Fairways and Greens

Se Ri on the cover of Golfweek
It's been quite a while since Se Ri Pak was featured on the cover of Golf World Magazine. The last time I recall her being on that cover was August, 2001, when she won her third Major, the British Open. In the meantime, she has won an additional ten events without again being so honored. The event of her getting into the Hall of Fame seemed like a good chance for that to end, but no dice, although she did get a small blurb in the corner.

However, Golfweek magazine has already featured Se Ri on the cover this year, in a story about (what else?) the most underrated golfer in the world. They put her on again this last week, and featured a whole story about the growing power of Asia in world golf (particularly Korean women). Congratulations, Se Ri! Guess you know which magazine I recommend you get a subscription to!

Se Ri on the cover of last week's
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Michelle Wie wins big award
Last week, Michelle Wie won a notable international sports award. The Laureus Awards are given out each year to important international athletes. They are virtually unknown in the States, but apparently are a bigger deal overseas, particularly in Europe. Annika Sorenstam this year won the athlete of the year award (presumably for 2003), while Michelle Wie won for Best Newcomer. Both awards are for athletes in all sports, not just golf, so it's an impressive feat to top all those athletes and win this. Wie showed up in a rather impressive dress, perhaps a bit too mature for a 14 year old, but you can't deny she looked nice in it. She was given her award by Gary Player, and she so towered over him that he had to stand on a box to hand her the trophy, making for a doubtless amusing television moment.

The LPGA Hosts the World Congress of Women's Golf this week
For the first time in history, all the major women's golf organizations in the world will get together in New York City at the first ever World Congress of Women's Golf. They intend to discuss many issues that affect the growth of the sport, such as television rights fees, world rankings, and the future of the sport. One possible topic of discussion will be the creation of a new Solheim-Cup like event that will allow the Asian players to participate. Next issue, I'll talk a little more about what happened there and what it means to the Seoul Sisters.