2018 ANA Inspiration Mar 29 - Apr 1

[KBong]

Just when we thought Minjee was finished and won't make the cut...she fires a smooth 64 on moving day.

[18majors]

Just when we thought Minjee was finished and won't make the cut...she fires a smooth 64 on moving day.

 

 

Indeed, Minjee did it.

[MarkFromTheUK]

Today is the day Inbee Park shoots 63, and ends up winning by 6.

 

Go Charley Hulls!!!

[Rustbelt]

Inbee Park is definitely making a charge.

[MarkFromTheUK]

Lindberg might be the most unbearably slow player ever.

[DavePelz4]

There are a lot of terrible people in the world. There's a guy on this site who started a thread announcing his departure. He didn't like people disagreeing with his opinions, on a discussion board of all things. He garnered a bunch of empathetic support initially but after he changed his mind and stayed, people saw him for who he truly was.

 

People like the guys who posted the 51 will get their rewards and the people who are straight up honest, will win over the long term. Be proud that you played straight up and supported the charity! Well done.

[Yuck]

If Inbee rolls the putter like she did today, she has a chance.

[Nykt1000]

Big fan of SHP. First time I get to watch a stream live she goes +4 in 4 holes ?

[pjc]

Sorry to burst any bubbles, but at this point in time, going into the final round...this tournament has Inbee Park written all over it without a doubt. She has the game, and most importantly the mental edge.

[Stooch]

Well it's Penilla's to lose, too bad Charlie stumbled late I'd like to see her get a Major. Really surprised at SHP back 9, she just really fell apart on a few holes

[Raving Shanker]

Well it's Penilla's to lose, too bad Charlie stumbled late I'd like to see her get a Major. Really surprised at SHP back 9, she just really fell apart on a few holes

 

SHP had no form coming into this tournament, so in a way it is no surprise that she didn't have answers when things started to unravel (he says, so wise after the event!).

 

So who wins now? I don't know enough about Pernilla (except what I have seen in this tournament, which has been massively impressive) or Amy to know, but SHP and In Bee are certainly in range. I think it is a stretch to say it is Pernilla's to lose. She could play a respectable final round and still lose. She has to go out and win it, still.

[golfgirlrobin]

Lindberg might be the most unbearably slow player ever.

 

Really? I feel like she spent half the day running so that Park could lollygag along.

[tbowles411]

Lindberg might be the most unbearably slow player ever.

 

Really? I feel like she spent half the day running so that Park could lollygag along.

Agreed. It was all she could do to keep from getting penalty assessed. But wow, after Park was put on the clock, she literally fell apart.

 

I thought Lexi would make a showing, but I have a feeling, Inbee is going to do Inbee things tomorrow. There's a lot of inexperience at the top of the board.

[iBanesto]

Is 3 shots enough for Lindberg?!

[MarkFromTheUK]

Is 3 shots enough for Lindberg?!

 

I get the feeling she’s a prime candidate for a spectacular Sunday meltdown.

[pmcuk]

Looking like a great final day - 8 players on -10 or better. The form book says Inbee, but just look at it - we have seven alternative winners!

[RBImGuy]

Is 3 shots enough for Lindberg?!

 

she still need a -3 or even better depending on the players behind can go low.

birdie courses are like that as any of them can shoot a -8 the last day.

so if so Pernilla need a -5 but normally a -3 should be enough and that should be ok for her to do.

we seen several melt downs this spring by leaders.

[lowheel]

Lindberg might be the most unbearably slow player ever.

 

Shes a 32 year old fringe player. Has never won and it shows, shes realizes the spot shes in and is trying to really slow herself down.It would be a great story but i have a hard time seeing her holding on tomorrow.

[lowheel]

Is 3 shots enough for Lindberg?!

 

Honeslty, no. Thats no sleight or knock on her but if she can shoot par on the front side id be shocked. Inbee is lurking and you have to think she shoots a good round tomorrow. her experience and pedigree is quietly intimidating

[Sean2]

Lindberg might be the most unbearably slow player ever.

 

Shes a 32 year old fringe player. Has never won and it shows, shes realizes the spot shes in and is trying to really slow herself down.It would be a great story but i have a hard time seeing her holding on tomorrow.

 

Well said. I would like to see her pull it off though. She handled the pressure well yesterday, but being in this position for the first time going into Sunday in a major, as well as sleeping on the lead, and not playing until late, will be factors. How well she swings the club today will be determined by what is going on between her ears, more than her swing mechanics. Maybe she spoke with Henrik Stenson last night. :-)

[Warrick]

I think Park is one who can just let that round go, and still contend today. If the Inbee putter gets going like yesterday, she could easily take this from everyone. I would like to see Hull make a run at it also, love watching her hit the tee ball.

 

I was impressed by Lindberg on Saturday, Sunday is a whole different animal. I can't see her hanging on, would be very impressive. Should be a good watch today, quite a few with a chance to win.

