Photo: Mika Miyazato at last year’s LPGA Championship.THE 2010 LPGA CHAMPIONSHIP, the year’s second LPGA major, begins on Thursday at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York.
Purse: $2.25 million
Defending champion: Anna Nordqvist
Tournament previewFinal fieldPairingsPre-tournament interviewsTournament website2010 LPGA Championship LeaderboardGOLF CHANNEL analyst Judy RankinComments on field: “You have to mention Ai Miyazato as a favorite since she is having such a fabulous year. I wouldn’t say the long golf course here is favorable for Ai, but she simply is playing so well and her confidence is so high, she has to be a favorite. Suzann Pettersen is another favorite this week. She is second on the money list, and was fourth last week at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. I have to believe her game is in good order. The thick rough here and the long course will suit her kind of play. Any number of people might play well this week, as they have experience and success at this course.”
TV SCHEDULETen hours of TV coverage are scheduled for the 2010 LPGA Championship.
Thurs, Jun 24GOLF CHANNEL 12:30-2:30 PM ET
Fri, Jun 25GOLF CHANNEL 12:30-2:30 PM ET
Sat, Jun 26GOLF CHANNEL 4:00-7:00 PM ET
Sun, Jun 27GOLF CHANNEL 4:00-7:00 PM ET
−The Armchair Golfer(Image: Keith Allison/Flickr)
THE 2010 LPGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP is underway at Grand Cypress Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. The first round was suspended due to darkness. Amy Yang and Seon Hwa Lee are the leaders in the clubhouse at 5-under 67.
