THE CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP THE WOODLANDS, TX (APR 18-21)

[QueenJIN]

Great to see Atthaya back and playing well, the final day fade was entirely predictable given her lack of recent play and extra holes required. 

 

With the shifting priorities/ impending demise of Jin 😭( please prove me wrong my Queen) …if anyone can be a threat to Nellys tour domination , my pick is that girl Atthaya to find a way 

[grm24]

7 minutes ago, QueenJIN said:

There’s a decent argument to be made that the current LPGA tour is a far more competitive environment than the eras of all of those golfers she’s being compared to (with the obvious  exception of Tiger)  

Fair point. A counterpoint is that very few professional golfers, men or women, have ever recorded wins in 2,3 or more consecutive starts, let alone 5+, regardless of the depth of talent on their repsective tours at the given moment in time. It's extremely difficult to win a single golf event let alone string wins in consecutive starts together.

 

As great a season as Lilia Vu had in 2023 with 4 wins, 2 majors Nelly just had her "hold my beer" moment. 2024 LPGA POY is already over and done with.

Edited April 22 by grm24

[Treats]

6 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

The longest back nine in her entire life. Sadly, I don't think she's wrong. 

 

Did the final round take 5:50 hours?

[grm24]

5 hours ago, ChronicSlicer said:

No clue, but when you say 6 in a row, it sure sounds like you mean 6 consecutive weeks in a row.

Nelly is currently at 4 consecutive weeks/events winning. 

 

[Treats]

6 hours ago, ChronicSlicer said:

She can't leave Johnny home alone, if ya know what I mean.

[JungleJimbo]

 

 

[PedronNiall]

3 hours ago, Yuck said:

Even after this, there will still be a few deluded “Bros” who think a “real Scratch WRX Player” , with a “game that travels”. Could take Nelly down in a 72 hole comp.  As long she had to play the back tees with them…..

 

The good news is the 4 cappers have given up on that.

 

Not entirely. That thread from a few months back had a number of lost souls convinced that equivalent could take Korda based on her play against the +1 YouTuber she beat... playing from the men's tees to boot. 

 

 

 

[AKL Kiwi]

40 minutes ago, grm24 said:

Nelly's streak is amazing as were all of the others. Interesting that it appears you seemingly want to diminish Nelly's accomplishment.

I only watched Tigers streaks so I can't compare the others but you could argue on many different metrics why the others streaks were more or less impressive but also what's been falling in Nelly's favour to win including other top players with injuries...

[Port and Starboard]

35 minutes ago, AKL Kiwi said:

I only watched Tigers streaks so I can't compare the others but you could argue on many different metrics why the others streaks were more or less impressive but also what's been falling in Nelly's favour to win including other top players with injuries...

 

Or you could flip the script by saying the wins by other women during Nellie's absence from her injuries and blood clot were diminished?

 

I don't think so.

[Port and Starboard]

5 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

And tops it off with a birdie!  😄

 

[grm24]

1 hour ago, AKL Kiwi said:

I only watched Tigers streaks so I can't compare the others but you could argue on many different metrics why the others streaks were more or less impressive but also what's been falling in Nelly's favour to win including other top players with injuries...

The other players mentioned winning streaks equaled/bettered came with their own set of unique circumstances/metrics as well. I get the stark impression that if a certain player from the southern hemisphere currently named Lydia was the author of this same historical streak you would view it through a much different and more positive lens. 🤔

 

This is one of the best things to happen to womens professional golf in quite some time. You should allow yourself to enjoy it as it's quite possible it won't be equaled/bettered for us to see any time soon as it appears as a once in a generation thing. Why do some many people in the LPGA sub-forum seem to not like the LPGA?

Edited April 22 by grm24

[elwhippy]

A magnificent achievement. Has to help raise the profile of golf to younger women. 

