Lorena Ochoa Making a Major Impact on the LPGA

• Jun 5, 2008 01:35 PM ET
• by Richard1211

As the LPGA's second major of the year begins today, Lorena Ochoa is looking to continue her Tigeresque run. The 26-year-old Mexican has already won the season's first Major, April's Kraft Nabisco Championship, and will look to add the McDonald's LPGA Championship to her resume. She has won a staggering six of nine starts this year, and earlier this spring tallied enough points to qualify for the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame.

Despite her current success and acknowledged talent, Ochoa struggled early as a professional. "She very probably could have - and should have - won the U.S. Open in 2005, but she made 8 at the last hole," says ABC/ESPN golf analyst Judy Rankin. "That's what has seasoned her. She's learned how to win through the experience of losing."

Rankin says the passion Ochoa shows on the course appeals to fans. "She's more of a natural player in this day and age when everybody is a bit more robotic. That's drawing people in." - Herma M. Rosenthal

Following is the Golf Channel's schedule for the McDondald's LPGA Championship, at Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland:

Thursday, June 5, 12:30 pm/ET
Friday, June 6, 12:30 pm/ET
Saturday, June 7, 4 pm/ET
Sunday, June 8, 4 pm/ET