lpga
founders in NJ last week
@LPGAfounders
, sad news today from Rancho Mirage, CA Marlene Hagge has died. The end of an era. Hagge was the last surviving LPGA Founder, child star, a 26 time winner, major champ, glamorous, opinionated, competitive she was 89.
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I’m saddened to hear the news about the death of
@LPGA
Founder
#ShirleySpork
, ever a teacher of the game, I took this pic just over a week ago
@Chevron_Golf
, Shirley doing what she loved the most, studying, talking about and improving golf swings.
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Producer
@ash_mcdaniel
is leaving us at GC/NBC for a position
@TexasTech
- we go back to studio shows in Orlando. More recently working on the pieces you see in our
@LPGA
coverage- rookie spotlights, caddie knows best etc. My fave was our profile on
@thidapa_jts
. We’ll miss ya!
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As
@Lexi
prepares for round 3
@Chevron_Golf
-
@LPGA
Founder Shirley Spork, 94 years young, looks on…Lexi bids for a second leap into
#PoppiesPond
LIVE
@GolfChannel
5pm ET
@SkySportsGolf
11pm
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Leaving
@HeathrowAirport
this morning heading for two of my favourite weeks on
@LPGA
@JTBCClassic
&
@Chevron_Golf
- looking forward to being back with the GC crew and talking golf on
@GolfChannel
&
@SkySportsGolf
starting Thursday.
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This is excellent. Maybe Will needs a little more recognition, like a last name!?
The beauty of the 4 seasons at Walton Heath in one photo. Thanks to Will, one of our talented Greenkeepers, for sharing this image which has taken a year to create.
#waltonheath
#seasons
#golf
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Disappointment for
@WestwoodLee
but he will get over it quickly because he heads to Augusta National for 36 holes of golf with son Sam. Sam is set to caddie for him this year
@TheMasters
. Westwood in the field for
@TheHondaClassic
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Terrific analysis by
@alanshearer
on
@BBCMOTD
tonight breaking down the
@NUFC
@ManCity
game…honest critical informative analysis.
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The sun sets, literally, on our 5 week run in Scotland…congrats to
@ash_simon
- finally an
@LPGA
winner and most importantly a major champ. Muirfield you were superb. Next year, my home club,
@waltonheath_gc
plays host to
@AIGWomensOpen
- I cannot wait…the countdown begins…
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In the booth with
@Paige_Mackenzie
this week for
@LPGAfounders
five years after we fronted
#BigBreak
#MyrtleBeach
- LIVE
@GolfChannel
6pm ET all week
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Boarding a plane to California after a really nice week
@AscendantLPGA
- best golf I’ve seen from
@HullCharley
fully deserving winner. I feel for
@JanetLinXiYu
near miss despite the eagle at 17, her time will come very soon. A renewed energy at this event, the future looks bright
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After struggling early in her
@LPGA
career, it was nice to see Lilia Vu break through this past weekend
@hondalpgath
- the win vaults her to 12th in the
#RolexRankings
and 3rd on the
@SolheimCupUSA
standings.
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My home for the next 4 days...LIVE coverage from
@ANAinspiration
starts now on
@GolfChannel
&
@SkySportsGolf
enjoy!
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