Saucon Valley buttons up for 2009 U.S. Women's Open

The stage is set for the 64th U.S. Women’s Open Championship that will take place this week (July 6 – 12, 2009) at the Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Called "the most prestigious event in women's golf" 156 of the top professional and amateur women golfers from 21 nations will dish it out at the picturesque Old Course of the Saucon Valley Country Club for a $585,000 purse.

Along with the unscripted excitement the 2009 U.S. Women’s Open provides something for everyone with a special emphasis on the whole family. Kids under the age of 18 are admitted FREE and an interactive on-site experience will be in place for younger children at the Kids Club.

14 hours of broadcast coverage will be on later in the week on ESPN – Thursday and Friday (2 - 6 p.m.) and NBC – Saturday and Sunday (3 - 6 p.m.) with daily tickets available at participating Wegmans groceries store.

Official site:
http://www.2009uswomensopen.com/

Paula Creamer wont let her bum thumb get in the way of playing in the Women's Open

The defending champion of this week's Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, Paula Creamer had to back out before Thursday's first round due to a bum thumb. Creamer's thumb became swollen after hitting golf balls and has received medical attention, two anti-inflammatory cortisone shots and is currently resting so she wouldn't risk any further injury. Paula is playing it smart and we can all expect to see her play next week in the U.S. Women’s Open at Saucon Valley in Bethlehem, Pa.

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