Kraft Nabisco Championship...your thoughts.

[78Staff]

[quote name='tesuquegolfer' timestamp='1365109618' post='6762423']
I am not sure if I mentioned Gerina Pilar. I met her in Phoenix and had a nice chat since we are both from NM. She was really nice and has a great game. I think she is going to get better with time. She is 3 under thru 9. She is averaging 275 off the tee. Her length can become a real advantage for her as she gains experience.
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Yeah I like Gerina... ever since BB days (as Mendoza, not Pillar). BTW - did anyone see that goofball get interviewed on tv last year. Seems like he was either high or drunk, for real. Good to see her doing well this year, consistently on or around the leaderboard it seems...

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='78Staff' timestamp='1365111564' post='6762669']
Oh and it sounds like 6-9pm may be different coverage after all... cool.
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The ladies are on twice today. Morning coverage before TGC PGA coverage in Texas and then the afternoon round after the Valero.

[78Staff]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365111569' post='6762671']
[quote name='78Staff' timestamp='1365110917' post='6762573']
on man somebody change the title to ongoing thread/spoilers... I just started watching on DVR lol
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Sorry Staff...not my thread...
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Oh I know, partly tongue in cheek post anyway. spoilers don't really matter to me except on Sundays, and I've learned to stay away from Internet, Twitter, etc on Sunday until I get the DVR in .

[78Staff]

Nice to see Kelly T. doing a women's event as well...

[Tim Meitner]

Kelly would NEVER miss a trip to Palm Springs.

[TMBob]

[quote name='Colby327' timestamp='1364949167' post='6747883']
Has anyone ever been there before? I'll be there on Sunday, and would appreciate any advice on good places to sit, food recommendations, etc.

Thanks in advance
[/quote]

Food on the course or off?

[TMBob]

Just played the course 2 Monday's ago for the first time.

[Mr22putt]

[quote name='tesuquegolfer' timestamp='1365095761' post='6760633']
Ouch, Aza is struggling with a 40 on the back nine so far. Bea shot 38 on the back. What is happening to my Spaniards? Na Yeon is 3 under on the back. Pernilla, one of my new favs, is doing well with 3 birdies and a bogey thru 13. Lydia and MW neck in neck after 7. My pick So Yeon has 2 birdies and 1 bogey thru 8. I know it's early but...
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I'm not surprised Aza doesn't play well here.
This event is usually played on a firm course with fast greens....therefore doesn't play well into Aza's lowish ball flight and fast greens are not a friend to someone who's not a great putter.

[Mr22putt]

[quote name='78Staff' timestamp='1365111623' post='6762675']
Yeah I like Gerina... ever since BB days (as Mendoza, not Pillar). BTW - did anyone see that goofball get interviewed on tv last year. Seems like he was either high or drunk, for real. Good to see her doing well this year, consistently on or around the leaderboard it seems...
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Ya, I saw Martin interviewed at the 2012 LPGA Champ...what a clown.....I was rooting for Gerina too win.
It's tough enough to source out attractive women.....never mind a good looking gal who can play golf and to lose one to Gerina's hubbie?????.....WTF.....lol.

[Mr22putt]

[quote name='Tim Meitner' timestamp='1365113760' post='6762895']
Kelly would NEVER miss a trip to Palm Springs.
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Kinda a working holiday for her.....lol....she was at the 2012 KNC too.
Someone really luvs KT at GC....and Steph Sparks gets no luving???????

[Mr22putt]

I guess the weather in PS has been pretty good...the rough looks lush with the over seed.

Louise Friberg is playing....did know any one with a past LPGA win could play....unless I'm not understanding something.

I think it was Gannon who said there was an enormous crowd following MW & Ko.....huh....they keep on exaggerating.
There no one watching the PM wave.....I guess everyone left at 1pm to take a nap b4 heading to the 430pm early bird dinner specials.

KNC is copying stuff from the Masters.
Inviting many Ams, caddie overalls (although not new) and now a champions dinner.

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='Mr22putt' timestamp='1365116989' post='6763199']
I guess the weather in PS has been pretty good...the rough looks lush with the over seed.

Louise Friberg is playing....did know any one with a past LPGA win could play....unless I'm not understanding something.

I think it was Gannon who said there was an enormous crowd following MW & Ko.....huh....they keep on exaggerating.
There no one watching the PM wave.....I guess everyone left at 1pm to take a nap b4 heading to the 430pm early bird dinner specials.

