Lorena to retire indefinitely

Oliver Chettle · 04-20-2010, 12:45 PM

The rules of the Hall of Fame need to be updated. It is absurd that she could spend three years as world number one without becoming eligible.

cleo · 04-20-2010, 12:55 PM

How about that. The LPGA will be without a superstar. Since 2000, the POY has gone to either Annika (2000 thru 2005) or Lorena (2006 thru 2009).

LoJo · 04-20-2010, 05:24 PM

I dunno....

It'll be interesting to hear from her what her reasons are for retiring. Clearly, we've heard several times that she "might" retire soon.

I don't think it's because she's preggers...I could be wrong. (Her recent angry behavior on the golf course could be attrituted to hormonal issues I guess).

I think we're gonna hear some vague reasons on Friday.

I want to focus more on my family and my charities.

I'm "stepping away" (AKKKKK) from the game for a while.

I have other priorities in my life right now and don't feel I can devote the time necessary to play at a high level.

Blah...blah...blah.

To me, she hasn't looked like a "happy camper" recently...but we'll see what she says. I hope she's retiring for a positive reason in her life.

RainDelay · 04-20-2010, 05:38 PM

This afternoon on ESPN Radio, their newsbreak said the Lorena is indeed pregnant. I'm betting she will return after the baby is born. Good luck to Lorena and her entire family.

sag · 04-20-2010, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by dangerbob

What happened? Did Lorena forget to take her birth control pills?

If she were as devout a Catholic as has been reported, she would not have been taking birth control pills, at least not for contraceptive purposes.

DJGOLFER59 · 04-20-2010, 05:51 PM

This is crazy. If she is pregnant, why announce you are retiring. If she really wanted to come back and play after a while she could, many Moms on tour have. Using the Annika line of 'stepping away' would make more sense in that scenario.

Also, what in the world will happen about the HOF?

Shampi · 04-20-2010, 05:53 PM

She said retire indefinitely... but not definitely

LoJo · 04-20-2010, 05:59 PM

OK then....preggers it is.

If she "steps away" ...can't she come back later and fulfill her HOF 10 year requirement? I don't know how the Rule reads.....but surely it's not 10 continuous years.

Shampi · 04-20-2010, 06:01 PM

I think you're right LoJo, but do you think she comes back as strong as we use to see her???

RainDelay · 04-20-2010, 06:03 PM

I want to think that ESPN's Dan Davis had his facts straight when her said she was pregnant. They were the only source saying that at this time. I just want to give everyone a heads up in case ESPN Radio was wrong.

04-20-2010, 12:55 PM	#12
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	How about that. The LPGA will be without a superstar. Since 2000, the POY has gone to either Annika (2000 thru 2005) or Lorena (2006 thru 2009). __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare."

04-20-2010, 05:50 PM	#15
sag Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 626	Originally Posted by dangerbob What happened? Did Lorena forget to take her birth control pills? If she were as devout a Catholic as has been reported, she would not have been taking birth control pills, at least not for contraceptive purposes.

04-20-2010, 05:53 PM	#17
Shampi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,364 Images: 14	She said retire indefinitely... but not definitely __________________ Greetings from Mexico! http://www.karlavillegasgama.com

04-20-2010, 06:01 PM	#19
Shampi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,364 Images: 14	I think you're right LoJo, but do you think she comes back as strong as we use to see her??? __________________ Greetings from Mexico! http://www.karlavillegasgama.com

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04-20-2010, 12:45 PM	#11
Oliver Chettle Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17	The rules of the Hall of Fame need to be updated. It is absurd that she could spend three years as world number one without becoming eligible.

04-20-2010, 05:24 PM	#13
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	I dunno.... It'll be interesting to hear from her what her reasons are for retiring. Clearly, we've heard several times that she "might" retire soon. I don't think it's because she's preggers...I could be wrong. (Her recent angry behavior on the golf course could be attrituted to hormonal issues I guess). I think we're gonna hear some vague reasons on Friday. I want to focus more on my family and my charities. I'm "stepping away" (AKKKKK) from the game for a while. I have other priorities in my life right now and don't feel I can devote the time necessary to play at a high level. Blah...blah...blah. To me, she hasn't looked like a "happy camper" recently...but we'll see what she says. I hope she's retiring for a positive reason in her life.

04-20-2010, 05:38 PM	#14
RainDelay Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States Posts: 151	This afternoon on ESPN Radio, their newsbreak said the Lorena is indeed pregnant. I'm betting she will return after the baby is born. Good luck to Lorena and her entire family.

04-20-2010, 05:51 PM	#16
DJGOLFER59 Contest Statistician Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,685	This is crazy. If she is pregnant, why announce you are retiring. If she really wanted to come back and play after a while she could, many Moms on tour have. Using the Annika line of 'stepping away' would make more sense in that scenario. Also, what in the world will happen about the HOF?

04-20-2010, 05:59 PM	#18
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	OK then....preggers it is. If she "steps away" ...can't she come back later and fulfill her HOF 10 year requirement? I don't know how the Rule reads.....but surely it's not 10 continuous years.

04-20-2010, 06:03 PM	#20
RainDelay Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States Posts: 151	I want to think that ESPN's Dan Davis had his facts straight when her said she was pregnant. They were the only source saying that at this time. I just want to give everyone a heads up in case ESPN Radio was wrong.