2022 LPGA Season Odds and Ends

[woahnelly]

38 minutes ago, ChronicSlicer said:

Content for now at least. Perhaps they could be testing the waters with the men, before taking a chance with the ladies.

 

It's possible down the road,  LIV basically copied the format for the  LET Dubai Moonlight Classic for all it's events 😂

 

I would like more events that feature LPGA+JLPGA+KLPGA stars since the drop off in talent isn't as deep as the PGA vs everything else.

 

[Stooch]

1 hour ago, ChronicSlicer said:

Content for now at least. Perhaps they could be testing the waters with the men, before taking a chance with the ladies.

Apples and Oranges IMO, LIV can do to Women's golf whatever it wants, when ever it wants.  The ladies have been watching the guys make boat loads of cash for a few decades now.  Put up 15 events with each having a 6 million dollar prize pool and I'm quite positive you won't be upset with your entry lists lol

[18majors]

 

Congratulations Hee Jeong Lim, for winning 2022 Korea's Women's Open:

 

 

[AWinfortheAges]

6 hours ago, 18majors said:

 

Congratulations Hee Jeong Lim, for winning 2022 Korea's Women's Open:

 

 

Is Sung Hyun Park's fan club still the largest in Korea? Hee Jeong had an enthusiastic group supporting her on day 4. Do her fangirls call themselves the foxes? 

[JungleJimbo]

 

https://www.lpga.com/statistics/kpmg-performance-insights 

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KPMG Performance Insights – Changing the Way the LPGA Tour Tells Stories

lpgawomensnetwork.com/kpmg-performance-insights-changing-the-way-the-lpga-tour-tells-stories

Justin Ray

Earlier this year, in the final round of the JTBC Classic presented by Barbasol, LPGA Tour rookie Atthaya Thitikul started the day six shots off the lead. She would need an incredible Sunday performance to give her even the slightest chance at a big comeback victory. She went out and did it, firing a 64 and then winning a playoff against Nanna Koerstz Madsen.

Thitikul hit eight approach shots inside 15 feet on that Sunday. She gained more than three full strokes on the field with her approach play in the final round, most of any player. The rookie was especially dialed in on her approach shots from 100 to 125 yards out, averaging inside 17 feet for the day – 6 feet better than the LPGA Tour average. Thitikul was also a perfect three-for-three that day on putts from 5 to 10 feet – a range where LPGA Tour players make 55.9% of their putts overall on the season.

Before the launch of KPMG Performance Insights, none of those details would have been available.

“To me, having the extra data helps to tell the story of the competition, the way players are competing against each other,” said major champion and NBC Sports golf analyst Karen Stupples. “Not just the personal stories. It allows analysts and golf writers to write or talk about the play without necessarily being on-site. It means more people are talking about the play on the LPGA than before.”

Perhaps no sport lends itself to descriptive statistics and the time to explain them more than golf does. Every shot – from the decisions made before the swing, to everything that happens until the ball stops moving – is permeated with numbers. Since the launch of KPMG Performance Insights last year, the LPGA Tour has more access to detailed stats than ever before.

“I really think that when you are a player or an analyst, it’s east to just see the world through the same lens,” said Stupples. “Having more stats enables you to compare to other tours, to compare what, say, Nelly (Korda) does in relation to what (Scottie) Scheffler does.”

Korda gleans her biggest advantage over the competition with her driver, with 39% of her strokes gained coming off the tee. Since tracking began in 2021, Korda is one of three players to average a full stroke gained or more per round in that discipline. Scheffler’s biggest weapon in 2022 has arguably been his iron play, with more than 55% of his strokes gained coming on approach shots. Scheffler has leapt up 70 ranking spots in strokes gained approach this season compared to last.

“Having better and more specific data has helped us understand player’s strengths and weaknesses, and better compare players to each other,” said NBC Sports analyst Paige Mackenzie. “If we don’t have great data we can only speak about what we see, or background stories about players. By having data, fans can really appreciate how good they are.”

Minjee Lee, who recently won her second major in less than 12 months, has been arguably the best ball striker on the Tour in 2022. Both the traditional and advanced metrics support that notion: she’s ranked sixth on Tour in both total driving and greens in regulation. She leads the LPGA Tour in strokes gained tee-to-green per round.

Three players are ranked in the top-15 on Tour in both strokes gained putting and strokes gained approach: Jin Young Ko, Lydia Ko and Danielle Kang. They are ranked first, fourth and 13th in the world, respectively.

“I think for me the numbers around putting are the biggest eye opener,” Stupples said. “We have only ever had total putts and putts per G.I.R. in the past. Now we know what the make percentage is for the LPGA players.”

Players on the LPGA Tour this season have made 29.4% of their putts from 10 to 15 feet away. That’s very close to the PGA Tour average this season from that range – 29.9%. Lydia Ko is the only LPGA Tour player to make more than 100 putts of 10 feet or longer this season. She leads the Tour in strokes gained putting per round.

Dottie Ardina is making 34.5% of her putts from 15 to 20 feet this season. Only two players on the men’s tour have made more than 30% of their putts from that range in 2021-22.

