Solheim Cup Info

wiefan · 08-07-2009, 08:43 PM

Hi ya folks...when I first talked about the Solheim...I was just a "So-so interested" person...this was because I was going to Las Vegas DURING the time and probably would have missed it...but now since Wiesy is actually in it...I am a little more interested...and guess what folks...NOW I AM SUPER INTERESTED...Today I just booked my Vegas Trip and I don't leave until Sunday...the day of the Solheim Singles....actually I got a VERY VERY GOOD DEAL...5 days in Vegas for $459 + $38 tax per person....this is for the roundtrip Flight, Hotel, 3 meals a day, Baggage Handling and transportation...the whole Package...super CHEAP!!...ahhh what a CHEAPIE I am...lol...well I have to be...I am going to moreb51's home state in November...I gotta be kinda frugle with my $$...normally when I go to Vegas, I usually play about 30-40 Texas Holdem Tournaments...this time, since my spouse will be with me, I will probably play about 15 or so and spend some Quality time and keep her company...I will get another chance down the road to go "Hog Wild"...anyway....let me get back to my reason for posting

Does anyone know if there will be Computer Live scoring...and if there is...what is it like...I didn't watch the Solheim two years ago...if anyone did on the Computer...what exactly do they show

also...does anyone have the times of the matches and also TV coverages....Marine Paul, I think you are in the same time zone as the Solheim...is the Time difference from Hawaii 5 or 6 hours

anyway folks...all of you have a good day....by the way...in NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM is this event going to be a "Slam Dunk" for the Americans...Match Play is very interesting...anything can happen when TWO Professionals tee it up...anyone could get hot and dominate the match...just my opinion....also my opinion is that Wiesy is playing Terriffic Golf and no matter who she is partner with or has to play against...Wiesy is going to more than hold her own...she is too darn steady...to beat her, you are going to have to get hot...I think Wiesy will minimize her errors and just force others to make great shots...again...just my opinion

anyway folks...all of you have a great day...see ya....$459 + tax...hmmm...HARD TO BEAT THIS DEAL!!!...I love it!!!...anyway...see ya!!

Whistling Straight · 08-07-2009, 09:11 PM

WF..interesting to read that the package rates from Hawaii to LV are comparable to those out of the Midwest. My best friend just got back from LV with a similar deal, minus the meals, staying at Paris for about $375 and if they wanted to stay another night it would be $17 more. Extraordinary deals in the city known for gouging visitors as short of time as a year ago. I am a Vegasaholic so if you're looking for more information or insight why don't you contact me on the side and we can talk.

I guess since you posted this in the Solheim Cup thread i need to get on track. Michelle's consistent performance has earned her a berth on the team however you have to admit that we are all holding our collective breath. On the other hand, given the huge potential mismatch of talent between both teams, in my opinion, this is the perfect time to give Michelle the experience which will pay off not only personally but professionally, both on tour and in future Solhieim competitions. This is the perfect scenario for her to step up and I hope she shines!

Blue · 08-07-2009, 09:24 PM

Hi Wiefan - There was live scoring in 2007 and they showed the score of each hole for each match in real time if I remember correctly.

It looks like they haven't sold out yet, which is kind of strange since the Solheim Cup usually sells out every year. You could buy a ticket and fly to Chicago from Hawaii and then from there fly to Las Vegas.

Otherwise the time difference between Hawaii and Chicago is 5 hours. So when it's 10 am in Chicago, it's 5 am in Hawaii. MarinePaul in Warren, Ohio is an hour later, so when it's 5 am in Hawaii it's 11 am in Warren.

Whistling Straight · 08-07-2009, 09:34 PM

It's frustrating this isn't a sellout, given the market, no excuse for it. You would think there would be certain inherent guarantees when a site campaigns to hold an event such as this. I guess on this site we are looking at things subjectively rather than objectively.

sag · 08-07-2009, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

It looks like they haven't sold out yet, which is kind of strange since the Solheim Cup usually sells out every year.

According to lpga.com, the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history didn't occur until 2003.

http://www.lpga.com/content/MG07Solheim497-510.pdf

The superior shot-making exhibited by both sides delighted the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history

LoJo · 08-08-2009, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by sag

According to lpga.com, the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history didn't occur until 2003.

http://www.lpga.com/content/MG07Solheim497-510.pdf

The superior shot-making exhibited by both sides delighted the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history

Hmmm....interesting the 'first' sell out was in Sweden.

