2024 HSBC Women's World Championship (Feb 29 - Mar 03)

[iBanesto]

5 minutes ago, Shakeshook said:

why did the japanese golfers/contenders decide to end at -9?  🤨

 

Because its better than finishing at -8.

[JungleJimbo]

Bring on the Aussie "Shoe-y" celebration!

 

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=901491247201709

 

 

Edited March 3 by JungleJimbo

[bobfoster]

Amazing!!! 🏌️‍♀️

[bobfoster]

OMG what a great tourney this was.

[Shakeshook]

6 minutes ago, bobfoster said:

9 is a very bad luck number in Japan. When you pronounce it - it sorta sounds the the word for agony or suffering. 

no wonder furue bogeys it -8 is certainly lucky in chinese 

[iBanesto]

Andrea Lee was so happy for Green on the 18th... love it.

[Shakeshook]

dang if sue oh was only there... 

[JungleJimbo]

1 minute ago, iBanesto said:

Andrea Lee was so happy for Green on the 18th... love it.

[JungleJimbo]

 

Edited March 3 by JungleJimbo

[bobfoster]

Geez - that was a 30 foot putt with a serious break. 

[bobfoster]

To this day I fail to understand why women's golf isn't more popular. It really is great stuff. 

[iBanesto]

Where was Minjee for the celebrations?

 

Left the tournament already probably.

[JungleJimbo]

 

 

[Shakeshook]

4 minutes ago, iBanesto said:

Where was Minjee for the celebrations?

 

Left the tournament already probably.

i noticed that usually with Hannah's wins, it was Sue or Grace that's there throwing the champagne with Minjee nowhere to be found... (again I am not 100% sure but that's why i mentioned Sue on my other post)

[bobfoster]

7 minutes ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

 

Doesn't get much better than a 30 foot perfect read/perfect speed putt, on the 18th, on the final day, for the win at that tourney. 

 

This is professional golf at its best.

Edited March 3 by bobfoster

[Shakeshook]

Congrats to Hannah Green! Thank you for the opportunity to grab some TimTams tomorrow along with coffee to keep me awake through the day! 🇦🇺  Fantastic trio of -5's to clinch the tournament!

[JungleJimbo]

21 minutes ago, iBanesto said:

Andrea Lee was so happy for Green on the 18th... love it.

 

[JungleJimbo]

4 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

Rainy weather today… gonna be as muddy as Glastonbury 🌧️☔️

 

The witch doctor's "anti rain dance" with chilli and onions must've worked.

 

Because there were big storms all around Singapore (which briefly hit SG this morning at 7am until 9am)... then the rain disappeared.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/1b55hds/dang_son_the_mother_of_all_clouds_is_here/

 

 

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/spectacular-rain-free-start-bt-golf-league-returns-aplomb#:~:text=The “chilli and-,onion,-” ritual on the

 

 

Quote

 

8. Warding Off Rain With Chilli And Onions

source: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/singapore-urban-legends/

 

“During an interview at the Formula One night race in 2008, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong mentioned this practice of using chilis and onions to prevent the rain from coming. Specifically, people believe that putting chilis and onions on a satay stick and planting them at the bottom of a tree will ward off the rain.

 

Today, many locals still abide by this practice for outdoor events such as barbeques. Others have reported seeing it being done before national events held outdoors such as the Singapore Night Festival and the National Day Parade. So, if you were curious as to why the National Day Parade has never been cancelled due to inclement weather, this could be the reason.

Explanation:

This superstition started when Singapore was a small fishing village. Malay fishermen did this to ensure that they would have ideal weather for fishing. It is believed that this superstition stemmed from a bomoh or black magic origin.

There is definitely no scientific reason for this practice. It is improbable that this simple act can be done to keep the rain away. This tradition has definitely been passed down via word-of-mouth.

 

As for a reason why it very rarely rains during the annual National Day Parade, modern technology has blessed us with a method to keep the rain away – cloud-seeding.“

 

 

 

Edited March 3 by JungleJimbo

[JungleJimbo]

 

Believe it or not ... within 30mins of this LPGA event's conclusion ... the rain storms returned to Singapore! ⛈️☔

[iBanesto]

 

 

[the bishop]

4 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

 

Filthy

[JungleJimbo]

5 hours ago, Shakeshook said:

i noticed that usually with Hannah's wins, it was Sue or Grace that's there throwing the champagne with Minjee nowhere to be found... (again I am not 100% sure but that's why i mentioned Sue on my other post)

 

From this video of the Aussie contingent celebrating Hannah's win with champagne ... can identify Grace Kim, Steph Kyriacou ... and Kempy?
 

 

[ronnbee]

5 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

[ronnbee]

NeededAndria Lee to finish top 5 —.  Finished 7th

[ChronicSlicer]

On 2/27/2024 at 8:01 PM, ChronicSlicer said:

Hyo Joo for the W, maybe Pano or Hannah G for a surprise W. Be mighty impressed to see Patty notch a top 10.

Surprise Surprise!! Congrats to Greeny!

Patty still playing solid with a t8.

Minjee didn't exactly set the course on fire with the new sticks, but she appears to have them partially dialed in.

This might have been the most over par rounds of golf in a non major I've ever seen.

[ChronicSlicer]

9 hours ago, iBanesto said:

 

From the 2024 LPGA Drive-on Championship.

 

 

Rumor has it, if you swap drivers to either TM, Cally, Titleist, Ping, Cobra one can gain explosive distance and better dispersion. Just imagine Ayaka at 265yd, and 98% fairways hit 🤔😂

[Argonne69]

I didn't expect Ayaka to go low, but I certainly didn't expect an over par round. Of course it looked like she was pressing near the end.

 

That's certainly how one should finish a tournament. Three birdies to grab the trophy.

 

Pity that Andrea lost her swing late. Thought she had a chance. 

 

Nice to see Mi Hyang contending. 

 

Solid defense by Jin Young. A couple of costly bogies derailed her, but a nice way to start her season. 'Looks healthy.

 

 

[Argonne69]

10 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

I've not heard this 'nickname'(?) w.r.t. Mi Hyang before! 

Is this due to her penchant for wearing earmuffs on the golf courses in Korea? 

 

 

The 2nd photo from the left is not MH, but rather KLPGA fashionista Soo Jin Yang.

 

[woahnelly]

I admit I was not as excited for this tournament no Jeeno, Nelly, Lexi, or Annie but this was a memorable finish!

 

MHL was the last player in the field and finished T3. Her CME position is safe for the top 60 this year already. I wonder if she can re book her hotel in advance for next year.

[Argonne69]

Enjoyed the course and the tournament. Glad to see a course that is tough, but fair. Tricky greens, and challenging up and downs. Only one player in sixteen editions has managed 20 under.