“I love to go and see how close players are hitting it from different distances and how they are putting,” said Stupples. “It allows me to talk about exceptional play or poor play and have numbers to back it up without listeners having to just take my word for it. It adds credibility to my words.”

KPMG Performance Insights are helping broadcasters tell better stories about the world’s best players, building fan interest and understanding. Only about a year into the project, the best is still yet to come.

Edited June 24, 2022 by JungleJimbo

[third-times-a-charm]

I still can't believe the LPGA doesnt have a deal with ESPN+ or whatever to show at least SOMETHING during the full tournaments morning to end. The cameras are already there and I would much rather watch morning LPGA groups in the background while I work than the PGA.

[Lobby]

I guess I'm in the minority on this TV issue. 

TV golf coverage sucks, in my opinion.    Just too many commercials (ever notice how the tv volume appears higher during a commercial than on the regular telecast) and too many talking heads. 

Only showing the back nine for the leaders seems appropriate to me.   I'll get annoyed less...   🙂

[Titleist_PT23]

I haven't caught on to many of the recent players.  I think partly due to change in swing speeds and ball flight (not relatable).

 

So very happy to see some long-time favourites Minjee and In Gee take home some big time hardware this season.

 

What remains for the Evian and WBO?  I will hope for SYR (another favourite from the past, seems extremely unlikely though) at Evian and maybe Lydia Ko at the WBO.  Both would add a third different major.  I think Lydia, In Gee, and Minjee were all good friends in their younger days as well, so it would be cool to see all of them performing at the highest level in the same year.

[woahnelly]

The Solheim Cup squad should be looking strong by next year.

 

The 6 "locks" would be Lexi, Nelly, Kupcho, J Korda, Khang D Kang 

 

Based on this year (so far) the next 6 would be Alex, Vu, Harigae, O'Toole, and the Lee's of Alison + Andrea. 

 

Of course a lot of golf now and then, maybe Corpuz or Schubert picks up a win to get an invite. Lucy Li will have her card next year and poised to make some noise. 

 

I know the captains picks could change this, but I would feel confident with this squad. 

 

Poor Yealimi is down to 30th on the points list!  Annie has cooled off a bit with some brutal finishes her last 3 events although she struggles on longer tracks. (I hope they team up at the Dow Next Event) but I think Yealimi will play with her buddy A Lim, and Annie will probs play with Khang.  East Coast girls gotta stick together. There's not many of them on tour! 

 

https://www.lpga.com/statistics/points/solheim-cup?year=2022

 

Not sure about the Europe squad forecast, but id bet my life savings (which isn't much) that Popov isn't on it again 😅

 

 

EDIT

 

https://www.dowglbi.com/teamcommitments

 

Annie is w Jennifer Song, maybe home state advantage ?? 🙂

 

Edited June 28, 2022 by woahnelly

[mcculld2]

And Minjee Lee scoots past Nelly into the No.2 world ranking slot

Jin Young had better be on her game in the upcoming majors or she will get mown down by Minjee.

It's good to have so many dominant and equally talented players at the top of the rankings.

Cheers

[HankScorpio]

12 hours ago, woahnelly said:

The Solheim Cup squad should be looking strong by next year.

 

The 6 "locks" would be Lexi, Nelly, Kupcho, J Korda, Khang D Kang 

 

Based on this year (so far) the next 6 would be Alex, Vu, Harigae, O'Toole, and the Lee's of Alison + Andrea. 

 

Of course a lot of golf now and then, maybe Corpuz or Schubert picks up a win to get an invite. Lucy Li will have her card next year and poised to make some noise. 

 

I know the captains picks could change this, but I would feel confident with this squad. 

 

Poor Yealimi is down to 30th on the points list!  Annie has cooled off a bit with some brutal finishes her last 3 events although she struggles on longer tracks. (I hope they team up at the Dow Next Event) but I think Yealimi will play with her buddy A Lim, and Annie will probs play with Khang.  East Coast girls gotta stick together. There's not many of them on tour! 

 

https://www.lpga.com/statistics/points/solheim-cup?year=2022

 

Not sure about the Europe squad forecast, but id bet my life savings (which isn't much) that Popov isn't on it again 😅

 

 

EDIT

 

https://www.dowglbi.com/teamcommitments

 

Annie is w Jennifer Song, maybe home state advantage ?? 🙂

 

I see Lexi is paired up with Altomare.  This would be a great way for Lexi to bounce back from last week.  She can get out of the winless slump and feel what it's like to win again.  I would also like to see Brittany get a W even if it is in in a team event.  Sometimes playing in a team takes the pressure off.  Worked for Xander so maybe it will work for Lexi to bump the slump.

[woahnelly]

23 minutes ago, HankScorpio said:

I see Lexi is paired up with Altomare.  This would be a great way for Lexi to bounce back from last week.  She can get out of the winless slump and feel what it's like to win again.  I would also like to see Brittany get a W even if it is in in a team event.  Sometimes playing in a team takes the pressure off.  Worked for Xander so maybe it will work for Lexi to bump the slump.

