Andrews Named Captain of PING Junior Solheim Cup U.S. Team

Donna Andrews, a six-time winner on the LPGA Tour and two-time U.S. Solheim Cup Team member, was selected by PING and the American Junior Golf Association to captain the 2007 PING Junior Solheim Cup U.S. Team.

Donna Andrews will captain the 2007 PING Junior Solheim Cup Team.

Andrews, who began her LPGA career in 1990, had her breakout season in 1994 when she claimed three titles. Her victories at the PING Welch’s Championship, ShopRite LPGA Classic and the Nabisco Dinah Shore, her first LPGA major championship, helped land her on the U.S. Solheim Cup Team, which was victorious at The Greenbrier with the help of Andrews’ 2-1-0 record.

She made her way onto the U.S. Solheim Cup Team for the second time in 1998 after winning the Longs Drugs Challenge and finishing runner-up in four consecutive events. She helped the United States win its third consecutive Solheim Cup by posting a 2-2-0 record at Muirfield Village.

Next year’s event will mark the fourth PING Junior Solheim Cup, with the United States leading the all-time series 2-1-0. The team hosting the event has won the PING Junior Solheim Cup in all three instances.

Despite a short history, the PING Junior Solheim Cup already has a reputation for showcasing the world’s up-and-coming female junior golfers. Morgan Pressel, Brittany Lincicome, Louise Stahle and Minea Blomqvist all participated before turning professional. Paula Creamer, who was 4-2-0 in two PING Junior Solheim Cup appearances, was the first to go on to play on a Solheim Cup Team, helping the United States win at Crooked Stick in 2005 with a 3-1-1 record.

Fujikawa Makes Cut at Sony Open

Tadd Fujikawa of Honolulu, participated in the PGA TOUR's Sony Open in Honolulu, January 11-14, 2007. Fujikawa made headlines last year as the youngest player to ever qualify for the U.S. Open at only 15 years old.

Fujikawa became the youngest player in 50 years to make the cut at a PGA TOUR event. After a first round 71, Fujikawa followed up with a second round 66 making birdie-par-eagle to finish out his round. After the third round of play, Fujikawa found himself in a tie for 8th after shooting another 66. Fujikawa finished Sunday with a 72, tied for 20th.

Application Deadline Looming for the AJGA Traveling Internship Program

Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your summer? The AJGA is looking for college juniors and seniors to participate in its spring and summer internship program.

The AJGA internship requires extensive travel, is difficult and demanding, but at the same time is very rewarding. No other internship will better prepare you for a career in the golf industry. The internship will help one mature and prepare for one's future. The AJGA's staff is respected and viewed with great admiration by parents, players, sponsors and the golf industry. The following information should help you get a better understanding of the duties, responsibilities and rewards of completing the internship.

The application deadline is January 19. For more information, please visit the AJGA Web site.