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Post by philknj on Jul 26, 2021 8:38:45 GMT
A good summary above regarding the details ... the men play July 29 - Aug 1 and the women play Aug 4-7.
Kasumigaseki CC (East) is ranked 7th in Japan on the Top-100 golf course website. It's about 20 miles NW of downtown Tokyo.
Home field advantage?
Mone Iname (w/ coach Michiko Hattori) practiced at the Olympics course on 7/24
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Post by johnboy on Jul 26, 2021 10:29:26 GMT
Here is some random information for you, Michiko Hattori is a former US Amateur Champion, eent to the University of Texas, had a great career on the JLPGA and dated Phil Mickelson for a number of years!
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Post by philknj on Jul 27, 2021 15:06:28 GMT
I gave Google Maps another look ... earlier I said the course was 20 miles NW of downtown Tokyo ... maybe it's really 25 if you draw a straight line. Unfortunately, there are no straight lines on getting to the course from Tokyo ... an insane commute ranging between 70 and 100 minutes ... which is why most golfers are not staying in the Olympic lock up village.
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The course is playing 7447 for the men and 6648 for the women. Heavy rain is expected to fall on the course before the men start on Thursday.
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We can only hope that Captain America scams his way to the gold and outrages the global GIC. He'll get there Wednesday and probably won't have time for a practice round.
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Post by philknj on Jul 28, 2021 1:02:42 GMT
Woo-hoo, here comes Captain America!!!!!!!
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Post by philknj on Jul 28, 2021 2:18:53 GMT
Let's hope the organizers don't chicken out and dumb down this hole.
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Post by jumpcut on Jul 28, 2021 19:07:42 GMT
Woo-hoo, here comes Captain America!!!!!!! I don't really care if he wins or loses. Just don't get caught cheating. This is the Olympics for chrissake.
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Post by philknj on Jul 28, 2021 21:51:16 GMT
You can follow the scores above ... the guys will tee off in about 45 minutes or 7:30 AM (Japan time) ... that's when the GC coverage will start.
No. 14 is a par-5, 624 yards ... can anyone in this field get there in two? Maybe Rory? Maybe Pieters? JT? I'm guessing they're the three longest players here, but there are many unknowns (to me) in the field.
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Post by philknj on Jul 29, 2021 10:34:28 GMT
The Desperate Draft Dodger Invitational kicked off today.
Sung Jae Im, T-31, -1
Si Woo Kim, T-12, -3
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Post by jumpcut on Jul 29, 2021 12:12:49 GMT
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Post by jumpcut on Jul 30, 2021 11:12:41 GMT
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Post by jumpcut on Jul 30, 2021 13:14:02 GMT
KT, Matilda and Bianca in the golf clubhouse "golfo klubas."
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Post by philknj on Jul 31, 2021 0:48:13 GMT
KT, Matilda and Bianca in the golf clubhouse "golfo klubas."
Does Kelly have a sister who plays golf? Audrey Tan of Malaysia is in the USWA field next week ... she qualified in Texas on June 28 ... yeah, I know, there must be a million Tans in Malaysia.
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Post by fanofseri on Jul 31, 2021 1:23:54 GMT
I think An San is pretty hot. Boy I wish I had a dollar for every loser in South Korea.
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Post by jumpcut on Jul 31, 2021 1:25:11 GMT
KT, Matilda and Bianca in the golf clubhouse "golfo klubas."
Does Kelly have a sister who plays golf? Audrey Tan of Malaysia is in the USWA field next week ... she qualified in Texas on June 28 ... yeah, I know, there must be a million Tans in Malaysia.
I just looked it up. Kelly's sisters are Elly, Amy and Cindy...no Audrey. But that little brother is gonna have some high standards for his wife-to-be when he decides it's time to get married.
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Post by fanofseri on Jul 31, 2021 3:38:49 GMT
Three of Korea's players have long flowing locks. The coach and and the best player on the team have buzz cuts. I can't wait.
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