Gulbis looks to defend at Evian Masters

Gulbis looks to defend at Evian Masters - 07/21/2008 By Sports Network EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France -- After years of waiting, Natalie Gulbis finally claimed her first LPGA Tour title last year at the Evian Masters. Gulbis was making her 148th start on the LPGA Tour when she won for the first time with a birdie on the first playoff hole to defeat Jeong Jang. This will mark the 15th year the event will be contested, but just the ninth year as part of the LPGA Tour schedule. The only previous winner not in the field will be Hiromi Kobayashi. Among those teeing it up will be two-time winners Annika Sorenstam (2000, 2002), Helen Alfredsson (1998, 1994) and Laura Davies (1995, 1996). This event marks the first of three straight outside the Unites States for the LPGA Tour. The next two tournaments are the Women's British Open and the... [read full story]