LPGA Purses and Endorsements

[Argonne69]

53 minutes ago, Golf Dino said:

 

Yes, your eyese have deceived you . . . Brooke lost a little over 1 stroke per round to the field and Lydia gained 10.5 strokes per round over the field.   

 

Ah, didn't notice that the LPGA website was a week behind, and only showing SG stats for the ToC. Oy. 

 

[Golf Dino]

2 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

 

Ah, didn't notice that the LPGA website was a week behind, and only showing SG stats for the ToC. Oy. 

 

 

Now if she can only get angry with herself, and determined to fix her putting woes where she at least makes a few more putts per 72 holes, then she will be in a much better position.

[KBong]

41 minutes ago, Golf Dino said:

 

Now if she can only get angry with herself, and determined to fix her putting woes where she at least makes a few more putts per 72 holes, then she will be in a much better position.

Talk to Dave....nuff said.

[Seamus_McDuff]

12 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

 

Ah, didn't notice that the LPGA website was a week behind, and only showing SG stats for the ToC. Oy. 

 

 

Strange that the main page with the top-5 shows updated on 2-1 and covers both events, but “view all” was last updated on 1-23. 

[golfortennis]

1 hour ago, Seamus_McDuff said:

 

Strange that the main page with the top-5 shows updated on 2-1 and covers both events, but “view all” was last updated on 1-23. 

 

Now, now, this new commissioner can't be expected to do everything.  She's working on important stuff like getting the "followers" numbers on whatever flavor of the day app.   

[18majors]

 

More details about Jessica's FootJoy endorsement; I estimate it's worth $0.5 - $1.0 million a year:

FootJoy signs LPGA star to its ranks

 

"FootJoy President, Chris Lindner, kicked off proceedings by saying, “this is an incredibly exciting time for the game of golf. There is a renewed passion for the game and we are seeing our sport evolve as we become younger, more diverse, more athletic, more welcoming and certainly more female.”

[Seamus_McDuff]

So she switches from Adidas to FootJoy. Might not be that much of a net gain. 

[18majors]

 

More endorsement deals:

From unexpected players to unexpected ways, college golfers are (slowly) finding name, image and likeness opportunities

 

 

 

'It’s also not for everyone. Heck’s teammate, World No. 1 Rose Zhang, has so far avoided any NIL deals (although sources told Golf Digest that Callaway is expected to make Zhang a “significant” offer)."

 

 

 

 

Edited February 2, 2022 by 18majors

[KBong]

16 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

 

Ah, didn't notice that the LPGA website was a week behind, and only showing SG stats for the ToC. Oy. 

 

For a casual fan...they will not know where the KPMG stats are within lpga.com.

The spreadsheet is not user friendly.

 

Hello McFly LPGA....go to pgatour.com and find out how to post/list stats....it's easier to navigate.

[18majors]

2 minutes ago, KBong said:

The spreadsheet is not user friendly.

 

 

Good news, it isn't spread sheet anymore:

KPMG

 

 

[KBong]

4 hours ago, 18majors said:

 

More details about Jessica's FootJoy endorsement; I estimate it's worth $0.5 - $1.0 million a year:

FootJoy signs LPGA star to its ranks

 

I'm thinking it is not close to that much money.

FJ is owned by Acushnet....so it could be a top up to Jess's Titleist endorsement.

 

Edited February 2, 2022 by KBong

[KBong]

16 minutes ago, 18majors said:

 

Good news, it isn't spread sheet anymore:

KPMG

 

 

It's a good start.

But they need to still work on it....as I can't stack rank the other SG stats yet....without going to the spreadsheet.

 

IMO....the stats will be kinda meaningless until they play a lot more tournaments.

I graduated university decades ago....if I remember....as a watermark....I believe a sample size minimum was 30 in order to demonstrate some level of statistical significance. 

 

So assume the "better" players we want to follow make most cuts....so maybe 8 tournaments in...we'll see some more "meaningful" stats.

 

I haven't deep dived into the KPMG spreadsheet....do they have a SG proximity to the hole stats?....I find this to be one of the more useful stat.

 

I know it's not the PGA....but I think on the pgatour.com....they even break down SG proximity to the holes in 50 yard increments?

There is so much info on pgatour.com

Edited February 2, 2022 by KBong

[KBong]

1 hour ago, 18majors said:

 

More endorsement deals:

From unexpected players to unexpected ways, college golfers are (slowly) finding name, image and likeness opportunities

 

 

 

'It’s also not for everyone. Heck’s teammate, World No. 1 Rose Zhang, has so far avoided any NIL deals (although sources told Golf Digest that Callaway is expected to make Zhang a “significant” offer)."

