Vijay and Annika

[Ming]

If she wants to become a regular on the tour, she will have to qualify like anybody else.

However, I don't see how ANYBODY can be angry about her getting a sponsors exemption... Heck, even Tiger has been allowed to play in some tournaments that he shouldn't have because of sponsors exemptions when he was an amatuer

[Imran Siddiqui]

Ah, I think Vijay is correct. There is the LPGA. I think it was hilarious when the male golfer said since Annika is playing in a PGA tourney, he should be able to play in the LPGA!

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
Ah, I think Vijay is correct. There is the LPGA. I think it was hilarious when the male golfer said since Annika is playing in a PGA tourney, he should be able to play in the LPGA!

you can't fault the logic...

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by Ming
If she wants to become a regular on the tour, she will have to qualify like anybody else.

However, I don't see how ANYBODY can be angry about her getting a sponsors exemption... Heck, even Tiger has been allowed to play in some tournaments that he shouldn't have because of sponsors exemptions when he was an amatuer

I agree, the sponsers pay the piper, they call the tune, but thats not what you said in your earlier post. The fact she may not (and probally will not) finish last does not mean shes there on merit

[Lawrence of Arabia]

I dont understand whats the big deal if a man loses to a woman in golf. There is no physical ability required, so it only comes down to skill.

[rah]

Spoken like a person that has never played 36 holes in a row. While strength may not be that important for the casual golfer, it is for the pros. A lot of them do weight training now and are actually quite athletic. In fact she said that she just started thinking about it because of her weight training.

[Az]

. A lot of them do weight training now

So does the 85 yo lady that lives next door. What's your point?

rah. I am sorry, but I just can't call golf players, even pros, ATHLETES.

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by Lawrence of Arabia
I dont understand whats the big deal if a man loses to a woman in golf. There is no physical ability required, so it only comes down to skill.

you don't play golf do you? i'm not being predudiced but women could not handle the big par 5's on the tour and stay competitive, they'd pretty much drop a stroke every hole

[Ming]

Originally posted by reds4ever
I agree, the sponsers pay the piper, they call the tune, but thats not what you said in your earlier post.

But I stand by both points... If she beats people, it proves she deserves a chance to play on the tour with the other GOOD players... She will still have to go through qualifying just like anybody else.

However, think what happens if she wins (I know, slim shot) She would then qualify for the Masters and many other tournaments where winners get automatic exemptions. She would be able to play some good events, and never have to go to Q School.

[Lawrence of Arabia]

Spoken like a person that has never played 36 holes in a row. While strength may not be that important for the casual golfer, it is for the pros. A lot of them do weight training now and are actually quite athletic. In fact she said that she just started thinking about it because of her weight training.

you don't play golf do you? i'm not being predudiced but women could not handle the big par 5's on the tour and stay competitive, they'd pretty much drop a stroke every hole.

No I dont, thank god. Par 5 is about 500 yards. 500- 550. Someone here said Annika can hit it about 260 yards. SO in two strokes, shes on the green, where strength is no longer factor.

And rah I thought that it was 18 holes a day. a

[Az]

Athletes:

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[rah]

Originally posted by Azazel

. A lot of them do weight training now

So does the 85 yo lady that lives next door. What's your point?

rah. I am sorry, but I just can't call golf players, even pros, ATHLETES.

Look at the younger players, most of them are athletes.
Look at Tiger's swing. A unathletic person could not even come close. Strength is a great advantage in golf along with stamina.

And I wouldn't be surprised if your neighbor could kick your butt.

RAH
I am a decent golfer while not very athletic.

[Az]

Athletes:

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[Az]

Athletes?

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[Ming]

Originally posted by reds4ever
but women could not handle the big par 5's on the tour and stay competitive, they'd pretty much drop a stroke every hole

If a women is a great putter, she won't. The problem with Annika is that she can pound the ball, but isn't really one of the best putters on the LPGA. It will probably take another long ball hitter who can putt better for woman to be successful on the PGA tour. There are some young women playing now that just might be able to do just that.

And did anybody else see the ESPN clip they did on Annika's weight training routine that she does every day... She is probably in better shape than many other athletes...