2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship Jun 20 - 23

[Argonne69]

Saturday's forecast now includes a heavy storm in the morning. Hopefully it passes quickly and doesn't damage the course.

[DavePelz4]

There is only 1 logical winner this week.

 

25 years on the LPGA Tour

Career earnings of just over $250,000. Yes, career, not season.

Has needed to go through Q school more times than any other player in the history of the LPGA to retain a card

Has exactly 1 top 10 in 25 years of playing on the LPGA

Hasn't made a cut since 2016

Is the golfing pride of Northern Illinois University which is home to yours truly

 

Ladies and gentlemen your 2019 KMPG Women's Championship Winner is...Nicole Jeray. If that isn't the ultimate relative unknown coming out of nowhere, I don't know who is! She's also now a teaching pro in the Chicago area and a true sweetheart. I'm pulling for you Nicole!

[Titleist_PT23]

> @Argonne69 said:

> Saturday's forecast now includes a heavy storm in the morning. Hopefully it passes quickly and doesn't damage the course.

Or anyone. 1991 US Open someone died after being hit. I think someone also got hit by a drive relatively close to the tee box then (fans lined up too close on the sides).

[Stooch]

> @agolf1 said:

> > @Argonne69 said:

> > Saturday's forecast now includes a heavy storm in the morning. Hopefully it passes quickly and doesn't damage the course.

> Or anyone. 1991 US Open someone died after being hit. I think someone also got hit by a drive relatively close to the tee box then (fans lined up too close on the sides).

 

On the plus side with PGA involvement, the Major shouldn't get cut down to 54 holes and not have a cancelled start to the round after players are 9 holes in .... if needed we should get the Monday finish.

[postfold]

With a longish course and presumably lush conditions with all the rain this spring and summer so far it seems like a bomber's setup. Sung Hyun Park returns to form and robotigers the field into a feeling of utter inadequacy.

[Joe85]

> @Argonne69 said:

> > @Joe85 said:

> > Hi guys. I want to ask a few questions regarding the LPGA tournament this weekend at Hazeltine.

> >

> >

> > I am in the East Metro and I am thinking about going. How do I get tickets? Where do most people park? Is it hard to get in? Anyone here going??

>

> One can buy tickets at the gate. Free parking is available at the course in lot GP. That's fairly unique, as parking is generally available offsite with shuttle bus service. The GP lot can be accessed from Pioneer Trail across the street from Chaska High School. In the event of inclement weather, you'll be directed to free parking at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, and shuttles will be provided. I have to assume that lot GP is a grass field.

>

> Crowds at LPGA events are (sadly) pretty small, so it's easy to get in.

>

 

Which gives me more reason to go and finally walk the grounds of Hazeltine - aside from amateur stuff this should be fairly unattended comparable to RC or mens majors.

[Joe85]

How much are tickets?

[18majors]

Lexi, Minjee, Sung Hyun, Brooke, Lucky 6 and Nasa all have a chance to reach No. 1; especially if Jin Young misses the cut.

Of the group, only Sung Hyun Park has been No. 1 before.

[onekday]

Ladbrokes is picking Brooke and Lucky6 at 11/1. Lexi at 12/1. Jin Young Ko and 14/1 and Minjee and So Yeon at 16/1

https://sports.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/betting/golf/golf/kpmg-womens-pga-championship/2019-kpmg-womens-pga-championship/228697625/

Mike

[Stooch]

> @onekday said:

> Ladbrokes is picking Brooke and Lucky6 at 11/1. Lexi at 12/1. Jin Young Ko and 14/1 and Minjee and So Yeon at 16/1

> https://sports.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/betting/golf/golf/kpmg-womens-pga-championship/2019-kpmg-womens-pga-championship/228697625/

> Mike

 

I'm more of a individual player match-up bettor myself, but I will sometimes take an in-game for the win before the start of round 3 or 4 if I see angle or path to victory for a player. I hit Lucky6 at the US Open betting her before the start of the 4th round.

[Joe85]

When do the gates open?

[2Tall4Golf]

> @Joe85 said:

> When do the gates open?

 

All the info you’ll need.

