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Thompson, Ji share lead in Alabama

Lexi Thompson and Eun-Hee Ji both fired 7-under 65s on Thursday and they share the lead after one round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic.Thompson, last year's runner-up, is searching for her second LPGA Tour title, while Ji hasn't won since claiming the 2009 U.S. Women's Open.Jessica Korda is alone in third place at minus-6 at the Crossings Course, which is part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove.Nicole Castrale headlines a group of seven players that share fourth place at 5-under. She was joined there by Hee Young Park, Thidapa Suwannapura, Mina Harigae, Dewi Claire Schreefel, Chella Choi and Jennifer Johnson.Defending champion and world No. 2 Stacy Lewis posted a 2-under 70 and is tied for 33rd.Thompson, who fired a 65 in the final round last year to lose by one to Lewis, parred five of her first six holes from the 10th, her first. She birdied the 13th, then jumped to minus-4 with three straight birdies from the 16th.The 18-year-old tripped to a bogey at the second....

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  1. Neumann tabbed as 2013 European Solheim Cup team captain

    Liselotte Neumann was selected as the captain of the European Solheim Cup team on Wednesday.Neumann, a six-time Solheim Cup performer, will follow two-time captain A...

  2. U.S. draws even at Solheim Cup

    The U.S. staged an impressive rally in ball matches when it won three points and tied Europe at the Solheim Cup .It's 8-8 with just Sunday's 12 singles match left to...

  3. Liselotte Neumann appoints Annika Sorenstam vice captain for 2013 European Solheim Cup team

    Annika Sorenstam has been appointed vice captain for the 2013 European Solheim Cup team.Captain Liselotte Neumann announced the selection Tuesday at Colorado Golf Cl...

  4. Sorenstam says no to Solheim Cup captaincy

    Former women's world number one Annika Sorenstam has rejected the chance to captain the European Solheim Cup team in next year's biennial match against United States...

  5. Liselotte Neumann of Sweden appointed European captain for 2013 Solheim Cup

    Liselotte Neumann has been appointed European captain for the Solheim Cup .The 45-year-old Swede played on six Solheim Cup teams and had a 6-10-5 record. She was an ...

  6. Former No. 1 Annika Sorenstam turns down opportunity to captain Europe in Solheim Cup

    Former top-ranked golfer Annika Sorenstam says she's turned down the chance to be captain for Europe in the 2013 Solheim Cup against the United States.The 41-year-ol...

  7. St. Leon-Rot in Germany to host 2015 Solheim Cup

    Germany will host the Solheim Cup for the first time after the St. Leon-Rot golf course was awarded the 2015 tournament on Monday.The club, near Frankfurt, has previ...

  8. 12th Solheim Cup Preview

    You have to appreciate a leader who isn't afraid of his or her decisions.Sure, the calls may backfire horribly, but the personal conviction with which he or she make...

  9. Late rally gives Europe the Solheim Cup

    Europe won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2003 on Sunday thanks to three spectacular rallies late in the singles.Suzann Pettersen , Europe's best player, a...

  10. Mallon named 2013 U.S. Solheim Cup team captain

    Meg Mallon was named captain of the 2013 United States Solheim Cup team on Thursday at the PGA Merchandise Show.She will have the task of trying to win back the Cup ...

  11. Sorenstam turns down Solheim Cup captaincy

    While making her weekly appearance on Golf Channel's "Morning Drive," Annika Sorenstam announced she would not accept an offer to be the European Solheim Cup captain...

  12. Meg Mallon appointed captain of US Solheim Cup team

    Meg Mallon is the next U.S. captain for the Solheim Cup.Mallon is a four-time major champion, including two U.S. Women's Open titles, and she played in the Solheim C...

  1. Diaz picked as Solheim Cup assistant captain

    U.S. Solheim Cup captain Meg Mallon added Laura Diaz as her second assistant captain on Wednesday.Diaz is a four-time Solheim Cup performer and went 6-6-1 with a 3-1...

  2. Laura Diaz appointed US Solheim Cup vice captain

    Four-time Solheim Cup player Laura Diaz has been appointed vice captain of the U.S. team for the August matches against Europe at Colorado Golf Club.Captain Meg Mall...

  3. 2015 Solheim Cup headed to Germany

    The Ladies European Tour announced on Monday that Golf Course St. Leon-Rot, a 36-hole facility, has been selected to host the 2015 Solheim Cup."The Solheim family is...

  4. Meg Mallon appoints Dottie Pepper assistant captain for 2013 US Solheim Cup team

    Dottie Pepper has been appointed assistant captain for the 2013 U.S. Solheim Cup team.U.S. captain Meg Mallon announced the selection Wednesday at Blackwolf Run, whi...

  5. Vicky Hurst, O'Toole added to U.S. Solheim Cup squad

    Vicky Hurst and Ryann O'Toole were named captain's picks to the American Solheim Cup team by Rosie Jones on Sunday.The U.S. team was finalized after the completion o...

  6. U.S. to use Rolex Rankings for 2013 Solheim Cup team

    The United States Solheim Cup team will incorporate the Rolex world rankings into the qualification process for the 2013 squad.Starting with the 2013 team, the top e...

  7. Nicholas sets European Solheim Cup team

    The European Solheim Cup team was finalized on Monday with the four players from the Rolex Rankings and the four captain's picks.With Melissa Reid, Laura Davies , Su...

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