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Why women’s golf must remain female-only
Anyone who has three-putted before contemplating throwing their clubs away entirely knows that golf is a frustrating game. Frustrating, but fair. So fair, in fact, that the game “handicaps” amateurs to ensure a more level playing field across skill levels. But the Ladies Professional Golf Association rules essentially allow for the equivalent of faking your handicap — the rules allow men to compete as women. And we’re not okay with that.
Why women's golf must remain women's-only
Although still very limited in numbers, biological males are finding their way into women's golf -- the latest sport to have to contend with issues around transgender players. Getty Images Anyone who has three-putted before contemplating throwing their clubs away entirely knows that golf is a frustrating game. Frustrating, but fair. So fair, in fact, that the game “handicaps” amateurs to ensure a more level playing field across skill levels.
Amy Olson: A life in golf in her own words Original
Editors note: Amy Olson retired from the LPGA Tour this week, a journey that started as a young kid in Oxbow, North Dakota and ended competitively after 10 years on the LPGA Tour. The following are her reflections on a game that gave her so much. It all began as a way to pass the summers. Really, it was just another way to tag along with my brother. Golf was secondary. It could have been anything else, but it wasn’t. I fell in love with the game after discovering competition.
Triangle Horse Sales Experiences Record-Breaking High-Seller of $200,000
Triangle Horse Sales reports a record-breaking sale topper in the 43rd Triangle Spring Sale. With 250 catalogued horses in the Spring sale, organizers experienced sale averages that remained consistent with the previous two sales. The average of the two-day sale held May 5th and 6th was $13,682 per head, less withdrawals, with a 83-percent sales completion.
One Time Pepto: A Once in a Lifetime Horse
One Time Pepto, EquiStat earner of $331,097 and sire of offspring earning more than $21 Million, passed on April 8, 2023. After his purchase as a yearling, he remained with Matthews Cutting Horses — owned by Sheri and the late Jeffrey Matthews —creating a lifetime of memories for everyone involved in his journey. “One Time Pepto was so much more than just a horse to Jeffrey and I. He truly changed our lives forever,” Sheri Matthews said.
Creek Plantation Breeding Operation Nationally Recognized
Good horseflesh is spread across the nation. Good stock horses found a home in the American West and Southwest, forming great remudas for ranches set in the roughest terrain. In the East, Thoroughbreds dominate the racetracks and warmbloods demand attention in show rings, and one great remuda found their home on the Creek Plantation of Martin, South Carolina. Owned by William S. “Billy” Morris III, of Augusta, Georgia, Creek Plantation’s original 2,526 acres of land were purchased in 1968.
$30,000 paid to Way out West classes at El Rancho Spring Classic
Rancho Murieta, California hosted the annual El Rancho Spring Classic with the addition of the Way Out West Cutting series classes. The Way Out West series boasts $205,000 in added money this year with the first $30,000 paid out on April 27 at the El Rancho Spring Classic.
Gunnatrashya Reaches $9 Million Sire Milestone
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) honors a new member of the elite NRHA $9 Million Dollar Sire list, Gunnatrashya (Colonels Smoking Gun x Natrasha x Trashadeous). After reaching the $7 Million milestone 14 months ago, this stallion’s offspring continue to propel him to new achievements rapidly, securing his place in history books. Bred by Katarina Dorminy, Gunnatrashya is by NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee and $13 Million Dollar Sire Gunner and out of Natrasha.
NCHA Secretary of the Year Award
Join us in congratulating Kathryn Webb for receiving the Sandy Sokol Secretary of the Year Award. The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) would like to congratulate Kathryn Webb of Lehi, Utah, for being selected as the 2023 recipient of the Sandy Sokol Secretary of the Year Award. The Sandy Sokol Secretary of the Year award is presented each year in honor of the late Sandy Sokol, who was a long-time and well-loved NCHA secretary.
National Cutting Horse Association Announces 2022 Affiliate Of The Year - Quarter Horse News
The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is pleased to announce that Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association has been named the 2022 NCHA Affiliate of the Year, with Utah Cutting Horse Association named the 2022 NCHA Reserve Affiliate of the Year. The Great Lakes Cutting Horse Association is comprised of cutters from Michigan and the surrounding states. They were named Reserve Affiliate of the Year in 2021 and wanted to continue positively impacting the cutting horse industry in 2022.
