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Doctor of Interest in Erica Blasberg Suicide Charged With Misdemeanor

August 26, 2010

Okay, so Dr. Thomas Hess was “friends” with Erica Blasberg. They watched golf together at her home, went to a local casino together, and played golf together two days prior to finding her dead in her Henderson, Nevada home.

Now Dr. Hess is trying to explain why he removed evidence from her house the evening he alleges that he found her dead… things like prescription medication, and oh yeah… the suicide note. “I know doing that was – was stupid, but I was trying to save some embarrassment for her.”

Or better yet – maybe some embarrassment for him? Mel Blasberg, Erica’s father, has told ESPN that he thinks that Dr. Thomas Hess and his daughter had an intimate relationship. It’s worth noting that the nature of their relationship hasn’t been confirmed, as the police are not commenting on it.

Hess was arrested after being charged with a misdemeanor for obstruction of justice for removing the medication and the suicide note. He was released after posting bail.

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My thought: Her father would be well served to hire an attorney and keep digging. Contrary to what the police might think, most people don’t see this as an open and shut case. I don’t know whose interest is being served here, but it sure as hell isn’t Mel Blasberg’s or his daughter’s….

Erica Blasberg’s Death Ruled Suicide

August 25, 2010

I blogged about this a few days ago, and in that piece Erica Blasberg’s father talked about being afraid of not ever knowing the truth about what might’ve happened. I think his fear was realized today as the coroner who did the autopsy ruled the death a suicide, despite the fact that her “friend” of sorts – Dr. Thomas Hess – tampered with evidence prior to the police arriving.

While the truth may never be known, I will agree with Erica’s father, Mel Blasberg, that things just don’t add up. There’s an angle to this story that appears (to me) to have been avoided in the investigation, at least based upon everything that has been disclosed publicly.

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Miyazato wins Safeway; reclaims World No. 1

August 23, 2010

Miyazato wins Safeway; reclaims World No. 1.

Cristie Kerr certainly had her chances coming down the stretch, but her putter became quite balky late in the round. Very disappointing for her to play the last 6 holes at 1-over par.

Congrats to Ai Miyazato… she’s definitely the top LPGA player this season, with the Safeway being her 5th win of the season. Remarkable year of golf for the young lady.

Juli Inkster disqualified from LPGA Safeway Classic – Tours & News – Golf.com

August 22, 2010

Juli Inkster disqualified from LPGA Safeway Classic – Tours & News – Golf.com.

Most competitive amateur players know that you can’t use a training aid, weighted club, or a weight donut during an official round of an event. I have a ton of respect for Juli Inkster, but I’m dismayed at her apparent lack of knowledge concerning such an elementary rule in the game.

Absolutely shocked that a seasoned veteran would commit such an obvious no-no….

Erica Blasberg Investigation Nearing End

August 21, 2010

And according to THIS ARTICLE courtesy of the Golf Channel’s Randall Mell, Erica’s father isn’t overly optimistic about the investigation revealing the truth about what happened to his daughter. Hopefully the autopsy and the investigating authorities will reveal what occurred that dreadful evening, as this has been a very sad, unthinkable nightmare for her family the past three months. It would be nice if they, as well as her fans, can finally find some closure on the matter.

LPGA Back in Action at Safeway Classic This Week

August 20, 2010

Cristie Kerr is sitting atop the Rolex World Rankings, but Ai Miyazato, Jiyai Shin, and Suzann Pettersen lurk closely behind. That makes this week’s Safeway Classic even more interesting, as the top 15 players in the world are in the field Friday and will tee it up at the Ghost Creek Course at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, in North Plains, Oregon.

For Friday starting times and real-time scoring, click HERE.

Televised Coverage: Friday – 12:30-2:30 PM EST – TGC. Saturday and Sunday – 5:30-8:00 PM EST – TGC

CVS Declines Contract Renewal with LPGA

August 20, 2010

More bad news for Commissioner Michael Whan and company, as CVS has decided to not renew their contract as title sponsor next season. With the LPGA Tour already looking for sponsors for two of the biggest events of the season next year (The LPGA Championship and the Tour Championship), it’s imperative that they pull out all of the stops and develop an aggressive marketing campaign to save what’s left of the domestic side of the tour. The fact that they can’t lure a sponsor for even a major tournament underscores the depths of their struggles currently.

At what point does the commish tell the ladies to “fix bayonets” and embark on their own personal campaigns to attract more fans, sponsors, and overall interest in general? I think we’re there. I think we’ve been there for several months now. It’s time to sit down with the ladies and discuss the dire consequences that your tour now finds itself in, and come up with a real solution.

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Alexis Thompson Opting for the Path Less Traveled

August 3, 2010

Good article. Good thoughts. Sounds like Alexis Thompson’s parents are looking at the big picture, and most importantly – looking out for their daughter’s best interest.

ALEXIS THOMPSON WON’T PULL A MICHELLE WIE, COACH SAYS…

Yani Tseng Nabs 3rd Major at Royal Birkdale

August 2, 2010

Pretty remarkable playing this week by the young lady in the 2010 Women’s British Open. At 21 years of age, Yani Tseng is the youngest player in LPGA history to win three career major championships. Tseng captured her first major win back in 2008 at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship, and has two major championships this season, with her second major win at the Kraft Nabisco earlier in the year.

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Women’s British Open: Caudal, Yang Early Clubhouse Leaders

July 29, 2010

Anne-Lise Caudal, from France, and Amy Yang, from South Korea, are the low scorers thus far in the opening round of the Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale. Both players carded four birdies and one bogey in their first rounds.

American Juli Inkster had a roller coaster round on Thursday, with four bogeys and five birdies for a 1-under round of 71. She’s currently tied for 6th on Day 1. Last week’s winner at the Evian Masters, Jiyai Shin, had a relatively quiet round on Thursday, carding two birdies and one bogey in route to a 1-under round of 71, currently tied with Inkster in 6th place.

Other’s sitting at 1-under par, tied for 6th: Brittany Lang, 1-under 71 (completed). Stacy Lews, 1-under 71 (completed). Yani Tseng, 1-under 71 (thru 16 holes). Gwladys Nocera, 1-under 71 (thru 15 holes). Sun Young Yoo, 1-under (thur 15 holes).

American Michelle Wie has finished her opening round on Thursday. Wie started the day with a bogey on the opening hole, then made 15 consecutive pars. She then birdied the par5 17th, and then eagled the closing hole 18th, getting her to 2-under and off to a great start at Royal Birkdale.

Notables:

Karrie Webb opened up her tournament with a 1-over round of 73. Paula Creamer’s bid to win her second consecutive major hit a bump in the road on Thursday, as Paula carded four bogeys and two birdies in her round, finishing at +2 on the day. Cristie Kerr is currently at +2 in her round thru 17 holes. Ai Miyazato got off to a rough start in her opening round at the Women’s British Open, posting a 4-over 76.

Morgan Pressel finds herself 8 shots back of the current leaders after her round earlier today. Morgan struggled with 7 bogeys, and only had two birdies for an opening round of 5-over 77.

For Real-Time scoring of the Women’s British Open Championship, click HERE.


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