2019 LPGA Q-School

[Newinup]

> @18majors said:

> > @iotone said:

> > > @Newinup said:

> > > > @18majors said:

> > > > [https://philstar.com/sports/2019/08/26/1946574/pagdanganan-tops-lpga-q-school-stage-1](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/08/26/1946574/pagdanganan-tops-lpga-q-school-stage-1 "https://philstar.com/sports/2019/08/26/1946574/pagdanganan-tops-lpga-q-school-stage-1")

> > > > Jennifer Rosales remains the yardstick for Filipinas aiming to make it big in LPGA. The former five-time Phl Ladies Open champion gained exempt status for the LPGA Tour in 2000 by finishing tied for seventh in the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament and went on to bag two titles.

> > > >

> > > > There're hopes for the Philippines; with Bianca Pagdanganon, Yuka Saso, Dottie Ardina and Clariss Guce scheduled to play Stage II and/or Q-Series in the next two months.

> > > >

> > > Yes Jennifer Rosales right now is still the benchmark.... Dorothy Delasin (though she was born and grew up in the US) a far second for now... But amongst the new crop, Bianca, Yuka and hopefully LK GO (Lois Kaye - who's at Univ of Southern Carolina right now) are the strongest "up and comers". Dottie and Clariss - I feel bad that they can't even consistently cash in LPGA (though Dottie had a great year at Symetra last year)...

> >

> > It's great to see some Filipinas making headway in golf, hopefully soon we'll start to see some on the men's side making it to the big tour.

>

> Korean women started with Se Ri Pak in 1998; Korean men are finally making waves 20 years later.

> Who'll be the Se Ri Pak of the Philippines? Bianca Pagdanganon or Yuka Saso?

 

Tough to say who will manage better in the pro tour (if ever both get on it - which I truly hope they both do). Personally, I think B has the length while Yuka has a better overall game (at this point). If I am in an NBA draft, Yuka is already more polished, but B has greater "upside". B is less heralded back home (undeservedly) and at this point, I think has more connection with youth girls Philippines golf bec her father / family is more active in Junior Golf back home... (since we're talking about Se Ri Pak's influence on younger koreans, I had to think how these two will influence/are influencing 10 yr old girls golfers back in the Philippines right now )... so it's truly a toss up as to who, but I'm leaning on Bianca right now (own opinion, of course)

PS Gasp! as i am typing this JYK bogeys her first hole after 115... ugh

[Golf Dino]

> @Newinup said:

> > @18majors said:

> > > @iotone said:

> > > > @Newinup said:

> > > > > @18majors said:

> > > > > [https://philstar.com/sports/2019/08/26/1946574/pagdanganan-tops-lpga-q-school-stage-1](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/08/26/1946574/pagdanganan-tops-lpga-q-school-stage-1 "https://philstar.com/sports/2019/08/26/1946574/pagdanganan-tops-lpga-q-school-stage-1")

> > > > > Jennifer Rosales remains the yardstick for Filipinas aiming to make it big in LPGA. The former five-time Phl Ladies Open champion gained exempt status for the LPGA Tour in 2000 by finishing tied for seventh in the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament and went on to bag two titles.

> > > > >

> > > > > There're hopes for the Philippines; with Bianca Pagdanganon, Yuka Saso, Dottie Ardina and Clariss Guce scheduled to play Stage II and/or Q-Series in the next two months.

> > > > >

> > > > Yes Jennifer Rosales right now is still the benchmark.... Dorothy Delasin (though she was born and grew up in the US) a far second for now... But amongst the new crop, Bianca, Yuka and hopefully LK GO (Lois Kaye - who's at Univ of Southern Carolina right now) are the strongest "up and comers". Dottie and Clariss - I feel bad that they can't even consistently cash in LPGA (though Dottie had a great year at Symetra last year)...

> > >

> > > It's great to see some Filipinas making headway in golf, hopefully soon we'll start to see some on the men's side making it to the big tour.

> >

> > Korean women started with Se Ri Pak in 1998; Korean men are finally making waves 20 years later.

> > Who'll be the Se Ri Pak of the Philippines? Bianca Pagdanganon or Yuka Saso?

