2018 Kingsmill Championship May 17-20

[nosil]

With an hour delay to start the day and an afternoon weather delay it was a recipe to finish the round tomorrow morning. I have 2 holes left to score. As discussed earlier, there were a few tees moved up but most were in their normal locations. Rain held off until we came back from the lightning delay and became a pretty good downpour 5 holes later. Ayako Uehara, the shortest player off the tee, played pretty well and is -3 on the day. Mi Hyang Lee didn't make the most of her opportunities and was only able to get a couple of birdies to go with a bogey. Wei-Ling Hsu had some opportunities but wasn't able to capitalize on anything until a birdie on the last hole of the night.

 

Have to be back at the course to finish the round at 6:30 and then once the reshuffle is done I will see who I am scoring for.

[Argonne69]

Just took a look at Mean Khang's bio again. I didn't realize she played 32! events last year.

 

Do what works for you, but I think she and Brooke should bring it down to about 28 events. She and Brooke can do the spring break things Wie, Kang and Lee are doing. They're actually in that traditional college age bracket.

 

Does Allison Lee actually play golf on the LPGA....?

 

I guess it depends on what you mean by "play golf". She's currently dead last in ballstriking, and 127th in putts per GIR. 'Pretty sad, really.

[Golf Dino]

Just took a look at Mean Khang's bio again. I didn't realize she played 32! events last year.

 

Do what works for you, but I think she and Brooke should bring it down to about 28 events. She and Brooke can do the spring break things Wie, Kang and Lee are doing. They're actually in that traditional college age bracket.

 

Does Allison Lee actually play golf on the LPGA....?

 

I guess it depends on what you mean by "play golf". She's currently dead last in ballstriking, and 127th in putts per GIR. 'Pretty sad, really.

 

And to think ... there was a time when Alison was in the top 10 (I believe - if not mistaken in 2016) in putting. Her fall has been quite sad actually. Sad because she has talent and she was and is capable of playing at a higher calibre than most of the LPGA members and now she seems to have lost that bit of motivation and desire. The LPGA is not division 1 collegiate golf and I think that perhaps Alison has lost sight of that and the importance of getting her game into top shape,

[pmcuk]

I see Nasa Hataoka is starting to show her head above the parapet. I wonder if she can win this year.

 

Great to have commentary from the course, guys.

[Warrick]

Just took a look at Mean Khang's bio again. I didn't realize she played 32! events last year.

 

Do what works for you, but I think she and Brooke should bring it down to about 28 events. She and Brooke can do the spring break things Wie, Kang and Lee are doing. They're actually in that traditional college age bracket.

 

Does Allison Lee actually play golf on the LPGA....?

 

I guess it depends on what you mean by "play golf". She's currently dead last in ballstriking, and 127th in putts per GIR. 'Pretty sad, really.

 

And to think ... there was a time when Alison was in the top 10 (I believe - if not mistaken in 2016) in putting. Her fall has been quite sad actually. Sad because she has talent and she was and is capable of playing at a higher calibre than most of the LPGA members and now she seems to have lost that bit of motivation and desire. The LPGA is not division 1 collegiate golf and I think that perhaps Alison has lost sight of that and the importance of getting her game into top shape,

 

I just keep circling back to her IG/twitter account when the Gen2 PXG's came out. She posted "buy them if you can afford them"

 

That is about all I need to know about her mentality.....

[nosil]

Course is a mess this morning. Rain is just starting to let up. Another 2.5 hours before round 2 picks back up. Been here since 6:30

[nosil]

Going to be a long day today. Round 2 starts at 1 and round 3 at 4. Inch of rain in about an hour messed up the morning start. Committee chairs are scrambling to adjust for volunteers that can’t stay.

[Stooch]

Not looking like there will be too much golf today. With the rain going nowhere and the start being delayed til at least 2 PM, I imagine the event will most likely go to 54 holes. I guess they can try to get 72 holes in but they'd need no delays tomorrow.

