BY TIM IRVING Emma Broze doesn't have a profile on the Symetra Tour website. She is one of France's top up and coming golfers. After four years at Oklahoma State, finishing 12th in the NCAA Championships her senior year, Broze joined the Women's All Pro Tour (like first round leader Riley Rennell). “I think spending four years there was great help because we played on … [Read more...] about Former Oklahoma State star Emma Broze leads Danielle Downey Classic after two rounds
Moms making tour life easier for Symetra Tour players
BY TIM IRVING Symetra Tour life isn't easy and the pandemic didn't make it any better. Whenever possible, players like to have family and friends be a part of their careers. A couple of moms are taking that a step further. Lora Brooks is caddying for her daughter, Sierra, this summer. It helps with nerves, for both of them. "I had a hard time getting her out to … [Read more...] about Moms making tour life easier for Symetra Tour players
Five-way tie after the first round at the Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic
BY TIM IRVING Five players share the lead after the first round of the Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic at Brook Lea Country Club in Gates. Carley Cox, Riley Rennell and Stephanie Na from the morning wave and Allison Emery and Katelyn Dambaugh from the afternoon all posted four-under par rounds of 66 to share a one-shot lead on eight golfers heading to the second … [Read more...] about Five-way tie after the first round at the Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic
A Hero plays here; from the frontline to the front nine for Hoffman
BY TIM IRVING When the Symetra Tour season was delayed last year due to the pandemic, most players tried to keep their games in shape for the restart and stay away from COVID. Sarah Hoffman, like all heroes, turned and ran back towards the frontline. "I was sitting on my couch like a lot of other players because we didn't know how long it was going to last," Hoffman … [Read more...] about A Hero plays here; from the frontline to the front nine for Hoffman
Ruffels rocketing to the top with some helpful boosters
BY TIM IRVING Gabi Ruffels is 21 years old and done and seen more than most people twice her age. She was born in Orlando but moved to California a year later and most of her extended family still lives there. Both of her parents were World ranked tennis players. Her father, Ray Ruffels, played for Australia in four Davis Cups in the late 70s and early 80s. At nine … [Read more...] about Ruffels rocketing to the top with some helpful boosters