Kelly Okun, the strategic partnership development manager for Morning Read, is a professional golfer turned professional golf fan. After playing at William & Mary for four years (Go Tribe!), she spent her next five years competing around the world. Her favorite tour was the Australian LPGA, where she once stayed in Adam Scott’s neighborhood; sadly, she never ran into him “by chance.” While on tour, Kelly also was a freelance writer, working with and writing reviews for several fun golf products.
How Appearing on a TV Game Show Affected One Aspiring Pro's Career
In a new podcast series on SI.com, host Kelly Okun meets with Tessa Teachman, who appeared on Golf Channel's 'Big Break Myrtle Beach'
Golf
Nine-Year-Old Stars in Epson Tour Pro-Am, Inspired to Turn Pro By Winner
Two First Tee participants competed in the Inova Mission Inn Resort and Club Championship pro-am with the future winner, Gina Kim. This foursome is the answer to growing women's golf.
Golf
Watch: LPGA Pro Gina Kim on Playing with Nine-Year-Old Sara Valentine at 2022 Epson Tour Pro-Am
Epson Tour and LPGA pro Gina Kim shares how playing with First Tee participant Sara Valentine in the Mission Inn pro-am helped her take the lead on day 1 and ultimately win the tournament.
Golf
Ascensus Becomes Newest Sponsor of LPGA’s Epson Tour, Will Sponsor 'Race for the Card'
The Ascensus Race for the Card will award the top 10 players on the Epson Tour money list with an LPGA Tour card.
Golf
Moms on the LPGA Tour Are the Superheroes of Golf
Morning Read's Kelly Okun meets with moms on the LPGA Tour to discuss the latest maternity policy's effects. Hear from Brittany Lang, Gerina Mendoza, Jackie Stoelting, Katherine Perry-Hamski, Rachel Rohanna and the department responsible for drafting the
Golf
The Epson Tour Will Change Women's Golf, $50 at a Time
Reduced entry fees and bonus money for those who play their way to the LPGA Tour will have a big-time positive impact on the women's game, Rachel Rohanna tells Morning Read's Kelly Okun.
Golf
Nine Questions With Oklahoma State's Caley McGinty, One of College Golf's Elite Players
The junior from Bristol, England, talks to Morning Read's Kelly Okun about the Curtis Cup, her plans after college and the one American food she just can't do without.
Golf
Don't Underestimate the Power of the Olympics, Including the Golfers, to Inspire New Fans Around the World
The author recalls a childhood trip to the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake, and how that week continues to shape her life today.
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