Paula Creamer in Captain's training.

gxer · 11-03-2009, 01:29 PM

Paula is having a grand time this week being Captain of the USA's Spirit International Amateur Golf Team.
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Paula Creamer (ThePCreamer) on Twitter

Profile: United States

gxer · 11-05-2009, 01:28 PM

Paula is doing a good job as Captain.
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The United States men's team of Jordan Spieth and Ben Martin walked off the eighth green at The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship dejected after their second straight bogey. They were 2-over on their round. That's when their captain chimed in with some advice that put it all in perspective.

"It's a four-round tournament," Paula Creamer said. "You guys haven't even played nine holes yet."

That calmed them down. Spieth and Martin went on to card six birdies and no bogies for a 68. The women's US team of Alexis Thompson and Jennifer Johnson shot a 6-under 66. That gave the Americans a 10-under team total, which has them in a tie for second with Germany at The Spirit, held at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas.

USA Trails Chinese Taipei By Four

gxer · 11-05-2009, 01:35 PM

If any of you are interested there is a webcast of the Spirit International at
Live Stream Webcast

gxer · 11-05-2009, 04:55 PM

After 2 rounds, the American women are leading the women's division at -14, the American men are T4 in the men's division at -11 and overall, America is in first place at -25.

International Leaderboard

Format of Play:
72 holes of best ball competition, five separate competitions are conducted: International Team (combined best ball of the Men's and Women's teams), Men's Team, Women's Team, Men's Individual, and Women's Individual. Gold, Silver and Bronze commemorative medals are awarded to the top three places in each competition.

gxer · 11-05-2009, 05:29 PM

You guys are probably tired of this topic but to me it is interesting.

For the individual medal winners, only birdies and better are counted since the overall format is better ball. That means even if your team mate made a birdie first, you don't pick up, you go ahead and putt to try and make your birdie, that is, if you have a birdie putt of course, if not you just pick up. However only one birdie counts, if both team mates made a birdie, towards the team score. A little different than the normal better ball format but it makes sense if you want to have individual winners.

2007 Spirit Results & Medal Winners

gxer · 11-06-2009, 06:05 PM

USA has an 11 shot lead at -38 after 3 rounds, final round on Saturday.

USA women's team is in first at -20 with a 7 shot lead.

USA men's team is in second place at -18, 3 shots behind Italy.

Individual women's leader is Alexis Thompson with 14 birdies, a one shot lead over Lucie Andre (France) who has 9 birdies and 2 eagles.

Individual men's leader is Richard Jung (Canada) with 10 birdies and 3 eagles.

International Leaderboard

Team Leaderboard

Eagleclaw · 11-06-2009, 07:08 PM

Whatever Paula is doing it seems to be working. Maybe it's the peanut, butter and jelly sandwiches she is making for them each day. Maybe it is her pep talks, or maybe and probably she is instilling in HER TEAM the same love of country and pride in themselves that Paula has displayed at three Solheim Cup tournaments. She is as good as it gets. Unfortunately, she will have to wait a long time before she captains the USA Solheim Cup teams, but she can't do that while she is playing, and if you think she will defer playing to be the captain you have lost your mind

gxer · 11-06-2009, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Eagleclaw

Whatever Paula is doing it seems to be working. Maybe it's the peanut, butter and jelly sandwiches she is making for them each day. Maybe it is her pep talks, or maybe and probably she is instilling in HER TEAM the same love of country and pride in themselves that Paula has displayed at three Solheim Cup tournaments. She is as good as it gets. Unfortunately, she will have to wait a long time before she captains the USA Solheim Cup teams, but she can't do that while she is playing, and if you think she will defer playing to be the captain you have lost your mind

You make it appear that the Americans wouldn't be leading if not for Paula being Captain. That's a stretch don't you think?
After all they are leading by 11 shots, not 1 or 2.

Eagleclaw · 11-06-2009, 08:01 PM

Maybe I think Paula is a great captain doing a great job and you don't. In that you constantly exhibit what a negative jerk you are that is not a surprise. What evidence do you have that her influence has not made an enormous difference. Have you talked to any of the players or just shooting off you mouth? You initially praised her for he pep talk to the guys during the first round which apparently turned them around. Now you question her influence on them. Make up your mind Senior Member.

dangerbob · 11-06-2009, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by Eagleclaw

Maybe I think Paula is a great captain doing a great job and you don't. In that you constantly exhibit what a negative jerk you are that is not a surprise. What evidence do you have that her influence has not made an enormous difference. Have you talked to any of the players or just shooting off you mouth? You initially praised her for he pep talk to the guys during the first round which apparently turned them around. Now you question her influence on them. Make up your mind Senior Member.

