Pak Overcomes Pressel's Hole in One

It's not that often that the player who starts off looking unbeatable is actually unbeatable. But Se Ri Pak clenched a victory today for her fifth win at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Not only was her golf as consistent and smooth as always, but Morgan Pressel had been closing in on her over the last two days.

By the time the coverage was picked up and aired, we had all missed Morgan Pressel's hole in one on number 6 that seemed like it might be the momentum she needed to win the tourney. But Pak came back with her steady hand and dropped a few birdies to give her the lead.

Other than a few technical difficulties, this was a great weekend of women's golf. It was good to see Pak take her fifth title, but Morgan Pressel is looking really hot right now and may just land a few more trophies and big checks before the year is through.

Pak Stays Strong as Mallon Moves Up

Se Ri Pak had another great round at the Jamie Farr Owen's Corning on Friday. While not as spectacular as her opening 8 under, her 3 under performance on Friday has her in the lead by 5 strokes. She not only played great, but as always, looks great with her sister designed clothing line that's a cross between golf and lighthouse watching.

The more exciting part of the day was watching Meg Mallon slowly and deliberately climb her way to a tie for 4th with an amazing 6 under performance for the day. She is definitely not out of contention and if she can find her consistency today, I'll be surprised if she's not tied for the lead for Sunday's final day.

Nancy Lopez, on the other hand, struggled through the day. Though gracious, her game is off, and she finished with an 83. I say she's only 50, and she could get right back in there with the rest of the pack, but she's going to have a tough time competing with the new rising stars. I still love to see the 50 plus out there, so hopefully she'll stick it out and keep coming back. 50 is the new 30, right?

Pak Starts Off Strong

I've always been a big college basketball fan, and after years of heartbreak, have finally learned to keep my hopes under check until the last two minutes. In golf, it's not usually the last two minutes, but sometimes it's the last two holes, and it's always the last two days.

That said, Se Ri Pak had a great start in Day 1 of the Owen's Corning Classic. She opened the day with a bogey on number 1, but corrected quickly and finished the round with an 8 under 63. I've never been a stats person, but it seems to me that she's won this tourney at least four times and is off to a good start. I might have to dig into that research tomorrow.

There are plenty of notables in the top 10 of the leaderboard. I'll have to see how Friday goes and whether the last two days, two minutes or two holes will uncover this weekend's final trophy holder.

2007 Owens Corning Field of Champions

The pairings have been released for this weekend's Owens Corning Classic and it promises to be a great weekend of women's golf.

There are some noticeable absences with Sorenstam, Ochoa, Inkster, Wie and Webb out of the mix, but there is a great leaderboard packed with a combo of classic and new talent. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of long time notables, Nancy Lopez, Meg Mallon and Pat Hurst along with defending champion, Mi Hyun Kim.

The tournament is packed with the best and is sure to be a weekend of great golf.

Is This Pink Panther for Paula?

The positively pink Jamie Farr Owen's Corning Classic is next on the schedule for the LPGA and Mi Hyun Kim will be defending her title at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, OH. While their home page has not yet added a list of players, the photo opportunities are perfectly matched for a Paula Creamer, pink panther victory. This will certainly be a hot topic amongst the television commentators.

"Dottie, did you see the Pink Panther lurking around behind the tee box at 15? Do you think it's watching Paula or stalking her head cover?"

"I don't know. It's too early to tell, but I bet her caddy is keeping a close eye on the situation."

The tournament starts up on the 9th and it looks like they may be headed for another few days of air horns and rain delays. Hopefully we'll get a little broadcast coverage to pull us out of our Wimbledon grass court overload.