Metallic Cat Gelding Tops Billings Livestock Horse Sale
Performance Previews and Roping’s, Billing’s Livestock Horse Sale’s April 22 event saw 401 head of horses through the sale ring, a Metallic Cat gelding topped the sale. April’s high seller reached $40,000 and the top five horses averaged $26,200. A new loose record was set at $11,800. The top four horses were geldings.
National Reined Cow Horse Association Cancels Eastern Derby for 2023
The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) moves to cancel the Don Conicelli Memorial Eastern Derby for 2023 due to the lack of available facilities to accommodate the event.
NRBC Notified of Positive EHV-1 case, further horses tested Negative
According to National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) show manager Cheryl Cody, a positive case of Equine Herpesvirus-1 was reported on Thursday evening, April 20. “Horses housed within 30 feet of the infected horse are being moved to a separate location on the grounds, and will be tested,” stated a sheet of paper distributed at the show today. Today the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) returned results from other tested horses as negative.
Impactful NRBC Sires from 2022
In 2022 the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) finals boosted EquiStat offspring earnings for a select number of reining sires. In honor of the 2023 Non-Pro Classic finals kicking off today let’s look back at impactful NRBC sires in the L4 Non-Pro and Open Classic last year. The sire with highest offspring earnings in both divisions in 2022 was EquiStat $939,863 Sire Yellow Jersey.
Remembering Tapt Twice
Tapt Twice, the 1999 mare by Dual Pep and out of Tap O Lena (BY Doc O’ Lena) passed on April 15 at her lifelong home, Rapp Ranch. The 24-year-old mare owned by Gale Force Quarter Horses had a short show career yet made her impact on cutting from the broodmare pasture and received the best of care up until her last breath. Where it all started Tapeppyoka Peppy started this bloodline for the Rapps when she was gifted to Phil Rapp by his father.
NCHA National Circuit Championships boast $300,000 in added money in 2023
NCHA is excited to announce that the 2023 National Circuit Championships will be held during the 2024 NCHA Super Stakes at the Watt Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, next March and April. The NCHA National Circuit Program has seen continued growth in participation for the past three years, and the NCHA is proud to invest $300,000 in added money that will directly benefit the 2023 National Circuit Championships and its competitors from the program’s 14 circuits.
Zak 34 takes five point lead at Paso Robles Spring Classic Derby
Justin Wright and Zak 34 earned the Paso Robles Spring Classic Call Me Mitch Derby Championship title on April 14 and took home a paycheck of $30,000. The third annual derby held a purse of $100,000 in added monies and an addition of $16,500 added to the Bridle Spectacular. Reined cow horse and vaquero traditions run deep on the west coast and this is a testament to the strong support.
Yellowstone Paramount Network Rookie Shootout follows NRBC to Tulsa
After record entries in 2022, the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) made the move to a larger venue for 2023. The move comes with a few changes, however many of the favorite classes will remain the same. This isn’t the first time the NRBC has found a home in Tulsa. In 2020, after cancellations due to Covid 19, the Tulsa Reining Classic gave up the dates for their fall show and allowed for the NRBC to happen.
NEW HIRES JOIN THE NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION
The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) welcomes three new hires to join the association’s staff; Jordan Tierney as Director of Sponsorship and Outreach, Jennifer Paulson as the contracted Editor of the Reined Cow Horse News magazine, and Ashley Valor as Membership Coordinator. Growing up in the rodeo industry, Tierney has experienced all levels of rodeo as a competitor and as an advocate. As Miss Rodeo America, she educated and promoted the fundamental values of the Western industry.
Von Cali earns first major Championship at Stallion Stakes
Kathryn Phillips 2018 gelding, Von Cali (Stevie Rey Von x Hotel Cali x Smart Aristocrat) earned his first premier event title as the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Teton Ridge Stallion Stakes Open Champion. With EquiStat $1 million rider Clayton Edsall aboard, Von Cali marked a composite of 662 (223 herd, 218.5 rein, 220.5 cow). The son of $1 million sire Stevie Rey Von ended 2022 with a LTE of $29,737 with a limited show career.
