2019 ANA Inspiration Apr 04 - 07

[Argonne69]

> @legitimategolf said:

> My point is simply that we know nothing about these players whenever they do pop up on a leaderboard. Would be nice to have been introduced to Ally McDonald at some point on a telecast. I know plenty about Alison Lee and she is a marginal player too.

 

Well, that's the problem. They pop off the leaderboard just as fast as the pop on to the leaderboard. I know more about Amy Olson than I did a year ago, but she put herself in contention several times. If Ally stays near the top for more than a day I'm sure we'll hear more about her.

 

Alison Lee was the #1 ranked amateur in the World in 2014-14. As a pro she was ranked as high as #23 in the World. She's had 11 top 10's. She played on 3 Junior Solheim Cup teams, 2 Junior Rider Cup teams, A Curtis Cup team, and a Solheim Cup team. 'Big difference between her and Ally.

[Stooch]

I don't get worked up about the TV coverage, if my favs aren't on the coverage, then they should play better. If you're at the top of the leaderboard then you get shown, like Ally did yesterday. The top American players are always gonna get most of the coverage, no point getting worked up about cause all video no matter where in the world it is seen (outside Asian events) is from the golf channel and they represent the American market

[tbowles411]

> @legitimategolf said:

> There are a lot of American players who get totally black balled by the GIC (golf-industrial complex), and thus are more or less nonexistent to the golf watching public; Ally McDonald is one of them. Beth Allen is another.

I don't know if the right word is blackballed. If they're simply not a name, they throw the names they know out there to get eyes to watch the limited coverage. If they do something, then they'll show them. It's really that simple.

[legitimategolf]

> @tbowles411 said:

> > @legitimategolf said:

> > There are a lot of American players who get totally black balled by the GIC (golf-industrial complex), and thus are more or less nonexistent to the golf watching public; Ally McDonald is one of them. Beth Allen is another.

> I don't know if the right word is blackballed. If they're simply not a name, they throw the names they know out there to get eyes to watch the limited coverage. If they do something, then they'll show them. It's really that simple.

 

You're right, I was just exaggerating. Blackballing is way too involved. It involves too much effort and the GIC doesn't even care that much about women's golf. Even Michelle's getting the cold shoulder these days.

[North Texas]

> @legitimategolf said:

> > @tbowles411 said:

> > > @legitimategolf said:

> > > There are a lot of American players who get totally black balled by the GIC (golf-industrial complex), and thus are more or less nonexistent to the golf watching public; Ally McDonald is one of them. Beth Allen is another.

> > I don't know if the right word is blackballed. If they're simply not a name, they throw the names they know out there to get eyes to watch the limited coverage. If they do something, then they'll show them. It's really that simple.

>

> You're right, I was just exaggerating. Blackballing is way too involved. It involves too much effort and the GIC doesn't even care that much about women's golf. Even Michelle's getting the cold shoulder these days.

 

Got to admit, I've never heard of the Golf Industrial Complex.

Nor could I have told you that Michelle is getting the cold shoulder. From who?

 

[Argonne69]

> @rsh0308 said:

> Major and you leave BOTH sets of clubs in your trunk overnight? I suck and I don’t leave my sticks in my trunk overnight at home.

>

> Are there tour vans for the LPGA? Callaway couldn’t hook her up?

>

> https://www.golfchannel.com/news/annie-park-shoots-76-ana-inspiration-mish-mash-set-after-having-her-clubs-stolen

 

I've attended several tournaments, and don't recall seeing a tour van. If there was one, it wasn't Callaway.

 

I'm guilty of leaving my clubs in the rental cars when I'm traveling.

[legitimategolf]

> Beth Allen? Has she made a cut in any of the LPGA events she's played?

 

No but she won the LET order of merit a couple years ago. If a younger, tighter, more photogenic American player had done the exact same thing, they would've beaten us all over the heads with it, you know it and I know it.

[legitimategolf]

> @"North Texas" said:

> Got to admit, I've never heard of the Golf Industrial Complex.

 

That's exactly how they like it.

[Argonne69]

> @legitimategolf said:

> > Beth Allen? Has she made a cut in any of the LPGA events she's played?

>

> No but she won the LET order of merit a couple years ago. If a younger, tighter, more photogenic American player had done the exact same thing, they would've beaten us all over the heads with it, you know it and I know it.

 

Lol. It's the LET. 'Nobody gives a fig about the LET. Yeah, she wins the order of merit, but can't make a cut on the LPGA. That tells you all you need to know about the level of play on the LET. By comparison, KLPGA players come over and win U.S. Women's Opens on a regular basis. The last four rookies of the year have come from the KLPGA, and we'll likely see the 5th this year.

 

[North Texas]

> @legitimategolf said:

> > @"North Texas" said:

> > Got to admit, I've never heard of the Golf Industrial Complex.

>

> That's exactly how they like it.

 

I'm guessing there is no such thing as the GIC.

[tbowles411]

> @legitimategolf said:

> > @"North Texas" said:

> > Got to admit, I've never heard of the Golf Industrial Complex.

>

> That's exactly how they like it.

THEM... LOL

[legitimategolf]

I can see that my sense of humor, personality, etc... are totally out of place here.

