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Meet 'Sky Woman' - The Meaningful & Surprising Trophy of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Is there any other trophy on the LPGA tour that compares? "Not that I've seen," says Thornberry Creek at Oneida PGA General Manager Josh Doxtator. "I know that when we unveiled it for the first time, there was just a lot of talk about it. They (the LPGA) weren't expecting that." Sky Woman came about in the Fall of 2016 through a grass roots design contest hosted by the tournament and Oneida Golf Enterprise Corporation.
Girl proposes to doctor after accident
I'm so glad no one ever took video of me after surgery.
Crazy Golf Cart Jump
Here's another one from our "hold my beer and watch this" file!
VIDEO :: Katherine Kirk For the Win at Inaugural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
After a 2-under-par 70 Sunday, Australian Katherine Kirk put the finishing touches on her third LPGA Tour victory at the inaugural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. Kirk, who went 152 LPGA Tour starts between her last victory and Sunday, birdied the 72nd hole to finish at 22-under par, the lowest four-round tournament total in her career. “To make that putt (on 18) was huge,” said Kirk. “All wins are good.
Kirk captures first Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
35 year old Katherine Kirk of Brisbane, Australia is the winner of the very first Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. It's the veteran's third career victory but her first since 2010 and after struggling against an international stable of young stars the past two years in particular, she nearly gave up the game. A change of swing coaches, a re-dedicated practice regimine and a red hot putter this week at Thornberry Creek at Oneida earned Kirk a $300,000.00 first prize check.
Part Cheese Hat, Part Visor - The 'Chisor' Debuts at Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Meet the chisor... part cheese hat, part visor, and fully available this week at the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic in Oneida. Josh Doxtator, PGA General Manager at Thornberry Creek at Oneida, dubbed it that at the May 22nd media day for the event. The hats were created in partnership with Foamation, the cheese hat company, and will feature the tournament logo on the front.
VIDEO :: LPGA Junior Clinic Inspires During Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Julie Pyne has 150 LPGA tournaments, including 6 U.S. Opens, under her belt and now calls the Green Bay area her home. On Saturday at the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic, she had the chance to share her experience and enthusiasm for the game with almost 100 young up-and-comers at the LPGA Junior Clinic on the course.
High times with low scores in Round 3 at Thornberry
It's going to be a two woman race to the finish at the first Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic at Thornberry Creek at Oneida. Second round leader Katherine Kirk watched the field pour in birdies before she teed off but the 35 year old Australian was intent on staying atop the leaderboard.
Tweets From the Pros at Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
In between all that golf, there's still a little time to tweet.... Having a great time with some great people in Green Bay getting ready for the LPGA tourney this week at... https://t.co/GKiXzMgEdH — Selan?Še Henderson (@SelaneeGolf) July 2, 2017
Rain cuts short Round 2
The second round of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic began with Chamber of Commerce postcard weather, a cloudless sky, temperatures in the mid-70's and a light breeze. Play was suspended at 3:48 PM when a brief shower moved through but by 5:00 PM, heavy rains covered Thornberry Creek and the second round will be completed on Saturday. The morning threesomes enjoyed the perfect conditions and a 35 year old Australian, seeking her third career LPGA title, really took advantage.
Round One at Thornberry
The forecasted thunderstorms stayed away but hot, steamy weather settled over Thornberry Creek at Oneida for the opening round of the inaugural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. With temperatures climbing high into the 80's, the heat didn't seem to bother the field because after Wednesday's rains, it was target practice at the flags on nearly defenseless greens with birdies aplenty. The two leaders split 15 between them.
Home Sweet Home For Wisconsin Natives at Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Two Wisconsin-natives are in action this week at the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic, 2017 LPGA rookie Allyssa Ferrell of Edgerton, and sponsor invite Casey Danielson from Osceola. Ferrell, who has played primarily on the Symetra Tour this season, is coming off a T11 finish at the Tullymore Classic and relishes the opportunity to play on the LPGA in her home state. “It doesn’t make me nervous,” Ferrell said.
View the LPGA Experience at Thornberry Creek
The Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic experience looks good on Instagram! Tournament play started today. Enjoy the world class competition. .
