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 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.

Pressel's Giant Pony

While I never thought I’d find myself discussing fashion on the golf course, has anyone else noticed the size of the polo pony on Morgan Pressel’s shirt? I’m a Ralph Lauren fan, but the shirt she had on yesterday had the pony for the visually impaired. Do you think they were concerned that it would get mixed up with a penguin or a seagull?

I also couldn’t help but notice Se Ri Pak’s nautical number that was designed by her sister, Yoo Ri. She always looks great on the course with her fun and unique clothes as well as her swing and demeanor, but the blue and yellow combo for the final round was a classic. I'm looking for a photo to share and will update when I come about one by some legal means.

It's difficult not to comment on clothes and other gear observations when the sponsors and commentators are working so hard to keep us distracted from golf. I'm betting Nike was hoping for another air horn when Wie withdrew...again...after 9. She seemed okay twirling her club as she walked down the course, I wonder what part of "Just Do It" she doesn't understand?

Kerr Captures Coveted Cup

Today’s finish at the 2007 US Women’s Open was an All American, red, white and blue finish. As Cristie Kerr concentrated before her drive off the 18th tee, you could feel the heat of the south with the cicadas steadily cheering her on with their sweet summer chatter. There haven’t been a lot of American women that have taken home this coveted prize of women’s golf and a look down the leaderboard showed a large group of Koreans who weren’t far behind.

I was secretly cheering for Se Ri Pak. Not that anyone was listening or that it needed to be a secret. I just felt a little guilty with the 4th of July around the corner. Not to mention that Cristie deserved the win.

Kerr started the final round coming off of a 66, 5 under performance in the 3rd. Her confidence was evident as she didn’t seem to over analyze anything and approached her shots as you would with your Wednesday golf buddies. She looked like she was having a great game and intimidated Ochoa into some difficult saves to tie for second.

Check out tomorrow’s Daily Mulligan as I share my thoughts on Pressel’s Polo Pony and Pak’s family designed duds. At least I’m not on national television reminding all the viewers that Kerr used to be a size 16. I’m sure she appreciated that.