RR Donnelley Preview 2013

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RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup…Mar 14-17

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Purse: $1,500,000
History: This is the third year for the event.
Format: 72 holes
Charity: The LPGA Foundation, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf

In 2012, Rolex Rankings No. 1 Yani Tseng held off Na Yeon Choi, Ai Miyazato and the darkness in Phoenix to capture a one-shot victory at the 2012 RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup. Tseng two-putted from 45-feet on the 18th green as darkness fell upon the Wildfire Golf Club to secure her 14th career LPGA Tour victory.

Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Phoenix, Arizona
72 Holes…Par: 72
Yardage: 6,613

Link to Offical Site:
www.lpgafounderscup.com/

Michelle Past Performance:
This will be Michelle’s first appearance at this tournament…

2011
1 Karrie Webb …....71 - 67 - 66 204 -12
2T Paula Creamer...69 - 70 - 66 205 -11

2012
1 Yani Tseng ……..65 - 70 - 67 - 68 270 -18
2T Na Yeon Choi .67 - 69 - 67 - 68 271 -17

TV Times:
Thursday…14 Mar., 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
Friday…….15 Mar., 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
Saturday….16 Mar., 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
Sunday……17 Mar., 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST

Phoenix Weather Forecast:
Thu, Mar 14
High 92°…Low 62°
Mostly Sunny
Chance of rain: 10%
Wind: ENE at 6 mph
Fri, Mar 15
High 91°F…Low 63°F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of rain: 10%
Wind: ESE at 5 mph
Sat, Mar 16
High 90°…Low 62°
Partly Cloudy
Chance of rain: 0%
Wind: SSE at 7 mph
Sun, Mar 17
High 85°…Low 61°
Sunny
Chance of rain: 0%
Wind: SE at 12 mph

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See what the Director of Golf at JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Club has to say about the course

Suzann Pettersen of Norway plays a shot from a bunker on the 12th hole during the first round of the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

LPGA.com recently caught up with John Wright, Director of Golf at JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Club. Wright takes a few minutes out of his day to answer a few questions about JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Club. He shares his thoughts on the course layout and what we might expect to see this week.
Describe your course in one word.
Picturesque.
Are there holes that you consider your signature holes and why?
Hole 17 (tournament Hole 8) is a challenging par-4 with a water hazard on the right side of the green. A straight tee shot is required and an accurate approach is necessary. The green has multiple tiers and challenges every skill level.
Which hole on the course will the players find the hardest challenge?
Hole 12 is a long par-4 with bunkers guarding both sides of the fairway. A false front on the front-left of the green results in some approach shots coming up short. This large green can be a challenge to two-putt.
Are there holes that will create some excitement for fans?
Hole 15 is a short par-5 which allows players to get home in two. Desert runs down the entire left side of the golf hole and several bunkers guard the green. Golfers can make eagles and double-bogeys and everything between.
Are there weather conditions that affect your course this time of year?
Our rough is non-overseeded Bermuda so the colder weather keeps it dormant which poses challenges for all golfers. The rough can be relatively easy to play out of at times or it can be very difficult, but that's the penalty for hitting it in the rough.
How is the condition of the course?
The courses are in fantastic condition right now. The fairways are great and the greens are perfect and running true.

Link to Article:
www.lpga.com/golf/blogs/2013/3/founders-course-qa.aspx

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Hello Wie Nation:

Pairing and Tee Times are out:
Pheonix, AZ. Time is the same as PST

Thursday, 13 March
7:30 AM PST…10:30 AM EST
Tee #10...Grp #8
MOZO, Belen
ARIMURA, Chie
WIE, Michelle

Friday, 14 March
12:15 PM PST…3:15 PM EST
Tee #1...Grp #29
MOZO, Belen
ARIMURA, Chie
WIE, Michelle

Flip side pairing and tee times
Thursday, 13 March
12:25 PM
Tee #1...Grp #31
TSENG, Yani
LEWIS, Stacy
CREAMER, Paula

Thur., and Fri., TV Times:
Mar 14 - GC 6:30 PM-8:30 PM EST
Mar 15 - GC 6:30 PM-8:30 PM EST

On Thursday…It looks like Michelle Wie Highlights…
On Friday…Michelle will be 3 hours and 15 minutes into her game when TV comes on…

Got to love wie golf

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