11-03-2009, 01:29 PM	#1
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Paula Creamer in Captain's training. Paula is having a grand time this week being Captain of the USA's Spirit International Amateur Golf Team. -------------------------------- Paula Creamer (ThePCreamer) on Twitter Profile: United States __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

11-05-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Paula is doing a good job as Captain. -------------------------- The United States men's team of Jordan Spieth and Ben Martin walked off the eighth green at The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship dejected after their second straight bogey. They were 2-over on their round. That's when their captain chimed in with some advice that put it all in perspective. "It's a four-round tournament," Paula Creamer said. "You guys haven't even played nine holes yet." That calmed them down. Spieth and Martin went on to card six birdies and no bogies for a 68. The women's US team of Alexis Thompson and Jennifer Johnson shot a 6-under 66. That gave the Americans a 10-under team total, which has them in a tie for second with Germany at The Spirit, held at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas. USA Trails Chinese Taipei By Four __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

11-05-2009, 01:35 PM	#3
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	If any of you are interested there is a webcast of the Spirit International at Live Stream Webcast __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

11-05-2009, 04:55 PM	#4
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	After 2 rounds, the American women are leading the women's division at -14, the American men are T4 in the men's division at -11 and overall, America is in first place at -25. International Leaderboard Format of Play: 72 holes of best ball competition, five separate competitions are conducted: International Team (combined best ball of the Men's and Women's teams), Men's Team, Women's Team, Men's Individual, and Women's Individual. Gold, Silver and Bronze commemorative medals are awarded to the top three places in each competition. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270* Last edited by gxer; 11-05-2009 at 04:58 PM. Reason: added info on format.

11-05-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	You guys are probably tired of this topic but to me it is interesting. For the individual medal winners, only birdies and better are counted since the overall format is better ball. That means even if your team mate made a birdie first, you don't pick up, you go ahead and putt to try and make your birdie, that is, if you have a birdie putt of course, if not you just pick up. However only one birdie counts, if both team mates made a birdie, towards the team score. A little different than the normal better ball format but it makes sense if you want to have individual winners. 2007 Spirit Results & Medal Winners __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

11-06-2009, 06:05 PM	#6
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	USA has an 11 shot lead at -38 after 3 rounds, final round on Saturday. USA women's team is in first at -20 with a 7 shot lead. USA men's team is in second place at -18, 3 shots behind Italy. Individual women's leader is Alexis Thompson with 14 birdies, a one shot lead over Lucie Andre (France) who has 9 birdies and 2 eagles. Individual men's leader is Richard Jung (Canada) with 10 birdies and 3 eagles. International Leaderboard Team Leaderboard __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270* Last edited by gxer; 11-06-2009 at 06:10 PM.

11-06-2009, 07:08 PM	#7
Eagleclaw Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 44	Whatever Paula is doing it seems to be working. Maybe it's the peanut, butter and jelly sandwiches she is making for them each day. Maybe it is her pep talks, or maybe and probably she is instilling in HER TEAM the same love of country and pride in themselves that Paula has displayed at three Solheim Cup tournaments. She is as good as it gets. Unfortunately, she will have to wait a long time before she captains the USA Solheim Cup teams, but she can't do that while she is playing, and if you think she will defer playing to be the captain you have lost your mind

11-06-2009, 07:37 PM	#8
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by Eagleclaw Whatever Paula is doing it seems to be working. Maybe it's the peanut, butter and jelly sandwiches she is making for them each day. Maybe it is her pep talks, or maybe and probably she is instilling in HER TEAM the same love of country and pride in themselves that Paula has displayed at three Solheim Cup tournaments. She is as good as it gets. Unfortunately, she will have to wait a long time before she captains the USA Solheim Cup teams, but she can't do that while she is playing, and if you think she will defer playing to be the captain you have lost your mind You make it appear that the Americans wouldn't be leading if not for Paula being Captain. That's a stretch don't you think? After all they are leading by 11 shots, not 1 or 2. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

11-06-2009, 08:01 PM	#9
Eagleclaw Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 44	Maybe I think Paula is a great captain doing a great job and you don't. In that you constantly exhibit what a negative jerk you are that is not a surprise. What evidence do you have that her influence has not made an enormous difference. Have you talked to any of the players or just shooting off you mouth? You initially praised her for he pep talk to the guys during the first round which apparently turned them around. Now you question her influence on them. Make up your mind Senior Member.

11-06-2009, 11:27 PM	#10
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,872	Originally Posted by Eagleclaw Maybe I think Paula is a great captain doing a great job and you don't. In that you constantly exhibit what a negative jerk you are that is not a surprise. What evidence do you have that her influence has not made an enormous difference. Have you talked to any of the players or just shooting off you mouth? You initially praised her for he pep talk to the guys during the first round which apparently turned them around. Now you question her influence on them. Make up your mind Senior Member. __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!"

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