Stallion Stakes Sweep: Stephen Silva and DT Shiny N I Know It Take Home Championship
When the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Teton Ridge Stallion Stakes wrapped up on April 1 there were no jokes as Stephen Silva swept the Non-Pro, Intermediate Non-Pro and Limited Non-Pro aboard DT Shiny N I Know It. The pair took home a $10,000 check, adding to DT Shiny N I Know It’s lifetime EquiStat earnings of $31,715.
$1 Million added to the 2023 NCHA Futurity - Quarter Horse News
The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is thrilled to announce the addition of $1 million in added money to the upcoming 2023 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity to be held in Fort Worth, Texas this November and December. The $1 million added will be allocated between each of the 2023 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity divisions, including the Open, Non-Pro, and Amateur classes.
Lance Johnston and Annies Smart Cat scoop second Open Bridle title of the year
Not only did Lance Johnston qualify for The Run For A Million (TRFAM) at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes presented by Teton Ridge. He and Annies Smart Cat (WR This Cats Smart x Shiny NU Annie x Shining Spark) put up a 659.5 to win the Open Bridle Spectacular. A 219 in the herd work only jumpstarted the week for Johnston and the Rocking BS Ranch stallion. They marked a 216.5 in the rein work and sealed the deal with a 224 on their cow.
Scooter Kat punches Justin Wright’s ticket to 2023 Run for a Million - Quarter Horse News
Coming off of an exciting Reserve Championship at The American Performance Horseman, Justin Wright and Scooter Kat scored a big win in the Open Bridle class at the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Stallion Stakes presented by Teton Ridge. They also punched their ticket to the 2023 Run for a Million (TRFM) Cow horse Challenge at the South Point Equestrian Center.
Fires Postpone Bob Feist Invitational Legends Roping
Oklahoma grass fires pressed close to the Lazy E Arena forcing The Legends at the Bob Feist Invitational to be postponed around 4 p.m., Friday, March 31. The Lazy E Ranch nearby boasts a stallion station which seasonally houses the likes of EquiStat Elite $9 Million Sire Woody Be Tuff, and top racing and barrel sire Corona Cartel. The fires reportedly shut down Interstate 35 between Edmond and Guthrie, Oklahoma, which is about two miles away from the Lazy E Arena.
Smiling Cinderella Chases Second Major
12 Dec 2020 Hinako Shibuno of Japan looks on during the third round of the 75th U.S. Women's Open Championship at Champions Golf Club Cypress Creek Course on December 12, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Photo Credit: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Ron Sirak is recipient of the PGA of America Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award and the LPGA Media Excellence Award.
A Pair Of Aces And An Early Friday Start
10 Dec 2020 Photo Credit: USGA/Simon Bruty Written By: LPGA Communications @LPGA The first round of the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open saw two aces, both coming on the Cypress Creek Course. Amy Olson had a hole-in-one on the 16th hole, from 139 yards with an 8-iron, while KLPGA Tour player Yu Jin Sung aced the fourth hole, from 169 yards with a 5-iron. This is the first time since 2016 at CordeValle that the U.S. Women’s Open has seen at least two aces in a single year. “The pin was tucked.
Popov Rediscovers Championship Mindset
10 Dec 2020 Photo Credit: 2020 Getty Images Steve Eubanks is a New York Times bestselling author and managing editor for the LPGA. HOUSTON, TEXAS | In a game of inches, where one shot a round - one lip-out or one failed up and down - can be the difference between multiple victories and an also-ran career, what is the mindset that separates major champions from those on the other side? For the answer, we go to Sophia Popov, who has been on both extremes of that ledger this year.
Inflation of dome planned Tuesday | Post Bulletin
New Articles Written By: postbulletin Administrator | Jul 7th 2001 - 5am. Weather delays Grand Meadow school project By Amy Olson aolson@postbulletin.com Despite weather delays, construction is progressing on the school that is putting the city of Grand Meadow on map. Grand Meadow Superintendent Bruce Klaehn said the first ring of foundation has been poured for the first dome, which is tentatively scheduled to be inflated Tuesday.
