Corolyn clears up Michelle Ginn Tribute ordeal

Boola Boss · 02-13-2008, 02:28 AM

I didn't see it all.........but I did get this much........of Carolyn being interviewed on The Golf Channel's Golf Central tonight.........she said that there is no longer anything to it.......and that the LPGA and it's players want to forget about it and move on to a new season.........I am trying to get the full inerview and if I can I will post more about what she had to say.............there was another question about the LPGA EVER playing a tournament on the Masters course.............she said right now - NO - ........but maybe at some time in the future the Masters people might be more receptive to the idea..........and also that she thought it would be a GREAT venue for woman golfers.........

Blue · 02-13-2008, 09:48 AM

The video of part 2 of Bivens' interview is here:
http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.a...0&select2=8725

Here's the part of the interview with Bivens that had to do with Wie:
TGC: [Michelle] had a tough year in 2007. How important is it for the LPGA to have Michelle Wie playing and to have her playing well and competing at the top level?
Bivens: Um, you know, anytime you've got somebody who is charismatic and who is a draw and fans and the media likes to follow, it's an advantage. Michelle had a tough year. Michelle wants to go to school and I'm so glad she's being afforded that opportunity. When and if she decides that she wants to come back out and play on the LPGA, she'll be welcome.
TGC: She had some problems at the Ginn Tribute in 2007 which was a new tournament hosted by Annika Sorenstam in South Carolina. What effect did that have on Michelle's relationship with the LPGA Tour?
Bivens: The situation that Michelle went through at the Ginn Tribute was extremely painful for everybody. Her and everybody watching. Um, it's not something that someone who's very seasoned necessarily knows how to handle. I think she did the best that she could under the circumstances and I'd say that I think the LPGA is a very professional organization and one incident is not going to affect -- hasn't -- and won't affect Michelle's reputation nor the relationship with the LPGA.

Here's the part of the interview with Bivens that had to do with playing at Augusta:
TGC: What other venues, historic venues like the Old Course at St. Andrews, are we going to see the LPGA Tour players playing in the coming years?
Bivens: A lot of the courses that the men have outgrown that are kind of landlocked at 66-6700 yards are actually to the point that with the technology and with the improvement in the women's game are actually perfect for the women to play. So over the course of the next few years, Tom, I think you're going to see us play on a lot of those great old courses.
TGC: That would be exciting. Augusta. Would you ever like to see the LPGA Tour play a tournament at Augusta National?
Bivens: Oh Augusta is such a special place. For anybody in or around the game of golf, the legends and the history of that place rank it, frankly, right there with St. Andrews. Um, so, um, so right now as long as the membership policy is what it is at Augusta the LPGA could never play there. I will say for anyone who's ever -- any of the women -- who've ever been guests of Augusta, they are so hospitable and so gracious and they are very equitable in their treatment. I do hope that their membership policy changes. And at that point I would love to see the professional women play a tournament at Augusta.

cleo · 02-13-2008, 10:11 AM

"she did the best she could under the circumstances"?

That's certainly different than Bivens' previous statement about a lack of respect on Ms.Wie's part.

So what is it Bivens? Are you now prepping for a political career(talking out of both sides of her mouth).

Blue · 02-13-2008, 10:49 AM

I don't recall Bivens making a statement about Wie's lack of respect. Wasn't that just Annika?

Anyway, I thought Bivens' facelift (Botox, whatever ...) looked good.

gxer · 02-13-2008, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Blue

The video of part 2 of Bivens' interview is here:
http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.a...0&select2=8725

Here's the part of the interview with Bivens that had to do with playing at Augusta:

TGC: That would be exciting. Augusta. Would you ever like to see the LPGA Tour play a tournament at Augusta National?
Bivens: Oh Augusta is such a special place. For anybody in or around the game of golf, the legends and the history of that place rank it, frankly, right there with St. Andrews.

Um, so, um, so right now as long as the membership policy is what it is at Augusta the LPGA could never play there.

I will say for anyone who's ever -- any of the women -- who've ever been guests of Augusta, they are so hospitable and so gracious and they are very equitable in their treatment. I do hope that their membership policy changes. And at that point I would love to see the professional women play a tournament at Augusta.

Mrs. Bivens has a lot of nerve by trying to influence the membership of Augusta National. In addition, there is zero incentive for Augusta National to change their membership policies to get a LPGA tour event to come to Augusta National. Hells Bells, they don't want a LPGA tour event in the first place.

Since the spell checker wants to change Bivens to Bovines, I may just start referring to her as Mrs. Bovines.

Blue · 02-13-2008, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Boola Boss

I didn't see it all.........but I did get this much........of Carolyn being interviewed on The Golf Channel's Golf Central tonight.........she said that there is no longer anything to it.......and that the LPGA and it's players want to forget about it and move on to a new season.........I am trying to get the full inerview and if I can I will post more about what she had to say.............there was another question about the LPGA EVER playing a tournament on the Masters course.............she said right now - NO - ........but maybe at some time in the future the Masters people might be more receptive to the idea..........and also that she thought it would be a GREAT venue for woman golfers.........