 

Yeah I don't know who to root for!

Corpuz + Gina Kim are teamed , Lexi + Altomare, Yealimi + A Lim, Jennifer + Annie, Matilda + Kelly Tan, Pajaree + Aditi etc.  I'm sure the Kordas will be teammed up even though it's not official yet. Sei Young doesn't have a partner yet either maybe she will take Yaeeun under her wing. 

 

For some reason, Jasmine + Clanton are always a formidable duo. 

 

 

[woahnelly]

6 hours ago, mcculld2 said:

And Minjee Lee scoots past Nelly into the No.2 world ranking slot

Jin Young had better be on her game in the upcoming majors or she will get mown down by Minjee.

It's good to have so many dominant and equally talented players at the top of the rankings.

Cheers

 

In Gee moved up to 12. Good for her. 

 

Min Ji Park is up to 16, she won (again) this past week on the KLPGA. She now has 10 (!!) wins this season and last. 

[JungleJimbo]

JYK is ultra-competitive ... see this putting game in which she competes with her swing coach... Loser buys a Starbucks (JYK wants a 'venti').

 

 

[Argonne69]

Ugh. How did the tour wind up with a 3 week gap in the middle of the season?

 

[ChronicSlicer]

6 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

Ugh. How did the tour wind up with a 3 week gap in the middle of the season?

 

May as well blame Mollie..🤷‍♂️

[woahnelly]

https://www.lpga.com/news/2022/sorenstam-and-sagstrom-to-team-up-for-the--2022-dow-great-lakes-bay-invitational

 

The Swedish goats are teaming up !

[third-times-a-charm]

22 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

Ugh. How did the tour wind up with a 3 week gap in the middle of the season?

 

Is there really no LPGA for 3 weekends? Wow.

[HankScorpio]

In Gee mentioned in her speech last week that she was going back to Lancaster, PA this week for her foundation.  This was the site of her US Women's Open win.  Pretty cool that she brought a friend with her to surprise the kids.  

 

[BadgerLin]

19 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said:

Is there really no LPGA for 3 weekends? Wow.

It looks like 2 weeks off.  Nothing this weekend or next, then the Dow team event July 13-16 (Saturday finish). 

[woahnelly]

Looks like the "KLPGA Queen" is officially in the field for The Evian! About time she plays a major 

 

[Golf Dino]

6 hours ago, woahnelly said:

Looks like the "KLPGA Queen" is officially in the field for The Evian! About time she plays a major 

 

 

I don't recognize the person . . . enlighten us! 🙂 

[Argonne69]

42 minutes ago, Golf Dino said:

 

I don't recognize the person . . . enlighten us! 🙂 

 

Min Ji Park. She won the latest KLPGA tournament in a playoff last week. I believe it was her 3rd win of the year. She won six times last season in just 13 events. She's currently ranked #16 in the world, the highest non-LPGA player in the rankings.

 

[woahnelly]

6 minutes ago, Argonne69 said:

 

Min Ji Park. She won the latest KLPGA tournament in a playoff last week. I believe it was her 3rd win of the year. She won six times last season in just 13 events. She's currently ranked #16 in the world, the highest non-LPGA player in the rankings.

 

 

And hopefully next season,coming to a Q-school near you

[Golf Dino]

1 hour ago, Argonne69 said:

 

Min Ji Park. She won the latest KLPGA tournament in a playoff last week. I believe it was her 3rd win of the year. She won six times last season in just 13 events. She's currently ranked #16 in the world, the highest non-LPGA player in the rankings.

 

 

 

Ahh, I've read about her but never saw a photo to go with the name.  

[Argonne69]

10 hours ago, Golf Dino said:

Ahh, I've read about her but never saw a photo to go with the name.  

 

 

[JungleJimbo]

10 hours ago, Golf Dino said:

 

 

Ahh, I've read about her but never saw a photo to go with the name.  

 

16 minutes ago, Argonne69 said:

 

 

 

 

==> https://www.seoulsisters.com/players/misc/minjipark.htm 

 

Seems to like that Baby Pink shirt!

(it's a different shirt/ collar / different trophy!)

 

Edited July 1, 2022 by JungleJimbo

[woahnelly]

7 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

 

 

==> https://www.seoulsisters.com/players/misc/minjipark.htm 

 

Seems to like that Baby Pink shirt!

(it's a different shirt/ collar / different trophy!)

 

 

could be akin to Tiger wearing red on Sundays! she has the fist pump down as well. 

[chisag]

On 6/28/2022 at 7:30 AM, woahnelly said:

Yeah I don't know who to root for!

 

 

... Korda's are easy to root for but I would love to see a Thai team of Patty Tavatanakit and Atthaya Thitikul. 

[woahnelly]

8 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

 

... Korda's are easy to root for but I would love to see a Thai team of Patty Tavatanakit and Atthaya Thitikul. 

 

Bummer they are not in the field 😞

 

I like the team of Schubert + Doherty too. Hopefully one of the 9 teams I like wins!