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GOLF NEWS -
APRIL '07
GOLF NEWS ARCHIVE>>>APRIL
NEWS INDEX
LPGA
Consensus No. 1
Lorena Ochoa is always on the move, even when the LPGA
is taking a break.
The
Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings has had a shake up at
the top with Ochoa replacing former No. 1 Annika
Sorenstam who has held the number 1 spot since Feb. 20,
2006 when the list was first instituted.
Speaking from Mexico, Ochoa said "today is one of the
most special days in my life. I am extremely happy about
becoming the No. 1 player in the world, something that I
have dreamed about since I was little. It's really
special because I am at home and I am able to celebrate
the news with the people in my country."
This being a bye week for the Ladies Professional Golf Association, the Rolex Rankings'
two year rolling calendar of golf events for Ochoa, dropped
from 51 to 50. That caused her average on total points
of 642.19 to rise from 12.75 on April 16 to 12.84. Sorenstam has 546.22 points in 43 events for a 12.70
average. Performances in the most recent 13-week period
are given more weight.
The
Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index has ranked Ochoa No.
1 since Oct. 16, 2006, when she knocked Sorenstam out of
the top spot. A golf victory at the Ginn Open April 16 would
have given her the top spot in the Rolex Rankings. But
Ochoa lost by a stroke and tied for second. This only
meant that she would have to wait a week before becoming
No. 1 in the Rolex Rankings.
Ochoa is on a terrific run. Last year she won six golf
tournaments
and so far this year has a victory and five top-10
finishes. If she keeps up this rate, the No. 1 in the
Rolex Rankings could be hers for quite some time with Sorenstam out with back problems and not expected to
return until late May.
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