2020 US Women's Open

[18majors]

Challenges are everywhere

 

A Look at Champions Golf Club's Expansive Greens

 

 

[18majors]

One of the reasons Erika Hara is catching all the attention after she won her second major this year, is that's she's the so called 8-head beauty in Japan.  

Erika (5'8") is tall and has a relatively small head; and her height is more than 8 times the height of her head.

 

Erika Hara! Two teachers testify to "8-head model" female professional

 

 

 

 

 

[postfold]

I don't know anything about Erika Hara but those results tell me that I better learn.  Love seeing the JLPGA and KLPGA stars coming to play next week.

[18majors]

It's been a while to hear from Paula Creamer!

 

Importance of Being a U.S. Women's Open Champion

[HMHS]

Erica Hara, Yuka (half Japan, I classify her as Japanese right now), Mamiko, Katsu, Yui, Sakura -- there's tons of them next week that have game in my view... Needless to say, of course, Nasa and Hinako, Ai Suzuki (and even Mamiko) are already known entities...

[18majors]

We're officially into the USWO week, and this is another nice article to read

 

Nelly Korda’s Love of the Game Began at U.S. Women’s Open

 

 

"When asked what it would mean to hoist the Harton S. Semple Trophy and receive the Mickey Wright Medal, Korda made her feelings crystal clear.

“To be honest, that would be a dream come true for me,” she said. “When I first played in the U.S. Women’s Open I was 14 years old, and walking on that range and seeing all the top names in women’s golf and having my sister there and everything, I think that’s where I fell in love with the game. I was like ‘OK, this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.’

“That tournament will always be one of the most special that I will ever play in,” Korda said."

[18majors]

Weather forecast, warmer than this week in Dallas

 

 

 

[Argonne69]

6 hours ago, Supermilo said:

Erica Hara, Yuka (half Japan, I classify her as Japanese right now), Mamiko, Katsu, Yui, Sakura -- there's tons of them next week that have game in my view... Needless to say, of course, Nasa and Hinako, Ai Suzuki (and even Mamiko) are already known entities...

 

What happened to Haru? She had a good run going for a few years, but 2020 has been a bust (5 missed cuts and 1 Top 20), as was most of 2019. 

[18majors]

15 minutes ago, Argonne69 said:

 

What happened to Haru? She had a good run going for a few years, but 2020 has been a bust (5 missed cuts and 1 Top 20), as was most of 2019. 

 

Haru Nomura was #162 on Rolex ranking on Monday, November 9, 2020, she's qualified to play USWO.

She hasn't played since KPMG in October, clearly she's called it for the year.

 

 

[18majors]

USGA is pulling out all stops to promote women's golf

 

Women Worth Watching

 

[HMHS]

1 hour ago, Argonne69 said:

 

What happened to Haru? She had a good run going for a few years, but 2020 has been a bust (5 missed cuts and 1 Top 20), as was most of 2019. 

As @18majorssaid, she's called it a year despite playing in the majors (eg BO, KPMG)this year - decided to not participate USWO (which was surprising but with covid, nothing is surprising anymore)

Edited December 7, 2020 by HMHS

[18majors]

I don't know how well known it's that during the USWO week each player is provided with a top line Lexus to drive as a perquisite.

 

USWO is only one of two LPGA tournaments to provide cars.

Edited December 7, 2020 by 18majors

[Stooch]

22 minutes ago, Supermilo said:

As @18majorssaid, she's called it a year despite playing in the majors (eg BO, KPMG)this year - decided to not participate USWO (which was surprising but with covid, nothing is surprising anymore)

 

Didn't Haru wreck her back a couple season ago, if I remember correctly?  If she's fighting back issues that tough cause she hasn't been the same player for a few years now.

[Stooch]

Nice shout out from Brandel and we finally agree on something lol

 

[fredogolfer]

Players from the US, South Korea and Japan make up more than half the field. Sweden, Thailand, Australia, France, China, Chinese Taipei also have decent size contingents that leave very little space in the field for other countries. Surprised to see Italy with multiple entries.

Edited December 7, 2020 by fredogolfer

[scott_Donald]

Really looking forward to this weeks golf.

 

Would love to play Champions, seem to always meet members but never played it yet. If I was in Houston long term I would certainly join it.

 

Weather is warmer again so hopefully it stays dry also.

[18majors]

Brittany Lincicome, Cristie Kerr and Mirim Lee all remain on USWO raster as of now.

 

They might have dropped out if it's any other tournaments, but it's USWO and they will stay until they're dragged out crying and screaming.

 

[Golf Dino]

12 hours ago, Stooch said:

Nice shout out from Brandel and we finally agree on something lol

 

 

Regarding Brandel --Like they say .... "Hated, Adored, but never Ignored"  😄 

Edited December 7, 2020 by Golf Dino

[Argonne69]

12 hours ago, Stooch said:

Nice shout out from Brandel and we finally agree on something lol

 

 

My back aches from just looking at that photo. 🙂

 

[18majors]

Brandel Chamblee continues

 

 

 

[18majors]

By the way, Brandel Chamblee will be the featured commentator on Golf Central before and after each round.

 

I believe Cara Banks will be on site for those Golf Central; essentially it is women's version of "Live from the US Open".

