2023 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, May 4-7

[MJ2712]

12 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

 

Odd that they messed up the seeds for the pools. England is seed #5 and Thailand is #6.

 

Looking forward to the tournament. But it looks like there won't be any coverage from the semi finals on Sunday morning.  😒

Edited April 28, 2023 by MJ2712

[Seamus_McDuff]

Is Sarah Kemp back on the team?

[BadgerLin]

1 minute ago, Seamus_McDuff said:

Is Sarah Kemp back on the team?

 Looks like a lot of folks put her on the bench too soon. 🙄

[Rapidcat]

2 minutes ago, BadgerLin said:

 Looks like a lot of folks put her on the bench too soon. 🙄

 

Perhaps you're speaking a touch prematurely - let's see how she finishes.😏

 

In any case, on that course, it means nothing.

[JungleJimbo]

 

 

 

[Raving Shanker]

5 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

 

 

What the Hell?!!!!

 

Illness and injury I have just read. Oh well, England now have NO chance...which means they probably win.

[JungleJimbo]

6 minutes ago, Raving Shanker said:

What the Hell?!!!!

 

Illness and injury I have just read. Oh well, England now have NO chance...which means they probably win.

Your comment reminds me of a fantasy football (soccer) team name popular in the UK 🇬🇧

... "Norfolk'N'Chance" 

 

 

Edited May 1, 2023 by JungleJimbo

[Raving Shanker]

Who are WRX's tipping?

 

I think it will be Korea. Every team has a degree of "flakiness" because positions are based on Rolex (a 2-year average), and not current form. Korea seem to have the least flakiness in my opinion. Lexi hasn't fired a shot in 2023 yet, but the US still look very strong with Lilia and Nelly at the helm. Japan looks good too.

 

I usually don't even try to tip golf, but there, I've done it.

 

 

[Raving Shanker]

8 minutes ago, Raving Shanker said:

What the Hell?!!!!

 

Illness and injury I have just read. Oh well, England now have NO chance...which means they probably win.

Sorry for the profanity. I should have said "What the Hall?", or "What the Hull?".

[Rapidcat]

This is a ridiculous event, why are we losing a prime week in the golf calendar for only 32 golfers to be playing?

 

This is an event looking for a reason to exist but in the current women's golf landscape doesn't have one.

 

Of the top 50 players in the world rankings (as of last week), 30 of them are from the US (11), South Korea (11) and Japan (8). The only other country that can field a team of 4 from the top 50 is Sweden.

 

Of the rest, England had 3, now down to 1, Oz 2, China 2 and Thailand 1.

 

Too many top players can't qualify because of the lack of depth of their country eg Lydia, Brooke. Too many lower ranked players get a gig.

 

Just hold a normal LPGAT event and let the other country/region tours do the same.

[Argonne69]

1 hour ago, Rapidcat said:

This is a ridiculous event, why are we losing a prime week in the golf calendar for only 32 golfers to be playing?

 

This is an event looking for a reason to exist but in the current women's golf landscape doesn't have one.

 

Of the top 50 players in the world rankings (as of last week), 30 of them are from the US (11), South Korea (11) and Japan (8). The only other country that can field a team of 4 from the top 50 is Sweden.

 

Of the rest, England had 3, now down to 1, Oz 2, China 2 and Thailand 1.

 

Too many top players can't qualify because of the lack of depth of their country eg Lydia, Brooke. Too many lower ranked players get a gig.

 

Just hold a normal LPGAT event and let the other country/region tours do the same.

 

I enjoy the tournament, and think it's fine. However, it does need to go back to it's original spot in the fall in alternate years to the Solheim. 

 

[Seamus_McDuff]

3 minutes ago, Argonne69 said:

 

I enjoy the tournament, and think it's fine. However, it does need to go back to it's original spot in the fall in alternate years to the Solheim. 

 

Depending on location it’ll probably be after Summer Euro swing or Fall Asian swing in ‘25.  
I’d really like to see defending champs auto qualify and host. 

[Rapidcat]

25 minutes ago, Argonne69 said:

 

 However, it does need to go back to it's original spot in the fall in alternate years to the Solheim. 

 

 

Yes, that's better.