>

> Tough to say who will manage better in the pro tour (if ever both get on it - which I truly hope they both do). Personally, I think B has the length while Yuka has a better overall game (at this point). If I am in an NBA draft, Yuka is already more polished, but B has greater "upside". B is less heralded back home (undeservedly) and at this point, I think has more connection with youth girls Philippines golf bec her father / family is more active in Junior Golf back home... (since we're talking about Se Ri Pak's influence on younger koreans, I had to think how these two will influence/are influencing 10 yr old girls golfers back in the Philippines right now )... so it's truly a toss up as to who, but I'm leaning on Bianca right now (own opinion, of course)

> PS Gasp! as i am typing this JYK bogeys her first hole after 115... ugh

 

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I agree with you. I strongly believe that Bianca has the greater "upside" potential. She has the "x factor" of mental strength ... at least at this stage of their careers and development as players.

 

Arizona was not a serious threat for the 2018 NCAA Championship...until Bianca transferred from Gonzaga to Arizona.

 

She was the missing piece and helped them win the title. Her coach credited her with bringing a mental focus and dedication to the team that was needed. Yuka, undoubtedly talented and skilled, has not gone through the same "grinder" and preparation as Bianca. That doesn't mean that she won't develop a similar "winning" attitude, but at least Bianca has the benefit of already having done it - and that is important in building and maintaining confidence.

 

Also of importance is that if Bianca is already "significantly" longer off the tee and with her irons etc., then that is something you just cannot teach. You can train, strengthen, etc. , but all things being equal, if Bianca does similar training, etc., she'll just move the yardstick further.

 

Lastly, as a "full pinay" I think Bianca and any future success she has will, imho, better resonate with the up and coming kids in the Phils.

 

Anyway, strong opinions expressed, but they are sincerely held.

[Newinup]

you got everything right... as laura ianello said, she was "heaven sent" to the team... truth be told, i know bianca more than yuka so there's that as well... it's just that their games are somewhat different based on what i see. yuka hasnt been through match play as much as bianca, and she's a tad younger than bianca too but yuka's played in more international events (Vs Bianca's US collegiate exposure) -- so it's hard for me to compare apples and oranges...

[18majors]

Bad news Yealimi Noh didn't win; good news we'll see Bianca Pagdanganon, Yuka Saso and Yealimi battles it out for medalist honor at Stage II.

Bianca is riding on a hot streak; she won't be stopped.

Yealimi is the highest world ranked player in the field; does that mean anything?

Yuka Saso has the pedigree; her talent can't be overstated.

[Newinup]

> @18majors said:

> Bad news Yealimi Noh didn't win; good news we'll see Bianca Pagdanganon, Yuka Saso and Yealimi battles it out for medalist honor at Stage II.

> Bianca is riding on a hot streak; she won't be stopped.

> Yealimi is the highest world ranked player in the field; does that mean anything?

> Yuka Saso has the pedigree; her talent can't be overstated.

 

The only bad news is that we dont see it covered on tv... back to refreshing my computer on those days and pressing F5 all the time lol...

[18majors]

> @Newinup said:

> > @18majors said:

> > Bad news Yealimi Noh didn't win; good news we'll see Bianca Pagdanganon, Yuka Saso and Yealimi battles it out for medalist honor at Stage II.

> > Bianca is riding on a hot streak; she won't be stopped.

> > Yealimi is the highest world ranked player in the field; does that mean anything?

> > Yuka Saso has the pedigree; her talent can't be overstated.

>

> The only bad news is that we dont see it covered on tv... back to refreshing my computer on those days and pressing F5 all the time lol...

 

All three will be future LPGA stars; we'll witness the very beginning of their long journey.

[18majors]

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Yuka Saso shot -4 at the first round of JLPGA Pro Test; she's T2.

[Newinup]

> @18majors said:

> [https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/](https://www.lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/ "https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/")

> Yuka Saso shot -4 at the first round of JLPGA Pro Test; she's T2.

I have a very strong conviction that Yuka will not see action in NCAA ever (even if she's committed to Georgia in 2020)... i used to think she'd try NCAA college golf but now I'm 99% sure she wont. Don't ask me why :p (my $ is still on Bianca, both for unbiased and biased reasons of course- no, i'm not a relative of hers lol)

[18majors]

[https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/2/](https://www.lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/2/ "https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/2/")

Yuka Saso is -7, -3 in R2. She's solo third, one behind co-leaders.

[18majors]

> @Newinup said:

> > @18majors said:

> > [https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/](https://www.lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/ "https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/")

> > Yuka Saso shot -4 at the first round of JLPGA Pro Test; she's T2.