Wisconsin's Casey Danielson Makes Pro Debut at Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Wisconsin-native Casey Danielson headlines a trio of Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic sponsor invites. She will be making her professional debut in Green Bay following a stellar collegiate career at Stanford University. Her hometown of Osceola is five hours away from Green Bay, but the Danielson name is well known throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Pro Am Pairing Party
Lambeau Field's sixth floor party deck in the south end zone hosted the Thornbery Creek LPGA Classic party to announce the pairings for Wednesday's Pro Am event. Most of the players, many of their caddies, amateur players and Oneida Tribal dignitaries were on hand to socialize with a great view of the legendary, green tundra below. The Packers even left out a helmet, jersey and cheesehead for the ladies to have some fun with.
World #2 Ariya Jutanugarn Takes Her Own Advice at Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
The media had a chance to run a Q&A with World #2 Ariya Jutanugarn on Wednesday at Thornberry Creek at Oneida. She was asked if she had advice to girls making their tour debut over the next 4 days. Jutanugarn replied, "I know it's going to be very exciting and nervous sometime, but just go out and have fun. Enjoy every hole, and and enjoy the other players you play with." It's became clear she's taking her own advice when asked how important it is to get back to #1, "to me it's not that important.
Brooke Henderson Rides Momentum at Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Brooke Henderson, fresh off a second place finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, is riding momentum. During practice on Tuesday at the Thornberry Creek LPGA Championship in Oneida, the 19 year-old noted that some players like to take a week off before a major. With the U.S. Women's Open next up on the LPGA schedule she's hoping to ride her momentum to keep her game at a very "strong and sharp spot right now." Henderson added the LPGA to her momentum list.
Practice, Practice, Practice at Thornberry
Spectacular Wisconsin summer weather welcomed the field of 144 players to Thornberry Creek at Oneida for the inagural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. Abundant sunshine and temperatures pushing 80 made for excellent conditions for practice rounds Monday and again today. Players pounded balls off the range while many more took to the putting green. After a Pro Am on Wednesday, a two million dollar purse goes up for grabs on Thursday.
PHOTOS :: Preview the Grounds of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
The transformation of Thornberry Creek at Oneida into an LPGA venue is complete. Practice rounds began today as well as a final qualifier at Green Bay Country Club for the final two slots.
A Major First | Duke FM
Danielle Kang picked a pretty good tournament to capture her first LPGA career victory. Kang brought home the trophy at the KPMG LPGA Championship at Olympia Fields outside Chicago to not only ring up her first win, but a major to boot. She finished with a two putt birdie on the par 5 18th hole to finish at 13 under for the week, one shot ahead of Brook Henderson and three better than first round co-leader Chella Choi.
First Tee Blessing Brings Official Start to Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
ONEIDA, WISCONSIN – Elected officials and royalty from the Oneida Nation signaled the official start of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic on Monday with a ceremonial blessing of the golf course on the first tee of Thornberry Creek at Oneida. The inaugural tournament includes a practice day on Tuesday, a pro-am on Wednesday and competition days Thursday to Sunday.
Spectator Parking Details for Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Some of the LPGA's best will be making their way to Oneida next week headlined by world #2 Ariya Jutanugarn. Here's how you can make your way there. Tournament officials have released the parking and traffic flow plans for the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic July 3rd through the 9th. is located at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), 2740 West Mason Street in Green Bay, WI.
Little Boy Laughing At Ostrich Will Make Your Day!
This video has gone viral of this little boy at Winston Oregon Wildlife Safari where his family stopped to feed the Ostrich. His laugh will make your day!
Man Walks 500 Miles To Propose To His Girlfriend... Makes A Viral Video... And It's AWESOME!
Michael Becker from Colorado Springs decided to take the lyrics to the Proclaimers' 1993 hit "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" quite literally. In his video he WALKS the approximately 500 miles from Colorado Springs to Provo, Utah to ask his girlfriend to be his wife. It's VERY well done... and it'll get that awesome jam stuck back in your head. Check it out! VIDEO
Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic Schedule of Events
The purse is set a $2,000,000 for the LPGA stars descending on Thornberry Creek at Oneida July 3rd through the 9th for the inaugural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. Rolex Rankings No. 2 Ariya Jutanugarn headlines the field.
