Where Should the LPGA Champions Move?

Blue · 06-15-2009, 08:30 PM

The LPGA Championship is looking for a new home. Vote on where the Championship should move.

MarinePaul · 06-15-2009, 08:58 PM

I personally like the idea of a new venue every year. The Kraft Nabisco has a permanent home, like the Masters. The other three majors should be held at different venues each year.

ctmurray · 06-15-2009, 09:48 PM

Good point MarinePaul. What I am most worried about is finding another sponsor. The McDonalds guy interviewed basically said they couldn't get enough money to give to charity with the event, and they would replace the event on their terms as a charity golf tournament, which would raise as much money as this LPGA event. Kind of a backhand slam on the LPGA. He also tried to blame the economy somewhat, but I think Mc&Dons is benefitting from the downturn - more people eating at their restaurants.

Blue · 06-15-2009, 09:51 PM

I also voted for a new venue each year. The LPGA needs to grow its fan base and one of the best ways to do this is to bring a major tournament to a town. That's how I started following the LPGA -- the USWO came to my town. The exta cost involved in setting up a tournament in a new place each year would be worth it.

karl · 06-16-2009, 02:24 PM

In Japan.

Wicked Wahini · 06-16-2009, 02:49 PM

Pebble Beach

PW · 06-16-2009, 02:58 PM

Brookline

xman5 · 06-16-2009, 04:49 PM

Bethpage Red

wiefan · 06-16-2009, 04:58 PM

Hi ya folks....Why Not the island of OAHU in Hawaii....we don't have an event since the Fields and SBS is gone.....hmmmm....scratch this post of mine....at the rate that Wiesy is missing thse qualifiers....she might not be in it....just kidding Wiemaniacs

anyway....considering the COST factors....Hawaii is not your best choice

anyway....have a good day...see ya!!

gxer · 06-16-2009, 05:42 PM

Let the defending Champion have the honor of choosing the country in which the next LPGA Championship would be held.

Anna would probably say Sweden.

View Poll Results: Where Should the LPGA Championship Move?
Kingsmill Resort	4	16.67%
A new venue every year like the PGA Championship	12	50.00%
In Asia -- the LPGA is a world tour	3	12.50%
Somewhere else (where?)	5	20.83%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

06-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Where Should the LPGA Champions Move? The LPGA Championship is looking for a new home. Vote on where the Championship should move.

06-15-2009, 08:58 PM	#2
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	I personally like the idea of a new venue every year. The Kraft Nabisco has a permanent home, like the Masters. The other three majors should be held at different venues each year. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

06-16-2009, 02:24 PM	#5
karl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 251	In Japan. __________________

06-16-2009, 05:42 PM	#10
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Let the defending Champion have the honor of choosing the country in which the next LPGA Championship would be held. Anna would probably say Sweden. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

06-15-2009, 09:48 PM	#3
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	Good point MarinePaul. What I am most worried about is finding another sponsor. The McDonalds guy interviewed basically said they couldn't get enough money to give to charity with the event, and they would replace the event on their terms as a charity golf tournament, which would raise as much money as this LPGA event. Kind of a backhand slam on the LPGA. He also tried to blame the economy somewhat, but I think Mc&Dons is benefitting from the downturn - more people eating at their restaurants.

06-15-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	I also voted for a new venue each year. The LPGA needs to grow its fan base and one of the best ways to do this is to bring a major tournament to a town. That's how I started following the LPGA -- the USWO came to my town. The exta cost involved in setting up a tournament in a new place each year would be worth it.

06-16-2009, 02:49 PM	#6
Wicked Wahini Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Westside Posts: 11	Pebble Beach

06-16-2009, 02:58 PM	#7
PW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 926	Brookline

06-16-2009, 04:49 PM	#8
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Bethpage Red

06-16-2009, 04:58 PM	#9
wiefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,135	Hi ya folks....Why Not the island of OAHU in Hawaii....we don't have an event since the Fields and SBS is gone.....hmmmm....scratch this post of mine....at the rate that Wiesy is missing thse qualifiers....she might not be in it....just kidding Wiemaniacs anyway....considering the COST factors....Hawaii is not your best choice anyway....have a good day...see ya!!

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