Congratulations!

MarinePaul · 07-01-2007, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Boola Boss

You're on my ignore list DB.........so I don't read many of your posts..........especially the ones on Michelle's folder.........

Then how did you quote him?

Sorry, folks. I didn't mean to let a congratulatory thread degenerate to another arguement with Boola.

When I volunteered at the Giant Eagle, I always found Cristie to be as friendly as most. She always thanked me for helping with the tournament, and gave me an autographed golf ball on the last day. Maybe you caught her on a bad day.

cleo · 07-01-2007, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Boola Boss

CONGRATULATIONS to Cristie!...........the way she withstood the preasure coming down the stretch was AMAZING..........and the confidence she had on those 5 to 7-foot par putts was another admirable strong point........and we still have to give credit to her driving........especially coming down the last few holes.........she WANTED this first major........and almost made it look too easy on the 18th........until she broke down with emotion after tapping in that final putt........way to go Cristie.......she should be in great shape now at the Ricoh Women's British Open at St. Andrews.........coming up in a month......winning back-to-back majors........would seem quite within her reach now.....

Boola, we've been looking for you at the Webb vs. Wie thread. What happened did you get lost? Afraid to face the music? What happened to your girl? Have you ditched Ms. Wie for your fantasy girl Cristie?

Boola Boss · 07-01-2007, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by cleo

Boola, we've been looking for you at the Webb vs. Wie thread. What happened did you get lost? Afraid to face the music? What happened to your girl? Have you ditched Ms. Wie for your fantasy girl Cristie?

Hey DB, MP and Cleo...........this IS Cristie's congratulations thread.......so you guys should be ashamed of yourselves.......bringing in the name of ANY other golfer........if you want to "talk" to me.........then meet me on another thread........

MarinePaul · 07-01-2007, 09:45 PM

Boola, I know what thread it is. I started it, in case you didn't notice.

You're one to talk about mentioning other players. Man, that double standard just keep going.

tazman0731 · 07-02-2007, 12:32 AM

They talk about some of the ladies being grinders but CK was not on the top of her game this week and she fought her way through it. Her putting was superb. The birdie on 14 was great but when she drove the trap on the dog leg and Ochoa put it in the woods was the turning point. She went out and took this one .

Mtgolfer · 07-02-2007, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by Boola Boss

......winning back-to-back majors........would seem quite within her reach now.....

I was looking at that the other day. It actually seems quite rare for a player to win majors back-to-back.

For first time major winners, it's even harder. I'd guess r/t the emotional response, the newfound level of attention and demands on time.....plus people tend to relax for a bit after a big accomplishment.

I would be happy to see Christie win the British, but it would take very favorable odds indeed to get my money down on it.

Mtgolfer · 07-02-2007, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by tazman0731

They talk about some of the ladies being grinders but CK was not on the top of her game this week and she fought her way through it. Her putting was superb. The birdie on 14 was great but when she drove the trap on the dog leg and Ochoa put it in the woods was the turning point. She went out and took this one .

Christie's par putt on 16, I think it was, also was huge..............Then as you say, she put the pressure squarely on Lorena with her drive on 17, and that was it.

MarinePaul · 07-02-2007, 06:40 PM

Some people will chime in about Lorena choking, but that wasn't the case. Very simply, Cristie won.

GreginOhio · 07-02-2007, 08:33 PM

I think it takes a special player to win many more tournaments if she wins the us open early in her career. It must mean so much more to Cristie knowing she had to wait and work for it and seize it at just the write moment. Now that she's won this I think she will continue to win. For Birdie and Hilary the pinnacle came so quickly to them. I'm certain there is little to strive for after you've won the tournament that you dream about your whole life at such an early stage of your career.

Mtgolfer · 07-02-2007, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by GreginOhio

I think it takes a special player to win many more tournaments if she wins the us open early in her career. It must mean so much more to Cristie knowing she had to wait and work for it and seize it at just the write moment. Now that she's won this I think she will continue to win. For Birdie and Hilary the pinnacle came so quickly to them. I'm certain there is little to strive for after you've won the tournament that you dream about your whole life at such an early stage of your career.

Excellent post about players, in any sport really, who find great success early.

You hear players in team sports, who may have won the Stanley Cup or played in the Super Bowl in their rookie year, say they figured they would be back to that level regularly in their careers....................but many never get there again.