> I have a very strong conviction that Yuka will not see action in NCAA ever (even if she's committed to Georgia in 2020)... i used to think she'd try NCAA college golf but now I'm 99% sure she wont. Don't ask me why :p (my $ is still on Bianca, both for unbiased and biased reasons of course- no, i'm not a relative of hers lol)

 

Yuka needs university for F1 visa, in case she fails to qualify for either LPGA or Symetra. That's changed.

She's guaranteed a Symetra card if she completes all four rounds of Stage II.

Yuka and Yealimi Noh are similar; they're born a few months apart in 2001, long off the tee and superbly talented.

Yuka must have noticed Yealimi decided against college and turned professional immediately.

Will Bianca play NCAA before Stage II? She needs tournaments to stay sharp.

 

 

 

 

[Argonne69]

Read a bit this morning that 31 of the 50 PGA players who earned cards last season failed to keep them. I expect the LPGA numbers are likely worse. I have to review the card winners from last year's Q-Series, but I'm sure the numbers are quite low.

 

[18majors]

> @Argonne69 said:

> Read a bit this morning that 31 of the 50 PGA players who earned cards last season failed to keep them. I expect the LPGA numbers are likely worse. I have to review the card winners from last year's Q-Series, but I'm sure the numbers are quite low.

>

 

The top 11 in ROY race are safe for top 100 official money. But, none is inside top 30 other than Lucky 6.

My hunch is 2019 corp will do better; with Bianca Pagdanganon, Yuka Saso, Weiwei Zhang, Olivia Cowan and Yealimi Noh paving the way.

Also, many non-rookie qualifiers like Tiffany Chan will retain her card.

[18majors]

[https://twitter.com/Golfistaclub/status/1169232134776770562](https://twitter.com/Golfistaclub/status/1169232134776770562 "https://twitter.com/Golfistaclub/status/1169232134776770562")

Weiwei Zhang, who leads China LPGA order of merit with 3 wins, leads another tournament.

Zhang will play Stage II, she'll contend for medalist honor.

[fredogolfer]

Looking through the list it looks like more than 60% of the field for Stage II is made up of players from 5 countries. The USA has 99 players , Sweden 12, South Korea 10, China 10, and Mexico 7. Pleasantly surprised about Mexico. It looks like several of the Mexican players in stage II played in college and the US but were maybe in the second tier of NCAA Division I players.

 

Is Sweden possibly the most over-represented country on the LPGA based on the population?

[18majors]

> @fredogolfer said:

> Looking through the list it looks like more than 60% of the field for Stage II is made up of players from 5 countries. The USA has 99 players , Sweden 12, South Korea 10, China 10, and Mexico 7. Pleasantly surprised about Mexico. It looks like several of the Mexican players in stage II played in college and the US but were maybe in the second tier of NCAA Division I players.

>

> Is Sweden possibly the most over-represented country on the LPGA based on the population?

 

Too bad, Annika's never got the same recognition as Se Ri Pak.

Her inspiration on Swedish girls is as much as Se Ri to Korea; but Sweden doesn't have the population nor the corporate muscle to sustain those drives.

Stage II list of 226 entries is truly impressive; sadly only about 40 players will qualify to Q-Series.

Stage II is much tougher than Q-Series. Q-Series has a field of 108 and at least 45 will earn LPGA card.

Many among Q-Series 108 are washouts from LPGA and Symetra Tour; while 90% of Stage II's 226 are up and coming youngsters.

[Newinup]

> @18majors said:

> > @Newinup said:

> > > @18majors said:

> > > [https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/](https://www.lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/ "https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/")

> > > Yuka Saso shot -4 at the first round of JLPGA Pro Test; she's T2.

> > I have a very strong conviction that Yuka will not see action in NCAA ever (even if she's committed to Georgia in 2020)... i used to think she'd try NCAA college golf but now I'm 99% sure she wont. Don't ask me why :p (my $ is still on Bianca, both for unbiased and biased reasons of course- no, i'm not a relative of hers lol)

>

> Yuka needs university for F1 visa, in case she fails to qualify for either LPGA or Symetra. That's changed.

> She's guaranteed a Symetra card if she completes all four rounds of Stage II.

> Yuka and Yealimi Noh are similar; they're born a few months apart in 2001, long off the tee and superbly talented.

