Kelly's Publications — Media

Q&A: Annika Sorenstam on Defending Her Title at U.S. Senior Women's Open

Kelly interviews Annika Sorenstam about her mindset going into her second U.S. Senior Women’s Open, her family and more.

Annika Sorenstam enters canned cocktails business with Fizzy Beez

Kelly interviews golf icon Annika Sorenstam about her new canned cocktail business, Fizzy Beez.

Kelly's PublicationsKelly OkunJune 16, 2022The First Call, Annika Sorenstam, Fizzy Beez

Nine-Year-Old Stars in Epson Tour Pro-Am, Inspired to Turn Pro By Winner

The Epson Tour isn't just preparing future LPGA players, it's inspiring youngsters like Sara Valentine to pursue their golf dreams.

Ascensus Becomes Newest Sponsor of LPGA’s Epson Tour, Will Sponsor 'Race for the Card'

Kelly shares an exclusive sponsorship announcement from the Epson Tour. The Ascensus 'Race for the Card' will award the top 10 players on the Epson Tour money list with an LPGA Tour card.

Kelly's PublicationsKelly OkunMay 24, 2022Sports Illustrated, Morning Read, Epson Tour, SI Golf

Moms on the LPGA Tour Are the Superheroes of Golf

A new LPGA maternity policy has allowed many new mothers to take time off without losing status, then when returning they find a deep support system.

Media, Kelly's Publications, HomepageKelly OkunMarch 23, 2022Sports Illustrated, SI Golf, Morning Read, LPGA Tour

The Epson Tour Will Change Women's Golf, $50 at a Time

The Epson Tour makes some significant contributions to women’s golf, and I interview LPGA Tour player - and 2021 Epson graduate - Rachel Rohanna about the impact for Sports Illustrated Golf / Morning Read.

Nine Questions With Oklahoma State's Caley McGinty, One of College Golf's Elite Players

Caley McGinty shares her college golf experience and more with me for a Sports Illustrated Golf / Morning Read article. This story is later quoted by Golf Channel.

Don't Underestimate the Power of the Olympics, Including the Golfers, to Inspire New Fans Around the World

In my first published article on Sports Illustrated, I recall a childhood trip to the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, and how that experience continues to shape my life today.

Media, Kelly's Publications, HomepageKelly OkunJuly 23, 2021Sports Illustrated, Morning Read

Tips to Play Better Golf – and Get Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

Published at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on Golf News Hub, I share three sports psychology tips you can use on the golf course and throughout the pandemic.

Media, Kelly's Publications, HomepageKelly OkunApril 10, 2020Golf News Hub, Morning Read

Putting Direction: How Kelly Okun Utilizes Blast to Dial In Rotation Change

I make my third appearance as a Blast Motion guest blogger.

Media, Kelly's PublicationsKelly OkunJune 25, 2019Blast Motion

Tribe Women in Action Luncheon - Why Not?

After writing this article for William & Mary’s athletic department, they published it in their Women in Action’s newsletter and invited Kelly to Richmond to speak at a luncheon.

Media, Kelly's Publications, EventsKelly OkunOctober 16, 2018William & Mary