2017 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open

[jzona]

JZona's daughter is playing in this event, let's see a W!!

as always..thanks Fore

after a shaky start, +5 after 20 holes she turned it around and made the cut and is at -2...she might get some TV time in the 3rd round since she is teeing it up with last years winner....fingers crossed so she can cash a nice paycheck...thanks WRX for getting behind this never ending fighter and underdog!

[Boricua Golf]

Well it looks like 3 of the 4 players I've caddied for made the cut, Paula Reto +4 sadly missed it...Maude-Aimee LeBlanc -7, Mi-Hyang Lee -4 and Kim Kaufman -3...

[North Texas]

JZona's daughter is playing in this event, let's see a W!!

as always..thanks Fore

after a shaky start, +5 after 20 holes she turned it around and made the cut and is at -2...she might get some TV time in the 3rd round since she is teeing it up with last years winner....fingers crossed so she can cash a nice paycheck...thanks WRX for getting behind this never ending fighter and underdog!

 

5 under 68! Way to go Dana!

 

Will definitely be watching for her and pulling for her to do well.

[south_side_lefty]

JZona's daughter is playing in this event, let's see a W!!

as always..thanks Fore

after a shaky start, +5 after 20 holes she turned it around and made the cut and is at -2...she might get some TV time in the 3rd round since she is teeing it up with last years winner....fingers crossed so she can cash a nice paycheck...thanks WRX for getting behind this never ending fighter and underdog!

 

5 under 68! Way to go Dana!

 

Will definitely be watching for her and pulling for her to do well.

 

 

YES !!!!!!!!!

[teejaywhy]

Go Dana!

 

Just wanted to comment... what an awesome looking course!

 

[AKL Kiwi]

While yesterdays feature groupings could have proved to be entertaining, it was anything but. Watching Lydia, Brooke and Ha Na at times struggling to show any of their potential was a little painful at times then of course for the local viewers they covered Karrie Webb who after a first round 76 struggled to even come close to making the cut! All the while their was far more interesting golf being played on the course uncovered with Dana's recovery from 5 over to 2 under with 7 birdies, which was probably the best of the day, not even getting a mention. Personally I prefer to watch good golf whoever is playing and fortunately Mo was in Karrie's group to give some interest. Media coverage is what sponsors are looking for which = $ to players so it must be frustrating for some of the lesser know ones to not get it even when they are playing well. I already mentioned Mo did not get a pre tournament interview despite being by far the highest ranked US player yet the media was all over Michelle Wie?

[jzona]

AKL Kiwi

Spot on comments, agree totally but understand following the $$...hopefully she has another stella day and gets some face-time on TV....are you anywhere near Hamilton? I ask because a fellow kiwi who is my best bud just moved back to live out the rest of his unfortunately short life [terminal] with his family by the beach..

[ingeeisgod]

A lot of doubters and haters but I knew Nasa would prove them wrong. Wouldn't surprise me if she has a better year than Lydia in 2017.

[North Texas]

Michelle Wie now complaining about back spasms :swoon:

[joeshmo]

If any of these ladies could make some putts the tournament

would be theirs.

 

Salas is hanging in there..

[notsohard]

Go Dana!

Just wanted to comment... what an awesome looking course!

 

It is an Alistair McKenzie course.

[pmcuk]

Well, what a fascinating start to the season. On day 3 a lot of newer names at the top, and there could be a first-time LPGA winner.

 

Lydia, Brooke and Charley Hull clearly underperforming at this stage. Ariya and Minjee Lee usefully placed in the field. Ha Na and Haru Nomura showing some good action and either of those could win it.

 

But all in all a pretty sluggish turn out for the bigger guns. Unclear at this point what the season is going to look like.

[Leftagain]

Haven't managed to catch a lot of the action so far but it's setting up for a fun Sunday. A couple of names near the top that I'll be rooting for big time, would love to see a first time winner..

 

Not sure what the forecast is for tomorrow but with a bit of breeze the rnd 3 scoring average was 75.5, bit more of the same tomorrow and there's plenty in the mix..

[Argonne69]

It would be nice to see Porna get her first win on the LPGA. Go Porna!

[ingeeisgod]

Haven't managed to catch a lot of the action so far but it's setting up for a fun Sunday. A couple of names near the top that I'll be rooting for big time, would love to see a first time winner..

 

Not sure what the forecast is for tomorrow but with a bit of breeze the rnd 3 scoring average was 75.5, bit more of the same tomorrow and there's plenty in the mix..

