Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open (Jul 28 - 31)

[iBanesto]

J. Ko has gone cold.

 

[Stooch]

Not the round Lydia wanted but tough to have all 4 rounds be really low.  She's still in a good spot in the lead she just let lots of people back into it.  I was gauging Celine's play this week to see how she'd be heading into the AIG, cause you know Celine would be a good links player.  But Celine is looking good this week lol.  Great rounds by MAL, Lilly and Harm, I'd probably only go back to -12 with an outside chance for the win tomorrow.

[18majors]

 

The plot thickens:

 

 

[HankScorpio]

6 minutes ago, Stooch said:

Not the round Lydia wanted but tough to have all 4 rounds be really low.  She's still in a good spot in the lead she just let lots of people back into it.  I was gauging Celine's play this week to see how she'd be heading into the AIG, cause you know Celine would be a good links player.  But Celine is looking good this week lol.  Great rounds by MAL, Lilly and Harm, I'd probably only go back to -12 with an outside chance for the win tomorrow.

Would have been great if Lydia got that eagle on 18.  So close to holing out.  But getting at least a birdie after the bogey is nice.

 

MAL is in the final group so will be interesting to see if we can have back-to- back 🇨🇦 winners.  

Still would like to see Lydia get the W though after her runner up finish last year.

[18majors]

5 minutes ago, HankScorpio said:

MAL is in the final group so will be interesting to see if we can have back-to- back 🇨🇦 winners.  

 

 

 

Did anyone mention a threesome pairing tomorrow?  They've plenty of daylight but broadcasting time is somewhat restrictive for twosome.

 

 

 

 

[HankScorpio]

It's was the commentators that mentioned Leblanc was going to be in the final group with Lydia and Celine.  But you're right, there is plenty of daylight for twosomes but if they do that, we'll likely have to find alternate means to view the final holes once GC cuts the feed. 

Edited July 30, 2022 by HankScorpio

[ChronicSlicer]

3 hours ago, Stooch said:

Not the round Lydia wanted but tough to have all 4 rounds be really low.  She's still in a good spot in the lead she just let lots of people back into it.  I was gauging Celine's play this week to see how she'd be heading into the AIG, cause you know Celine would be a good links player.  But Celine is looking good this week lol.  Great rounds by MAL, Lilly and Harm, I'd probably only go back to -12 with an outside chance for the win tomorrow.

Obviously Lyd's and Celine are favorites tomorrow, but it would be great to see another Sophia Shubert like performance by an underdog.

[OnTheBag]

3 hours ago, HankScorpio said:

It's was the commentators that mentioned Leblanc was going to be in the final group with Lydia and Celine.  But you're right, there is plenty of daylight for twosomes but if they do that, we'll likely have to find alternate means to view the final holes once GC cuts the feed. 

This is getting irritating.  It seems GC would rather show B-level PGA players than the top females in the world.  They aren't even replaying later today.

[ChronicSlicer]

29 minutes ago, OnTheBag said:

This is getting irritating.  It seems GC would rather show B-level PGA players than the top females in the world.  They aren't even replaying later today.

Don't forget they would rather show the Champions Tour over the LPGA also. They will replay the 3rd round at 1AM. 

Of course we (LPGA sub-forum fans) would love to get better coverage and replays, by now it should be accepted that's it not gonna happen anytime soon. Routine viewership and demand is just not there. Whenever ladies golf can gather 50% the viewership that men's golf can, maybe then the coverage will improve.

 

Personally, I'm thankful it's on at all, for now...

[OnTheBag]

11 minutes ago, ChronicSlicer said:

Don't forget they would rather show the Champions Tour over the LPGA also. They will replay the 3rd round at 1AM. 

Of course we (LPGA sub-forum fans) would love to get better coverage and replays, by now it should be accepted that's it not gonna happen anytime soon. Routine viewership and demand is just not there. Whenever ladies golf can gather 50% the viewership that men's golf can, maybe then the coverage will improve.

 

Personally, I'm thankful it's on at all, for now...

You're right.  Having spent 20 years caddying for the ladies, I take things somewhat personal where they are concerned.  It is better than it used to be.

[Argonne69]

20 minutes ago, ChronicSlicer said:

Don't forget they would rather show the Champions Tour over the LPGA also. They will replay the 3rd round at 1AM. 

Of course we (LPGA sub-forum fans) would love to get better coverage and replays, by now it should be accepted that's it not gonna happen anytime soon. Routine viewership and demand is just not there. Whenever ladies golf can gather 50% the viewership that men's golf can, maybe then the coverage will improve.

 

Personally, I'm thankful it's on at all, for now...

 

So why isn't it available as a stream? Heck, I'd actually consider paying for Peacock if the replays were available. 

 

[ChronicSlicer]

15 minutes ago, Argonne69 said:

 

So why isn't it available as a stream? Heck, I'd actually consider paying for Peacock if the replays were available. 

 

No idea, maybe they don't feel it's worth putting it out there unfortunately.

[ChronicSlicer]

27 minutes ago, OnTheBag said:

You're right.  Having spent 20 years caddying for the ladies, I take things somewhat personal where they are concerned.  It is better than it used to be.

Feel free to share some interesting stories and insights on caddy/tour life. Of course you can remain anonymous. 👍

[Stooch]

13 minutes ago, ChronicSlicer said:

Don't forget they would rather show the Champions Tour over the LPGA also. They will replay the 3rd round at 1AM. 