 

Even after watching that final group, and Park basically implode on the last 6 holes, still like her to win today for some reason.

[iBanesto]

Is 3 shots enough for Lindberg?!

 

I get the feeling she’s a prime candidate for a spectacular Sunday meltdown.

 

You can just sense it, can't you?

 

May the best woman win (and hopefully no ruling controversy) :lol:

[Highland]

They all have to win their first tournament somewhere, and I can't help but pull for a first-timer. Agree that Inbee is the one who can prevent Pernilla from taking the jump into the pond, though.

[legitimategolf]

The last time Sung Hyun had a chance to win was the Tour Championship in November. And just like yesterday she imploded in round 3. Very frustrating to see her get badly beaten by the likes of Pernilla Lindberg. Then again, this course is for whatever reason making chumps out of a lot of good players. I was pretty sure Jessica was going to contending for the title and she blew up too yesterday, only one better than SHP.

 

Brittany "3" Altomare wins Low Brittany for the tournament, and America's best hope right now is literally a CPA.

[legitimategolf]

If anyone is due for a win today it's Moriya.

[gvogel]

If anyone is due for a win today it's Moriya.

 

That would not surprise me. She has been playing well lately.

[KBong]

Pernilla must have had dinner with Cristie Kerr on Friday night and obtained some great counsel/coaching....Pernilla schooled Namdalla on slow play and getting put on the clock.

Great players like Annika, Lorena, Webb, Se Ri Pak wouldn't have fallen for those slow play tricks.

 

SH Park just melted...missed a 2 foot putt (she came right out of it)....required 2 shots to get out of a bunker and completely whiffed a chip.....all these shots are a typical of 20 cap weekend hack.

 

If David Jones is such a great tenured loop....he should have coached SH Park to relax and that he would manage his player's pace and cadence to avoid a penalty.

Jones could have hurried ahead of SH Park to get to the next shot and/or putt and obtained all the info required so when Namdalla got to her ball....she have all the info to know that she need not rush to execute her next shot/putt.

 

In Gee Chun must be one of the nicest pros to caddie for...at the time I never understood why Jones was no longer on In Gee's bag....now I understand why Dr. Won Park canned Jones.

 

Look at how Kevin McAlpine counseled Lexi last year to stay in the game after she was assessed a 4 shot penalty.....Lexi played well come home to finish off her round last year.

 

SH Park doesn't have a regular coach (she used to see Brian Mogg every now and then in the past)....I don't think Namdalla has a coach at the ANA....let's see if David Jones enlightened/inspired Park last night to get her head to win today.

 

It will be a 180 today for Namdalla...she'll be playing with fast playing Charley Hull today...."hit it, find it, hit it again".

 

There were no Attack Girls on Saturday to lift Namdalla's spirits during her meltdown yesterday....hopefully 10 bus loads of Attack Girls make the trip from LA to support their gal today.

[legitimategolf]

If David Jones is such a great tenured loop....he should have coached SH Park to relax and that he would manage his player's pace and cadence to avoid a penalty.

Jones could have hurried ahead of SH Park to get to the next shot and/or putt and obtained all the info required so when Namdalla got to her ball....she have all the info to know that she need not rush to execute her next shot/putt.

 

In Gee Chun must be one of the nicest pros to caddie for...at the time I never understood why Jones was no longer on In Gee's bag....now I understand why Dr. Won Park canned Jones.

 

Look at how Kevin McAlpine counseled Lexi last year to stay in the game after she was assessed a 4 shot penalty.....Lexi played well come home to finish off her round last year.

 

SH Park doesn't have a regular coach (she used to see Brian Mogg every now and then in the past)....I don't think Namdalla has a coach at the ANA....let's see if David Jones enlightened/inspired Park last night to get her head to win today.

 

Based on what I observed watching these two "work" together at last year USWO, and on everything I've ever read about SHP, I believe that most of the so-called advice David Jones gives to her goes in one ear and out the other.

[KBong]

Based on the leader board it's near impossible to predict a winner.

Amy Olson has never finished higher than 50th in a major.

Lots of players at -10.....so one of them needs to shoot about 68 or better today (which is very plausible....minimal wind predicted today and they will likely move some tees up...for sure on 18....so many can shoot low to make this more of an exciting final round to chase down Pernilla.

Yes, Pernilla has a 4 shot lead....but she has never won a pro event (LPGA, LET)....but Pernilla hung in well on Saturday...and as a previous poster said....one can always capture their 1st win when all the stars are aligned over 4 rounds.

 

I don't know if Winbee can erase the 4 shot deficit....yes she was putting lights out yesterday....but she saved quite a few pars with 10-12 foot putts...her ball striking is just a bit suspect....and if she gets into the rough...she's not very powerful to hit good recovery shots onto the green.

[Dpavs]

I actually hope Pernilla has a great day and wins. What a great career add it would be for her!