Here come the stars - Thornberry Creek LPGA Field announced
The LPGA today announced that Rolex Rankings No. 2 Ariya Jutanugarn will headline a field of LPGA stars at the inaugural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic, July 3 – 9, at Thornberry Creek at Oneida. Paula Creamer, Brooke Henderson, Cristie Kerr, Suzann Pettersen, and Karrie Webb are also among the top LPGA stars coming to Green Bay next week.
Get Back To The Porch, We Have Company
Watch this guy as he spots some uninvited visitors in the yard!
Grown Man Is The Flower Girl At His Friend's Wedding... And He Completely Owns It!
Andria Farthing got married June 17th in Madison, WI. In all her wedding planning she knew who she wanted to ask to be her flower girl... Her 28 year old cousin, Patrick Casey. And... He completely owned it! Check out this awesome viral video! Check out the full article here! VIDEO
Pizza Rat Is Back!
This video was shot by Brooklyn's Crown Heights Neighborhood resident Leigh Connor this past Thursday. The massive NYC rat somehow manages to drag an entire bag of trash across the sidewalk. The original "pizza rat" went viral online after carrying a slice of pizza in a subway station in 2015. Could this be the same rat? VIDEO Here's another article about it... And here's the original "Pizza Rat" from 2015... VIDEO
American made - Koepka is US Open champ
The 117th U.S. Open Champion is another young gun American. 27 year old Brooks Koepka pulled away from a crowded field to win his first major Sunday at Erin Hills. The Floridian fired a final round five under par 67 to capture his first major championship by four shots, finishing with a U.S. Open at 16 under par for the week, one shot away from the all-time score of -17 set by Rory McIlroy.
Canadian teen takes Meijer LPGA Classic
Brooke Henderson is just 19 years old and now owns four career The Canadian won for the first time this year, claiming a two-stroke victory over Lexi Thompson and Michelle Wie on Sunday at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give in Grand Rapids, Mich. Henderson, whose first victory came in 2015 at the Cambia Portland Classic as a non-LPGA member, closed with a 66 in the final round for a 72-hole total of 17-under 263 on the Blythefield Country Club course.
The home state kid at the US Open
(Erin, WI) He hit the first shot on the first day of the first United States Open Golf Championship ever played in Wisconsin. Mequon native Jordan Niebrugge's first US Open was loaded with special memories at Erin Hills. He finished the 72 holes at one over par 289 early this afternoon. The 23 year old just turned professional after finishing up his college career at Oklahoma State University.
US Open Week, A Tuesday in Erin
A soaker Monday night and another round of showers Tuesday morning left Erin Hills on the soggy side as the 117th U.S. Open Championship draws near. My first visit to Erin Hills during Open week had me catch a breath to see how expansive a venue the U.S.G.A. has created for the first National Championship ever held in the state of Wisconsin.
Jutanugarn wins playoff, becomes new #1
Ariya Jutanugarn won the Manulife LPGA Classic in Canada this weekend and became the world's new number one Rolex ranked player in the process. Jutanugarn birdied the first playoff hole at the Whistle Bear Golf Club in Cambridge, Ontario to defeat In Gee Chun and Lexi Thompson after all three finished tied a 17 under par for the tournament.
Caffeine Was Lethal
This is such sad news. A high school teen dies after drinking too much caffeine.
Mom Crush Parody of Little Big Town's "Girl Crush"
MOM CRUSH” - The Hilarious Parody Sweeping Social Media: Amy Perry, who happens to be one of the lead singers of the award winning Christian group, Selah, wrote and filmed this hilarious parody to Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush”. Written as “Mom Crush”, the video pokes fun at how social media norms only showcase life’s top highlights, yet at the same time addresses the inadequate comparisons social media seems to create.
It's A Mom Thing: #PickyEaters
Do you have a picky eater? This has to be one of the most annoying things to deal with as a mom along with the constant whining. My kids eat all day at the sitter's then they come home and go on a hunger strike because they don't like anything I cook. In this week's It's A Mom Thing Nikki & Susan talk about their picky eaters and how to deal.
WATCH: 7th Grader Suspended For Liking An Instagram Photo Of.......
