Should Alexis Thompson be Turning Pro

Blue · 05-12-2010, 06:17 PM

Alexis Thompson has announced her plans to turn pro in June at the age of 15 years and 4 months.

Should she be doing this?

Blue · 05-12-2010, 06:23 PM

I voted no. She's way too young. Kids turning pro at that age rarely turns out well.

Saint-Just X · 05-12-2010, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

I voted no. She's way too young. Kids turning pro at that age rarely turns out well.

A young girl being thrust into the national spotlight before she's emotionally mature.

What could possibly go wrong ?...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

ctmurray · 05-12-2010, 06:49 PM

I was undecided.

I think the LPGA won't let you be a member until you are older, so she would have to go the Michelle Wei route of exemptions. So she might not go to a full time schedule and have time for high school. Yet able to keep the money and pay for coaches and training now that she will need to compete full time in the future.

Saint-Just X · 05-12-2010, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by ctmurray

I was undecided.

I think the LPGA won't let you be a member until you are older, so she would have to go the Michelle Wei route of exemptions. So she might not go to a full time schedule and have time for high school. Yet able to keep the money and pay for coaches and training now that she will need to compete full time in the future.

Isn't she home schooled ?...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

LoJo · 05-12-2010, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

Isn't she home schooled ?...

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Saint-Just X

She is.

ctmurray · 05-12-2010, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by LoJo

She is.

I had not even considered this, so it is even easier to become a pro.

Does anyone remember the rules about age to be an LPGA member? LET member? Could she join other world wide tours full time?

Blue · 05-12-2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by ctmurray

I had not even considered this, so it is even easier to become a pro.

Does anyone remember the rules about age to be an LPGA member? LET member? Could she join other world wide tours full time?

LPGA: 18. Age 15-17 can petition for a waiver.

Futures Tour: 17? Can apply for a waiver at 16 possibly.

LET: Same as LPGA.

KLPGA: 12?

JLPGA: ?? Don't know but their Q-School is so complicated that if Alexis starts it at 15, she'll be 18 by the time she finishes.

heddwyn · 05-13-2010, 05:33 AM

No doubt she'll get some huge endorsement dollars so playing and earning money won't be an issue - she said cynically.

Not that I've seen her play, but is she really 'all that'? Doesn't she have some anger management issues? Does she actually enjoy playing, and will she if she is able to play week in, week out? She can continue with her schooling on the road, but let's hope it's better than some other home schooled players!

Obviously I voted 'No'!

Saint-Just X · 05-13-2010, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by heddwyn

No doubt she'll get some huge endorsement dollars so playing and earning money won't be an issue - she said cynically.

Not that I've seen her play, but is she really 'all that'? Doesn't she have some anger management issues? Does she actually enjoy playing, and will she if she is able to play week in, week out? She can continue with her schooling on the road, but let's hope it's better than some other home schooled players!

Obviously I voted 'No'!

Hit the music...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

View Poll Results: Should Alexis Thompson Be Turning Pro?
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No	12	50.00%
Undecided	5	20.83%
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05-12-2010, 06:17 PM	#1
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Should Alexis Thompson be Turning Pro Alexis Thompson has announced her plans to turn pro in June at the age of 15 years and 4 months. Should she be doing this?

05-12-2010, 06:38 PM	#3
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by Blue I voted no. She's way too young. Kids turning pro at that age rarely turns out well. A young girl being thrust into the national spotlight before she's emotionally mature. What could possibly go wrong ?... 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

05-12-2010, 07:08 PM	#5
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by ctmurray I was undecided. I think the LPGA won't let you be a member until you are older, so she would have to go the Michelle Wei route of exemptions. So she might not go to a full time schedule and have time for high school. Yet able to keep the money and pay for coaches and training now that she will need to compete full time in the future. Isn't she home schooled ?... 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

05-12-2010, 07:53 PM	#6
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X Isn't she home schooled ?... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X She is.

05-12-2010, 06:23 PM	#2
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	I voted no. She's way too young. Kids turning pro at that age rarely turns out well.

05-12-2010, 06:49 PM	#4
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	I was undecided. I think the LPGA won't let you be a member until you are older, so she would have to go the Michelle Wei route of exemptions. So she might not go to a full time schedule and have time for high school. Yet able to keep the money and pay for coaches and training now that she will need to compete full time in the future.

05-12-2010, 10:17 PM	#7
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	Originally Posted by LoJo She is. I had not even considered this, so it is even easier to become a pro. Does anyone remember the rules about age to be an LPGA member? LET member? Could she join other world wide tours full time?

05-12-2010, 11:16 PM	#8
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by ctmurray I had not even considered this, so it is even easier to become a pro. Does anyone remember the rules about age to be an LPGA member? LET member? Could she join other world wide tours full time? LPGA: 18. Age 15-17 can petition for a waiver. Futures Tour: 17? Can apply for a waiver at 16 possibly. LET: Same as LPGA. KLPGA: 12? JLPGA: ?? Don't know but their Q-School is so complicated that if Alexis starts it at 15, she'll be 18 by the time she finishes. Last edited by Blue; 05-13-2010 at 07:44 AM.

05-13-2010, 05:33 AM	#9
heddwyn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,380	No doubt she'll get some huge endorsement dollars so playing and earning money won't be an issue - she said cynically. Not that I've seen her play, but is she really 'all that'? Doesn't she have some anger management issues? Does she actually enjoy playing, and will she if she is able to play week in, week out? She can continue with her schooling on the road, but let's hope it's better than some other home schooled players! Obviously I voted 'No'!

05-13-2010, 05:50 AM	#10
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by heddwyn No doubt she'll get some huge endorsement dollars so playing and earning money won't be an issue - she said cynically. Not that I've seen her play, but is she really 'all that'? Doesn't she have some anger management issues? Does she actually enjoy playing, and will she if she is able to play week in, week out? She can continue with her schooling on the road, but let's hope it's better than some other home schooled players! Obviously I voted 'No'! Hit the music... 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

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