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Welcome
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from the LPGA Commissioner
Carolyn F. Bivens
Edward On behalf of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), welcome
to the Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill. I would also like
to extend a special welcome to all of the mothers who are joining us on
their weekend of well-deserved recognition. The LPGA has long looked
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forward to returning to historic Williamsburg and Kingsmill Resort &
Spa—a picturesque stage for what is becoming a not-to-miss event for
the stars of the LPGA.
The Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill annually draws a strong field
eager to compete on a challenging course for their portion of the impressive
$2.2 million purse. The winner is also guaranteed an automatic berth
into the season-ending ADT Championship, via LPGA Playoffs 2008. This
is where the magic started for Suzann Pettersen last year. She had already
recorded two runner-up finishes when she arrived in Williamsburg. She
left with her first-career LPGA trophy—the first of five in 2007. Suzann
went on to record a career-best year bolstered by the confidence of winning
the Michelob ULTRA Open via a three-hole sudden-death playoff
against Jee Young Lee.
The dedication and commitment by tournament officials, volunteers, fans
and sponsors—especially sponsors like Anheuser-Busch—make these
world-class events possible. Players genuinely appreciate the kindness
and enthusiasm of all of the fans who come out to support them every
year. This passion for the game is the reason why, since 1981, the LPGA
and our tournaments have been able to contribute nearly $190 million to
charitable causes.
The LPGA had a record year in 2007–six other tournaments were also
decided by playoffs. But as we all know, records are made to be broken.
This season holds the promise of even more excitement, more intense
rivalries and, of course, lasting camaraderie. I encourage you to visit
LPGA.com throughout the season to learn more about your favorite players
and track their results around the globe throughout the season.
Meanwhile, thank you again for joining us this week, and know that this is
only the beginning of great things to come!
Warm regards,
Carolyn F. Bivens
LPGA Commissioner
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