2019 LPGA Season Odds and Ends

[Titleist_PT23]

> @18majors said:

> > @AWinfortheAges said:

> > > @18majors said:

> > > It appears that Cambia Portland Classic is struggling to attract LPGA players; not a single member has signed up for Monday Qualifier.

> >

> > Is it struggling or will it just go deep into the priority list to build the field? Seems like it has always provided opportunities for the lower ranked players.

>

> Sometimes they couldn’t fill the field with current players.

If they keep the same schedule in 2020, at least the CP Open will be in Vancouver. Maybe more people will play then. Or, maybe just hang out in Vancouver for an extra week!

[18majors]

More Maria Fassi; a Golfing World video

 

[https://twitter.com/LPGA/status/1162355188205785088](https://twitter.com/LPGA/status/1162355188205785088 "https://twitter.com/LPGA/status/1162355188205785088")

[18majors]

Relevant pre-CP Women's Open comments:

 

[https://cbc.ca/sports/golf/lpga-exposure-pay-gap-1.5249606](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/golf/lpga-exposure-pay-gap-1.5249606 "https://cbc.ca/sports/golf/lpga-exposure-pay-gap-1.5249606")

"Tournament director Ryan Paul said pre-tournament ticket sales have already surpassed last year's attendance figures."

 

[18majors]

For those who're interested in tomorrow's Monday Qualifier at CP Women's Open:

 

[https://twitter.com/cpwomensopen/status/1163206208926433281](https://twitter.com/cpwomensopen/status/1163206208926433281 "https://twitter.com/cpwomensopen/status/1163206208926433281")

[Golf Dino]

Interesting field ... I suspect that Muni He and Paula Reto are some of the favourites for the 2 spots. Kelly Tan is a "darkhorse" ... playing with extra motivation as her significant other is from ??.

[18majors]

It's an understatement to say Nelly Korda has been playing high quality golf for over a year; but she can still be so much better.

She averages 30.22 putts per round, No. 82. She could give Jin Young Ko (29.86) a run for her money if she putts as well.

[18majors]

[https://twitter.com/golfweek/status/1163436278840303616](https://twitter.com/golfweek/status/1163436278840303616 "https://twitter.com/golfweek/status/1163436278840303616")

 

The @EuropeanTour will introduce one-shot penalties more quickly next season, increase fines, implement mandatory slow-play lectures and on-line rules tests, install pace of play monitors on tees and reduce field sizes.

[18majors]

A tribute to Brooke Henderson

 

[https://lpga.com/news/2019-brooke-henderson-face-of-canadian-golf](https://www.lpga.com/news/2019-brooke-henderson-face-of-canadian-golf "https://lpga.com/news/2019-brooke-henderson-face-of-canadian-golf")

Seemingly, Henderson regards history as just another challenge to be attacked. And it feels very much like the Brooke Henderson chapter in the history of Canadian golf is far from finished in the writing. The next installment comes this week in Magna Golf Club.

 

 

[18majors]

> @18majors said:

> For those who're interested in tomorrow's Monday Qualifier at CP Women's Open:

>

> [https://twitter.com/cpwomensopen/status/1163206208926433281](https://twitter.com/cpwomensopen/status/1163206208926433281 "https://twitter.com/cpwomensopen/status/1163206208926433281")

 

Results:

 

Kelly Tan, -7

Suzuka Yamaguchi, -2

Robin Choi, -1

Muni He, -1

 

Qualified

 

Maddie McCrary, -1

Julieta Granada, -1

[18majors]

A nice video

They make it look easy… take a behind the scenes tour of the @GolfChannel production truck @KPMGWomensPGA

 

[https://youtu.be/cL6ZgtzbN_c](https://youtu.be/cL6ZgtzbN_c "https://youtu.be/cL6ZgtzbN_c")

 

 

[18majors]

Liftoff!

Brooke Henderson

 

[https://twitter.com/GolfCanada/status/1163495929531572224](https://twitter.com/GolfCanada/status/1163495929531572224 "https://twitter.com/GolfCanada/status/1163495929531572224")

 

[18majors]

Michelle Liu

 

[https://twitter.com/TheChristinaKim/status/1163634740580311041](https://twitter.com/TheChristinaKim/status/1163634740580311041 "https://twitter.com/TheChristinaKim/status/1163634740580311041")

Great time today playing the back nine @cpwomensopen with Michelle, the youngest entrant this week. Check this swing out!

[18majors]

A long interview video with Mike Whan

Mike talked about back to back major schedule around time -4:00.

 

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"https://facebook.com/LPGA/videos/1843881039048496/?epa=SEARCH_BOX")

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Argonne69]

Thornberry Creek is gone for next season. Bummer.

 

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[Argonne69]

Looks like the schedule next year will move the Scottish Open between the Evian and the WBO.

 

[Stooch]

I wonder if the course played a part, it's great for us on TV but isn't the course a bad layout for on course spectators and local fans?

[Argonne69]

> @Stooch said:

> I wonder if the course played a part, it's great for us on TV but isn't the course a bad layout for on course spectators and local fans?

 

It sounds like the number of fans exceeded their projections, but many of the fans were locals, and didn't stay in the hotels. It appears that their revenue targets were based on hotel occupancy.