> Yuka must have noticed Yealimi decided against college and turned professional immediately.

> Will Bianca play NCAA before Stage II? She needs tournaments to stay sharp.

>

>

>

I dont think B is still eligible to play NCAA at this stage (Even if she's an amateur). She's finishing her last unit in school as I type so at the very least she can practice at home course/court in Arizona. I do know that her coach from the Philippines is now in the US so there's that (In fact he's been there for stage 1 and pre-stage 1 prep :)

And to allude to your comments on a different topic in the same thread, the toughness of stage 2 is what makes me fear for the worst. Cautiously optimistic but as you said, stage 2 is not a bunch of washed up golfers. It's the up and comers and sometimes I fear that (tough/bad) luck can get the better of you.... fingers crossed for Bianca!

 

[18majors]

> @Newinup said:

> > @18majors said:

> > > @Newinup said:

> > > > @18majors said:

> > > > [https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/](https://www.lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/ "https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/1/")

> > > > Yuka Saso shot -4 at the first round of JLPGA Pro Test; she's T2.

> > > I have a very strong conviction that Yuka will not see action in NCAA ever (even if she's committed to Georgia in 2020)... i used to think she'd try NCAA college golf but now I'm 99% sure she wont. Don't ask me why :p (my $ is still on Bianca, both for unbiased and biased reasons of course- no, i'm not a relative of hers lol)

> >

> > Yuka needs university for F1 visa, in case she fails to qualify for either LPGA or Symetra. That's changed.

> > She's guaranteed a Symetra card if she completes all four rounds of Stage II.

> > Yuka and Yealimi Noh are similar; they're born a few months apart in 2001, long off the tee and superbly talented.

> > Yuka must have noticed Yealimi decided against college and turned professional immediately.

> > Will Bianca play NCAA before Stage II? She needs tournaments to stay sharp.

> >

> >

> >

> I dont think B is still eligible to play NCAA at this stage (Even if she's an amateur). She's finishing her last unit in school as I type so at the very least she can practice at home course/court in Arizona. I do know that her coach from the Philippines is now in the US so there's that (In fact he's been there for stage 1 and pre-stage 1 prep :)

> And to allude to your comments on a different topic in the same thread, the toughness of stage 2 is what makes me fear for the worst. Cautiously optimistic but as you said, stage 2 is not a bunch of washed up golfers. It's the up and comers and sometimes I fear that (tough/bad) luck can get the better of you.... fingers crossed for Bianca!

>

 

You're right, even Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam in their prime missed cuts from time to time.

No golfer is immune from bad shots, bad rounds or bad tournaments.

That's why Stage II is such a crapshoot that all golfers want to avoid. I share the same concern you've on Bianca for Yuka Saso and Yealimi Noh.

Q-Series is OK; it's eight rounds spread into 2 weeks; cream rises to the top.

[18majors]

Viva the Philippines; Yuka Saso keeps on rolling just like Bianca Pagdanganon!

 

[https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/9/](https://www.lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/9/ "https://lpga.or.jp/qualify/pt/2019/9012/leaderboard/9/")

She shot -11 to win JLPGA Pro Test by 3 shots.

[Newinup]

At the very least now Yuka will go JLPGA (and I'm not belittling the LPGA nor NCAA). I'm saying Yuka will have something in her backpocket if her other option(s) don't pan out... Go Team Philippines #labanpilipinas

[18majors]

> @Newinup said:

> At the very least now Yuka will go JLPGA (and I'm not belittling the LPGA nor NCAA). I'm saying Yuka will have something in her backpocket if her other option(s) don't pan out... Go Team Philippines #labanpilipinas

 

The only way Yuka fulfills her goal of world No. 1 by 24 is to play LPAG.

Of course, there're many hurdles to clear before she reaches her goal.

[Newinup]

> @18majors said:

> > @Newinup said:

> > At the very least now Yuka will go JLPGA (and I'm not belittling the LPGA nor NCAA). I'm saying Yuka will have something in her backpocket if her other option(s) don't pan out... Go Team Philippines #labanpilipinas

>

> The only way Yuka fulfills her goal of world No. 1 by 24 is to play LPAG.

> Of course, there're many hurdles to clear before she reaches her goal.