 

If they decide to go 54 holes I hope the let the leaders tee off on Sunday in the AM instead of sending them out to rush in 4 or 5 holes before dark and so Golf Channel has something they think is important to talk about. Though I guess if they think they can run with no more delays tomorrow, then they should be able to get 72 in what would be a long Sunday for everyone.

[nosil]

We are only getting updates on round 2 now. We are speculating that round 3 would be cancelled. The big issue holding up play is fluffing the bunkers since almost every hole has players and they don’t have the equipment to don18 holes at once

[nosil]

And now a delay to 3:00

[Stooch]

Well the one thing the delay does is allows me to follow this http://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=team&tid=13662 more closely, so I have a clue what will be going on Monday lol (cool)

[Stooch]

I guess it's been cut to 54 holes and plays cancelled til tomorrow. This is a really great opportunity for Nasa, Angel or Megan to drop a low one and steal the shorten event and a first win.

[nosil]

Ye

I guess it's been cut to 54 holes and plays cancelled til tomorrow. This is a really great opportunity for Nasa, Angel or Megan to drop a low one and steal the shorten event and a first win.

 

YEs, completion of second round will start at 7:30 am and final round scheduled to start at 10:30. I think the 10:30 time is a push to turnaround the groups. Really needs to stop raining, ground it pretty saturated and continued rain will be difficult to manage although the grounds crew is doing a great job.

[hdr_ric]

I made it todays round. I mostly followed Lexi and Brittany and Kerr a little bit. Then Wie and Korda on the back before the weather delay. I caught a little play from some others too. I have a few observations.

 

-I always forget how hilly the course is to walk. I literally saw an elderly gentleman in a scooter almost flip backwards while trying to go up a hill.

 

-I used to be in LOVE with Natalie Gulbis. Today, she looks like she is entirely made of plastic.

 

-I like watching Georgia Hall swing the club.

 

-Lexi and Brittany were enjoayble to watch. They looked like they were having fun. Lexi was giving little kids fist bumps between holes. Lexi got a real lucky kick on her approach to 15. She turned to us and said "hey, I must be a member"!

 

The girl that got a sponsors exemption, Elsa Diaz, has an unusual pre shot routine to say the least. Its almost unbearable to watch. I didnt know what to think when she teed off at 10. Evidently she a pretty decent college player though.

Just took a look at Mean Khang's bio again. I didn't realize she played 32! events last year.

 

Do what works for you, but I think she and Brooke should bring it down to about 28 events. She and Brooke can do the spring break things Wie, Kang and Lee are doing. They're actually in that traditional college age bracket.

 

Does Allison Lee actually play golf on the LPGA....?

 

She was on the initial list of players for this seek. So were Lydia and Inbee.

 

I made it yesterday also (Friday) with my kids. Got super lucky with the weather. Followed the Lexi/Brittany/Angel group as well - Lexi gave my kids signed golf balls between 10th tee/11th green.

[KBong]

I hope they only have 2 hours to finish rd 2 on Sunday....and no chance of playing anymore on Sunday....and Whan and the sponsor declare it a 36 hole event and no one catches In Gee and she is declared the winner making all the 8000+ Flying Dumbos' very happy.

[legitimategolf]

This thing looks wide open with 18 holes to go. I am picking the two best players on the board, Jess(ica) and Ariya.

[pmcuk]

I can see that a lot of the younger and less experienced players didn't make the cut here, above and beyond the fact that they're naturally lower in the rankings. Looks like age and experience matter when the going gets tougher.

 

Hard to pick a winner - hoping for an exciting finish!

[legitimategolf]

Looks like there's a great final round going on right now. There's probably also a tree falling in a forest somewhere.

 

There are obviously no stats on such a thing but Jess(ica) seems to me like the most explosive player out there. She is a birdie machine, and also kind of a bogey machine.

[pmcuk]

I see Nasa Hataoka is starting to show her head above the parapet. I wonder if she can win this year.

 

Great to have commentary from the course, guys.

 

I'm starting to believe that Hataoka can do this!