Edited December 7, 2020 by 18majors

[18majors]

Beth Ann Nichols didn't waste anytime for her upcoming busy week

 

My first U.S. Women's Open: LPGA players tell stories from their championship debut

 

[Stooch]

1 hour ago, Argonne69 said:

 

My back aches from just looking at that photo. 🙂

 

 

It seems much worse to us, if you make 20 million over the course of a career and have to visit a chiropractor twice a week after it, it doesn't really hurt so much. lol 

Edited December 7, 2020 by Stooch

[18majors]

Bet365.com betting odds, many surprising picks

 

Top-10

Sei Young Kim  10/1     Inbee Park  11/1     Danielle Kang  12/1     Hye Jin Choi  16/1     Jin Young Ko  18/1      Nelly Korda  18/1     

Brooke Henderson  18/1     Nasa Hataoka  22/1   So Yeon Ryu  25/1     Carlotta Ciganda  28/1     Minjee Lee  28/1   Lexi  28/1

 

Lydia Ko  33/1     Lucky 6  33/1      Ally Ewing  33/1     Jessica Korda  55/1     Hae Ran Ryu  55/1     Yealimi Noh  60/1

Ayaka Furue  66/1     Hee Jeong Lim  75/1     Emily K. Pedersen  75/1     Na Rin An  80/1     In Gee Chun 90/1

Hinako Shibuno  125/1     Bianca Pagdanganan  140/1     Kelly Tan  140/1     Yuka Saso  175/1     Rose Zhang  175/1

Erika Hara  275/1     Gabriela Ruffels  350/1

[Stooch]

5 minutes ago, 18majors said:

Bet365.com betting odds, many surprising picks

 

Top-10

Sei Young Kim  10/1     Inbee Park  11/1     Danielle Kang  12/1     Hye Jin Choi  16/1     Jin Young Ko  18/1      Nelly Korda  18/1     

Brooke Henderson  18/1     Nasa Hataoka  22/1   So Yeon Ryu  25/1     Carlotta Ciganda  28/1     Minjee Lee  28/1   Lexi  28/1

 

Lydia Ko  33/1     Lucky 6  33/1      Ally Ewing  33/1     Jessica Korda  55/1     Hae Ran Ryu  55/1     Yealimi Noh  60/1

Ayaka Furue  66/1     Hee Jeong Lim  75/1     Emily K. Pedersen  75/1     Na Rin An  80/1     In Gee Chun 90/1

Hinako Shibuno  125/1     Bianca Pagdanganan  140/1     Kelly Tan  140/1     Yuka Saso  175/1     Rose Zhang  175/1

Erika Hara  275/1     Gabriela Ruffels  350/1

 

They seem fair, Lydia is probably the best value at 33-1, I would have thought she be the same odds as Lexi and Minjee or even closer to Nasa at 22-1.  I would avoid Inbee at 11-1, yes Inbee is Inbee and always gonna be a factor.  Depending on how long the course plays, that can be factor for Inbee.  Not saying Inbee won't be there but at 11-1 I see no value having to beat some of the skilled bombers and longer hitters.

[18majors]

6 minutes ago, Stooch said:

 

They seem fair, Lydia is probably the best value at 33-1, I would have thought she be the same odds as Lexi and Minjee or even closer to Nasa at 22-1.  I would avoid Inbee at 11-1, yes Inbee is Inbee and always gonna be a factor.  Depending on how long the course plays, that can be factor for Inbee.  Not saying Inbee won't be there but at 11-1 I see no value having to beat some of the skilled bombers and longer hitters.

 

 

Speaking like an experienced player!

 

I'd recommend Golf Channel hire you for many 5-minute segments handicapping the field before every round.

[18majors]

They plan to stay commercial free

 

 

[18majors]

Many of my favorites

 

The rookie contingent is strong in the U.S. Women's Open

 

[Raving Shanker]

32 minutes ago, 18majors said:

Bet365.com betting odds, many surprising picks

 

Top-10

Sei Young Kim  10/1     Inbee Park  11/1     Danielle Kang  12/1     Hye Jin Choi  16/1     Jin Young Ko  18/1      Nelly Korda  18/1     

Brooke Henderson  18/1     Nasa Hataoka  22/1   So Yeon Ryu  25/1     Carlotta Ciganda  28/1     Minjee Lee  28/1   Lexi  28/1

 

Lydia Ko  33/1     Lucky 6  33/1      Ally Ewing  33/1     Jessica Korda  55/1     Hae Ran Ryu  55/1     Yealimi Noh  60/1

Ayaka Furue  66/1     Hee Jeong Lim  75/1     Emily K. Pedersen  75/1     Na Rin An  80/1     In Gee Chun 90/1

Hinako Shibuno  125/1     Bianca Pagdanganan  140/1     Kelly Tan  140/1     Yuka Saso  175/1     Rose Zhang  175/1

Erika Hara  275/1     Gabriela Ruffels  350/1

 

Best value there is So Yeon Ryu and Pederson I would think. Apart from those two, the odds look about right to me, except for a certain person at $28 who hasn't won in about 90 starts over 4 seasons.

[18majors]

17 minutes ago, Raving Shanker said:

 

Best value there is So Yeon Ryu and Pederson I would think. Apart from those two, the odds look about right to me, except for a certain person at $28 who hasn't won in about 90 starts over 4 seasons.

 

 

Agreed, no sane person would bet on a player who'd find a way to lose even if she leads by 5 shots going into the final round.