 

whoa! that's still a large mountain to climb... on step at a time, of course, but i am befuddled why she is playing JLPGA pre-test (Which she so marvelously aced, of course) when the greater goal is LPGA. Maybe she goes the Shibuno route (if she does NOT advance beyond stage 2?)? :) Either way, I'm sure she has her reason(s) for doing JLPGA pro-test (over and beyond the fact that she's half japanese and can speak the language and has actually played quite a few tournaments in Japan - and Japan is only 4 hrs away from Manila). Maybe she just used the JLPGA pro-test as a "tune up" event for Stage 2. Suffice to say, I'm sure the ultimate prize for both Yuka and Bianca is LPGA (unlike Hinako who seems content to stay in Japan but that's another thread). This is all so confusing to me truth be told. Does Yuka still become a Bulldog in 2020? JLPGA if cant advanced stage 2? LPGA? (if full card and when (in 2020)????

[18majors]

> @Newinup said:

> > @18majors said:

> > > @Newinup said:

> > > At the very least now Yuka will go JLPGA (and I'm not belittling the LPGA nor NCAA). I'm saying Yuka will have something in her backpocket if her other option(s) don't pan out... Go Team Philippines #labanpilipinas

> >

> > The only way Yuka fulfills her goal of world No. 1 by 24 is to play LPAG.

> > Of course, there're many hurdles to clear before she reaches her goal.

>

> whoa! that's still a large mountain to climb... on step at a time, of course, but i am befuddled why she is playing JLPGA pre-test (Which she so marvelously aced, of course) when the greater goal is LPGA. Maybe she goes the Shibuno route (if she does NOT advance beyond stage 2?)? :) Either way, I'm sure she has her reason(s) for doing JLPGA pro-test (over and beyond the fact that she's half japanese and can speak the language and has actually played quite a few tournaments in Japan - and Japan is only 4 hrs away from Manila). Maybe she just used the JLPGA pro-test as a "tune up" event for Stage 2. Suffice to say, I'm sure the ultimate prize for both Yuka and Bianca is LPGA (unlike Hinako who seems content to stay in Japan but that's another thread). This is all so confusing to me truth be told. Does Yuka still become a Bulldog in 2020? JLPGA if cant advanced stage 2? LPGA? (if full card and when (in 2020)????

 

LPGA is Yuka;s only path; but she needs to get there first.

Stage II is more than a month away; all players, including Bianca and Yuka, need to stay sharp by playing as many tournaments as they can.

Hinako failed to qualify for JPLGA in 2017; 2019 is truly a Cinderella year . It'll take her a while to come to her senses.

I firmly believe Bianca, Yuka, Hinako and Yealimi are the future of LPGA; they'll fight it over for many many years.

 

[Golf Dino]

> @18majors said:

> > @Newinup said:

> > > @18majors said:

> > > > @Newinup said:

> > > > At the very least now Yuka will go JLPGA (and I'm not belittling the LPGA nor NCAA). I'm saying Yuka will have something in her backpocket if her other option(s) don't pan out... Go Team Philippines #labanpilipinas

> > >

> > > The only way Yuka fulfills her goal of world No. 1 by 24 is to play LPAG.

> > > Of course, there're many hurdles to clear before she reaches her goal.

> >

> > whoa! that's still a large mountain to climb... on step at a time, of course, but i am befuddled why she is playing JLPGA pre-test (Which she so marvelously aced, of course) when the greater goal is LPGA. Maybe she goes the Shibuno route (if she does NOT advance beyond stage 2?)? :) Either way, I'm sure she has her reason(s) for doing JLPGA pro-test (over and beyond the fact that she's half japanese and can speak the language and has actually played quite a few tournaments in Japan - and Japan is only 4 hrs away from Manila). Maybe she just used the JLPGA pro-test as a "tune up" event for Stage 2. Suffice to say, I'm sure the ultimate prize for both Yuka and Bianca is LPGA (unlike Hinako who seems content to stay in Japan but that's another thread). This is all so confusing to me truth be told. Does Yuka still become a Bulldog in 2020? JLPGA if cant advanced stage 2? LPGA? (if full card and when (in 2020)????

>

> LPGA is Yuka;s only path; but she needs to get there first.

> Stage II is more than a month away; all players, including Bianca and Yuka, need to stay sharp by playing as many tournaments as they can.

> Hinako failed to qualify for JPLGA in 2017; 2019 is truly a Cinderella year . It'll take her a while to come to her senses.

> I firmly believe Bianca, Yuka, Hinako and Yealimi are the future of LPGA; they'll fight it over for many many years.

