The New York Times – Sports:
A match play event in Texas may be the last W.G.C. event, ending an international competition that preceded golf’s high-rolling present.
Category: Women’s PGA Championship (Golf)
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Kathy Whitworth, Record-Holder for U.S. Golf Wins, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Sports:
Whitworth was a hall of famer who became the first woman’s pro golfer to earn more than $1 million.
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In Gee Chun Wins Women’s P.G.A. Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Despite shooting three over par in the third and fourth rounds, Chun handled a charge from Lexi Thompson to win her third career major tournament.
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Prize Money and Sponsorships Are Growing in Women’s Golf, but Is It Enough?
The New York Times – Sports:
Golfers will compete for a $5 million purse when the L.P.G.A.’s first major of the season begins on Thursday. But women continue to lag far behind men.
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Joan Joyce, Dominant in Women’s Softball, Is Dead at 81
The New York Times – Sports:
Her pitching feats — including striking out Ted Williams — were legend. And with her prowess extending to basketball, volleyball and golf, many saw all-around athletic greatness.