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Post by 18majors on Apr 30, 2018 11:03:21 GMT
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Post by 18majors on Apr 30, 2018 11:05:24 GMT
New challenge awaits talented LPGA field; Old American offers unique test as pros get first look at course sportsday.dallasnews.com/other-sports/golf/2018/04/28/new-challenge-awaits-talented-lpga-field-old-american-offers-unique-test-pros-get-first-look-courseThis event, previously known as the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout, has produced some dramatic finishes. Haru Nomura won last year in a six-hole playoff over Cristie Kerr. But Nomura will be defending her title on a much different layout than Las Colinas Country Club. The course, nestled on the shores of Lake Lewisville, has drawn much praise since opening in 2010. Inspired by iconic American courses such as Pinehurst No. 2 and Shinnecock Hills, Old American is a throwback with short wooden flagsticks and tabletop greens.
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Post by HappyFan on Apr 30, 2018 16:28:47 GMT
Is it no longer a shootout with two cuts? God I hope so.
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Post by 18majors on Apr 30, 2018 23:25:59 GMT
It didn't feel that way; but In Gee has only 5 tournaments this year; the same as IK Kim.
Brooke, Ariya and Moriya have already played 10 events.
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Post by 18majors on May 1, 2018 0:59:06 GMT
Three of the Rolex Top 10, and 8 of the Next 10 are playing this week. The winner will probably get 39.00 ranking points. By Comparison, Lydia got 56.00 for her win.
The Rolex Ranking are so tight; In Gee could catapult inside International Crown Team with a win.
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Post by philknj on May 1, 2018 2:52:11 GMT
Two nobodies will survive the Monday qualifier at Hurricane Creek CC, but don't which two yet.
Hannah Arnold 69 -3 Haley Mills 70 -2 Kennedy Pedigo(A) 70 -2
Arnold has earned $326 in twelve career Symetra starts. SC Cheng and Kathleen Ekey each shot 72.
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Post by 18majors on May 1, 2018 3:03:03 GMT
Two nobodies will survive the Monday qualifier at Hurricane Creek CC, but don't which two yet. Hannah Arnold 69 -3 Haley Mills 70 -2 Kennedy Pedigo(A) 70 -2 Arnold has earned $326 in twelve career Symetra starts. SC Cheng and Kathleen Ekey each shot 72. Haley Mills played 2013 tournament as a high school student. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaPk2ND8KWw
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Post by mnmlistgolfr on May 1, 2018 3:29:04 GMT
"Many may remember last year's exciting finish when Haru Nomura defeated Cristie Kerr in a playoff."
Exciting finish? Playing the same hole over and over and over and over ... Crusty's ridiculous slow play ... OK...
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Post by HappyFan on May 1, 2018 5:53:20 GMT
Yeah, last year's ending was kind of notorious for dullness, wasn't it? It sure didn't earn Cristie any fans, either.
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Post by urinara on May 1, 2018 13:25:46 GMT
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Post by HappyFan on May 1, 2018 16:31:22 GMT
Yeah, we've been talking about it over in the April photos thread. Other than Inbee getting to #1, it might be the biggest story for the Koreans this year!
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Post by SoYeonFan on May 1, 2018 17:27:35 GMT
Haru Nomura has won only $13,624 in 7 tournaments this year. Almost anyone can get hot and win a tournament.
The great golfers are consistent top players every year. Not defined by winning a tournament.
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Post by SoYeonFan on May 1, 2018 17:40:29 GMT
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Post by kjt123 on May 1, 2018 17:51:31 GMT
Thank god they moved away from the last venue. That final hole was horrible.
My preview in the link below if you're into that sort of thing.
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Post by jumpcut on May 1, 2018 21:05:12 GMT
According to Larry the Loop, "the new course in Texas is not in the best of shape. Good greens but fairways and bunkers have been described as scruffy."
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