 

https://www.kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com/championship-overview/spectator-info

 

[Argonne69]

> @2Tall4Golf said:

> > @Joe85 said:

> > When do the gates open?

>

> All the info you’ll need.

>

> https://www.kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com/championship-overview/spectator-info

>

 

Grounds tickets, aka general admission, are $40 for Thursday and Friday (gates open at 7 am), and $45 for Saturday and Sunday (gates open at 6:30 am).

 

[18majors]

Brooke Henderson is only 10 months older than Nelly Korda; but she's light year ahead in maturity.

Brooke's delivering what she fully expected to do since 6-7 years ago when she's 14-15; Nelly is still in awe with her recent successes.

Both are already at the top of the totem pole; but I expect the competition to intensify once Nelly finds her footing.

 

[Argonne69]

Nelly is ranked ahead of Brooke in Total Driving, Ballstriking, and Putts per GIR. However, Brooke has a slight lead in scoring average. Me thinks Nelly has too many blow up holes.

[Stooch]

There's nothing I hate more than somebody who doesn't cover the LPGA, write about the LPGA. They always get things wrong, thanks Steve Eubanks lol

2 errors in his article, Brooke was a pro and not an amateur when she played in the 2015 KPMG and #2 Brooke wasn't the first player to have multiple wins in the 2019 season, Jin Young Ko had it done by the ANA.

 

https://www.lpga.com/news/2019-eubanks-hendersons-success-is-a-family-affair

[AWinfortheAges]

With her recent run, Lexi would be a good pick, but I can't get the Mickelson-ish unforced errors of 2017 out of my head. My pick for this week is Inbee Park.

 

[fanofseri]

Cupcake course. Ideal for a robot.

[18majors]

In Gee is down but not forgotten in Korea:

 


 

[Argonne69]

Su Oh +2 after two holes. 'Not quite the start she was imagining. There are only a handful of players out, but it already looks like the course is playing tough. Five holes into the day, and the best score is only 1 under.

[legitimategolf]

> @Joe85 said:

> How much are tickets?

 

Check craigslist. Last time KPMGWPGAC was in my area, tickets were practically being given away. In fact after I bought mine, someone passed me along another pair, and I ended up going twice.

[18majors]

> @Argonne69 said:

> Su Oh +2 after two holes. 'Not quite the start she was imagining. There are only a handful of players out, but it already looks like the course is playing tough. Five holes into the day, and the best score is only 1 under.

 

Indeed, the course is playing tough; six players are under par and twenty-two are over par right now.

[Argonne69]

Nice bounce back by Su. After an opening double on #1, she birdied #3 and #5 to get back to even. Crisis averted.

 

Haru is +4 after 4 holes.

 

[legitimategolf]

What's up with the crappy coverage (don't answer; rhetorical question). Even the Meijer event had more. Come on KPMG. You think Stacy is okay with this?

[legitimategolf]

Why isn't Lily (Muni) here?? Don't tell me she's not qualified. This field is absolutely loaded with scrubs. I'll be honest here, it is hard for me to get it up for women's majors on account of the field looking pretty much like it does for most full field events. It is what it is.

[Stooch]

16,17 and 18 seem fun.

[Argonne69]

> @legitimategolf said:

> Why isn't Lily (Muni) here?? Don't tell me she's not qualified. This field is absolutely loaded with scrubs. I'll be honest here, it is hard for me to get it up for women's majors on account of the field looking pretty much like it does for most full field events. It is what it is.

 

Being a PGA event, you get a number of club professionals grabbing spots (10).

[legitimategolf]

> @"North Texas" said:

> So Michelle Wie decides she's going to play even though she's not 100%. Going to "play hurt" she says. What could go wrong?

 

Huh ,thought I had read a couple days ago that the current narrative is "I'm going to listen to advice this time".

 

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/ready-or-not-here-she-comes-michelle-wie-back-injury-again-womens-pga

 

But then again, a lot of contradictions herein. She also says she was inspired to push through injury and tee it up this week after watching the Golden State Warriors play the NBA Finals. Facepalm.gif

[DavePelz4]

Wiesy with a solid first 9 of 41.

[DavePelz4]

Wow...Katherine Perry put up a 14 on the 11th hole to go from +3 to +12. Need shot link to see this one.