2019 LPGA Season Odds and Ends

[ChronicSlicer]

> @18majors said:

> Life isn't all wine and roses for LPGA's journey women:

>

> Mina Harigae, a former amateur star from a golf Mecca, isn't giving up on her LPGA dreams

> [https://golfdigest.com/story/mina-harigae-a-former-amateur-star-from-a-golf-mecca-has-struggled-professionally-but-sees-better-days-ahead?mbid=social_twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=gd](https://www.golfdigest.com/story/mina-harigae-a-former-amateur-star-from-a-golf-mecca-has-struggled-professionally-but-sees-better-days-ahead?mbid=social_twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=gd "https://golfdigest.com/story/mina-harigae-a-former-amateur-star-from-a-golf-mecca-has-struggled-professionally-but-sees-better-days-ahead?mbid=social_twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=gd")

 

This quote is one hopefully all new players take warning of. This is also why it's difficult and unfair to judge a rookie pre-season. I have high hopes for a few of the newbies, but I expect nothing in reality.

 

“The thing is, this is the best of the best and they come from everywhere,” she said. “My rookie year on the LPGA I thought I was a good golfer. I was ready to go. Then all of as sudden these golfers I’ve never heard of, all from different countries, they were dominating and it kind of threw me off a little bit. It was a little bit of a shocker.”

[Argonne69]

> @18majors said:

> This is a long article, the author gave it a good try:

>

> [https://golf.com/news/features/2019/11/16/9-ways-womens-tour-get-more-attention/](https://www.golf.com/news/features/2019/11/16/9-ways-womens-tour-get-more-attention/ "https://golf.com/news/features/2019/11/16/9-ways-womens-tour-get-more-attention/")

 

The PGA is always going to get the prime (live) hours on the networks on the weekends. Where does that leave the LPGA? The networks are not going to air a delayed broadcast of Sunday's final round during primetime.

 

I don't agree with the mixed fields. First, you take away half the spots for the women. We all like to see the top players, but the tour already has enough limited field events. More importantly, these events are not going to attract the top male players, so you wind up watching a bunch of no-name men mixed in with the best women. No thanks.

[ChronicSlicer]

> @Argonne69 said:

> More importantly, these events are not going to attract the top male players

 

Which is sad, because they too talk of growing the game. The Tiger's and Rory's are just what the LPGA needs showing them support.

[Seamus_McDuff]

The first thing they need to do is try to eliminate tape-delayed broadcasts. Sometimes they have no choice, but sometimes the LPGA is delayed because a re-air of the PGA has priority.

[18majors]

This is a big deal in Thailand and the Philippines

 

Thai golfers eye sweep of SEAG golds

Read more at https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/11/18/1969785/thai-golfers-eye-sweep-seag-golds#DTkJX3hHdiUYGVbv.99

[Mellow]

> @18majors said:

> Life isn't all wine and roses for LPGA's journey women:

>

> Mina Harigae, a former amateur star from a golf Mecca, isn't giving up on her LPGA dreams

 

Thank you for the article link. Glad to see Mina get some attention and that she's feeling positive! Always cheering for her.

[18majors]

> @Mellow said:

> > @18majors said:

> > Life isn't all wine and roses for LPGA's journey women:

> >

> > Mina Harigae, a former amateur star from a golf Mecca, isn't giving up on her LPGA dreams

>

> Thank you for the article link. Glad to see Mina get some attention and that she's feeling positive! Always cheering for her.

 

I always appreciate these kind of articles.

Anything helps us to know the women behind those golf clubs!

[18majors]

Everybody's favorite golfer: Na Yeon Choi

 

Na Yeon Choi finds community, support while adapting to LPGA


[https://golfweek.com/2019/11/17/lpga-na-yeon-choi-uses-community-support-to-heal-amid-challenges-of-lpga/](https://golfweek.com/2019/11/17/lpga-na-yeon-choi-uses-community-support-to-heal-amid-challenges-of-lpga/ "https://golfweek.com/2019/11/17/lpga-na-yeon-choi-uses-community-support-to-heal-amid-challenges-of-lpga/")

[18majors]

Princess Superal and Yaka Saso are in the same boat; they're scheduled to play JLPGA Qualifying Tournament Tuesday, November 26:

 

Superal resumes hunt for LPGA card

[https://philstar.com/sports/2019/11/19/1970001/superal-resumes-hunt-lpga-card](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/11/19/1970001/superal-resumes-hunt-lpga-card "https://philstar.com/sports/2019/11/19/1970001/superal-resumes-hunt-lpga-card")

[18majors]

One of Beth Ann Nichols' hard hitting and serious articles:

 

Solitary game: Loneliness can be one of the hardest parts of life on LPGA

[https://golfweek.com/2019/11/17/loneliness-hardest-part-life-on-lpga-tour/](https://golfweek.com/2019/11/17/loneliness-hardest-part-life-on-lpga-tour/ "https://golfweek.com/2019/11/17/loneliness-hardest-part-life-on-lpga-tour/")

[18majors]

LPGA is doing great compared other women's tours; but everything is relative:

 

CME's record prize sheds light on importance of financial security for LPGA players

