Higuchi captures LPGA title in North Myrtle Beach
Japanese star Chako Higuchi won the LPGA Championship finishing 72 holes at 279 nine under par. She earned 22500 dollars and led by three strokes over Pat Bradley Sandra Post and Judy Rankin who tied for second at 282. Higuchi did not look at the scoreboard until the final birdie on 15. It was her first U.S. tournament victory.
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Allen wins Valley High Open in Valley City golf return
La Crosse golfer John Allen captures the Valley High Open title at Valley High Country Club near Hokah after firing a 1 over par 73 in a field of 133. He started the week with a win in the Herb Ristow Pro-Am and also recorded a late- week ace at Twig Valley. Jahimiak and Kohnert tied for second with 74s as Allen praised concentration and putting in windy conditions.
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Geiberger Faces Open Challenge After 59 Feat
Al Geiberger, emotionally drained after a double victory in the Danny Thomas-Memphis Golf Classic, prepares for the United States Open. He shot a record 59 in round two and won by three strokes over Gary Player and Jerry McGee in scorching heat at Colonial CC, earning 40 000 dollars.
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Tendero Reaches Semis in Greater Madison Open Tennis
Clarissa Tendero of La Crosse reached the semifinals in the Greater Madison Open tennis tournament before falling this weekend. She upset Ruth Cakans of Milwaukee 6-3 3-6 6-4 and defeated Janice Hoescler of La Crosse 6-4 6-7 6-4, then beat Nini Vastola of Madison 6-4 6-3 before losing to Amy Bachman, state high school girls champion, 6-0 6-0.
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