Would that be the first and the ONLY sell out so far? No mention of '05 or '07 being sold out.

sag · 08-08-2009, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by LoJo

Hmmm....interesting the 'first' sell out was in Sweden.

Would that be the first and the ONLY sell out so far? No mention of '05 or '07 being sold out.

Here's a link that claims 2005 was a sell-out:

LPGA.com

After a sell-out week in 2005, Kelly Hyne, the LPGA's executive director of The Solheim Cup, said event organizers are expecting the same for 2009.

MarinePaul · 08-08-2009, 06:39 AM

Wiefan, Blue was accurate in the time difference between here and Hawaii. It's a six hour difference.

One way you might be able to keep up with the Solheim is to stop by the sports betting area in the casino. They'll probably have up- to- the- minute updates. They may even have live coverage on one of the many tv sets.

I keep watching the World Series of Poker thinking I might see you pop up on it. You'd be easy to spot with all the Wie buttons. Have fun in Vegas, buddy.

Blue · 08-08-2009, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by sag

According to lpga.com, the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history didn't occur until 2003.

http://www.lpga.com/content/MG07Solheim497-510.pdf
The superior shot-making exhibited by both sides delighted the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history

By "usually sells out every year" I meant has sold out each time it's been held since 2003 and -- according to advertisements -- would be in 09 as well. You'd think especially with Michelle Wie on the team who some claim draws such large crowds, that would have guaranteed a sell out. Oh well, maybe she's not the big needle mover her fans and the Golf Channel tell us she is.

MarinePaul · 08-08-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by Blue

By "usually sells out every year" I meant has sold out each time it's been held since 2003 and -- according to advertisements -- would be in 09 as well. You'd think especially with Michelle Wie on the team who some claim draws such large crowds, that would have guaranteed a sell out. Oh well, maybe she's not the big needle mover her fans and the Golf Channel tell us she is.

Could it be possible the Golf Channel is wrong? That's hard to believe. And, God knows her ardent fans will flock to the Solheim en masse.

08-07-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
wiefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,135	Solheim Cup Info Hi ya folks...when I first talked about the Solheim...I was just a "So-so interested" person...this was because I was going to Las Vegas DURING the time and probably would have missed it...but now since Wiesy is actually in it...I am a little more interested...and guess what folks...NOW I AM SUPER INTERESTED...Today I just booked my Vegas Trip and I don't leave until Sunday...the day of the Solheim Singles....actually I got a VERY VERY GOOD DEAL...5 days in Vegas for $459 + $38 tax per person....this is for the roundtrip Flight, Hotel, 3 meals a day, Baggage Handling and transportation...the whole Package...super CHEAP!!...ahhh what a CHEAPIE I am...lol...well I have to be...I am going to moreb51's home state in November...I gotta be kinda frugle with my $$...normally when I go to Vegas, I usually play about 30-40 Texas Holdem Tournaments...this time, since my spouse will be with me, I will probably play about 15 or so and spend some Quality time and keep her company...I will get another chance down the road to go "Hog Wild"...anyway....let me get back to my reason for posting Does anyone know if there will be Computer Live scoring...and if there is...what is it like...I didn't watch the Solheim two years ago...if anyone did on the Computer...what exactly do they show also...does anyone have the times of the matches and also TV coverages....Marine Paul, I think you are in the same time zone as the Solheim...is the Time difference from Hawaii 5 or 6 hours anyway folks...all of you have a good day....by the way...in NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM is this event going to be a "Slam Dunk" for the Americans...Match Play is very interesting...anything can happen when TWO Professionals tee it up...anyone could get hot and dominate the match...just my opinion....also my opinion is that Wiesy is playing Terriffic Golf and no matter who she is partner with or has to play against...Wiesy is going to more than hold her own...she is too darn steady...to beat her, you are going to have to get hot...I think Wiesy will minimize her errors and just force others to make great shots...again...just my opinion anyway folks...all of you have a great day...see ya....$459 + tax...hmmm...HARD TO BEAT THIS DEAL!!!...I love it!!!...anyway...see ya!!