[Golf Dino]

Well the round of the day went to Brooke Henderson ... recording a 65 today (at least the round of the day amongst the top 10 on the overnight leaderboard). Unfortunately, she came up 1-stroke short of the playoff. A good round by Ariya to seize the initiative and charge to the top of the leaderboard. In Gee rebounded and got herself into the playoff as well as did Hataoka. Sad to see that the LPGA has been hit hard these past two tournaments with bad weather and shortened play.

 

The women's game is in good hands and is so very competitive. Looking forward to the upcoming majors!

[OBbogey5]

What is with all the bowing?! She bowed like four times to the other player's caddie.

 

Edit: Oh, and it was a "s*** bow".

[iotone]

Any word on why Vicky Hurst WD? I’m guessing the bad play but wondering if it was something else.

[Stooch]

Congrats to Ariya, she went out and won it in the Playoff. Congrats to Nasa too, nice to see her get her footing on tour after a disastrous rookie year.

[Mellow]

Congratulations Ariya

 

Like last one, it's tough to see these tournaments with so few holes played. Feels like it really increases the random factor.

 

Interesting to see Nasa make it to the playoff. A bit of hype for her when she came on last year, never materialized. Maybe this will give her a boost. Still don't think I know much about her except the crazy signature.

 

Was pulling for In Gee of course! Very happy to see her doing well, and to see her leading over the double-night.

 

On the haircut, I'm hoping maybe she will grow it out again.

 

So, would these three have been a choice for the bad-weather players talked about at the start? Maybe Ariya seems most likely. I wouldn't have picked In Gee, because thought she hits high. Nasa not on radar at all.

[Argonne69]

First, major kudos to the grounds crew and volunteers for getting the course in playable shape, and getting three exciting rounds finished. It sounds like they put in a ton of early/late hours. 'Can't have a tournament without them.

 

Is Ariya clutch with the putter, or what? If you want to see drama on the final hole, whether it's in regulation or a playoff, she's pretty much the one to go to. Wow. I thought she just might let this one slip away, but she's learned to close them out.

 

'Great tournament by Nasa. It seems she just might have put her rookie season behind her.

 

Oh, In Gee. Birdie the par 5 15th and the win is yours. She still had fight in her when she drained the birdie on 17. Another great week, and another close one.

 

Megan looked unstoppable until that costly bogie on the 16th. 'Probably a bit of nerves down the stretch, but a great week nonetheless.

 

Brooke saves the best for last, but like most players today, couldn't quite get the ball back to the hole on the 18th for a legit birdie chance.

[Argonne69]

 

So, would these three have been a choice for the bad-weather players talked about at the start? Maybe Ariya seems most likely. I wouldn't have picked In Gee, because thought she hits high. Nasa not on radar at all.

 

Recall that In Gee's win at the Evian when the conditions were soaking wet for three days. Her deliberate style of play seems to be suited for conditions when focus is needed. I think she may have benefited from another day of foul weather.

[KBong]

Recall that In Gee's win at the Evian when the conditions were soaking wet for three days.

Her deliberate style of play seems to be suited for conditions when focus is needed. I think she may have benefited from another day of foul weather.

Good recall...I forgot about that.

[KBong]

This thing looks wide open with 18 holes to go. I am picking the two best players on the board, Jess(ica) and Ariya.

Good call.

 

Attending to a family matter today and wasn't able to watch nor record....and no replay....WTF....oh well we get to see some women's NCAA stuff early this week.

Obviously, I wanted Dumbo to win.

[pmcuk]

 

Is Ariya clutch with the putter, or what? If you want to see drama on the final hole, whether it's in regulation or a playoff, she's pretty much the one to go to. Wow. I thought she just might let this one slip away, but she's learned to close them out.

 

 

Just what I was thinking - after her first time collapse over the last holes on the LPGA she seemed to get a steely determination to close out tournaments. Like "This is never going to happen to me again". Whatever she does mentally, it works.

[8602081]

Congrats to Ariya..

Her putting seems solid this week..