[iBanesto]

Most consecutive wins in scheduled events

• 4, Mickey Wright, 1962 (Heart of America Invitational, Aug. 9-12; Albuquerque Swing Parade, Aug. 17-19; Salt Lake City Open, Aug. 23-26; Spokane Open, Aug. 31-Sept. 3)
• 4, Mickey Wright, 1963 (Alpine Civitan Open, May 10-12; Muskogee Civitan Open, May 16-19; Dallas Civitan Open, May 23-26; Babe Zaharias Open, May 31-June 2)
• 4, Kathy Whitworth, 1969 (Orange Blossom Open, March 13-17; Port Charlotte Invitational, March 20-23; Port Malabar Invitational, March 27-30; Lady Carling Open, April 17-20)
• 4, Annika Sorenstam, 2001 (Welch’s/Circle K Championship, March 8-11; Standard Register PING, March 15-18; Nabisco Championship, March 22-25; The Office Depot Hosted by Amy Alcott, April 12-14)
• 4, Lorena Ochoa, 2008 (Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola, March 27-30; Kraft Nabisco Championship, April 3-6; Corona Championship, April 10-13; Ginn OPEN, April 17-20)

Most consecutive wins in tournaments participated

• 5, Nancy Lopez, 1978 (Greater Baltimore Classic, May 12-14; Coca-Cola Classic, May 19-21; Golden Lights Championship, May 26-29; did not play Peter Jackson Classic, June 1-4; LPGA Championship, June 8-11; Bankers Trust Classic,June 16-18)
• 5, Annika Sorenstam, 2004-2005 (2004 Mizuno Classic, Nov. 5-7; 2004 ADT Championship, Nov. 18-21; 2005 MasterCard Classic honoring Alejo Peralta, March 4-6; 2005 Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola, March 17-20; 2005 Kraft Nabisco Championship, March 24-27)

[18majors]

 

Scottie is all class:

 

 

[18majors]

 

As important as for her record, Nelly's second major and her winning five consecutive starts has struck a cord with the general public.  Her Instagram followers has jumped more than 30,000 to 851,000 since the start of Chevron Championship and is still going strong.

 

She gained 130,000 followers to 360,000 followers over her two weeks gold medal campaign in 2021 Tokyo Olympics.  But this recent run feels different, it seems more sustained and may likely push her to 1.0 million and beyond.

Edited April 22 by 18majors

[Argonne69]

With only 3 players in the field shooting in the 60's on Sunday, it's hard to argue that the course lacks teeth, but I still feel the approaches are a tad too easy with little danger in front of many greens. 

 

[18majors]

 

Some one should schedule "The Match":

 

 

[Argonne69]

13 minutes ago, 18majors said:

 

Some one should schedule "The Match":

 

 

 

Seriously? Women's tees? 

 

Edited April 22 by Argonne69

[MagicClassic407]

1 hour ago, Argonne69 said:

 

Seriously? Women's tees? 

 

I know the LPGA plays some sort of hybrid tees on many holes but who would determine what's fair for Nelly v Scottie? I think Scottie would be okay with Nelly playing from women's tees. Best iron player in the world with a p**** should not be afraid.

[munichop]

19 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

The longest back nine in her entire life. Sadly, I don't think she's wrong. 

 

The LPGA always seems to shoot themselves in the foot.  They finally have a compelling story wirh a dominant player on an alltime heater and they can'yt get a final round done in under 5 hours?  How inept.  Like no tourney has ever had stands behind a green before used as a bailout.  Their "product" management can't get any worse.

[Argonne69]

1 hour ago, MagicClassic407 said:

I know the LPGA plays some sort of hybrid tees on many holes but who would determine what's fair for Nelly v Scottie? I think Scottie would be okay with Nelly playing from women's tees. Best iron player in the world with a p**** should not be afraid.

 

It's 2024. Who uses the term Women's Tees? Most courses have several teeboxes rated for women. 