08-07-2009, 10:16 PM	#5
sag Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 626	Originally Posted by Blue It looks like they haven't sold out yet, which is kind of strange since the Solheim Cup usually sells out every year. According to lpga.com, the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history didn't occur until 2003. http://www.lpga.com/content/MG07Solheim497-510.pdf The superior shot-making exhibited by both sides delighted the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history

08-08-2009, 12:23 AM	#6
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	Originally Posted by sag According to lpga.com, the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history didn't occur until 2003. http://www.lpga.com/content/MG07Solheim497-510.pdf The superior shot-making exhibited by both sides delighted the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history Hmmm....interesting the 'first' sell out was in Sweden. Would that be the first and the ONLY sell out so far? No mention of '05 or '07 being sold out.

08-08-2009, 02:49 AM	#7
sag Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 626	Originally Posted by LoJo Hmmm....interesting the 'first' sell out was in Sweden. Would that be the first and the ONLY sell out so far? No mention of '05 or '07 being sold out. Here's a link that claims 2005 was a sell-out: LPGA.com After a sell-out week in 2005, Kelly Hyne, the LPGA's executive director of The Solheim Cup, said event organizers are expecting the same for 2009.

08-08-2009, 06:39 AM	#8
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	Wiefan, Blue was accurate in the time difference between here and Hawaii. It's a six hour difference. One way you might be able to keep up with the Solheim is to stop by the sports betting area in the casino. They'll probably have up- to- the- minute updates. They may even have live coverage on one of the many tv sets. I keep watching the World Series of Poker thinking I might see you pop up on it. You'd be easy to spot with all the Wie buttons. Have fun in Vegas, buddy. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

08-07-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
Whistling Straight Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 450	WF..interesting to read that the package rates from Hawaii to LV are comparable to those out of the Midwest. My best friend just got back from LV with a similar deal, minus the meals, staying at Paris for about $375 and if they wanted to stay another night it would be $17 more. Extraordinary deals in the city known for gouging visitors as short of time as a year ago. I am a Vegasaholic so if you're looking for more information or insight why don't you contact me on the side and we can talk. I guess since you posted this in the Solheim Cup thread i need to get on track. Michelle's consistent performance has earned her a berth on the team however you have to admit that we are all holding our collective breath. On the other hand, given the huge potential mismatch of talent between both teams, in my opinion, this is the perfect time to give Michelle the experience which will pay off not only personally but professionally, both on tour and in future Solhieim competitions. This is the perfect scenario for her to step up and I hope she shines!

08-07-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Hi Wiefan - There was live scoring in 2007 and they showed the score of each hole for each match in real time if I remember correctly. It looks like they haven't sold out yet, which is kind of strange since the Solheim Cup usually sells out every year. You could buy a ticket and fly to Chicago from Hawaii and then from there fly to Las Vegas. Otherwise the time difference between Hawaii and Chicago is 5 hours. So when it's 10 am in Chicago, it's 5 am in Hawaii. MarinePaul in Warren, Ohio is an hour later, so when it's 5 am in Hawaii it's 11 am in Warren.

08-07-2009, 09:34 PM	#4
Whistling Straight Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 450	It's frustrating this isn't a sellout, given the market, no excuse for it. You would think there would be certain inherent guarantees when a site campaigns to hold an event such as this. I guess on this site we are looking at things subjectively rather than objectively.

08-08-2009, 07:31 AM	#9
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by sag According to lpga.com, the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history didn't occur until 2003. http://www.lpga.com/content/MG07Solheim497-510.pdf The superior shot-making exhibited by both sides delighted the first sold-out crowd in Solheim Cup history By "usually sells out every year" I meant has sold out each time it's been held since 2003 and -- according to advertisements -- would be in 09 as well. You'd think especially with Michelle Wie on the team who some claim draws such large crowds, that would have guaranteed a sell out. Oh well, maybe she's not the big needle mover her fans and the Golf Channel tell us she is. Last edited by Blue; 08-08-2009 at 07:50 AM.

08-08-2009, 09:40 AM	#10
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	Originally Posted by Blue By "usually sells out every year" I meant has sold out each time it's been held since 2003 and -- according to advertisements -- would be in 09 as well. You'd think especially with Michelle Wie on the team who some claim draws such large crowds, that would have guaranteed a sell out. Oh well, maybe she's not the big needle mover her fans and the Golf Channel tell us she is. Could it be possible the Golf Channel is wrong? That's hard to believe. And, God knows her ardent fans will flock to the Solheim en masse. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

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