Olson Rides Wind At Royal Troon
There is something absolutely appropriate that the first round of the first LPGA major of 2020 was a true test of patience. This year has been all about adapting. And on Thursday one of the world’s great courses – Royal Troon – kicked off the AIG Women’s Open with a complete examination of shot-making and self-control. Links golf by its nature is a special test, the humps and bumps, rambling runouts, brilliant bunkering and, on this day a three- or four-club wind, demand precision and patience.
Kia Classic Canceled for 2020
21 Aug 2020 2019 Kia Classic Aviara Golf Club Written By: LPGA Communications @LPGA DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 20, 2020) – The LPGA and Kia announced todaythat the Kia Classic will not take place in 2020 and the event will return in its original March date in 2021 at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, Calif.
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open North Berwick, Scotland Round 2 To Par Thru 1 Nicole Broch Larsen -4 11:27 AM T2 Olivia Cowan -3 4 T2 Jennifer Song -3 2:01 PM T2 Amy Olson -3 12:44 PM T2 Azahara Munoz -3 10:54 AM
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Pure Silk Championship presented by Visit Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA Round 1 To Par Thru 1 Amy Olson -3 7* T2 Katherine Kirk -2 8 T2 Brittany Lang -2 8 T2 Wei-Ling Hsu -2 7 T2 Min Seo Kwak -2 7
2018 Ron Sirak Opening Round Recap at CME Group Tour Championship
Nothing like the prospect of winning $1 million to mess up your mind a wee bit. In the final Race to the CME Globe before the CME Group Tour Championship changes its format, the five players who can win the bonus by winning here find themselves looking up at Amy Olson with Nasa Hataoka having the best view.
2018 CME Group Tour Championship AP Opening Round Recap
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) - Amy Olson had a simple explanation for her brilliant start at the CME Group Tour Championship. "I don't have any bad memories," she said. Playing the LPGA's season-ending event for the first time, Olson was flawless with nine birdies and no dropped shots on her way to a 9-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Brittany Lincicome and Nasa Hataoka after Thursday's opening round.
The Beauty of Evian Resort Golf Club, and the Beast of it for Caddies
Television coverage of this week's Evian Championship has been especially notable because of the picture-postcard vistas at Evian Resort Golf Club where the par-71 course, built in hilly terrain overlooking Lake Geneva, has been bathed mainly in sunshine due to the gorgeous late summer weather in this part of France.
2018 The Evian Championship Round 3 Recap
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Chasing a first major title for herself, and a first for American women this season, Amy Olson fired a bogey-free 65 to take a two-shot lead after the Evian Championship third round on Saturday. Olson broke clear to post a 14-under 199 total after twice being in a four-way share of the lead at the sun-soaked Evian Resort Golf Club. An eagle at the par-5 9th first took her clear, and she added three birdies on the back nine to stretch her lead over Sei Young Kim.
Amy Olson Round 2 Highlights 2018 Evian Championship
The Evian Championship Evian-les-Bains, France Round 2 To Par Thru T1 Amy Olson -8 F T1 Mi Hyang Lee -8 F T1 Mo Martin -8 F T1 Maria Torres -8 F 5 Carlota Ciganda -7 F
Amy Olson Shoots Second Round 65 at 2018 Evian Championship
The Evian Championship Evian-les-Bains, France Round 2 To Par Thru T1 Amy Olson -8 F T1 Mo Martin -8 F T1 Maria Torres -8 F 4 Carlota Ciganda -7 17 T5 Jenny Shin -6 F
The Starter - Round 2 of the CME Group Tour Championship
CME Group Tour Championship Naples, FL Round 2 To Par Thru 1 Amy Olson -9 10:31 AM T2 Nasa Hataoka -8 10:31 AM T2 Brittany Lincicome -8 10:31 AM 4 Lexi Thompson -7 10:20 AM 5 Carlota Ciganda -6 10:20 AM
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