LPGA TOUR
ANA Inspiration
Dates: April 2-5
Venue: Mission Hills Country Club (Dinah Shore Tournament Course), Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Tournament Airtimes On Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday Noon-3 p.m., 6-9 p.m. (Live) / 1-4 a.m. (Friday replay)
Friday Noon-3 p.m., 6-9 p.m. (Live) / 1-4 a.m. (Saturday replay)
Saturday 5-9 p.m. (Live) / 1-5 a.m. (Sunday replay)
Sunday 5-9 p.m. (Live) / 1-5 a.m. (Monday replay)
This could be a historic week on the LPGA Tour. 17-year-old Lydia Ko can break a couple of records.
First, Ko could claim here first major championship title. As well as she has been playing this season she is the prohibitive favorite to do so.
Second, Ko will be attempting to break Annika Sorenstam’s record for most rounds under par in a row on the LPGA Tour. Sorenstam’s record is 29 while Ko is currently sitting on round number 28.
Lexi Thompson is this week’s defending champion.
Headlining the field: Lydia Ko, Inbee Park, Stacy Lewis, Hyo Joo Kim, Shanshan Feng, So Yeon Ryu, Suzann Pettersen, Michelle Wie, Lexi Thompson, Cristie Kerr and Amy Yang.
PGA TOUR
Shell Houston Open
Dates: April 2-5
Venue: Golf Club of Houston (Tournament Course), Humble, Texas
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday 3-6 p.m. (Live) / 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Replay)
Friday 3-6 p.m. (Live) / 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Replay)
Saturday 1-3 p.m. (Live) / 10 p.m.-1 a.m. (Replay)
Sunday 1-3 p.m. (Live) / 10 p.m.-1 a.m. (Replay)
Tournament Airtimes on NBC (Eastern):
Saturday 3-6 p.m. (Live)
Sunday 3-6 p.m. (Live)
It is Shell Houston Open week. For many that means the first heavy week of Masters discussion. The Shell Houston Open is the final tournament before the Masters, and presents the last opportunity for players who have not received their Masters invitation to get one.
36 players in this week’s field are in the Masters, using this tournament as a warmup for Augusta next week.
Matt Jones is the defending champion.
Headlining the field: Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed, Martin Kaymer, Matt Kuchar, Lee Westwood, Bill Haas and Matt Jones.
Drive, Chip & Putt Championship National Finals
Date: April 5
Venue: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga.
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Sunday 8-9 a.m. (Live, Pre-Game)
9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Live, Tournament Coverage)
Tournament Field: 80 boys and girls ranging from ages 7-15 years old are in the field, courtesy of local and regional qualifiers throughout the United States and Canada. The boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in four age groups: 7-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15.
