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Post by mr3putt on Oct 25, 2016 3:38:53 GMT
This kind of hits home, I am one of those middle aged guys who has fallen hard for In Gee. To me she is the most beautiful girl to ever carry her name on a golf bag. I think Paige Spiranac is kind of hot and everything but I'm sorry, next to In Gee she is a pile of dog crap. I feel bad for even making a comparison. On the other hand I also am infatuated with Sung Hyun Park. More as a player. But I happen to find her attractive as well. She just needs a makeover like in that movie "She's All That".Whatever, it is awesome that both of these ladies have become top players. Each of them in her own way, is redefining the motherf'ing game. Sorry for the language but I am fired up about this. Legit This is not the sarcastic Legit from WRX that I know...did your GF make you watch too many chick flicks this past weekend...the above post is too SOFT and MUSHY for your style....SO STOP IT. Don't worry...we only have Happyfan as a mod here...he's a good guy and not like the clown mods at WRX...you need not worry about being banned here....so no need for your above cotton candy, pink ribbons and unicorns post.
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Post by don on Oct 25, 2016 3:57:30 GMT
They are all beautiful. They are following their dreams or their overbearing parents dreams in the case of a select all of them.
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Post by 18majors on Oct 25, 2016 4:11:50 GMT
They are all beautiful. They are following their dreams or their overbearing parents dreams in the case of a select all of them. It's easy to forget because In Gee has money to burn now; but didn't she turn pro because her family ran out of money. I'm not saying In Gee didn't follow her dreams or her parents' dreams, but there are other practical reasons to play pro golf.
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Post by mr3putt on Oct 25, 2016 4:34:21 GMT
They are all beautiful. They are following their dreams or their overbearing parents dreams in the case of a select all of them. It's easy to forget because In Gee has money to burn now; but didn't she turn pro because her family ran out of money. I'm not saying In Gee didn't follow her dreams or her parents' dreams, but there are other practical reasons to play pro golf. Yup...Dumbo had to sleep in a few cemeteries to bail out Dad.
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Post by HappyFan on Oct 25, 2016 16:56:16 GMT
Between LPGA and KLPGA, Sung Hyun made almost US$1.9 million in 2016 prize money thus far; more than In Gee and is only behind Ariya and Lydia. There're reports that bidding wars in Korea to sign either In Gee or Sung Hyun have driven the endorsement packages up to US$10.00 millions over a number of years. Money used to drive Koreans to LPGA, it's no longer the case for top stars. Pride and competition are the only reasons now. Money is still a factor in this decision. Sponsors tend to give better incentives if a player can get a higher world ranking or win Majors or LPGA post-season awards. All those things are easier achieved on the LPGA tour than the KLPGA. Sponsors also value the global exposure an LPGA player gets for their brand.
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Post by HappyFan on Oct 25, 2016 17:05:21 GMT
In Gee is a beautiful lady, but I think it's her poise that really elevates her above the rest. It's hard to imagine her burying her club in the ground after a terrible shot. She understands better than anyone I've ever seen how to interact with fans, and they love her for it. She has a joy for playing the game, regardless of her results, that is infectious.
She also has a lot of panache. I like this tweet from Sport Illustrated's Alan Shipnuck:
I think there will be a lot of male fans following Sung Hyun Park when she comes over here. They will love watching how her bombs match up to Lexi, Ariya, etc. And with her cool cucumber attitude, she, too, has a distinct style.
Here's a tweet about her:
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Post by mr3putt on Oct 25, 2016 17:47:58 GMT
In Gee is a beautiful lady, but I think it's her poise that really elevates her above the rest. It's hard to imagine her burying her club in the ground after a terrible shot. She understands better than anyone I've ever seen how to interact with fans, and they love her for it. She has a joy for playing the game, regardless of her results, that is infectious. Yup...it's Dumbo's sincerity that wins her fans....no FAKE BS from In Gee...unlike Wie or Creamer. I really enjoyed watching her for the 1st time in Seattle....but she still has a way to go to get more Merican fans....they just don't get it...they'd rather fanboy someone like Lewis... ??....just because she's a Yank. I don't know how much you've watched Gulbis....she's benchmark for fan interaction too....I have yet to see her walk away from any autograph request and all with a smile too. We need more Dumbo's and Gulbis's.