[MagicClassic407]

4 hours ago, Rapidcat said:

This is a ridiculous event, why are we losing a prime week in the golf calendar for only 32 golfers to be playing?

 

This is an event looking for a reason to exist but in the current women's golf landscape doesn't have one.

 

Of the top 50 players in the world rankings (as of last week), 30 of them are from the US (11), South Korea (11) and Japan (8). The only other country that can field a team of 4 from the top 50 is Sweden.

 

Of the rest, England had 3, now down to 1, Oz 2, China 2 and Thailand 1.

 

Too many top players can't qualify because of the lack of depth of their country eg Lydia, Brooke. Too many lower ranked players get a gig.

 

Just hold a normal LPGAT event and let the other country/region tours do the same.

Recall the first running of this event....USA didn't even make the cut and the winner was Spain. Anything can happen. I've attended a couple and they're alot of fun. Right up there with Solheim Cup, maybe better as it does include Thailand, Korea, Japan, Australia. 

[Rapidcat]

3 minutes ago, MagicClassic407 said:

Recall the first running of this event....USA didn't even make the cut and the winner was Spain. Anything can happen. I've attended a couple and they're alot of fun. Right up there with Solheim Cup, maybe better as it does include Thailand, Korea, Japan, Australia. 

 

But only 32 golfers in this event in such a prime week, including some poorly ranked ones?

 

With the English golfers' withdrawal, their replacements are:

 

Seriously?

 

This is an event for only 3-4 countries: USA, South Korea and Japan, maybe Sweden also. Other countries don't have the depth to field a decent team, and then if any withdrawals ⚠️ 

 

Shouldn't be happening. The Olympics golf can handle this type of competition, no need for this as well.

 

If it must be held, do as @Argonne69 suggested above.

 

I won't bother to watch, pointless viewing.

 

[Rapidcat]

Any prizemoney for this event?

[MagicClassic407]

51 minutes ago, Rapidcat said:

Other countries don't have the depth to field a decent team, and then if any withdrawals ⚠️ 

 

In 2014 when Spain won, they were the #5 seed. As stated in my previous comment, the USA didn't make the cut even though they were the #1 seed. 

 

ALICE......ALICE?   WHO THE HELL IS ALICE?      Just kidding, I love Alice Hewson. I hope these underdogs perform well. It will be fun watching.

[Stooch]

28 minutes ago, Rapidcat said:

Any prizemoney for this event?

 

They are asking the player to play this event for free, to honor the Founders.  lol   (FYI, in cases it's not common knowledge they ask the players to play for free in the first year of the Founder event lol)

 

Also, never had an issue with the Int'l Cup or the Solheim Cup when they were opposite years of each other, but now in the same year it is too much IMO.  Sure, I'm a huge fan of the LPGA so I'll watch anyways but being from Canada I have no rooting interest in either event and so will many other fans around the world.

 

With Mollie in charge, I am noticing all the little things going wrong no locker room for the women at an event, 2 team events in one year and many other little things.  The best way I can put Mollie's tenure so far, is like a father who built up a successful business and retires and hands it off to one of his entitled children.  Sure, the business looks the same but all the little things that made you enjoy the products and services of the business are slowly disappearing.

[woahnelly]

5 hours ago, Raving Shanker said:

Who are WRX's tipping?

 

I think it will be Korea. Every team has a degree of "flakiness" because positions are based on Rolex (a 2-year average), and not current form. Korea seem to have the least flakiness in my opinion. Lexi hasn't fired a shot in 2023 yet, but the US still look very strong with Lilia and Nelly at the helm. Japan looks good too.

 

I usually don't even try to tip golf, but there, I've done it.

 

 

 

I'd say any team has a chance, except England now.  China can be a sleeper, Ruoning has ascended her game this season amongst the elites. Xiyu and Yu can score in bunches. I would have pegged OZ as the weakest team (besides England) but they are riding high, Minjee and Steph are not in good form atm but we will see. 

[Stooch]

After looking at the teams I'm with Japan for the WIN!