 

[AWinfortheAges]

> @Argonne69 said:

> > @Stooch said:

> > I wonder if the course played a part, it's great for us on TV but isn't the course a bad layout for on course spectators and local fans?

>

> It sounds like the number of fans exceeded their projections, but many of the fans were locals, and didn't stay in the hotels. It appears that their revenue targets were based on hotel occupancy.

>

 

Two hours away from Milwaukee may be a little too far for them to turn it into the "Ladies ManpowerGroup Classic brought to you by Harley Davidson"

 

[BadgerLin]

> @Stooch said:

> I wonder if the course played a part, it's great for us on TV but isn't the course a bad layout for on course spectators and local fans?

 

If you’re talking about Thornberry Creek, you’re right, it isn’t a great venue for on course spectators. And the Oneida wouldn’t sponsor at a different course since Thornberry is theirs.

 

 

[fredogolfer]

It appears Mariajo Uribe slipped and fell on some wet flooring and dislocated her kneecap and will be out the rest of the season. At least according to her instagram. I feel like she is one of the more consistent players on tour and has usually ended up between 50 and 90 on the money list thelast several years.

[fredogolfer]

> @Argonne69 said:

> Thornberry Creek is gone for next season. Bummer.

>

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I don't think I've ever seen information as detailed as this as to why a sponsor decided not to renew. It could be damaging to future potential or at least they'll do more research before the Sales team comes in and sells them all these projections.

[ChronicSlicer]

Congrats to Carly on her win today.

 

[78Staff]

> @Argonne69 said:

> Lindberg's 15 minutes of fame ended last season. Her game's been in the toilet. Zero top 10's this season. 8 missed cuts, including four of the five majors. She managed a 60T at the KPMG.

>

> I feel for CM. There are no Europeans in the Top 10 in the CME race. There are seven in the Top 50.

 

I agree, not saying she should have been picked but as a major winner she's probably a bit perturbed, as a few others might be. Pernilla's a one n done most likely - buddy of mine was all happy when she won but I said it then, she caught lightning in a bottle but we'll never hear from her again, much like Hillary Homeyer..err Lunke.

[78Staff]

> @"North Texas" said:

> > @78Staff said:

> > Posted on this the SC thread, but surprised CM actually picked Suzann. Two missed cuts since coming back. Game's obviously not there yet. Much like Kerr, after so many SC's it's time for these old blood girls to step aside, get some Asst. Captain experience as they are undoubtedly upcoming Capt's.

> >

> > Honestly I feel it's a bit selfish for SP to even ask to play, considering - but it is what it is. She may be the Paula Creamer of 2017, and prove everyone wrong with a steller cup, but the odds are against it I would say. Jodi is also a suspect pick imo. Euro's are not like the US team this year full of rookies, I think only one rookie - Anna. So there really wasn't any need to stack vets like Juli is likely to do - especially after seeing Catrina's picks.... (which I am also against)

> >

> > Several names on the Euro list are probably like "I got passed over for that?". Lindberg a Major winner last year, and Skarpnord No. 3 on the OOM come to mind...

> >

> > Agree on Celine though, that is a good pick.

>

> Were there any players who should have been obvious choices that got left off?

 

I'm not the best to answer, as I don't follow LET that much, but Agree with what has already been posted - Reid, Skarpnord as already noted, and No 1 and 2 on the LET OOM might have something to say about it also... although I admit I don't know anything about them.

[ChronicSlicer]

I'm genuinely baffled why people think Mel Reid should have made the Solheim Cup? She has played horrible golf the last two years

out of 36 LPGA events she managed 2 top tens, missed 22 of 36 cuts, minus her 2 top tens her best finish was in 2018 21st place. Honestly, despite her previous SC play, she does not deserve a pick this year.

I like Mel, and I had high expectations when she joined the LPGA, but it looks like her talent forgot to follow her across the pond.

[Stooch]

I was indifferent to the Solheim as I don't have a rooting interest but now looking at the schedule it really bugs me there basically a month off between the Portland and Indy events for anyone not in the Solheim.

[Titleist_PT23]

> @Stooch said:

> I was indifferent to the Solheim as I don't have a rooting interest but now looking at the schedule it really bugs me there basically a month off between the Portland and Indy events for anyone not in the Solheim.

I don't recall what they've done in the past (after Evian?) but it does seem silly especially how jam packed some other areas of the schedule were.

[Stooch]

> @agolf1 said:

> > @Stooch said:

> > I was indifferent to the Solheim as I don't have a rooting interest but now looking at the schedule it really bugs me there basically a month off between the Portland and Indy events for anyone not in the Solheim.

> I don't recall what they've done in the past (after Evian?) but it does seem silly especially how jam packed some other areas of the schedule were.

 

If I remember correctly there was a month off between the Evian and the next event after the UL Int. Crown but if memory serves they played the week after the Crown but geography made it easier to do.

[Argonne69]

I expect a number of the Korean players will be teeing it up on the KLPGA over the next few weeks.

 

[Stooch]

> @Argonne69 said:

> I expect a number of the Korean players will be teeing it up on the KLPGA over the next few weeks.

>

 

I think the same thing, Jin Young mentioned in one of her interviews this week she only has 5 events left. So after this week and three on the Asian swing and the CME, that will giver plenty of weeks to play KLPGA events.