LPGA's Ochoa is a great player, and an even better person

sag · 08-15-2007, 04:03 PM

LPGA's Ochoa is a great player, and an even better person

John Korobanik
CanWest News Service; Edmonton Journal

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

EDMONTON - Lorena Ochoa stood chatting with her caddie on the driving range, virtually ignored by television cameras all focused on Michelle Wie hitting balls two spots over.

When the 17-year-old Wie departed, so did the cameras.

There's no doubt Wie is a huge story in women's golf whenever she shows up on the LPGA Tour, for which she is still too young to play full time.

But Ochoa is the No. 1-ranked female golfer in the world, the leading money winner on the Tour this year, and coming off her first major victory at the British Open.

Not exactly someone to be ignored.

If it bothers her at all, the 25-year-old Mexican hero doesn't show it.

"It's fair sometimes that other players get more attention," she said after her practice round Tuesday at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club, site of this week's CN Canadian Women's Open. "They are from the United States or they are from Canada this week. I understand that.

"When I go to Mexico, I get the attention. It's natural. And I like to stay a little behind, it's easier for me."

The LPGA couldn't have a better ambassador. She's the best player on their Tour and with a friendly, charismatic personality that the crowds love.

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ajraymond · 08-15-2007, 05:44 PM

Nothing left to prove with Lorena. She walks the walk. The Wie story is interesting because people are still being sucked in thinking this girl is going to be great.

Mr.JRo · 08-15-2007, 09:14 PM

I have been to 20 tournaments the last three seasons and I have never heard one bad word spoke of Lorena Ochoa. She is a CLASS ACT !

bangkokbobby · 12-26-2009, 03:27 PM

A truly great person...

Lorena Ochoa Foundation

greentee · 12-26-2009, 05:05 PM

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A smart and wise foundation, and young lady. Maybe one day all mankind well get the fundamental education they need.... which well happen, if people thinking like Lorena keep getting involved. Thanks for the video BKB. :-)

bangkokbobby · 12-27-2009, 02:30 PM

Here is another great video about La Barranca School:

Lorena Ochoa : La Barranca School

08-15-2007, 04:03 PM	#1
sag Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 626	LPGA's Ochoa is a great player, and an even better person LPGA's Ochoa is a great player, and an even better person John Korobanik CanWest News Service; Edmonton Journal Wednesday, August 15, 2007 EDMONTON - Lorena Ochoa stood chatting with her caddie on the driving range, virtually ignored by television cameras all focused on Michelle Wie hitting balls two spots over. When the 17-year-old Wie departed, so did the cameras. There's no doubt Wie is a huge story in women's golf whenever she shows up on the LPGA Tour, for which she is still too young to play full time. But Ochoa is the No. 1-ranked female golfer in the world, the leading money winner on the Tour this year, and coming off her first major victory at the British Open. Not exactly someone to be ignored. If it bothers her at all, the 25-year-old Mexican hero doesn't show it. "It's fair sometimes that other players get more attention," she said after her practice round Tuesday at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club, site of this week's CN Canadian Women's Open. "They are from the United States or they are from Canada this week. I understand that. "When I go to Mexico, I get the attention. It's natural. And I like to stay a little behind, it's easier for me." The LPGA couldn't have a better ambassador. She's the best player on their Tour and with a friendly, charismatic personality that the crowds love. Full text: http://www.canada.com/components/pri...b359e2&k=83098

12-26-2009, 05:05 PM	#5
greentee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,484 Images: 4	. A smart and wise foundation, and young lady. Maybe one day all mankind well get the fundamental education they need.... which well happen, if people thinking like Lorena keep getting involved. Thanks for the video BKB. :-) __________________ ... I am not a tree, I am a tee... hit me, ah... wait a minute...

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08-15-2007, 05:44 PM	#2
ajraymond Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 656	Nothing left to prove with Lorena. She walks the walk. The Wie story is interesting because people are still being sucked in thinking this girl is going to be great.

08-15-2007, 09:14 PM	#3
Mr.JRo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 219	I have been to 20 tournaments the last three seasons and I have never heard one bad word spoke of Lorena Ochoa. She is a CLASS ACT !