07-01-2007, 08:40 PM	#21
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	Originally Posted by Boola Boss You're on my ignore list DB.........so I don't read many of your posts..........especially the ones on Michelle's folder......... Then how did you quote him? Sorry, folks. I didn't mean to let a congratulatory thread degenerate to another arguement with Boola. When I volunteered at the Giant Eagle, I always found Cristie to be as friendly as most. She always thanked me for helping with the tournament, and gave me an autographed golf ball on the last day. Maybe you caught her on a bad day. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

07-01-2007, 09:01 PM	#22
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	Originally Posted by Boola Boss CONGRATULATIONS to Cristie!...........the way she withstood the preasure coming down the stretch was AMAZING..........and the confidence she had on those 5 to 7-foot par putts was another admirable strong point........and we still have to give credit to her driving........especially coming down the last few holes.........she WANTED this first major........and almost made it look too easy on the 18th........until she broke down with emotion after tapping in that final putt........way to go Cristie.......she should be in great shape now at the Ricoh Women's British Open at St. Andrews.........coming up in a month......winning back-to-back majors........would seem quite within her reach now..... Boola, we've been looking for you at the Webb vs. Wie thread. What happened did you get lost? Afraid to face the music? What happened to your girl? Have you ditched Ms. Wie for your fantasy girl Cristie? __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare."

07-01-2007, 09:20 PM	#23
Boola Boss Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 970 Images: 4	Originally Posted by cleo Boola, we've been looking for you at the Webb vs. Wie thread. What happened did you get lost? Afraid to face the music? What happened to your girl? Have you ditched Ms. Wie for your fantasy girl Cristie? Hey DB, MP and Cleo...........this IS Cristie's congratulations thread.......so you guys should be ashamed of yourselves.......bringing in the name of ANY other golfer........if you want to "talk" to me.........then meet me on another thread........ __________________ A BIG Michelle Wie fan!

07-01-2007, 09:45 PM	#24
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	Boola, I know what thread it is. I started it, in case you didn't notice. You're one to talk about mentioning other players. Man, that double standard just keep going. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

07-02-2007, 12:55 PM	#26
Mtgolfer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Originally Posted by Boola Boss ......winning back-to-back majors........would seem quite within her reach now..... I was looking at that the other day. It actually seems quite rare for a player to win majors back-to-back. For first time major winners, it's even harder. I'd guess r/t the emotional response, the newfound level of attention and demands on time.....plus people tend to relax for a bit after a big accomplishment. I would be happy to see Christie win the British, but it would take very favorable odds indeed to get my money down on it.

07-02-2007, 12:32 AM	#25
tazman0731 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1	They talk about some of the ladies being grinders but CK was not on the top of her game this week and she fought her way through it. Her putting was superb. The birdie on 14 was great but when she drove the trap on the dog leg and Ochoa put it in the woods was the turning point. She went out and took this one .

07-02-2007, 12:58 PM	#27
Mtgolfer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Originally Posted by tazman0731 They talk about some of the ladies being grinders but CK was not on the top of her game this week and she fought her way through it. Her putting was superb. The birdie on 14 was great but when she drove the trap on the dog leg and Ochoa put it in the woods was the turning point. She went out and took this one . Christie's par putt on 16, I think it was, also was huge..............Then as you say, she put the pressure squarely on Lorena with her drive on 17, and that was it.

07-02-2007, 06:40 PM	#28
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	Some people will chime in about Lorena choking, but that wasn't the case. Very simply, Cristie won. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

07-02-2007, 08:33 PM	#29
GreginOhio Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 57	I think it takes a special player to win many more tournaments if she wins the us open early in her career. It must mean so much more to Cristie knowing she had to wait and work for it and seize it at just the write moment. Now that she's won this I think she will continue to win. For Birdie and Hilary the pinnacle came so quickly to them. I'm certain there is little to strive for after you've won the tournament that you dream about your whole life at such an early stage of your career.

07-02-2007, 09:25 PM	#30
Mtgolfer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Originally Posted by GreginOhio I think it takes a special player to win many more tournaments if she wins the us open early in her career. It must mean so much more to Cristie knowing she had to wait and work for it and seize it at just the write moment. Now that she's won this I think she will continue to win. For Birdie and Hilary the pinnacle came so quickly to them. I'm certain there is little to strive for after you've won the tournament that you dream about your whole life at such an early stage of your career. Excellent post about players, in any sport really, who find great success early. You hear players in team sports, who may have won the Stanley Cup or played in the Super Bowl in their rookie year, say they figured they would be back to that level regularly in their careers....................but many never get there again.

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