 

 

 

 

The Zhangster better SEAL the deal with Cally ASAP....before Tina cancels it ......to BEG Chip to sign up Lydia after her Gainbridge win.... instead of Rose.

And Rose better get ink on paper before Cally regrets it...if the Zhangster should take another snowman on #13 at the ANWA.

I still can't believe Rose snap hooked her drive into the woods on #13 in 2021.

And then Rose GAGGED on #17 from the middle of the fairway on her approach shot....missing out in a playoff.

I can't believe Rose didn't hire a local AN loop...WTH.

 

I gotta believe The Zhangster signed up with The Death Star (IMG).

I'm thinking Rose won't spend 4 years at Stanford.

 

With a Cally deal and the $20M Yani deal....The Zhangster will be set for life.

I'm glad to have a future countrywoman to root for.

China Rules Baby!🤣

[golfortennis]

2 hours ago, 18majors said:

 

More details about Jessica's FootJoy endorsement; I estimate it's worth $0.5 - $1.0 million a year:

FootJoy signs LPGA star to its ranks

 

"FootJoy President, Chris Lindner, kicked off proceedings by saying, “this is an incredibly exciting time for the game of golf. There is a renewed passion for the game and we are seeing our sport evolve as we become younger, more diverse, more athletic, more welcoming and certainly more female.”

 

What makes you estimate it at that much money?  I estimate it at $35 plus ten pairs of laces.  Hey this is fun.

[KBong]

2 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

 

What makes you estimate it at that much money?  I estimate it at $35 plus ten pairs of laces.  Hey this is fun.

And the free supply of yearly FJ gloves and belts too.

But like all things during the pandemic with worldwide shortages....I believe Jess's supply is capped.

 

Too bad it closed....it would have been🤣 funny to see a "certain" massage parlor's logo on Jess's staff bag. 

 

How did you get $35/yr...maybe a buck per event if Jess played every 2022 event and you just rounded up....just askin for a friend.🤣

 

[18majors]

14 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

 

What makes you estimate it at that much money?  I estimate it at $35 plus ten pairs of laces.  Hey this is fun.

 

FootJoy put Jessica at the same category as Justin Thomas; whose contract I'd estimate about $1.5 - 2.0 million a year.

[KBong]

18 minutes ago, 18majors said:

 

FootJoy put Jessica at the same category as Justin Thomas; whose contract I'd estimate about $1.5 - 2.0 million a year.

Do you mean same category as a "Brand Ambassador"?

 

Who knows what Jess or JT are being paid by FJ...unless someone in the know leaks it...but I gotta believe Jess is paid a fraction of JT's endorsement.

 

In the past....I don't think Jess was significantly endorsed.

IMO.....Nelly & Jess should have signed with The Death Star (IMG) and not Chris.

Edited February 2, 2022 by KBong

[18majors]

8 minutes ago, KBong said:

Do you mean same category as a "Brand Ambassador"?

 

Who knows what Jess or JT are being paid by FJ...unless someone in the know leaks it...but I gotta believe Jess is paid a fraction of JT's endorsement.

 

 

FootJoy treated it as a major deal; the president of FootJoy handled the announcement himself with Justin Thomas.

 

In this day and age, FootJoy wouldn't sign a deal with Jessica unless they're paying her about 50% of Justin.

[18majors]

 

As promised, 'Behind-the-Scenes' is becoming a regular occurrence at LPGA.  LPGA is intent to make their players household names.  They may have already had potential sponsors lined up.

 

 

 

 

[KBong]

47 minutes ago, 18majors said:

In this day and age, FootJoy wouldn't sign a deal with Jessica unless they're paying her about 50% of Justin.

I doubt it....we'll never know unless someone in the know leaks it out.

[KBong]

26 minutes ago, 18majors said:

 

As promised, 'Behind-the-Scenes' is becoming a regular occurrence at LPGA.  LPGA is intent to make their players household names.  They may have already had potential sponsors lined up.

 

 

 

 

Finally.....we have someone worth watching....but it will be a while before we see this. Maybe a pub crawl in Ft. Myers with GIMMEE's gal pals???

 

Too bad @Argonne69 wasn't in Ft. Myers this week....they could have used Bessie to act as a limo to chauffeur the gals from bar to bar....Arg would actually have to make his bed and clean the dishes for a change.🤣

Arg would be an EXCELLENT bar hopping guide with his EXPERT craft beer knowledge.