[https://golfweek.com/2019/11/18/cme-group-tour-championship-prize-sheds-light-importance-financial-security-lpga-players/](https://golfweek.com/2019/11/18/cme-group-tour-championship-prize-sheds-light-importance-financial-security-lpga-players/ "https://golfweek.com/2019/11/18/cme-group-tour-championship-prize-sheds-light-importance-financial-security-lpga-players/")

[18majors]

Hye Jin Choi wants an even better 2020 KLPGA than her four win 2019; and LPGA after that:

 


[https://sports.v.daum.net/v/20191119193323017](https://sports.v.daum.net/v/20191119193323017 "https://sports.v.daum.net/v/20191119193323017")

 

 

[18majors]

Ayean Cho won 2019 KLPGA Rookie of the Year:

 


[https://sports.v.daum.net/v/20191119180835168](https://sports.v.daum.net/v/20191119180835168 "https://sports.v.daum.net/v/20191119180835168")

[18majors]

Can Bianca Pagdanganon stop her?

 

Atthaya ready to lead Thai bid for SEA Games gold-medal sweep


[https://bangkokpost.com/sports/1795209/atthaya-ready-to-lead-thai-bid-for-sea-games-gold-medal-sweep](https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/1795209/atthaya-ready-to-lead-thai-bid-for-sea-games-gold-medal-sweep "https://bangkokpost.com/sports/1795209/atthaya-ready-to-lead-thai-bid-for-sea-games-gold-medal-sweep")

 

[18majors]

World Amateur Ranking will become more relevant in 2020; it'll be more in line with OWGR and Rolex rankings.

New WAGR® method from 2020 Announcement | WAGR™

[Stooch]

Hyo Joo Kim got robbed!! Jin Young Ko won the top 10 bonus with 12, 2nd was Brooke Henderson with 12 and 3rd was Hyo Joo Kim with 12. Jin Young won because of the tie break with 4 wins and Brooke took 2nd with 2 wins. This is a top 10 bonus so I personally feel the tie break should be based on Top 10 % and Hyo Joo Kim wins that with an impressive 60% top 10 rate. I say give Hyo Joo the 100K, poor girl played the best without getting a win give her something.https://twitter.com/LPGA/status/1197263146244870146

 

[ChronicSlicer]

Can someone briefly fill me in on what the big deal is with Bianca? I seem to be missing something when I check out her college stats and amateur ranking.

[Argonne69]

Shouldn't the tie breaker for top 10's be the average finishing position? Surely 12 5th place finishes is better then 12 10th place finishes.

[18majors]

Yuka Yasuda; head of the class of Japanese "Platinum Generation" of Women's Golf:

「黄金」の次は「プラチナ」…世代引っ張る安田祐香「女子大生プロ」に意欲：イザ！

 

 

 

[18majors]

Bianca isn't the most consistent player; but she's the most explosive.

She's the only player who shot -8 twice in 2019 LPGA Q-School.

She's 282 yards carry off the tee and over 300 yards with roll out.

[18majors]

Lucky 6 is uniquely funny as usual: The hardest thing about the U.S. Women's Open champ's rookie year on the LPGA Tour isn't what you'd expect - Golf Digest

 

[Newinup]

Like some of you guys, not sure whether the amateur rankings are truly indicative of anything but we will see in the next 50 or so weeks if what I see is how she performs in the LPGA...

Bianca goes all out hence the scores are rather inconsistent. Her wedge play needs improvement but am expecting her to get some strong finishes as a rookie as a result of her style... Her length off the tee is what makes her definitely competitive in the pro tour. Now she needs some luck on the draw (literally) and in participation opportunities

[ChronicSlicer]

Oh, so she can pound the ball. Thanks.

[ChronicSlicer]

Distance off the tee is bonus of course, but it's not a guarantee for competitiveness just ask the top 3 leaders in driving distance this year.

[18majors]

The LPGA has released the 2020 schedule, which includes 33 official events and a record $75.1 million in prize money. There will be more than 500 hours of global television coverage, with at least seven events on network TV.

With the LPGA schedule full and healthy, players now want to see purses increase. The most significant purse jump for 2020 comes from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, which will grow to $4.3 million, up $450,000 from 2019 and $1 million from when KPMG came on board in 2015.

Both the Meijer LPGA Classic and Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational are up $300,000 to $2.3 million. LPGA 2020 schedule reflects growth through record prize money, new Florida stops

 

[Argonne69]

Jin Young rightfully deserved a ton of attention for the player of the year award, but I wasn't paying attention to the fact that 6ix finished runner up. Not too shabby for the rookie.

[North Texas]

How does the LPGA website not have Jeongeun Lee6's acceptance speech on their website! She delivered a 3 minute speech in English and it's a must watch. Memorized with no notes. Very impressive. Don't know how to post it here but I'm too technically challenged so hopefully someone can post it.

[ChronicSlicer]

Great speech indeed, her English is likely better than 75% of those born and raised here lol.

 

[18majors]

The initial move would provide access to Q-Series, but not the chance to earn full cards, though Whan said that might come after the schedule has been significantly bolstered.

European players will have the final vote on Tuesday.

Commissioner Whan headed to Spain to lay out proposal for LPGA-LET partnership

 

[18majors]

A fun story about Lucky 6:

 

 

The crazy story of how a golf shop employee outside Chicago became Jeongeun Lee6's manager - Golf Digest