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Post by philknj on Apr 1, 2019 14:03:18 GMT
A 'Final' field of 112 is posted, which includes Mamiko Higa and at least three ams who did not want to "make history" this week, Rachel Heck, Patty T., and Albane Valenzuela.
Article and pond leap at ANA Junior Inspiration:
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 16:07:41 GMT
Rookies Kristen Gillman, Lauren Stephenson and Charlotte Thomas made the cut and will play this week; they'll continue to push Lucky 6 for ROY award.
Lucky 6 178 Charlotte Thomas 152 Lauren Stephenson 78 Kristen Gillman 77
My though all along has been Kristen Gillman will give Lucky 6 a fistful to handle; Kristen needs a T16 this week to have a chance to overtake Charlotte Thomas.
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 16:09:16 GMT
Course map
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 16:12:10 GMT
The purse has been increased to $3,000,000; one of six tournament to have at least $3,000,000 in prize money.
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 16:14:20 GMT
One of the casualty of ANWA Championship
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Post by HappyFan on Apr 1, 2019 16:20:26 GMT
Maybe it's time to retire the ANA Inspiration, at least as a Major? If the Masters are going to continue to work against the ANA like they are, the fans aren't showing up, and even the media is abandoning it, maybe it's time for an Asian Major to replace it...
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Post by SoYeonFan on Apr 1, 2019 17:39:04 GMT
Maybe it's time to retire the ANA Inspiration, at least as a Major? If the Masters are going to continue to work against the ANA like they are, the fans aren't showing up, and even the media is abandoning it, maybe it's time for an Asian Major to replace it... A lot of the Media stop caring about the LPGA when a lot of the Asian golfers started to dominate it. It's a shame but it is what it is. I hope the ANA never go away because it's one of my favorites. Not just because I get to go to it, but I like the golf course. Already lost one of my favorite courses the KEB HANA Bank. My other favorite is the EVIAN.
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 18:47:10 GMT
Nelly Korda dropped 2 spots in world ranking by not playing; that'll teach her a lesson.
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 18:49:30 GMT
From Ariya to Inbee; five players have A mathematical chance to climb to No. 1 world ranking by winning ANA.
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 20:17:58 GMT
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 20:32:05 GMT
It's an important week for So Yeon Ryu; she may fall out of world's top 10 if she doesn't finish inside top 8.
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Post by SoYeonFan on Apr 1, 2019 21:24:49 GMT
Another thing that I like about the ANA are the golfers from the JLPGA and KLPGA that come over. However there doesn't seem to be that many interested in coming over anymore. Maybe the ANA changed who they invite from other tours.
I don't know how long the ANA contract is for. But if the ANA start to lose fans and TV exposure. They may not sign another contract.
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 21:57:27 GMT
Another thing that I like about the ANA are the golfers from the JLPGA and KLPGA that come over. However there doesn't seem to be that many interested in coming over anymore. Maybe the ANA changed who they invite from other tours. I don't know how long the ANA contract is for. But if the ANA start to lose fans and TV exposure. They may not sign another contract. 2019 was the last year of ANA's original contract; but I read recently ANA had extended their sponsorship for another four years to 2023. KLPGA changed their restrictions this year; players are allowed to play only two tournaments abroad when KLPGA is in session.
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Post by 18majors on Apr 1, 2019 21:59:34 GMT
The ever present Brooke Henderson
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Post by 18majors on Apr 2, 2019 1:17:30 GMT
First and most; the first family, the Korda sisters.
Nelly can become No. 1 if she wins and Sung Hyun Park misses the cut; plus Ariya, Minjee, Nasa and Jin Young worse than solo second.
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