CP WOMEN'S OPEN OTTAWA, CANADA AUG 25-28

Kaysquare · August 24, 2022

Good to see Danielle Kang's name on the roster. I wish her luck.

3.1k · August 24, 2022

10 minutes ago, Kaysquare said:

Good to see Danielle Kang's name on the roster. I wish her luck.

She's back? Happy for her..

18majors · August 24, 2022

Good idea LPGA is working on its own PIP (Player Impact Program):

Golf Dino · August 24, 2022

1 hour ago, 18majors said:

Good idea LPGA is working on its own PIP (Player Impact Program):

I'm not sure if I like these PIPs . . . I think the problem with this is that it is often "sold" as a way of getting more money to the players and getting them more engaged on social media, etc. But as we saw with the PGA, it becomes a case of the "rich getting richer" per se in that Tiger and Phil battled it out for the win.

The real goal is to create brand engagement of the PGA and now the LPGA. That is not a bad thing, but I would like to see the financial rewards be split. Perhaps a financial reward for gross engagement numbers (which favour big accounts) and then I'd like to see financial incentive rewards for those players that have the greatest impact in terms of percentage of growth in engagement/followers so that the smaller social media accounts (usually associated with less prominent players), benefit from their efforts. The financial reward would have greater impact with them than it would with the big name players.

Mea culpa -- I have not read the release for finer details, but if it is like the PGA, then I think it misses the mark on what could be achieved.

Edited August 24, 2022 by Golf Dino

Lobby · August 24, 2022

I dunno. I got to know what a nice guy Max Homa is thru his twitter posts. (I don't do FB or Insta)

Golf Dino · August 24, 2022

48 minutes ago, Lobby said:

I dunno. I got to know what a nice guy Max Homa is thru his twitter posts. (I don't do FB or Insta)

Yeah, that's right about Max. But he simply could not "compete" with Phil or Tiger who have a far greater reach than he does. I like Max, and I thought he had some great posts too, though he may have had the greatest increase in engagement/followers than either Tiger or Phil, but I do not believe that he was rewarded for that.

I mean, really all Tiger had to do was a couple of posts of "I'm back" after the accident and include a snazzy little video clip and he would have won with that alone.

woahnelly · August 24, 2022

Favorite picks - Brooke, Nelly (would be a fun duel to watch Sunday)

Mids picks - Alison Lee, Megan Khang (surely one of them has to win soon, but this field may be too strong)

Longshot picks - MA Leblanc, Steph Kyriacou

3.1k · August 24, 2022

Hard to pick favorites.. too many to choose from..

Maybe InGee, JYK, Lydia, Lexi, Nelly..

Long shot : Lucy Li, Noh, Kerr

Argonne69 · August 24, 2022

It'll be interesting to see how DK's game has held up over the past two and a half months. Not sure if she's been able to practice much.

18majors · August 24, 2022

1 hour ago, Argonne69 said:

t'll be interesting to see how DK's game has held up over the past two and a half months.

Like Nelly, I expect to see 'learning curve" along the way. Maybe she'll be ready to win by October!

ChronicSlicer · August 25, 2022

9 hours ago, Golf Dino said:

I mean, really all Tiger had to do was a couple of posts of "I'm back" after the accident and include a snazzy little video clip and he would have won with that alone.

It's a popularity contest. This should be right up Muni's alley.

Edited August 25, 2022 by ChronicSlicer

ChronicSlicer · August 25, 2022

4 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

It'll be interesting to see how DK's game has held up over the past two and a half months. Not sure if she's been able to practice much.

She's been playing for roughly a month.

ChronicSlicer · August 25, 2022

3 hours ago, 18majors said:

Like Nelly, I expect to see 'learning curve" along the way. Maybe she'll be ready to win by October!

I know a blood clot is no joke, but you act like she had her arm amputated and sewn back on.

JungleJimbo · August 25, 2022

12 hours ago, 18majors said:

Good idea LPGA is working on its own PIP (Player Impact Program):

10 hours ago, Golf Dino said:

I'm not sure if I like these PIPs . . . I think the problem with this is that it is often "sold" as a way of getting more money to the players and getting them more engaged on social media, etc. But as we saw with the PGA, it becomes a case of the "rich getting richer" per se in that Tiger and Phil battled it out for the win.