Arg could have been a Youtube star.

 

I'm getting TIRED of The Gaby Lopez Show...with guest appearance from Amy Olson.

If there's a Mexican that people want to see...it would be POSER Fassi.

BUT

I'd rather see what the GREAT Lorena is doing with her foundation...just sayin.

 

The last 2 episodes are gonna break the internet....24K & 12K views so far

Seems like 50% of the content is from past filmed stuff from the CME tournament play and CME interviews already recorded.

[18majors]

 

The 'CME Behind the Scene Episode 1' on YouTube has gathered 27,000 views thus far.  By comparison, the final round of 2022 Gainbridge with Lydia Ko and Danielle Kang has 112,000 views.

 

It's clear, nothing sells LPGA more than golf itself; but everything helps.

[KBong]

5 hours ago, 18majors said:

 

The 'CME Behind the Scene Episode 1' on YouTube has gathered 27,000 views thus far.  By comparison, the final round of 2022 Gainbridge with Lydia Ko and Danielle Kang has 112,000 views.

 

It's clear, nothing sells LPGA more than golf itself; but everything helps.

Ya, with 27K, 16K and 10K for the 3 videos...they are really lighting the world on fire.🤣

 

@fredogolfer is right. The video quality is poor.

 

The series was The Gaby Lopez Show.

We learned nothing new in the last video and we already knew the outcome of the CME.....the video was basically (90%) a rehash of a CME highlights video that has been on Youtube for months.

 

If Mollie is indeed such a great team player.....then she should take one for the team and fire Carroll, Hertzog and toldright if this was the best they could come up with.

toldright should rebrand themselves as "toldwrong"

 

If Mollie bought the HS intern who manages the lpga.com website..... a Playstation.....I'm thinking he would have created 3 better Youtube videos....nuff said.

[golfortennis]

2 hours ago, KBong said:

Ya, with 27K, 16K and 10K for the 3 videos...they are really lighting the world on fire.🤣

 

 

 

 

Don't worry it's all those "followers" and other metrics that worked out so well for Procter and Gamble that they slashed their digital advertising budget a few years ago cause it did not bring in a return.

[KBong]

21 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

 

Don't worry it's all those "followers" and other metrics that worked out so well for Procter and Gamble that they slashed their digital advertising budget a few years ago cause it did not bring in a return.

It's an age-old adage: “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.” The quote, by department store mogul John Wanamaker, is over 100 years old.

🤣

[golfortennis]

8 minutes ago, KBong said:

It's an age-old adage: “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.” The quote, by department store mogul John Wanamaker, is over 100 years old.

🤣

 

Wife's friend was in a meeting several years ago and people were going on about how they needed to get more likes and whatnot to "drive more business."  She said, "it's a waste of time, all you get are people looking for free stuff."  Could almost hear all the boos and hisses people wanted to spew.  A couple years later, things were quietly slowed down in that area.

 

Nothing more meaningless, IMHO of course, than "likes" and "followers" on the internet.

 

[KBong]

7 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

Nothing more meaningless, IMHO of course, than "likes" and "followers" on the internet.

 

🤣

 

Don't say that to @18majors .....I think he follows 100's if not 1000's on IG 

 

I believe he has a very detailed spreadsheet for IG too.

I think he tracks Nelly's IG followers on a hourly basis and provides us with updates whenever there's an increase of 75 followers.🤣

 

BTW....can you please give me a "like" for this post.🤣

Thankfully there's no "hate" button....I'd be leading.

[golfortennis]

2 minutes ago, KBong said:

🤣

 

Don't say that to @18majors .....I think he follows 100's if not 1000's on IG 

 

I believe he has a very detailed spreadsheet for IG too.

I think he tracks Nelly's IG followers on a hourly basis and provides us with updates whenever there's an increase of 75 followers.🤣

 

BTW....can you please give me a "like" for this post.🤣

Thankfully there's no "hate" button....I'd be leading.

 

Lol.  Out of principle, I have never given a like on any site(not on FB or any of those ilk, so sites like this are my "social media."

 

But you can beg and plead all you want, you're not getting one!!

[KBong]

16 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

 

Lol.  Out of principle, I have never given a like on any site(not on FB or any of those ilk, so sites like this are my "social media."

 

But you can beg and plead all you want, you're not getting one!!

Oh come on. PRETTY PLEASE.🤣

[golfortennis]

10 minutes ago, KBong said:

Oh come on. PRETTY PLEASE.🤣

lol