 

[3eagles]

Nelly WD from JM Eagle

[Raving Shanker]

On 4/22/2024 at 5:35 AM, Argonne69 said:

 

Is it possible her competition hasn't stepped up, or have slid back? 

 

 

I think so. The competition is way deeper than it's ever been, but no one is excellent right now except Nelly.

[Raving Shanker]

23 hours ago, subrew said:

Man, they really aren't geared up to produce worthwhile TV, when play is slow.  They show the final group hit shots, then have to go to commercial, then 30 seconds of aerial footage, then people standing around, then some stats, then more standing around, then a snippet for some NBC tv show, more standing, then a couple putts from another group.  

 

So little golf is actually being shown.

It's unbelievable. They could barely do a worse job. If the play it that slow, it actually affords the opportunity to show every shot of the contenders, but they didn't show half of them. On the par 5 13th, Im had a crucial chip to get up and down for birdie and back into contention. But they chose to show Nelly waiting on the fairway for Im's group! Unbelievable! 

[Raving Shanker]

23 hours ago, subrew said:

Bogie on 11, missed an easy birdie putt on 13.  Keeping the door open.

And predicted to happen by you!

[MagicClassic407]

1 hour ago, Argonne69 said:

 

It's 2024. Who uses the term Women's Tees? Most courses have several teeboxes rated for women. 

 

Please define 'rated for women'. I'm in a couple leagues and they are loose as not one person has a handicap rating. I assume that's what you mean. We just like to play. When I'm up north, I guess they're called the 'red' tees, when I'm in FL, they are the green tees OR the ones I like are the "Friendlies"/yellow tees. 

 

I kind of expected Nelly to WD this week until I heard her discuss her flight to LA during an interview yesterday. Still, I get it. Hopefully we'll see her on the east coast. 

[Argonne69]

17 minutes ago, MagicClassic407 said:

Please define 'rated for women'. I'm in a couple leagues and they are loose as not one person has a handicap rating. I assume that's what you mean. We just like to play. When I'm up north, I guess they're called the 'red' tees, when I'm in FL, they are the green tees OR the ones I like are the "Friendlies"/yellow tees. 

 

I kind of expected Nelly to WD this week until I heard her discuss her flight to LA during an interview yesterday. Still, I get it. Hopefully we'll see her on the east coast. 

 

Courses are rated for difficulty for each teebox. The ratings are done separately for men and women. Not all teeboxes are rated for both. It's not unusual for the longest tees to be rated for men only, and the most forward tees rated for women only. 

 

Here's an example. The Tournament and Championship tees are rated for men only. The Regular and Forward tees are rated for men and women. 

 

 

I dislike the use of the term Women's tees because forward tees can, and should be used by both men and women based on their abilities. 

 

Edited April 22 by Argonne69

[Lobby]

1 hour ago, 3eagles said:

Nelly WD from JM Eagle

Good decision

 

i’ll bet her mental gas tank is empty 

[Titleist_PT23]

22 hours ago, 18majors said:

 

Congratulations, Nelly.  She now has 16 Hall of Fame points and catapulted over Brooke Henderson to rank solo 5th among active players:

Lydia Ko (26), Jin Young Ko (20), Stacy Lewis (19), Ariya Jutuanugarn (17).

 

 

Nelly has six points so far this year.  Right now, she's also leading the Vare and the Player of the Year races.  She's likely to get another point even if she doesn't win again this year.  For comparison, Lydia got seven points in 2015 and JYK got 8 points in 2019.  Seasons like these go a long way to the 27 point finish line.

 

No disrespect to the Minjee, Brooke, Lexi type players, but Nelly has now joined the Inbee, Lydia, JYK group; a bit of separation vs. the very very good (on more than one occasion).

 

I've never been a Nelly fan but what we are seeing is amazing.

[Trippels]

1 hour ago, 3eagles said:

Nelly WD from JM Eagle

Does that count as an ended streak?