The real goal is to create brand engagement of the PGA and now the LPGA. That is not a bad thing, but I would like to see the financial rewards be split. Perhaps a financial reward for gross engagement numbers (which favour big accounts) and then I'd like to see financial incentive rewards for those players that have the greatest impact in terms of percentage of growth in engagement/followers so that the smaller social media accounts (usually associated with less prominent players), benefit from their efforts. The financial reward would have greater impact with them than it would with the big name players.

Mea culpa -- I have not read the release for finer details, but if it is like the PGA, then I think it misses the mark on what could be achieved.

Instead of an LPGA PIP... I’d prefer a stipend/upfront expenses program similar to what the PGA announced today wrt “earnings assurance program” for rookies/ journeyman pros?

ChronicSlicer · August 25, 2022

I'll go with Lexi for the lead until the back nine on Sunday. Madelene or Hannah for the win. Lee6 for a dark horse win (she's basically a dark horse now, right?)

MagicClassic407 · August 25, 2022

Corpuz, JY Ko, Sagstrom, Jodi E-S, Matilda

gsrjc · August 25, 2022

Any updates on what happened to DK’s tumor on her spine. Did she get surgery or how did it get smaller or anything?

JungleJimbo · August 25, 2022

47 minutes ago, gsrjc said:

Any updates on what happened to DK’s tumor on her spine. Did she get surgery or how did it get smaller or anything?

Kang Talks Comeback In “Chill” Canada

lpga.com/news/2022/kang-talks-comeback-in-chill-canada

24 Aug 2022

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Written By: Steve Eubanks jseubanks

Steve Eubanks is a New York Times bestselling author and managing editor for the LPGA.

She intends to keep the personal medical details private. Rightly so. But Danielle Kang did let the world know how much she appreciated the support she received after an extended absence due to what was described as a tumor on her spine.

“I've been gone for a while, but I'm really excited to be back in Ottawa and playing the CP Women's Open as my first event back,” Kang said on Wednesday afternoon at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. “I really appreciate all the patience that everyone has shown me, all the fans, all the get-well wishes, and even my sponsors have taken a lot of patience on me opting out on a lot of the social posts to sponsor outings and things like that. I am so really thankful for the people that I work with.

Kang was last seen at the U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles in Southern Pines, North Carolina, back in June. It was there that her brother put out a post on social media stating that Danielle was suffering from a tumor. The 29-year-old confirmed the story but offered no other details.

“I took some time to properly rehab and address the issue that I've been playing through, and of course I never want to be away from the LPGA Tour. As anyone who knows me knows, I'm a competitor. I’m always out here no matter what happens,” said Kang. “However, this was the best thing to do physically and mentally for me. I'm super thankful for my medical team and everybody that worked with me in Vegas, that guided me through it, especially my family and friends. It's been a tough few months.”

Kang spent those “tough few months” learning more about her physical situation and how she needed to adjust her tendency to grind in practice sessions to her new-found normal. She left in June saying only that she would take some time, work with doctors and her team, and come back when she felt ready.

The situation sidelined Kang during one of the hottest streaks of her career. She won the first event of the 2022 season, the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. She followed that up with a runner-up finish at the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio, and a pair of top 10s in Singapore and Thailand.

But when the Tour returned stateside, things didn’t feel right. She withdrew after the first round of the LOTTE Championship in early April. Then she struggled through the DIO Implant LA Open, a home game for the young woman who grew up in Southern California. Another withdrawal at the Palos Verdes Championship presented by Bank of America and an early exit from the Bank of Hope Match Play near her home in Las Vegas had people wondering what could possibly be wrong. Kang made it official the following week in Southern Pines.

Now, she is ready to go again, as spunky as ever.

“I didn't think I would be competing today. I've missed some majors and that was heartbreaking for me. But I was watching some great golf. I hope you guys enjoyed that as well,” said Kang. “I talked to all the players that have won and it's pretty cool. It was a lot of competition coming down the stretch. A lot of going back and forth, which I enjoyed. So thank you to the girls for entertaining me while I was gone.”

As for why she chose the CP Women’s Open for the comeback, Kang was matter of fact.

“Eventually I told (the team that) I felt good. We had a consistent two weeks showing up and working out and being able to play golf for consistently two hours a day, being able to hit golf balls, work on stuff with Butch, walk the golf course, and I just felt good. And I didn't want to miss the Canadian Women's Open,” said Kang, who will tee it up in her eighth CP Women’s Open. “I thought this would be the perfect place to come back. I mean, Canadians are so chill, right? I feel like I'm at home. Nice crowd, like a home crowd. It's just the vibe I always get.”

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