KNC is copying stuff from the Masters.
Inviting many Ams, caddie overalls (although not new) and now a champions dinner.
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Tonight was meatloaf night and 2 for 1 brandy manhattans so we had to leave.

BINGO!

[78Staff]

[size=4][quote name='Tim Meitner' timestamp='1365113760' post='6762895'][/size]
Kelly would NEVER miss a trip to Palm Springs.
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I see what you did there... .



I thought the Champions dinner was pretty cool I wish they would show more coverage of it... Some history right there, although it appears they are including winners before it was designated a major. [size=4]I saw a tweet about some "glamour" event coverage as well, but I haven't seen it yet. [/size]

[size=4]Watched the AM, haven't watched the PM yet.[/size]

22 - yeah, that was it. What a clown, at least that day. Maybe he was on (or off his) meds that day or something lol...

[DavePelz4]

If you translate Kelli Kuehne, it comes out Ahmad Rashad. She is turrible.

[78Staff]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365127005' post='6764497']
If you translate Kelli Kuehne, it comes out Ahmad Rashad. She is turrible.
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But, as Awsi stated, Kelli is at least improving... Ahmah has likely topped out.

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='78Staff' timestamp='1365127073' post='6764509']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365127005' post='6764497']
If you translate Kelli Kuehne, it comes out Ahmad Rashad. She is turrible.
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But, as Awsi stated, Kelli is at least improving... Ahmah has likely topped out.
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Kelli doesn't look at the camera and is about as natural as Michelle Wie's putting stance.

[tbowles411]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365127282' post='6764549']
[quote name='78Staff' timestamp='1365127073' post='6764509']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365127005' post='6764497']
If you translate Kelli Kuehne, it comes out Ahmad Rashad. She is turrible.
[/quote]

But, as Awsi stated, Kelli is at least improving... Ahmah has likely topped out.
[/quote]

Kelli doesn't look at the camera and is about as natural as Michelle Wie's putting stance.
[/quote]
Maybe, but she's not TURRIBLE. Just not good as yet...sort of...

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='tbowles411' timestamp='1365129199' post='6764825']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365127282' post='6764549']
[quote name='78Staff' timestamp='1365127073' post='6764509']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365127005' post='6764497']
If you translate Kelli Kuehne, it comes out Ahmad Rashad. She is turrible.
[/quote]

But, as Awsi stated, Kelli is at least improving... Ahmah has likely topped out.
[/quote]

Kelli doesn't look at the camera and is about as natural as Michelle Wie's putting stance.
[/quote]
Maybe, but she's not TURRIBLE. Just not good as yet...sort of...
[/quote]

Ok...going to support you guys on KK and begrudgingly give her another chance but...I want equal support that the most underrated announcer is Jerry Foltz. Deal?

[Colby327]

[quote name='TMBob' timestamp='1365115364' post='6763051']
[quote name='Colby327' timestamp='1364949167' post='6747883']
Has anyone ever been there before? I'll be there on Sunday, and would appreciate any advice on good places to sit, food recommendations, etc.

Thanks in advance
[/quote]

Food on the course or off?
[/quote]

Both actually. It'll be my first time in Palm springs.

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='Colby327' timestamp='1365130327' post='6764975']
[quote name='TMBob' timestamp='1365115364' post='6763051']
[quote name='Colby327' timestamp='1364949167' post='6747883']
Has anyone ever been there before? I'll be there on Sunday, and would appreciate any advice on good places to sit, food recommendations, etc.

Thanks in advance
[/quote]

Food on the course or off?
[/quote]

Both actually. It'll be my first time in Palm springs.
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LG's Steakhouse...awesome beef and a fantastic wine list. If you're celebrating, go with the '99 Far Niente Cab.

[78Staff]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365130280' post='6764965']

Ok...going to support you guys on KK and begrudgingly give her another chance but...I want equal support that the most underrated announcer is Jerry Foltz. Deal?
[/quote]

Deal, I like Jerry, mostly. Has a bad habit of the early call, but otherwise does a good job.

[78Staff]

[quote name='flopper' timestamp='1365110244' post='6762493']
[quote name='brentk14' timestamp='1365098993' post='6761097']
Wonder what is going on with Lewis. She looks completely out of it.
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Looked nervous early on.
likely not comfortable being world nr1 yet
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May or may not be related? SL's caddie goes to ugent care center after round...




