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FRIDAY -
MAY 12, 2006
Webb’s 5-Under Leads Michelob ULTRA Open
Karrie Webb’s 5-Under, 66 leads the fourth annual Michelob ULTRA
Open at Kingsmill after the first round of play on Thursday. Webb’s
score ties the second-lowest first-round score in tournament history, and
trailing only Soo-Yun Kang’s 65 in the first round of the 2004 tournament.
Webb did not play in the 2005 Michelob ULTRA Open, finished 11th in 2004,
and tied for second in 2003. She carries the second lowest round average
(69.875) at Kingsmill behind Christie Kerr (69.417). Jimin Kang is second
at 4-Under, 67, with four players tied at 68. Par at Kingsmill’s
River Course is 71.
In The Lead
Only one first-round leader has finished better than 12th at the Michelob
ULTRA Open. Lorena Ochoa was in a three-way tie for first after the
First Round in 2003. Ochoa ended up tied for 2nd.
Second Round Pairings
Second Round Pairings were announced mid-day Tuesday, and the random
draw produced some interesting groups to watch. Leaders and other notable
tee times include:
Meg Mallon, Lorie Kane, Jimmin Kang, Tee 10, 8:54 a.m.
Kelly Robbins, Ai Miyazato, Tina Bennett, Tee 1, 9:05 a.m.
Jeong Jang, Karen Stupples, Grace Park, Tee 1, 9:16 a.m.
Cristie Kerr, Karrie Webb, Annika Sorenstam, Tee 1, noon
Lorena Ochoa, Natalie Gulbis, Paula Creamer, Tee 1, 12:11 p.m.
Thursday’s schedule highlights
7:15 a.m. – LPGA Michelob ULTRA Open Second Round, River Course
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. –
Michelob ULTRA Open Live Webcast
Happy Birthday To …
(We know it’s not nice to say their ages, but …) Kelli Kuehne
(29) on Thursday, and Michelle Ellis (30) and Katie Futcher (25) on Sunday.
On-The-Air
Several area radio stations have partnered with the Michelob ULTRA Open
to broadcast live from “The 19th Hole”
public hospitality area just outside the 18th Green. The upcoming line-up
includes:
Friday, 12-2 p.m., WWDE FM
Friday, 2-4 p.m., WTVR FM
ESPN2 Air Times
2-4 p.m., Friday May 12
2-4 p.m., Saturday, May 13
4-6 p.m., Sunday, May 14
Webcast Update
Due to technical difficulties, the webcast was broadcast on a delayed
schedule on Thursday. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Photo Passes
Credentialed photographers needing
“inside-the-ropes” access must check in at the Media Center
each day to obtain that day’s expanded access pass. Photographers
will not be allowed inside the ropes without the special photo pass for
the specified date.
Press Center Contacts
The main press center phone number is 757-253-8270.
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