[Argonne69]

> @legitimategolf said:

> I can see that my sense of humor, personality, etc... are totally out of place here.

 

C'mon, we're LPGA fans. We're like the Island of Misfit Toys

 


 

 

 

[Tasals]

> @legitimategolf said:

> > @tbowles411 said:

> > > @legitimategolf said:

> > > There are a lot of American players who get totally black balled by the GIC (golf-industrial complex), and thus are more or less nonexistent to the golf watching public; Ally McDonald is one of them. Beth Allen is another.

> > I don't know if the right word is blackballed. If they're simply not a name, they throw the names they know out there to get eyes to watch the limited coverage. If they do something, then they'll show them. It's really that simple.

>

> You're right, I was just exaggerating. Blackballing is way too involved. It involves too much effort and the GIC doesn't even care that much about women's golf. Even Michelle's getting the cold shoulder these days.

 

Michelle would have to be actively playing golf to be getting a cold shoulder. When was the last time she played a competitive round? She cant be on TV if she isnt on the course.

[legitimategolf]

> @Tasals said:

> Michelle would have to be actively playing golf to be getting a cold shoulder. When was the last time she played a competitive round?

 

Yesterday.

[rushfan96]

> @Argonne69 said:

> > @rsh0308 said:

> > Major and you leave BOTH sets of clubs in your trunk overnight? I suck and I don’t leave my sticks in my trunk overnight at home.

> >

> > Are there tour vans for the LPGA? Callaway couldn’t hook her up?

> >

> > https://www.golfchannel.com/news/annie-park-shoots-76-ana-inspiration-mish-mash-set-after-having-her-clubs-stolen

>

> I've attended several tournaments, and don't recall seeing a tour van. If there was one, it wasn't Callaway.

>

> I'm guilty of leaving my clubs in the rental cars when I'm traveling.

 

 

They would rather give free equipment to IG influencers than to card carrying members of the lpga. I see all the free stuff those girls get and it’s ridiculous like Mayo and Balionis.

 

[Stooch]

Yikes! after 19 holes Shanshan is +8, not looking like her week

[rushfan96]

Even Queenbee didn’t get free equipment to replace her fairway metals and hybrids from Taylormade. There’s an article on here about that. All cuz she is an Srixon/xixo staffer and doesn’t use their driver.

[Stooch]

Judging by some early scores, the set up looks a little tougher this morning. I think we'll see the cut hit +4 or +5 by the end of the day.

[cardoustie]

Brooke Henderson playing well

Michelle Wie burning out an 11 wood.

Good times

Love this event because I've played the course a handful of times, it's not easy

[4waymiss]

Back from some minor altercation. What did I miss? :)

Oh yes, Inky ! What a story it would be .

[Argonne69]

Yeah, In-Kyung putting together a fantastic round. Currently -7 for the day after 14 holes.

 

Brooke had a decent round going, and then dumped her tee shot in the water at the par 3 14th, leading to a triple. Ugh.

 

Michelle at +4 for the day. A missed cut looks likely. Nelly +3 for the day, and 2 behind the cutline with only 5 holes to play.

 

'Looks like the GIC put up an info screen for Ally, so she's apparently off the blackball list.

 

[legitimategolf]

Kat Kirk's "John 3:16" really takes me back to sports-watching in the 1980s.

[RainShadow]

> @Argonne69 said:

> > @legitimategolf said:

> > I can see that my sense of humor, personality, etc... are totally out of place here.

>

> C'mon, we're LPGA fans. We're like the Island of Misfit Toys

>

> 

>

>

>

 

LOL.... Perfect

[Stooch]

After Brooke hit the 14th tee and decided "Nah, I don't wanna contend for the championship", I'm gonna throw my support behind I.K. it would be some cosmic justice if she could jump in the pond on Sunday.

[TerpFangolfer]

> @4waymiss said:

> Back from some minor altercation. What did I miss? :)

> Oh yes, Inky ! What a story it would be .

 

Agree 100% - if ever someone deserved to win this thing.

Big IK fan here...

[Argonne69]

Winds are going to remain fairly light this afternoon. The afternoon wave may have caught a small break. The players teeing off should be able to catch In-Kyung.

 

Nelly on the verge of missing the cut. I didn't see that one coming.

 

 

[Stooch]

> @Argonne69 said:

> Winds are going to remain fairly light this afternoon. The afternoon wave may have caught a small break. The players teeing off should be able to catch In-Kyung.

>

> Nelly on the verge of missing the cut. I didn't see that one coming.

>

>

 

On the telecast earlier, they said starting 4 PM local, there will be gust of 20 MPH. If that happens the afternoon won't be a walk in the park IMO.

[Argonne69]

Ugh. So Yeon needs birdie at the 18th to make the (projected) cut, and makes bogie instead. A par may have still been enough to make it to the weekend. 'Not a good season so far.

[Stooch]

Yeah, So Yeon, is struggling and the bad part is unlike players such as Brooke and Ariya who's form is a tad askew, for So Yeon it's multiple rounds in a tournament. Then again sure it's sucks for So Yeon missing 2 cuts in a row but they were on course that if you are off you'll get punished. The Kia and the ANA are course you don't wanna be trying to find something on lol