>

 

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What happened to the Kordas being the future of the LPGA? ??

The book is still out on Bianca, Yuka and Noh. It's just too early to say ... they seem like they have the physical tools ... but a full season or two on the big tour will be a much better barometer to measure them by. And that doesn't mean that I'm down on them, actually, the contrary, but I've been around a long time and have seen this happen to other players too.

[18majors]

This is a heart warming story; go Haley, get your LPGA card and show the world who you're!

 

Haley Moore's GoFundMe has surpassed $30,000 goal

“You’re a beautiful person both inside/out,” wrote Jeremy Rogers after making a donation to Haley’s cause. “I have a high school golfer with Asperger’s and it’s hard for him to be accepted by his peers. Keep inspiring all of us to reach for the stars and don’t ever ever give up!”

[https://golfweek.com/2019/09/05/golf-haley-moores-gofundme-surpassed-goal/](https://golfweek.com/2019/09/05/golf-haley-moores-gofundme-surpassed-goal/ "https://golfweek.com/2019/09/05/golf-haley-moores-gofundme-surpassed-goal/")

 

[Golf Dino]

> @18majors said:

> This is a heart warming story; go Haley, get your LPGA card and show the world who you're!

>

> Haley Moore's GoFundMe has surpassed $30,000 goal

> “You’re a beautiful person both inside/out,” wrote Jeremy Rogers after making a donation to Haley’s cause. “I have a high school golfer with Asperger’s and it’s hard for him to be accepted by his peers. Keep inspiring all of us to reach for the stars and don’t ever ever give up!”

> [https://golfweek.com/2019/09/05/golf-haley-moores-gofundme-surpassed-goal/](https://golfweek.com/2019/09/05/golf-haley-moores-gofundme-surpassed-goal/ "https://golfweek.com/2019/09/05/golf-haley-moores-gofundme-surpassed-goal/")

>

 

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I saw that story too ... good news. Nice to see people rally around her!??

[18majors]

Congratulations, Patty Tavatanakit, the world is your oyster!

 

IT'S OFFICIAL: @Patty_MPT ?? has secured the second @LPGA card for 2020! With three wins in eight starts, the rookie from @UCLAWomensGolf is guaranteed to finish in the Volvik Race for the Card top-10.

[https://twitter.com/ROAD2LPGA/status/1169703499887775744](https://twitter.com/ROAD2LPGA/status/1169703499887775744 "https://twitter.com/ROAD2LPGA/status/1169703499887775744")

[Newinup]

At this point, I just follow Bianca's and Yuka's careers more on a day-to-day basis and wish for no injuries on both (as well as Lois Kaye Go's to an extent but she's still a Gamecock and needs a little bit more seasoning before/if she decides to turn pro). Sometimes, it gets a tad confusing as to what Yuka's strategy is but we'll find out sooner or later. Will keep you guys posted if I hear of anything of value. Bianca for sure is aiming for LPGA, and I've shared what I do know in terms of timing (AFAIK it's her dream to play Augusta Women's Amateur this coming year) but again, we'll cross the bridge if/when get there :)

[Argonne69]

48 players earned 2019 cards. > @"Golf Dino" said:

> > @18majors said:

> > > @Newinup said:

> > > > @18majors said:

> > > > > @Newinup said:

> > > > > At the very least now Yuka will go JLPGA (and I'm not belittling the LPGA nor NCAA). I'm saying Yuka will have something in her backpocket if her other option(s) don't pan out... Go Team Philippines #labanpilipinas

> > > >

> > > > The only way Yuka fulfills her goal of world No. 1 by 24 is to play LPAG.

> > > > Of course, there're many hurdles to clear before she reaches her goal.

> > >

> > > whoa! that's still a large mountain to climb... on step at a time, of course, but i am befuddled why she is playing JLPGA pre-test (Which she so marvelously aced, of course) when the greater goal is LPGA. Maybe she goes the Shibuno route (if she does NOT advance beyond stage 2?)? :) Either way, I'm sure she has her reason(s) for doing JLPGA pro-test (over and beyond the fact that she's half japanese and can speak the language and has actually played quite a few tournaments in Japan - and Japan is only 4 hrs away from Manila). Maybe she just used the JLPGA pro-test as a "tune up" event for Stage 2. Suffice to say, I'm sure the ultimate prize for both Yuka and Bianca is LPGA (unlike Hinako who seems content to stay in Japan but that's another thread). This is all so confusing to me truth be told. Does Yuka still become a Bulldog in 2020? JLPGA if cant advanced stage 2? LPGA? (if full card and when (in 2020)????