 

no koreans near the top, I somehow knew you would be pleased. :taunt:

[Argonne69]

Haven't managed to catch a lot of the action so far but it's setting up for a fun Sunday. A couple of names near the top that I'll be rooting for big time, would love to see a first time winner..

 

Not sure what the forecast is for tomorrow but with a bit of breeze the rnd 3 scoring average was 75.5, bit more of the same tomorrow and there's plenty in the mix..

 

no koreans near the top, I somehow knew you would be pleased. :taunt:

 

Lol. Let's see. A couple of Americans. A couple of Canadians. A couple of Australians. A player from Japan. A player from Korea. A player from Thailand.

 

Hmm. Sounds like an equal opportunity fan to me.

[8602081]

somewhat disappointing...

 

Not much of top American players or Korean players are representing the Australian Open..

 

It's an Open for sakes..

[farmer]

Also really like the look of the course. The good doctor did a fine job.

[PZero]

And with that huge dropped putt, Ha Na should take it!

[joeshmo]

Nice eagle by HaNa on 17.

Note to Salas..you can't leave yourself 8 6' par putts and expect to do well.

[Argopo]

I really hope this is the start of a great drama free year for Ha Na.

[PZero]

Great win for Ha Na. I enjoy watching her play.

[8602081]

I really hope this is the start of a great drama free year for Ha Na.

 

Not a fan of Ha Na, but damn.. That was an impressive finish..

[Mick Douglas]

Don't want to sound to nasty but are Salas and Pillar going to be nearly players their whole careers? that was hard to watch here chop it around today.

[pmcuk]

Ariya and Minjee Lee usefully placed in the field. Ha Na and Haru Nomura showing some good action and either of those could win it.

 

But all in all a pretty sluggish turn out for the bigger guns. Unclear at this point what the season is going to look like.

 

 

Well, looks like the new faces just evaporated and quality came through in the end - Ariya, Minjee Lee, Ha Na and Haru Nomura.

 

Brooke wasn't so bad apart from the round of 77, but Lydia and Charley Hull seriously off the pace. So season could look like last season - shuffling around the previous LPGA winners. Itching to see how Sung Hyun does....

 

Glad Ha Na won. I like her game and her personality.

 

Has Nanna Madsen joined the LPGA Tour this year? Wiki says she's on the LET.

 

 

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[Leftagain]

Gratz Ha Na, while everyone else choked it up she snuck up and snatched it..

 

Was hoping for a Pornanong or Su Oh win but not to be..

 

On to Thailand!

 

Ariya may well get redemption for 2013 this year :)

[ingeeisgod]

Haven't managed to catch a lot of the action so far but it's setting up for a fun Sunday. A couple of names near the top that I'll be rooting for big time, would love to see a first time winner..

 

Not sure what the forecast is for tomorrow but with a bit of breeze the rnd 3 scoring average was 75.5, bit more of the same tomorrow and there's plenty in the mix..

 

no koreans near the top, I somehow knew you would be pleased. :taunt:

 

Lol. Let's see. A couple of Americans. A couple of Canadians. A couple of Australians. A player from Japan. A player from Korea. A player from Thailand.

 

Hmm. Sounds like an equal opportunity fan to me.

 

yeah you have to be from the KLPGA for Left to root against you. If you read Left's post he has a low thought of the KLPGA. And to go further if anyone from the KLPGA is leading he roots for anyone else. It's quite transparent his agenda.

 

Gratz Ha Na, while everyone else choked it up she snuck up and snatched it..

 

Was hoping for a Pornanong or Su Oh win but not to be..

 

On to Thailand!

 

Ariya may well get redemption for 2013 this year :)

 

Tough Luck Left. KLPGA wins again. Must sting.

[Leftagain]

 

yeah you have to be from the KLPGA for Left to root against you. If you read Left's post he has a low thought of the KLPGA. And to go further if anyone from the KLPGA is leading he roots for anyone else. It's quite transparent his agenda.

 

 

Rest assured if Na Yeon was leading coming down the stretch I'd be rooting for her from the rooftops..

[95124hacker]

I won't be surprised if Ha Na exceeds her goal of 5 wins this year. I'm starting to become a fan of her, even though I'm not sure what exactly went down with her and In Gee on that escalator.

[Guia]

Usually, I really enjoy watching the LPGA Tournaments. This time I found the tournament very boring. I don't know if it was because of the field or the announcing.

Anyone feel the same.