Deservedly so the father was livid after the school did this.
Mom Emails School Saying 10 Year Old Is Done With Homework
A mom's letter has been going viral with plenty of supporters backing her up! She was upset at the school for giving her child too much homework - 2-3 hours every night for a 10 year old. Apparently, her daughter was stressed about the workload she was forced to do every night and wasn't able to enjoy being a kid. My daughter is 10 and she rarely gets homework.
Kudo To This Dad....Gives Daughter Support After She Wet Her Pants.....
Can we salute ALL parents who support their kids LOVE ~Charli My little sis had an accident today at kindergarten & this is how my dad left to pick her up so she wouldn't feel so sad/embarrassed ?˜‚?˜‚â?¤?¸? pic.twitter.com/veHMFO4QHr — Lucinda Sowards (@LucindaSowards) April 14, 2017
It's A Mom Thing #MyDaughterDidMyMakeup
Susan and I had our daughters do our makeup for It's A Mom Thing. They picked out their colors ahead of time, which we should have recorded because they put a lot of thought into their color choices. Gabby, Susan's daughter, is 10 and has the cutest giggle ever. Mia, my daughter, is 5 and she did much better than I expected, she was really taking this seriously. Check out the video to see the fun unfold. VIDEO Join us Wednesday live on the WIFC Facebook page to chat about parenting.
Dad saves Daughter from school shame
When Ben Sowards drove to pick his crying daughter up at kindergarten ,  he jumped into action.  It's not what you'd think~ My little sis had an accident today at kindergarten & this is how my dad left to pick her up so she wouldn't feel so sad/embarrassed ?˜‚?˜‚â?¤?¸?
Dad of 5 Girls Celebrates Birth of Son...Finally!
VIDEO This Dad couldn't contain his excitement during the birth of his child when he was told "It's a boy!" The doctors and nurses had to tell him to calm down. After having 5 girls this Dad was ready for his son...finally!
It's A Mom Thing: #Babysitters
Susan Kennedy & Nikki sit down with you every Wednesday on Facebook Live to discuss mom stuff. It's A Mom Thing: #Babysitters How do you find a good babysitter? What do you pay them? What do you expect of them? Join us next week for another fun mom topic. ~Nikki & Susan
How To Escape A Zip-Tie Handcuff In Less Than A Minute ((VIDEO))
Our kids (twins age 5, daughter age 7) are left to play outside by themselves more-often now that we can "trust" them more not to take off over the fence (we live in a nice, residential neighborhood.) While we feel totally safe, we did have the "talk" the other night about strangers (as we get quite a few people who walk our street on the sidewalk that's right up against the fence in our side-yard where the kids play.) ANYWAY - God forbid anything ever happens or somebody grabs one of them...
Son Surprises Mom With A New House
This is a heartwarming story. Josh the guy you'll see in the video mentions he had a troubled youth, after getting his real estate license and fixing up a home he gave it back to the one person who has always been there for him, his mom! How cool!Â
Popeye's Employee Surprised When Customer Pays For School
What an amazing story! This man went through a drive thru, found out the worker was trying to save money for nursing school and decided to help her. He didn't even know her name but went to GOFUNDME and raised 14,000$ for her to use on school! Watch him tell her! VIDEO
Yankton County church break-ins
Yankton County, SD (KELO AM) - Congregations at three rural Yankton County churches are shocked at what took place this week. KSFY reports that churches near Lesterville, Menno and Irene were all broken into. Three churches in a week. Father Steven Jones tells KSFY that the losses are more emotional than financial, because many of the items taken were donated by ancestors of the congregation. If you have any information on the incidents, you are asked to call the Yankton County Sheriff's Office.
It's A Mom Thing: #BedtimeWoes
Susan Kennedy and Nikki talk bedtime woes in this week's It's A Mom Thing. Bedtime can be the most frustrating times for parents. If you've laughed a little too hard at the book "Go The F!$@ To Sleep" you know what I'm talking about. Susan's daughter, Gabby, is 10 and she's always been a pretty good sleeper, but mornings can be a bit rough. Nikki's daughter, Mia, is 5 and she's always been a great sleeper. Put her to bed and not another peep until morning. Nikki's twins however not so easy.
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