Of course we (LPGA sub-forum fans) would love to get better coverage and replays, by now it should be accepted that's it not gonna happen anytime soon. Routine viewership and demand is just not there. Whenever ladies golf can gather 50% the viewership that men's golf can, maybe then the coverage will improve.

 

Personally, I'm thankful it's on at all, for now...

Completely agree but the LPGA does absolutely nothing to try and change it.  I doubt you'll find "it" depending on Networks, understand you're Niche and maybe you can grow out of it, or not who knows.  But I'll say it again they got take control of content for tour events.  A good and easy start buy 3-4 cameras, hire the same # people, get some WIFI and open a Youtube account.  Show a feature group opposite the GC coverage every round (usually mornings).  Not a solution just one way to start getting more content out there.

[MerryTex]

I wish they had some more coverage options as well. I’ve been a fan of the LPGA for sometime but have gotten even more into it with my wife joining in when I watch. We’ve got a little girl who is about to turn one so it kind of fuels the fire a bit to watch a lot of their events. I want her to grow up with it in her life and for her to play. Won’t force it but dang would I love her to play alongside me and to caddy for her in junior events. 
 

 

I’m excited for the Open next week. I’m hoping Lydia gets the W. It would be great to see that leading into next week. 

Edited July 30, 2022 by MerryTex

[Lobby]

I predict Lilia Vu will break thru soon. This tournament?  Next?

 

but soon

[grm24]

What in the world happened to EKP in the third round? Sitting in nice shape at -7 after the second round. Has an early birdie and then throws up an 81 burger in round three. Ugh.

[Tasals]

9 hours ago, Stooch said:

Completely agree but the LPGA does absolutely nothing to try and change it.  I doubt you'll find "it" depending on Networks, understand you're Niche and maybe you can grow out of it, or not who knows.  But I'll say it again they got take control of content for tour events.  A good and easy start buy 3-4 cameras, hire the same # people, get some WIFI and open a Youtube account.  Show a feature group opposite the GC coverage every round (usually mornings).  Not a solution just one way to start getting more content out there.

Yeah that would be decent but they run into the problems with their TV deals, I think the LPGA is locked on to the golf channel until 2030 and the golf channel/nbc maintain the US rights while the LPGA maintains the international rights. Not sure what the money is like internationally for it, but a quick look around for the US numbers are with the joint LPGA/PGA deal the LPGA less than 10% of the 700mm/year deal, "Monahan saying north of 90%" when asked about the PGA Tours cut.

 

Its why we cant watch internet clips of certain shows on official channels like SNL on NBC youtube, but if us Canadians go to the GlobalTV website the same clip plays. So the LPGA then needs to figure out what it can and cant do if they start showing it themselves, things like advertisers get complicated, do they only show it in certain regions - is it even profitable without the US? Other broadcasters might just drop the LPGA internationally since its not hard to get an illegal stream or use a VPN, so a niche product that starts getting less views might just push it being not worth it.

 

So sadly the LPGA is going to be pretty much the same till 2030, so who knows what the broadcasting/viewing landscape will be like then.

 

 

[iBanesto]

1 hour ago, grm24 said:

What in the world happened to EKP in the third round? Sitting in nice shape at -7 after the second round. Has an early birdie and then throws up an 81 burger in round three. Ugh.

 

Ouch that back nine including a quadruple bogey.

 

"Clutch" par on the last to avoid shooting 82. 😅

 

Edited July 31, 2022 by iBanesto

[grm24]

33 minutes ago, iBanesto said:

 

Ouch that back nine including a quadruple bogey.

 

"Clutch" par on the last to avoid shooting 82. 😅

 

Thank you Mr. Obvious. I already saw her scorecard. I was hoping that one of the more well informed LPGA fans here could provide actual insight on her round. 

[Tom Kelly]

She miss, she miss, she miss, she make.

[iBanesto]

2 hours ago, grm24 said:

Thank you Mr. Obvious. I already saw her scorecard. I was hoping that one of the more well informed LPGA fans here could provide actual insight on her round. 

 

Calm down Mr. Angry.

 

No need to get your knickers in a twist.

 

Edited July 31, 2022 by iBanesto

[Rapidcat]

2 hours ago, grm24 said:

Thank you Mr. Obvious. I already saw her scorecard. I was hoping that one of the more well informed LPGA fans here could provide actual insight on her round. 

You're such a happy soul, even uplifting.

 

Enjoy your funk.

[Argonne69]

Looks like there are birdies to be had out there. Madelene and Stephanie are both -5 near/at their halfway point.

 

[iBanesto]

It seems like Ko has had her B game on all week.

 

I wonder if it is good enough to hold on for number 18.

[Argonne69]

Ryann making a big charge today, but it'll probably be too late. -7 through 12 holes.

 

[ChronicSlicer]

JYK one of only 7 players over par...yikes. Must be playing left handed and blindfolded.

[ChronicSlicer]

4 hours ago, grm24 said:

Thank you Mr. Obvious. I already saw her scorecard. I was hoping that one of the more well informed LPGA fans here could provide actual insight on her round. 

Too bad @kbong isn't around anymore, he would have been able to help you.

[iBanesto]

9 minutes ago, ChronicSlicer said:

JYK one of only 7 players over par...yikes. Must be playing left handed and blindfolded.

 

Looking J. Ko's stats from her first 3 rounds:

• 10/14 - 13/14 - 10/14 fairways hit
• 32 - 32 - 32 putts
• 16/18 - 15/18 - 13/18 GIR

[ChronicSlicer]

Looking like Hyo Joo might up the pressure on Celine and Lydia.