[indent=1]RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – Rolex world No. 1[url="http://www.golfchannel.com/topics/people/stacy-lewis.htm"]Stacy Lewis[/url] may have to play Friday with a backup caddie at the [url="http://www.golfchannel.com/topics/events/kraft-nabisco-championship.htm"]Kraft Nabisco Championship[/url].[/indent]
[indent=1][color=#323232][size=4]Travis Wilson, her regular caddie, was taken to an urgent care center with flu-like symptoms after Thursday’s round by Dale Lewis, Stacy’s father, according to Lewis’ management team. Wilson did not feel well before the round but toted the bag anyway in temperatures that reached 90 degrees. After the round, Wilson visited medical staff on site, who told him he needed an IV, but they were unable to administer one.[/size][/color][/indent]
[indent=1][color=#323232][size=4][color=#323232][size=4]If Wilson cannot caddie Friday, Jeff Chilcoat, who teams with J.S. Kang at Sterling Sports Management as Lewis’ agents, is on call as a replacement.[/size][/color][/size][/color][/indent]
[indent=1][color=#323232][size=4][color=#323232][size=4][color=#323232][size=4]Dale Lewis has described Wilson as more than a caddie to Stacy, calling him a “big brother.” As much as Stacy says Wilson dislikes the media spotlight, he has had an interesting couple months in the news. He was named the tour’s Caddie of the Year in Singapore in February. Three weeks ago, when Lewis won the [url="http://www.golfchannel.com/topics/events/rr-donnelley-lpga-founders-cup.htm"]RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup[/url], Wilson was involved in a rules violation that thrust him in the news. Lewis was penalized two shots after Wilson was deemed to have tested the surface of a hazard in the third round. Lewis came back in the final round to win and told media she was motivated to win it for Wilson.[/size][/color][/size][/color][/size][/color][/indent]

[Trugravity]

[quote name='Mr22putt' timestamp='1364954502' post='6748519']
[quote name='Trugravity' timestamp='1364948831' post='6747849']
Can't disagree with I.K being the sentimental pick. Also, Korda has had a nice year and I look for her to get into the mix. And, as always, pulling for Aza and Belen. While the course seems to favor the big big hitters, Morgan Pressel and Donna Andrews have won here too. So, the course has a history of rewarding those that play well.

Good to hear there will be plenty of coverage too!!!
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Although a long shot....I'm rooting for Belen to jump in Poppy's pond for obvious reasons.
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Yep, definitely a long shot to win, but I'll give her this, her game has shown nice improvement this year. Korda opened with a solid round today, wouldn't surprise me to see her there at the end, although the rough might take away some of her length advantage.

[PedronNiall]

Glad to see my wifeys, Pettersen and NYC, starting off well.

[tbowles411]

[quote name='78Staff' timestamp='1365130798' post='6765037']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1365130280' post='6764965']
Ok...going to support you guys on KK and begrudgingly give her another chance but...I want equal support that the most underrated announcer is Jerry Foltz. Deal?
[/quote]

Deal, I like Jerry, mostly. Has a bad habit of the early call, but otherwise does a good job.
[/quote]
Agreed

[Mr22putt]

[quote name='78Staff' timestamp='1365126914' post='6764483']
22 - yeah, that was it. What a clown, at least that day. Maybe he was on (or off his) meds that day or something lol...
[/quote]

No I think he's a dork....if he was so drunk....he should have refused to do an interview vs. embarrassing Gerina.
As I said b4....it's tough enough to find a spouse who has game....never mind an attractive wife like Gerina....the guy is lucky and hit the lottery.

[doglover72]

PC is a great ball striker but misses way too many five-ten foot putts to contend. Suzann Peterson, NYC, those girls have complete games.

[Mr22putt]

[quote name='Trugravity' timestamp='1365131691' post='6765135']
Yep, definitely a long shot to win, but I'll give her this, her game has shown nice improvement this year. Korda opened with a solid round today, wouldn't surprise me to see her there at the end, although the rough might take away some of her length advantage.
[/quote]

Belen is a huge long shot....I only mentioned her cause she has the hottest body to take a jump in the pond.

Korda is playing well this year...but she's too streaky to win.....especially with these tough conditions at Mission Hills this year.

[Mr22putt]

Nice to see extended coverage of the PM wave and we also got to see some leaders too.
Jodi Ewart is quite cute.....although I already knew this...she hasn't been on much coverage.
I can't believe they waited for over 15 mins on 17 to tee off.

Glad they showed some of the front 9....I think last yr was the 1st time we saw the front 9.

Sala continues her steady play.

The cut will go to +5 or +6.

[One_Putt_Blunder]

Sorry if this is OT but what did Judy Rankin say or do that drew some criticism? I have no idea what it is thought it might have been something she said during the tournament?