What was the biggest event of 2009?

Blue · 12-02-2009, 06:59 AM

Pick what you think was the most important event on the LPGA Tour this year or write in something else.

This is not what was the biggest story in the media or on discussion boards, but what you think was most important.

Events are listed in mostly chronological order

Saint-Just X · 12-02-2009, 07:17 AM

I think Anna Nordqvist winning a major in her rookie year,then capping it off with a victory at the tour championship was the biggest story of the year.

Although my favourite was Ai Miyazato winning the Evian...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

MarinePaul · 12-02-2009, 07:19 AM

Jiyai opened a lot of eyes. Her story in general was huge.

doublestar · 12-02-2009, 07:25 AM

Might not have been the biggest surprise, but the ouster of Bivens was a huge move with longterm ramifications.

Blue · 12-02-2009, 07:36 AM

I picked Anna N. winning a major in her sixth LPGA event and then backing it up with her play the rest of the year and at the Tour Championship.

Although, the LPGA Tour struggling financially has the biggest long-term implications. If Michael Whan can't turn this around, the LPGA may not live to see its 65th birthday.

Buzzer · 12-02-2009, 09:43 AM

The ladies taking control of their own tour and ousting an egotistical know-nothing commish was huge.

But, on the golf course, Anna Nordqvist was the best golf story.....won a major, a tour championship and never missed a cut. Pretty nice year for a rookie......a true rookie.

Viva Annika

cleo · 12-02-2009, 10:26 AM

what Buzzer said. The players revolt was the most important but Anna, who may prove to be a dominant player soon, winning two prestigious events so quickly (and without the media hype ) suggests a European player possibly filling Annika's shoes.

I might have listed Michelle Wie's win second but with her continued apparent reluctance to fully support the tour, I think her importance is diminished.

gxer · 12-02-2009, 11:06 AM

I agree with Buzzer.

JJfan · 12-02-2009, 06:33 PM

Pretty nice year for Ji Yai Shin.....The #1 rookie.

JJfan · 12-02-2009, 07:16 PM

Oh....and on the down side of 2009...

The lose of the skunk beer event at Kingsmill,Virginia..... and the McD's LPGA at BulleRock, Maryland......

View Poll Results: Biggest Event of 2009?
The tournaments in general	0	0%
The players in general	1	3.85%
Nordqvist wins LPGA Championship and Tour Championship	2	7.69%
Bivens forced to resign	8	30.77%
Miyazato gets first win	0	0%
Matthew wins British Open weeks after having baby	0	0%
US retains Solheim Cup	2	7.69%
Wie gets first win	5	19.23%
Ochoa performs below expectations, still wins POY	0	0%
Shin wins 3 times, gets ROY and tops money list	5	19.23%
Tour struggles financially, cuts tournaments and purses for 2009 and 2010	2	7.69%
Write in something else	1	3.85%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

12-02-2009, 07:17 AM	#2
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	I think Anna Nordqvist winning a major in her rookie year,then capping it off with a victory at the tour championship was the biggest story of the year. Although my favourite was Ai Miyazato winning the Evian... 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

12-02-2009, 07:19 AM	#3
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Jiyai opened a lot of eyes. Her story in general was huge. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

12-02-2009, 10:26 AM	#7
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	what Buzzer said. The players revolt was the most important but Anna, who may prove to be a dominant player soon, winning two prestigious events so quickly (and without the media hype ) suggests a European player possibly filling Annika's shoes. I might have listed Michelle Wie's win second but with her continued apparent reluctance to fully support the tour, I think her importance is diminished. __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare."

12-02-2009, 11:06 AM	#8
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	I agree with Buzzer. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

12-02-2009, 06:59 AM	#1
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	What was the biggest event of 2009? Pick what you think was the most important event on the LPGA Tour this year or write in something else. This is not what was the biggest story in the media or on discussion boards, but what you think was most important. Events are listed in mostly chronological order

12-02-2009, 07:25 AM	#4
doublestar Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 45	Might not have been the biggest surprise, but the ouster of Bivens was a huge move with longterm ramifications.

12-02-2009, 07:36 AM	#5
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	I picked Anna N. winning a major in her sixth LPGA event and then backing it up with her play the rest of the year and at the Tour Championship. Although, the LPGA Tour struggling financially has the biggest long-term implications. If Michael Whan can't turn this around, the LPGA may not live to see its 65th birthday.

12-02-2009, 09:43 AM	#6
Buzzer Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,831 Images: 13	The ladies taking control of their own tour and ousting an egotistical know-nothing commish was huge. But, on the golf course, Anna Nordqvist was the best golf story.....won a major, a tour championship and never missed a cut. Pretty nice year for a rookie......a true rookie. Viva Annika

12-02-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
JJfan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manassas,Virginia Posts: 289 Images: 26	Pretty nice year for Ji Yai Shin.....The #1 rookie.

12-02-2009, 07:16 PM	#10
JJfan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manassas,Virginia Posts: 289 Images: 26	Oh....and on the down side of 2009... The lose of the skunk beer event at Kingsmill,Virginia..... and the McD's LPGA at BulleRock, Maryland......

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