2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship (Jun 20 - 23)

[ChronicSlicer]

5 hours ago, Tom Kelly said:

Crazy that last weeks male major racked up 150 pages yet here we are on Sunday on page 7? Mollie is playing her part, increasing the rewards. Maybe the ladies prefer it this way, the fortune without the fame? They can go out in public without being disturbed by the muggles.

This is an observation you should directly ask @18majors

 

[pmcuk]

Yamashita could clearly win this, and she's no stranger to winning tournaments.

 

Her or Amy - who has the stronger nerves on the day? 

[Tom Kelly]

Suprised at the Lexi meltdown but even more that Cinders and Queen Jin are being dragged down too. Nine hole victory parade for Amy Yang now, like Kupcho at Mission Hills.

[Tom Kelly]

33 minutes ago, ChronicSlicer said:

This is an observation you should directly ask @18majors

 

Security binder reference? Let it go, man. There was an amnesty.

 

[Tom Kelly]

What ads are we watching, gents? I'm being naughty and just getting a "Coverage will resume shortly" screen on a Peacock stream of dubious legality. That young Volunteer of America chap still battling with his demons?

[ChronicSlicer]

1 hour ago, Tom Kelly said:

Security binder reference? Let it go, man. There was an amnesty.

 

No, nothing to do with the "security binder" on this.

[ChronicSlicer]

2 hours ago, pmcuk said:

Yamashita could clearly win this, and she's no stranger to winning tournaments.

 

 

This did not age well 😂

[ChronicSlicer]

Haters gonna hate but, this tour will miss Lexi if and when she's gone for good.

Nelly better take a long hard look at what it took out of Lexi, and figure out how to cope with it.  

[jimecherry]

should the lpga amend their hof criteria to give half points for second places at majors?

[ChronicSlicer]

5 minutes ago, jimecherry said:

should the lpga amend their hof criteria to give half points for second places at majors?

Nah, they clearly only want 1 or 2 players every 20yrs to enter.

[ChronicSlicer]

Congrats to the 34 yr old newly minted Major Champ Amy Yang. Pure class, and very respected. That interview with Tom...heartfelt.

 

 

 

[TerpFangolfer]

Congrats to AY...a well deserved major after so many years

 

[mc4444]

Go Amy! Great week at Sahalee.

[imkirby34]

I got home from golfing just in time to see Amy finish.  Congratulations.  That was obviously a popular win, particularly among her Korean peers.  I couldn't keep track of all of them that participated in the champagne shower.

[Awsi Dooger]

30 minutes ago, ChronicSlicer said:

Congrats to the 34 yr old newly minted Major Champ Amy Yang. Pure class, and very respected. That interview with Tom...heartfelt.

 

 

 

Absolutely. I'm really happy for Amy. I have an anecdote from the opening week event at Lake Nona this year. I had followed her group when she won at CME Naples late last year, including hustling toward the green just in time to see the pivotal eagle hole out on 13. At Lake Nona first round this year I saw Amy standing near the first tee, not long after exiting the practice putting green. I walked over there to tell her how much I enjoyed her victory including witnessing that hole out. But just before I got there she was approached from the other side, and by someone she obviously knew. They looked like they would speak for quite a while.

 

No big deal. It's only Thursday. I'll try to catch up with her later in the week. I walked away toward the first hole.

 

But to my surprise I hear Amy from behind. She actually ran a few steps to get my attention. She had sensed that I wanted to speak to her.

 

We had a great short chat about that Naples win especially the eagle. Her demeanor and smile were identical to how she answered Tom Abbott's questions after today's win.

 

I became a even bigger fan at Lake Nona. And all week I saw many fans approaching Amy. She always made time.

 

I have to say I didn't see this major coming. Amy was really struggling at Lake Nona, especially with short putts. Then likewise when I followed her the following week at Bradenton. From memory she 3 putted the first hole of that event for bogey.

 

I remember thinking she'll probably never win again. Immensely happy to be wrong. 

 

[JungleJimbo]

 

 

[Cwebb]

3 hours ago, ChronicSlicer said:

Haters gonna hate but, this tour will miss Lexi if and when she's gone for good.

Nelly better take a long hard look at what it took out of Lexi, and figure out how to cope with it.  

 

Goofy and strange "look at me" social media video clips probably isn't going to help

[Argonne69]

Boring golf? Perhaps. But when your closest competitors are stinking it up, boring is good, especially on a tight, tough course. Not quite the finish that Amy might have wanted, but it got it done. Big tip of the (bucket) hat to Amy for her first major. It's been a long time coming. I don't think she holds the record for the most 2nds, but it's probably close. It was great to see so many players out there on the 18th giving her a sticky shower. Lol. Her short game really shined this week. 

 

No rain in the forecast, but a bucket hat certainly comes in handy. Lol. 

 

 

 

It's so nice to see Jin Young and Lilia healthy. Both gave it a good run today, but Amy just outplayed everyone. 

