First American to win on the LPGA this season ?...

Saint-Just X · 05-25-2010, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by MarinePaul

She seems to have been a one- hit wonder. I was one who expected more from her after she won the Open, but I think I overestimated her.

As one-hit wonders go,it wasn't a bad one...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

MarinePaul · 05-25-2010, 06:43 PM

Granted. If you're going to shine once in a career, the U S Open isn't a bad venue to do it in.

nwa · 05-25-2010, 07:39 PM

I was almost tempted to write Azahara Munoz...
... only to realize she is not American.
Might be Cristie Kerr, then.

LoJo · 05-25-2010, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by nwa

I was almost tempted to write Azahara Munoz...
... only to realize she is not American.
Might be Cristie Kerr, then.

OK.... I mean no disrespect in asking this question....but, did you really think Azahara Munoz is an American?

Or, is this a joke that I'm just not "getting?" Just wondering.

nwa · 05-25-2010, 09:38 PM

Like I said, I was pondering this question, and for some reasons Azahara Munot's name popped into my train of thought. I guess, partially due to the fact that her play, to me at least, has been very impressive so far, and due to her playing in Arizona; see:
Player Bio: Azahara Munoz - ARIZONA STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

Pondering this question of first American win further -- I also add Amanda Blumenherst and Jennifer Song to my list of possible candidates.

xman5 · 05-26-2010, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

As one-hit wonders go,it wasn't a bad one...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

She also was on the LPGA executive commitee. Not sure if she still is. She may not have been a great player and had her one moment in the sun, but she has been an important figure in the LPGA behind the sceens.

And she only won because Sorenstam blew it by literally hitting her approach shot in the toilet.

MarinePaul · 05-26-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by xman5

She also was on the LPGA executive commitee. Not sure if she still is. She may not have been a great player and had her one moment in the sun, but she has been an important figure in the LPGA behind the sceens.

And she only won because Sorenstam blew it by literally hitting her approach shot in the toilet.

That's true, but it was a hell of a win. I didn't mean to minimize her win, by the way. There are a lot of players who've only won once in their career. Hers just happened to come at a very, very good point in time.

Saint-Just X · 05-26-2010, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by xman5

And she only won because Sorenstam blew it by literally hitting her approach shogt in the toilet.

I subscribe to the belief that the person who shoots the lowest score over 72 holes is the worthy winner. (Or,in Hilary Lunke's case,90 holes.)

Annika's adventures on that par 5,(birdie wins the tournament,par puts her in the play-off,she bogeys to miss by one shot)shouldn't be used to diminish Lunke's win.

One could say that Lunke,for those four,sorry,five days,handled the pressure of the event better than anybody else...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

xman5 · 05-26-2010, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by MarinePaul

That's true, but it was a hell of a win. I didn't mean to minimize her win, by the way. There are a lot of players who've only won once in their career. Hers just happened to come at a very, very good point in time.

My bad, I did not want to do that. Obviously it was a great week for here and then to win the playoff.

As an Annika fan I remember the 18th vividly in disbelief as her approach shot went so off course. Fittingly to the Porta Johns.

MarinePaul · 05-26-2010, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by xman5

My bad, I did not want to do that. Obviously it was a great week for here and then to win the playoff.

As an Annika fan I remember the 18th vividly in disbelief as her approach shot went so off course. Fittingly to the Porta Johns.

I knew you didn't mean to do that. I was just explaining my comment, because someone could probably interpret my choice of words as a shot at Lunke, and it wasn't meant to be.

Great line about the Porta Johns, by the way.

05-25-2010, 06:26 PM	#11
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by MarinePaul She seems to have been a one- hit wonder. I was one who expected more from her after she won the Open, but I think I overestimated her. As one-hit wonders go,it wasn't a bad one... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

05-25-2010, 06:43 PM	#12
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Granted. If you're going to shine once in a career, the U S Open isn't a bad venue to do it in. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

05-25-2010, 08:18 PM	#14
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	Originally Posted by nwa I was almost tempted to write Azahara Munoz... ... only to realize she is not American. Might be Cristie Kerr, then. OK.... I mean no disrespect in asking this question....but, did you really think Azahara Munoz is an American? Or, is this a joke that I'm just not "getting?" Just wondering.

05-25-2010, 09:38 PM	#15
nwa Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 77 Images: 1	Like I said, I was pondering this question, and for some reasons Azahara Munot's name popped into my train of thought. I guess, partially due to the fact that her play, to me at least, has been very impressive so far, and due to her playing in Arizona; see: Player Bio: Azahara Munoz - ARIZONA STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE Pondering this question of first American win further -- I also add Amanda Blumenherst and Jennifer Song to my list of possible candidates. Last edited by nwa; 05-25-2010 at 09:45 PM.

05-26-2010, 10:10 AM	#16
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X As one-hit wonders go,it wasn't a bad one... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X She also was on the LPGA executive commitee. Not sure if she still is. She may not have been a great player and had her one moment in the sun, but she has been an important figure in the LPGA behind the sceens. And she only won because Sorenstam blew it by literally hitting her approach shot in the toilet.

05-25-2010, 07:39 PM	#13
nwa Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 77 Images: 1	I was almost tempted to write Azahara Munoz... ... only to realize she is not American. Might be Cristie Kerr, then.

05-26-2010, 11:03 AM	#17
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Originally Posted by xman5 She also was on the LPGA executive commitee. Not sure if she still is. She may not have been a great player and had her one moment in the sun, but she has been an important figure in the LPGA behind the sceens. And she only won because Sorenstam blew it by literally hitting her approach shot in the toilet. That's true, but it was a hell of a win. I didn't mean to minimize her win, by the way. There are a lot of players who've only won once in their career. Hers just happened to come at a very, very good point in time. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

05-26-2010, 11:41 AM	#18
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by xman5 And she only won because Sorenstam blew it by literally hitting her approach shogt in the toilet. I subscribe to the belief that the person who shoots the lowest score over 72 holes is the worthy winner. (Or,in Hilary Lunke's case,90 holes.) Annika's adventures on that par 5,(birdie wins the tournament,par puts her in the play-off,she bogeys to miss by one shot)shouldn't be used to diminish Lunke's win. One could say that Lunke,for those four,sorry,five days,handled the pressure of the event better than anybody else... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

05-26-2010, 12:04 PM	#19
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by MarinePaul That's true, but it was a hell of a win. I didn't mean to minimize her win, by the way. There are a lot of players who've only won once in their career. Hers just happened to come at a very, very good point in time. My bad, I did not want to do that. Obviously it was a great week for here and then to win the playoff. As an Annika fan I remember the 18th vividly in disbelief as her approach shot went so off course. Fittingly to the Porta Johns.

05-26-2010, 01:05 PM	#20
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Originally Posted by xman5 My bad, I did not want to do that. Obviously it was a great week for here and then to win the playoff. As an Annika fan I remember the 18th vividly in disbelief as her approach shot went so off course. Fittingly to the Porta Johns. I knew you didn't mean to do that. I was just explaining my comment, because someone could probably interpret my choice of words as a shot at Lunke, and it wasn't meant to be. Great line about the Porta Johns, by the way. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

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