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Post by philknj on Jun 21, 2021 0:51:49 GMT
Fortunately in Hotlanta, it will be only 82F - 84F on Thursday thru Sunday ... partly cloudy Thu & Fri ... a chance of scattered T-storms on the weekend (per weather.com). The course is 25 miles NE of downtown Atlanta.
If I lived there, I'd consider the tickets a good buy. You can get a weekly grounds pass (Tue. thru Sun.) for $89-plus. It cost me $100-plus for any four days at the 2017 USWO. ... and while we are on the subject of tickets, I looked up the Cognizant Founders Cup in October. They want $125-plus for a weekly grounds pass (Wed. thru Sun.). Or $35-plus for a daily pass (Meijer was $10). Who the hell do they think they are?
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Post by SoYeonFan on Jun 21, 2021 19:55:05 GMT
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Post by tonyj500 on Jun 22, 2021 4:44:56 GMT
My field rating for this tournament is a huge 85.0% (up from 72.5% last year). This is the second highest field of the year behind the ANA Inspiration which was 86.5%. My breakdown is 93% from the LPGA Priority List and 77% from the Rolex Rankings. The reason the ANA was slightly higher is this tournament doesn't have players from other tours (with Emily Pederson being the only exception) There really arent any big names worth mentioning not teeing it up this week from the LPGA Tour.
Yui Kawamoto and Brittany Lincicome have dropped out of the top 100 and are no longer part of my Rolex Rankings field rating. They have been replaced by Lauren Stephenson and Sarah Schmelzel.
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Post by philknj on Jun 23, 2021 1:16:17 GMT
Media day on May 3 ... Mo Stacks will get no closer to the trophy than this ... six straight trunk slams coming into Atlanta ... deservedly gets a wake-up call in the dark Thursday morning.
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MHL gets respect with Marina and Jasmine, although they're not the most exciting couple of players.
Dumbo can witness Fassi outhit Uehara by five clubs and still finish behind Ayako.
How did two top-notch players like Boutier and Paphangkorn get stuck with Yani Toast?
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Post by philknj on Jun 23, 2021 1:35:02 GMT
Saso watch
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Post by SoYeonFan on Jun 23, 2021 2:52:36 GMT
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Post by HappyFan on Jun 23, 2021 5:07:31 GMT
This youngster had an even better experience with Jin Young: she got to caddie for her!
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Post by HappyFan on Jun 23, 2021 5:10:12 GMT
Inbee Park presser:
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Post by philknj on Jun 23, 2021 12:44:51 GMT
Shibuno Fever and the GCQuad Launch Monitor
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Post by legitimategolf on Jun 23, 2021 14:24:03 GMT
How did two top-notch players like Boutier and Paphangkorn get stuck with Yani Toast?
That's the Korean treatment. They should be complimented, the establishment is simply uh, recognizing their talent.
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Post by philknj on Jun 23, 2021 17:02:39 GMT
I just went to ajc.com (Atlanta Journal Constitution) and could not find one article or photo on this "Major" tournament. This is the third day of prep and I see no pics at Getty or AP Images. In other words, PAR FOR THE COURSE.
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Post by philknj on Jun 23, 2021 19:23:23 GMT
Getty must be reading this site ... they got the message today.
MHL ... here's a change I missed this year: Long-time Matrix Ozik iron shafts were replaced by steel (which brand, I don't know). This appears to be the Mizuno JPX 921 Tour iron set ... she played different Mizzys last year.
It appears that KPMG dumped Klara Spilkova after 2020, but she was still able to get into this one. She doesn't have the Czech flag design on the crown of her driver anymore.
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Post by jumpcut on Jun 23, 2021 19:49:37 GMT
Is Inky aware there are photographers on the course? Is her new clothing sponsor Goodwill? I know the kids like their strategically ripped clothing but... JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA - JUNE 23: In Kyung Kim of South Korea walks the 14th hole during a practice round for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club on June 23, 2021 in Johns Creek, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Post by philknj on Jun 23, 2021 20:55:04 GMT
Inky's slob look is for a good cause, I think. Nordstrom had that sweatshirt (below), which is part of a brand called 'n:PHILANTHROPY'. Per its website, they donate 10% of net proceeds to charity.
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Emma Talley practiced today, even though she entered this event as the 1st alternate ... and she's still not in the field (yet?). I'm about 95% certain that she has Larry the Looper on the bag.
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Post by jumpcut on Jun 23, 2021 21:16:23 GMT
Scrolling through the photos looking for Kelly Tan (yeah, I know: "Good luck with that!"), I came across this one of So Yeon. She knows how to do philanthropy and look smart at the same time.
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