 

For the 2nd major in a row the Japanese players demonstrated that they can play the tough courses well even though they typically give up a lot of yardage off the tee. Nice to see Miyu drain the birdie on the 18th and take a share of 2nd. 

 

Another solid week for Ally. Only a matter of time before she breaks through for another win. 

 

Definitely enjoyed the tournament, but I was very surprised by the scores today. The KPMG generally is a birdiefest on Sundays. This was pretty much locked up by the turn. I wouldn't want to see Sahalee host a major every year, but it's definitely worthy of the KPMG on a regular basis. 

 

Edited June 24 by Argonne69

[postfold]

6 hours ago, Tom Kelly said:

What ads are we watching, gents? I'm being naughty and just getting a "Coverage will resume shortly" screen on a Peacock stream of dubious legality. That young Volunteer of America chap still battling with his demons?

 

If I ever win the lottery I am calling up the CEO of Volunteers of America to offer to personally fund 100% of the cost of a new ad, on the sole condition that they destroy every copy of the moral injury is a war inside guy fighting with himself ad and it is never aired ever again.

 

Great win for Amy, well deserved.  

 

I could very much relate to how Hartlage's back to back double bogeys unfolded, glad she could regroup and get a T5 and a big check.

 

Too bad Lexi got off to such a rough start, six birdies in her last 10 holes says if she hadn't things could have been VERY interesting at the end.

 

Sahalee is an excellent venue.  A pleasure to watch.

[JungleJimbo]

10 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

Boring golf? Perhaps. But when your closest competitors are stinking it up, boring is good, especially on a tight, tough course. Not quite the finish that Amy might have wanted, but it got it done. Big tip of the (bucket) hat to Amy for her first major. It's been a long time coming. I don't think she holds the record for the most 2nds, but it's probably close. It was great to see so many players out there on the 18th giving her a sticky shower. Lol. Her short game really shined this week. 

 

No rain in the forecast, but a bucket hat certainly comes in handy. Lol. 

 

 

 

It's so nice to see Jin Young and Lilia healthy. Both gave it a good run today, but Amy just outplayed everyone. 

 

For the 2nd major in a row the Japanese players demonstrated that they can play the tough courses well even though they typically give up a lot of yardage off the tee. Nice to see Miyu drain the birdie on the 18th and take a share of 2nd. 

 

Another solid week for Ally. Only a matter of time before she breaks through for another win. 

 

Definitely enjoyed the tournament, but I was very surprised by the scores today. The KPMG generally is a birdiefest on Sundays. This was pretty much locked up by the turn. I wouldn't want to see Sahalee host a major every year, but it's definitely worthy of the KPMG on a regular basis. 

 

 

The champion's champagne shower deserves a video (was that A Lim Kim who forcefully poured champagne inside Amy's shirt?!)

...Amy seems beloved by many LPGA pros (Koreans and non-Koreans)

 

 

 

Edited June 24 by JungleJimbo

[JungleJimbo]

 

https://www.youtube.com/@LPGA

 

 

 

 

Edited June 24 by JungleJimbo

[AKL Kiwi]

14 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

Curious if they'll set up the course for a birdiefest today.

What you think they will cut half the trees down? 😂 Congrats to Amy a nice top up to her retirement fund and resume. Just as well the ladies don't have to play courses this hard every week......many would be retiring with mental health Issues! Looking forward to them revisiting Sahalee again. 

[JungleJimbo]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JungleJimbo]

 

 

 

The "Commish"'s orchestration/ organisation of the champion's champagne shower = also mentioned in the "Big Pickle" podcast

 

 

Edited June 24 by JungleJimbo

[Jones55]

Just shows you can play rubbish all year but if you turn up at the majors you can get minted hello Shibuno 🤣 4th in money list and only two top tens. 

[grm24]

15 hours ago, Argonne69 said:

It's been a long time coming. I don't think she holds the record for the most 2nds, but it's probably close.

Likely a good guess. On the LPGA IIRC Ms. Yang has a total 7 career 2nd place finishes to go along with her 6 wins over the last 13, 14 years or so. Congrats on a well earned win. However it's likely she isn't close to most career 2nd place finishes on the LPGA.

 

As pretty as her swing looks/appears (as do many others on all tours men or women) based on her actual finishes in her career the main results (wins) really aren't there. Career results don't lie.

 

That said kudos to Lilia on follwing up her win with a 2nd place finish. Hope her back situation allows her to keep playing at a high level going forward this season.

Edited June 24 by grm24

[Argonne69]

Looks like Amy qualified for the Olympics. 'Another feather in her bucket hat.

 

[Argonne69]

Kudos to Lauren for a strong finish. After back to back doubles on the 7th and 8th, she could have called it a day, but hung in there for her best finish ever.

 

[Argonne69]

73 players, and only one round in the 60's. 

 

More surprising is that there were only two rounds of 80.

 

[Lobby]

I really liked this tournament, but boy, I'm tired.   Seeing those tree lined fairways was giving me an anxiety attack.

😉

Is it ok if I say I wouldn't want to be a member there?