[Rapidcat]

27 minutes ago, Stooch said:

 

They are asking the player to play this event for free, to honor the Founders.  lol   (FYI, in cases it's not common knowledge they ask the players to play for free in the first year of the Founder event lol)

 

Also, never had an issue with the Int'l Cup or the Solheim Cup when they were opposite years of each other, but now in the same year it is too much IMO.  Sure, I'm a huge fan of the LPGA so I'll watch anyways but being from Canada I have no rooting interest in either event and so will many other fans around the world.

 

With Mollie in charge, I am noticing all the little things going wrong no locker room for the women at an event, 2 team events in one year and many other little things.  The best way I can put Mollie's tenure so far, is like a father who built up a successful business and retires and hands it off to one of his entitled children.  Sure, the business looks the same but all the little things that made you enjoy the products and services of the business are slowly disappearing.

 

Cheers - your comments resonate well with me.

[18majors]

 

It's timely to review players who've earned the most Rolex points in 2023:

 

1.    Lilia Vu remains firmly as #1 even though she missed the cut this past week
2.    Nelly Ascended to #2 for the first time this season
3.    Lydia Ko has been bumped out of Top-10
4.    Ruoning Yin is firmly at #6
5.    Ayaka Furue, Hannah Green and Aditi Ashok have good seasons thus far
6.    Atthaya Thitikul may not have a sophomore slump but hasn't been as sharp as her rookie season

 

1	Lilia Vu	198.35
2	Nelly Korda	120.90
3	Georgia Hall	113.03
4	Jin Young Ko	105.43
5	Celine Boutier	100.73
6	Ruoning Yin	86.64
7	Ayaka Furue	74.48
8	Aditi Ashok	73.00
9	Hannah Green	72.07
10	Atthaya Thitikul	70.70

 

Notables:

 

Lydia Ko	69.25
Minjee Lee	6.25
Lexi Thompson	14.41
Brooke Henderson	35.84
Hyo Joo Kim	56.67
In Gee Chun	16.54
Danielle Kang	53.04
Nasa Hataoka	47.20
Leona Maguire	28.05
Xiyu Lin	50.65

 

 

[Rapidcat]

35 minutes ago, MagicClassic407 said:

In 2014 when Spain won, they were the #5 seed. As stated in my previous comment, the USA didn't make the cut even though they were the #1 seed. 

 

ALICE......ALICE?   WHO THE HELL IS ALICE?      Just kidding, I love Alice Hewson. I hope these underdogs perform well. It will be fun watching.

 

Ok, I'm taking on board your comments and will do myself a favour and give it a watch.

 

Got to say it is a storied venue so that's a plus.

[BadgerLin]

14 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

 

 

Wow, the timing here is questionable.  They finished their rounds on Sunday.  One withdrawal would be easier to see, but the two good buddies both succumbing to injury/illness at the same time…🤔

Edited May 1, 2023 by BadgerLin
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[grm24]

10 hours ago, Raving Shanker said:

Lexi hasn't fired a shot in 2023 yet, but the US still look very strong with Lilia and Nelly at the helm. Japan looks good too

Lexi has missed the cut in both events she has played in 2023.

[18majors]

 

The China Team looks formidable, with Xiyu Lin, Ruoning Yin and Yu Liu all have been contending recently.  Of course, there're hot hands with the other teams as well.

 

Let's the game begins!

 

 

[18majors]

 

The total purse is $2.0 million:

 

Position	Per Team	Per Player
1	500,000	125,000
2	303,600	75,900
3	257,600	64,400
4	220,800	55,200
5	170,200	42,550
6	156,400	39,100
7	142,600	35,650
8	128,800	32,200

[AWinfortheAges]

15 hours ago, Raving Shanker said:

What the Hell?!!!!

 

Illness and injury I have just read. Oh well, England now have NO chance...which means they probably win.

We'll either see some 5&4s, 7&6s or they'll be in contention for the win. 

 

Is this Nelly's 1st international match play without Jess? I'm interested in seeing these USA team dynamics. 

 

If Asia teams sweep the top spots do we get an Asia-Pacific major (in a non-womens 3 letter league world)?

 

 

 

[ChronicSlicer]

I think this looks like a fine team event. Actually looking forward to see Hedwall and Bronte get all fired up. 

[JungleJimbo]