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Post by mr3putt on Oct 25, 2016 17:58:51 GMT
I think there will be a lot of male fans following Sung Hyun Park when she comes over here. They will love watching how her bombs match up to Lexi, Ariya, etc. And with her cool cucumber attitude, she, too, has a distinct style. I don't see men fawning over the Terminator here, except for fanofseri....they will as mentioned .....appreciate her power and swing...males don't necessarily go out of their way to watch the power of Ariya...she had few watching her the 2 days I was at Sahalee....I see more guys watching Ariya at the range....especially when she pulls out her longer clubs. As much as Lexi is trying to sell her 'sex appeal'....I don't see the male fawning over Lexi as you see with Wie and then Creamer....Wie by far...has the weirdest fanboys...if any of you were members at Rusty's Playhouse....you saw a bit of it there. I bet there are a good number of Wie weirdo's in the BINDER. I just don't get the appeal of Wie....she's a fraud, not fan friendly and has no game.
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Post by 18majors on Oct 25, 2016 21:14:42 GMT
mr3puttPutt, you're probably too young to watch Michelle play 2003 Kraft Nabisco; when she bombed driver 300 yards as a 13 years old. That's how legends were made. Once a fan forever a fan!
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Post by 18majors on Oct 25, 2016 21:41:38 GMT
Here they're again; another face off.
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Post by don on Oct 26, 2016 2:00:54 GMT
They are all beautiful. They are following their dreams or their overbearing parents dreams in the case of a select all of them. It's easy to forget because In Gee has money to burn now; but didn't she turn pro because her family ran out of money. I'm not saying In Gee didn't follow her dreams or her parents' dreams, but there are other practical reasons to play pro golf. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic_84wijVWsHogan interview. First 30 seconds pertain to this a little.
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Post by mr3putt on Oct 26, 2016 2:09:01 GMT
mr3putt Putt, you're probably too young to watch Michelle play 2003 Kraft Nabisco; when she bombed driver 300 yards as a 13 years old. That's how legends were made. Once a fan forever a fan! 18majors LMAO I'm as old as dirt...I have 7 grandsons ranging from 8 months old to 14 years old....the 14 year old got his black belt in Taekwondo this past Saturday....I guess I'll no longer kick his a** anymore....lol. Yes, I watched Wie gag it in the final rd at the FAKE 1st major.....she was a fraud back then too.
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Post by don on Oct 26, 2016 2:12:03 GMT
I don't know how much you've watched Gulbis....she's benchmark for fan interaction too....I have yet to see her walk away from any autograph request and all with a smile too. We need more Dumbo's and Gulbis's. Natalie Gulbis is enlightened. A Bodhisattva. There is no other explanation for her demeanor around people. Incidentally her show 18 holes with Jimmy Hanlin is the best. They are the Fonteyn and Nureyev of fun on a golf course.
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Post by don on Oct 26, 2016 2:45:05 GMT
In Gee has publicly announced she's hurting twice this year after so-so performances under the brightest spotlight. The US Open and the Hana Bank. Just an observation.
Sung Hyun Park can look stunning whenever she wants to but I agree their on-course personas might appeal to different people differently. Both in my top 5 players to watch right now. IGC SHP Yani Sei Young Kim Charley Hull
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Post by 18majors on Oct 26, 2016 3:03:53 GMT
In Gee has publicly announced she's hurting twice this year after so-so performances under the brightest spotlight. The US Open and the Hana Bank. Just an observation. In Gee is clearly both good and lucky. Can you picture her 2016 without an Evian win? Her awesomeness from winning 2015 USWO would totally evaporate and she'd be reduced to a beautiful Birdie Kim. But she did it, she saved herself at the last moment and not a moment too soon. She may have created her own luck, but lucky she is.
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