Alexis Thompson
China's Feng stays ahead in Dubai
Dec 07, 2012 13:00 EST
Even a new tournament record round of nine-under par 63 by Dutch woman Dewi Claire Schreefel could not reel in runaway leader Feng Shanshan after Friday's third day's play at the 500,000 euros Dubai Ladies Masters.
China's Feng takes command in Dubai
Dec 06, 2012 09:41 EST
Feng Shanshan, who became the first player from mainland China to win a major on the LPGA Tour earlier this year, took a stranglehold on the 500,000 euros Dubai Ladies Masters on Thursday as she opened up a four-shot lead at the halfway stage.
Teen sensation Thompson wins Dubai Masters golf
Dec 17, 2011 09:04 EST
American teen Alexis Thompson was simply sensational on the back nine of Saturday's final round as she won the Dubai Ladies Masters by four shots to become the youngest professional winner on the Ladies European Tour.
Thompson takes lead at Dubai Ladies Masters golf
Dec 15, 2011 12:10 EST
Alexis Thompson made a spectacular move to the top of the leaderboard when the teenage sensation shot a bogey-free round of six-under par 66 in the second round of the Dubai Ladies Masters on Thursday.
Wahlin upstages big names in 1st rd of Dubai Ladies
Dec 14, 2011 12:41 EST
Sweden's Lotta Wahlin upstaged all the big names in the field as she stormed to the top of the leaderboard Wednesday at the 500,000-euro Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, the season-ending championship on the Ladies European Tour.
Wie, Thompson in Dubai Ladies duel
Dec 13, 2011 13:23 EST
Two young American stars will be in the spotlight when the season-ending championship of the Ladies European Tour, the Dubai Ladies Masters, starts at the Majlis course of Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday.
Teenage sensation Thomson given LPGA membership for 2012
Sep 30, 2011 14:42 EDT
(Reuters) - Teenage prodigy Alexis Thompson will compete full-time on the LPGA Tour next year after her petition for membership was approved by the LPGA on Friday.
What next for teenage LPGA sensation Thompson?
Sep 19, 2011 23:20 EDT
(Reuters) - Teenage prodigy Alexis Thompson has the golfing world waiting with bated breath in anticipation of what she might achieve next after becoming the youngest winner on the LPGA Tour.
Kerr and Anderson lead storm-hit U.S. Women's Open
Jul 07, 2011 21:00 EDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) - World number two Cristie Kerr and unheralded amateur Amy Anderson held a share of the early lead at the U.S. Women's Open on Thursday after play was suspended for the day because of thunderstorms.
Hjorth triumphs at Avnet LPGA Classic
May 01, 2011 19:55 EDT
Sweden's Maria Hjorth capitalized on teenager Alexis Thompson's final-round fade Sunday, rallying to win the Avnet LPGA Classic for her fifth LPGA tour title.
Teen titan Thompson shares LPGA lead
Apr 30, 2011 19:27 EDT
Alexis Thompson, a 16-year-old US prodigy trying to become the youngest winner in the LPGA's 61-year history, fired a five-under par 67 on Saturday to share the lead at the Avnet Classic.
Tseng, Lewis set for LPGA rematch
Apr 27, 2011 14:38 EDT
World No. 1 Yani Tseng of Taiwan, defending champion Se Ri Pak of South Korea and American Stacy Lewis, the first 2011 LPGA major winner, pace Thursday's starters at the Avnet Classic.
Teen prodigy denied request to play more LPGA Tour events
Jan 14, 2011 16:09 EST
MIAMI (Reuters) - Teenage prodigy Alexis Thompson's request to play more frequently on the LPGA Tour through sponsor's invitations has been denied, commissioner Mike Whan said on Friday.
Parker leads from Verchenova in Dubai finale
Dec 08, 2010 15:10 EST
An early birdie blitz from Florentyna Parker lifted her into the lead after the opening day of the 500,000-euro Dubai Ladies Masters, the season-ending event of the Ladies European Tour, here on Wednesday.
Wie hoping for a comeback at season golf finale
Dec 08, 2010 08:11 EST
Michelle Wie is hoping to make a triumphant comeback to golf as she prepares to tee up for the Dubai Ladies Masters, the season-ending event of the Ladies European Tour.
Wie hoping for a comeback at season golf finale
Dec 07, 2010 21:40 EST
Michelle Wie is hoping to make a triumphant comeback to golf as she prepares to tee up for the Dubai Ladies Masters, the season-ending event of the Ladies European Tour.
Brave Shin Jiyai makes Korean golf breakthrough at Evian
Jul 25, 2010 15:01 EDT
Shin Jiyai became the first South Korean to win the Evian Masters on Sunday, a victory made more remarkable coming just six weeks after she underwent emergency surgery.
Korea's Shin Jiyai wins Evian USLPGA tournament
Jul 25, 2010 11:58 EDT
Shin Jiyai became the first South Korean to win the Evian Masters on Sunday, a victory made more remarkable coming just six weeks after she underwent emergency surgery.
Jiyai Shin wins Evian Masters by 1 stroke
Jul 25, 2010 11:31 EDT
Jiyai Shin of South Korea wins Evian Masters by 1 stroke ahead of Pressel, Choi, Thompson. Jiyai Shin of South Korea has birdied the 18th hole to win the Evian Masters, shooting a 5-under 67 to finish at 14 under and one stroke ahead of Morgan Pressel, Na Yeon Choi and Alexis Thompson.
Pressel of US eagles the last to lead Evian
Jul 24, 2010 12:07 EDT
American Morgan Pressel holed a six-foot putt for eagle at the long 18th to burst out of a logjam and take the third round lead in the Evian Masters on Saturday.