> >

> > LPGA is Yuka;s only path; but she needs to get there first.

> > Stage II is more than a month away; all players, including Bianca and Yuka, need to stay sharp by playing as many tournaments as they can.

> > Hinako failed to qualify for JPLGA in 2017; 2019 is truly a Cinderella year . It'll take her a while to come to her senses.

> > I firmly believe Bianca, Yuka, Hinako and Yealimi are the future of LPGA; they'll fight it over for many many years.

> >

>

> ________________

> What happened to the Kordas being the future of the LPGA? ??

> The book is still out on Bianca, Yuka and Noh. It's just too early to say ... they seem like they have the physical tools ... but a full season or two on the big tour will be a much better barometer to measure them by. And that doesn't mean that I'm down on them, actually, the contrary, but I've been around a long time and have seen this happen to other players too.

 

Jessica has been plagued by injuries and a spotty putter. Nelly can blame her putter. Both are excellent ballstrikers, but the putter just doesn't cooperate. That seems to be a common theme for many good ballstrikers.

[Golf Dino]

> @Argonne69 said:

> 48 players earned 2019 cards. > @"Golf Dino" said:

> > > @18majors said:

> > > > @Newinup said:

> > > > > @18majors said:

> > > > > > @Newinup said:

> > > > > > At the very least now Yuka will go JLPGA (and I'm not belittling the LPGA nor NCAA). I'm saying Yuka will have something in her backpocket if her other option(s) don't pan out... Go Team Philippines #labanpilipinas

> > > > >

> > > > > The only way Yuka fulfills her goal of world No. 1 by 24 is to play LPAG.

> > > > > Of course, there're many hurdles to clear before she reaches her goal.

> > > >

> > > > whoa! that's still a large mountain to climb... on step at a time, of course, but i am befuddled why she is playing JLPGA pre-test (Which she so marvelously aced, of course) when the greater goal is LPGA. Maybe she goes the Shibuno route (if she does NOT advance beyond stage 2?)? :) Either way, I'm sure she has her reason(s) for doing JLPGA pro-test (over and beyond the fact that she's half japanese and can speak the language and has actually played quite a few tournaments in Japan - and Japan is only 4 hrs away from Manila). Maybe she just used the JLPGA pro-test as a "tune up" event for Stage 2. Suffice to say, I'm sure the ultimate prize for both Yuka and Bianca is LPGA (unlike Hinako who seems content to stay in Japan but that's another thread). This is all so confusing to me truth be told. Does Yuka still become a Bulldog in 2020? JLPGA if cant advanced stage 2? LPGA? (if full card and when (in 2020)????

> > >

> > > LPGA is Yuka;s only path; but she needs to get there first.

> > > Stage II is more than a month away; all players, including Bianca and Yuka, need to stay sharp by playing as many tournaments as they can.

> > > Hinako failed to qualify for JPLGA in 2017; 2019 is truly a Cinderella year . It'll take her a while to come to her senses.

> > > I firmly believe Bianca, Yuka, Hinako and Yealimi are the future of LPGA; they'll fight it over for many many years.

> > >

> >

> > ________________

> > What happened to the Kordas being the future of the LPGA? ??

> > The book is still out on Bianca, Yuka and Noh. It's just too early to say ... they seem like they have the physical tools ... but a full season or two on the big tour will be a much better barometer to measure them by. And that doesn't mean that I'm down on them, actually, the contrary, but I've been around a long time and have seen this happen to other players too.

>

> Jessica has been plagued by injuries and a spotty putter. Nelly can blame her putter. Both are excellent ballstrikers, but the putter just doesn't cooperate. That seems to be a common theme for many good ballstrikers.

______________

Oh, of course I agree with your observations Argonne. I was just having a "playful poke" with 18 Majors as he was on a streak a little while back where he was very pro Kordas -- not without some merit mind you. ?

 

Of course, he's okay with his similar playful pokes with Stooch and I about our Brooke!??? ?

[18majors]

Weiwei Zhang has won her 2nd consecutive tournament and fourth this season at China LPGA; will she be an unstoppable force at Stage II?

 

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