2019 Volunteers of America Classic

Yeah, I always have that song going through my head when I hear about this tournament.

Pity the JOpen is this week, because I'm sure So Yeon would have enjoyed a hometown event.

Here is my preview of this week's tournament:

www.tonyslpgareport.com/

Glad Six is back. I've missed her, feels like it's been forever.

Youngin Chun had six birdies, but a double and triple bogey erased five.
She had only one other bogey, which is good.
She and her dad/caddie are both Rookies.
So both need experience on the courses.
A good weekend will give her confidence for Q-School.

In Gee got it to seven under, but two late bogeys hurt.
Inbee also made bogey on eighteen to drop to five under.
Jeongeun Lee also at five under, just ran in place.
All three, including Sei Young Kim are still in it.

Round 2

A little more subdued for the Sisters today, but there's a huge gaggle parked at 5 under who could make a run on the weekend: Inbee, In Gee, Sei Young and Lucky Six. I have a feeling one or two of them at least will charge at the less accomplished players who are currently above them.

Youngin made the cut and will be paired with Sung Hyun tomorrow. That oughtta be interesting for her!

Sisters hwaiting!!

Round 3

So far this has been a good-but-frustratingly-close-to-great weekend. So Yeon and Jin Young both had great weeks but couldn't close the deal in Japan and Korea. Will we get a Sister to rise to the occasion in Texas, a place where they have amazingly won all but one of the playings of this event?

The broadcast was a non-stop showing of the 4 Americans and Fassi. Did we really have to watch Fassi absolutely hack her way around the course to a 77, when there were so many others to watch who were playing better? And they just would not stop spinning it for her. Did you know it's tough out there when you turn pro and first join a pro tour? Well, I know now! Enough, guys! We get it, you love her, but please, can you wait until she's a little better before you force us to watch every shot?

Lee 6 got some coverage thanks to her epic eagle on 13. She managed to play decently the rest of the way, but no more fireworks. Sei Young outplayed her in the same group, but I don't recall seeing her even once. So-so day for Inbee, but she still is in line for a possible top ten.

In Gee could shot a fairly benign 71 and fell to 16th. But if she can just mimic day one on Sunday, she could nab her first solo top ten of the year. Come on, In Gee, we know you can do it!

Meanwhile, it's a long shot, but perhaps we can end this weekend on a high note. Sei Young and Six are both capable of going low and are overdue a great round. Let's see if they can seize the initiative early and put some pressure on these rather lackluster players ahead of them. Those players will all be trying to follow up good rounds from today, and we know that usually doesn't go great. Let's end this full field season with a bang with a great comeback triumph. Sisters HWAITING!!!