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Post by HappyFan on Jan 17, 2024 14:43:33 GMT
Not sure if it makes sense to have a thread for each event on the WPGA or just have a global one for the season, but except for maybe the Vic Open, there aren't a lot of important individual events there, so for now let's try this. Last week was supposed to be the Melbourne International but flooding canceled that. Or... did it? OK, they couldn't play the event, so what they did instead was set up a skills competition for 55 players who wanted to play. And one of those players was Ina Yoon! The contest involved stuff like closest-to-the-pin irons, tricky chip shots, long driving (which Ina didn't win; probably hit hers off line, as the winning drive was 262 meters, well within her wheelhouse). Ina finished 6th (technically tied for 5th). Here is a link to the summary |
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Post by HappyFan on Jan 17, 2024 18:27:49 GMT
This week's event is The Webex Players Series Murray RiverThis is one of those events that pits men vs. women from different tees. As you can see from the link, Ina is not in the field this week, but there are a couple of Korean names, including former KLPGA player and Lydia Ko rival Jeongmin 'Cecilia' Cho. The four round event runs Jan. 18 - 21. |
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Post by HappyFan on Jan 21, 2024 20:01:44 GMT
Kiwi male player Kozuma Kobori won this event. The interesting bit of news is that solo second was achieved by Shannon Tan, a Singaporean who turned pro just this week and shot a final round 65. Sounds like she might be someone to watch. I don't recall any other golfers from Singapore on tour. Webex Players Murray RiverCecilia Cho finished t-34th. Ina did not play this week. |
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Post by klpgaenglish on Jan 21, 2024 23:33:16 GMT
Shannon Tan sounds familiar. Did she play for a US college? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else. I'd have to search.
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Post by HappyFan on Jan 22, 2024 18:35:30 GMT
This coming week is another Webex men vs. women event, and Ina is not in that field (although Min A Yoon is; similar name, no relation). However, the field has been posted for the Vic Open, a former LPGA event where Jiyai Shin is the defending champion. This is the event after next. Vic Open fieldBesides Jiyai, the field includes: Ina Yoon Hanee Song (from New Zealand) Il Hee Lee (tournament invite) Jennifer Chang Cecilia Cho Karrie Webb Min A Yoon Su Oh Wei Wei Zhang |
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Post by HappyFan on Jan 28, 2024 22:51:07 GMT
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Post by HappyFan on Feb 7, 2024 6:44:49 GMT
This week's event is the Webex Series Sydney. Besides Min A Yoon and Cecilia Cho, also appearing will be Jenny Shin! Action goes from February 8 - 11. Here is the field information |
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Post by fanofseri on Feb 8, 2024 3:42:42 GMT
Every moron here must realize that one LPGA player deserves to win tournament after tournament after tournament.
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Post by don on Feb 8, 2024 4:23:49 GMT
Jake and Brett are in for a good day playing with Jenny at 8:00.
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Post by HappyFan on Feb 8, 2024 4:47:04 GMT
Jenny had a rocking start! I suspect she'll never lose that Aussie accent now... https://www.instagram.com/p/C3EalXOv68N Currently she's the only gal in the top ten, and she's tied for the lead!  Ashley Lau, winner of the Vic Open, is second at 4 under, tied for 14th at the moment. |
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Post by HappyFan on Feb 8, 2024 13:44:27 GMT
Article about Jenny's round includes a mention of her boyfriend (!) who is her caddie this week. She didn't even realize it was a mixed-gender event until she got to the course for practice, then thought to herself, hmm, I guess I'm going to have to try harder than I thought. Mission accomplished! Min A Yoon and Cecilia Cho both shot +1 and are in danger of missing the cut, which currently sits at -2.
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Post by bullfinch on Feb 8, 2024 14:13:56 GMT
She didn't even realize it was a mixed-gender event until she got to the course for practice, then thought to herself, hmm, I guess I'm going to have to try harder than I thought. Mission accomplished! With her personality she seems well suited to the GT mixed event later on in 2024. Let's hope she retains focus for the whole tournament and can win. Has a tendency to fall away in round 4 as from memory she was well placed in one of the US majors last year. |
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Post by HappyFan on Feb 8, 2024 18:09:56 GMT
There's a lot of golf left to play and she's unlikely to shoot back-to-back low scores, but hopefully she can just stay in touch with the lead and get the win come Sunday.
Also, the guy who won the first two Webex events shot a 65, so he's right there trying to make it three straight. Could be interesting. And Lau, who has been low woman the past two weeks (including the win at Vic Open) is not far behind, either.
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Post by fanofseri on Feb 9, 2024 2:44:48 GMT
Most of these Australian guys don't know how to deal with a real woman.
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Post by HappyFan on Feb 9, 2024 3:54:03 GMT
Jenny's keeping it up, 5 under at the turn and 14 under total. This course is playing super easy, though, and there are a bunch of guys just a shot or two behind her.
Go Jenny go!
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Ashley Lau, winner of the Vic Open, is second at 4 under, tied for 14th at the moment.