2018 ANA Inspiration Mar 29 - Apr 1

[JMoroz]

Best tournament on the LPGA. Sadly won't be attending for the first time in the last 6 years. My pick is Wie.

[mallrat]

So I normally go to the Portland event and just wander around by myself. Today I went with the 5 yr old and he bought a hat and wanted to get some autographs on it. This was the first time i’ve tried to get autographs at an LPGA and was really surprised at some images of players I had and how they have now changed.

 

- Juli Inkster - thought she would have been very approachable but seemed put off by it.

- Jodi Ewart - kinda the same, maybe not used to signing many but didn’t even give the kid a smile.

- Lucy Liu - seemed in awe that her autograph was wanted and kinda shy

- Emma Tally - she could not have been nicer. Stopped and talked to him and I for a couple minutes, smiled the whole time and asked him about himself

- Jessica Korda - This one was a shock as I always imagined her to be kinda snobby, had a huge smile while talking to my son, asked him about his Cars shirt and golf and actually acted like she enjoyed being there

- Brittany Lang - see above

- Lydia Ko - seems to be treated like a rockstar on tour, I think I heard her speaking Korean to a few groups.

- Brooke Henderson - seemed to really get it. She actually just walks around with a sharpie. Not super outgoing but understands it all.

- ShenShen - tough with the language barrier

- InBee - pleasant but no smile.

 

Something else that surprised me was Yani Tseng, her irons just make a different sound. Sounds like some of the men on tour. Surprised at her steuggles.

[Warrick]

I am glad to hear that about Korda and Emma Talley, really like both of them.

[PZero]

I'm going with Lexi.

[mallrat]

I am glad to hear that about Korda and Emma Talley, really like both of them.

 

Jessica completely changed my view and she now has 2 big fans (the 5 yr Old has a thing for tall blondes, especially in nurses scrubs, don’t ask). Emma was a surprise, not to mention much more attractive in person.

 

Something else that surprised me the transformation of Lydia Ko. She seems to have grown more than a couple inches and completely changed her body type. I wonder if that has anything to do with the up’s and down’s.

[95124hacker]

Official pick = Wie-sey

 

Long shot pick = Lizette Salas (if her yips go away)

[quackhead]

I'm picking Lexi and IK in a playoff battle royale. Lexi being the victorous one. My soft spot pick again is Sarah Jane Smith. If she can get a hot putter, look out leaderboard.

[lowheel]

I really hope they downplay the controversy from last year, and let this tournament have its moment in the sun, but I doubt it. I'm going to go with Brittany this week. She has 1 win, and two additional top 10's this season. After missing the cut last year, she's got to be itching to get back into the thick of things.

 

Inbee is also a past champion, and with a win two weeks ago, seems to have found her old form after an extended break.

 

I think Lexi is a wildcard. She could come firing out of the gate, or get distracted by the hoopla surrounding last year's outcome.

 

Those are good bets. Anyone who gets hot with the driver here can always go low. theres a 64 lurking almost everyday. Whats the weather look like for the weekend?

[bladehunter]

I'm going with Lexi.

 

 

 

amen.. lets go Lexi !!!!

[Warrick]

I would not be surprised to see Jin Young Ko in the mix, playing well, and understands pressure.

 

Nice to have something to keep tabs on today.

[cagecitizen]

Wie, Bam Bam, SH Park, Inbee, In Gee, Korda (both), Lexi, Ko (not Lydia), Aria are my picks to contend. As usual, there will be a couple of surprise names on the leaderboard on Thursday and Friday, but I think a player who's already won a major is going to be jumping into the pond on Sunday.

[Stooch]

Please tune in to Golf Channel at 12:00 EST for the launch of "The Lexi and Wiessy Show", also during the show there will be periodic updates of the LPGA's fist Major The ANA Inspiration.

[pmcuk]

I predict the winner will be aged at least 30 this year. Even possibly 40 in the case of Cristie who I'd hate to see win, but she's hungry to get in the Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

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[south_side_lefty]

I see Flory Parker is in the field. She's one of my favorites. Would like to see her play all 4 rounds.

[cagecitizen]

Please tune in to Golf Channel at 12:00 EST for the launch of "The Lexi and Wiessy Show", also during the show there will be periodic updates of the LPGA's fist Major The ANA Inspiration.

 

In fairness, plenty of people on this board have historically complained about how the American women have become irrelevant on Tour. On the flip side of that, we have the Kordas, Wie and Lexi all playing well. I believe they have all earned some time in the spotlight as far as Golf Channel coverage is concerned.

[scottc25]

So Yeon with the mis-matched socks!

[bladehunter]

Please tune in to Golf Channel at 12:00 EST for the launch of "The Lexi and Wiessy Show", also during the show there will be periodic updates of the LPGA's fist Major The ANA Inspiration.

 

In fairness, plenty of people on this board have historically complained about how the American women have become irrelevant on Tour. On the flip side of that, we have the Kordas, Wie and Lexi all playing well. I believe they have all earned some time in the spotlight as far as Golf Channel coverage is concerned.

 

 

Bingo ! Absolutely agree.

[Dpavs]

Jess Korda 4 under after 4 holes... go girl go!

[JMoroz]

Some nice scores out early. That 5th playing at 198 is easily the furthest I've seen them set it up.

[DavePelz4]

Jess Korda 4 under after 4 holes... go girl go!

 

Birdies 5 of the first 6? How did that bogey slip in there?

[North Texas]

Jessica Korda with a helluva shot on the par 5 9th. Knocks it on in 2 with driver off the deck.

[DavePelz4]

Jessica Korda with a helluva shot on the par 5 9th. Knocks it on in 2 with driver off the deck.

 

She pulled driver off the deck in her last round too. Nice and tidy 31 on her first 9.

[BiggErn]

This is a major?

[DavePelz4]

This is a major?

 

Dinah Shore said it is.

[Stooch]

Poor Nasa Hataoka has to play the first 2 rounds alone or maybe she prefers it

[DavePelz4]

Poor Nasa Hataoka has to play the first 2 rounds alone or maybe she prefers it

 

Wasn't she in the Lion King?

[BiggErn]

This is a major?

 

Dinah Shore said it is.

 

Hallelujah?

[North Texas]

Ha Na Jang shoots a 5 under 67 despite 4 bogeys.

Or, despite making 9 birdies, she only managed to shoot 5 under.

Depends on how you look at it.

[North Texas]

Damn, Angel Yin with an average driving distance of 322 yards!

[360_CS]

Has Lydia lost weight? I haven't seen her in a while and when she teed off I didn't recognise her. She looks a bit thinner and that makes her look a bit taller.