Hey Boola,
For someone who's been so picky about other posters' spelling, especially mine ....
1) It's Carolyn not Corolyn ... see your post title
2) it "its" not "it's" ... as in "its players"
3) it's "interview" not "inerview"
Good luck with the concept of people living in glass houses not throwing rocks.

cleo · 02-13-2008, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

I don't recall Bivens making a statement about Wie's lack of respect. Wasn't that just Annika?

Anyway, I thought Bivens' facelift (Botox, whatever ...) looked good.

No, Bivens made the comment which I posted a short while back at the Golf Channel boards. My source was a news article that I found on the net.

http://www.boston.com/sports/golf/ar...ve_in_round_1/

Buzzer · 02-13-2008, 01:04 PM

There were several articles written supporting what Cleo is referring to: one by Brian Hewitt on TGC, and another by Jason Sobel/Ron Sirak/Tim Rosaforte....and then the generic, Associated Press, which is usually Doug Ferguson.

Viva Annika

Blue · 02-13-2008, 01:11 PM

Thanks. I must have missed that.

NTB · 02-13-2008, 01:30 PM

Good ol Blue managed to get Wie in there.

02-13-2008, 02:28 AM	#1
Boola Boss Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 970 Images: 4	Corolyn clears up Michelle Ginn Tribute ordeal I didn't see it all.........but I did get this much........of Carolyn being interviewed on The Golf Channel's Golf Central tonight.........she said that there is no longer anything to it.......and that the LPGA and it's players want to forget about it and move on to a new season.........I am trying to get the full inerview and if I can I will post more about what she had to say.............there was another question about the LPGA EVER playing a tournament on the Masters course.............she said right now - NO - ........but maybe at some time in the future the Masters people might be more receptive to the idea..........and also that she thought it would be a GREAT venue for woman golfers......... __________________ A BIG Michelle Wie fan!

02-13-2008, 10:11 AM	#3
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	"she did the best she could under the circumstances"? That's certainly different than Bivens' previous statement about a lack of respect on Ms.Wie's part. So what is it Bivens? Are you now prepping for a political career(talking out of both sides of her mouth). __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare."

02-13-2008, 10:49 AM	#4
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	I don't recall Bivens making a statement about Wie's lack of respect. Wasn't that just Annika? Anyway, I thought Bivens' facelift (Botox, whatever ...) looked good. Last edited by Blue; 02-13-2008 at 11:36 AM.

02-13-2008, 11:21 AM	#5
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by Blue The video of part 2 of Bivens' interview is here: http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.a...0&select2=8725 Here's the part of the interview with Bivens that had to do with playing at Augusta: TGC: That would be exciting. Augusta. Would you ever like to see the LPGA Tour play a tournament at Augusta National? Bivens: Oh Augusta is such a special place. For anybody in or around the game of golf, the legends and the history of that place rank it, frankly, right there with St. Andrews. Um, so, um, so right now as long as the membership policy is what it is at Augusta the LPGA could never play there. I will say for anyone who's ever -- any of the women -- who've ever been guests of Augusta, they are so hospitable and so gracious and they are very equitable in their treatment. I do hope that their membership policy changes. And at that point I would love to see the professional women play a tournament at Augusta. Mrs. Bivens has a lot of nerve by trying to influence the membership of Augusta National. In addition, there is zero incentive for Augusta National to change their membership policies to get a LPGA tour event to come to Augusta National. Hells Bells, they don't want a LPGA tour event in the first place. Since the spell checker wants to change Bivens to Bovines, I may just start referring to her as Mrs. Bovines. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

02-13-2008, 11:34 AM	#6
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by Boola Boss I didn't see it all.........but I did get this much........of Carolyn being interviewed on The Golf Channel's Golf Central tonight.........she said that there is no longer anything to it.......and that the LPGA and it's players want to forget about it and move on to a new season.........I am trying to get the full inerview and if I can I will post more about what she had to say.............there was another question about the LPGA EVER playing a tournament on the Masters course.............she said right now - NO - ........but maybe at some time in the future the Masters people might be more receptive to the idea..........and also that she thought it would be a GREAT venue for woman golfers......... Hey Boola, For someone who's been so picky about other posters' spelling, especially mine .... 1) It's Carolyn not Corolyn ... see your post title 2) it "its" not "it's" ... as in "its players" 3) it's "interview" not "inerview" Good luck with the concept of people living in glass houses not throwing rocks.

02-13-2008, 09:48 AM	#2
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	The video of part 2 of Bivens' interview is here: http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.a...0&select2=8725 Here's the part of the interview with Bivens that had to do with Wie: TGC: [Michelle] had a tough year in 2007. How important is it for the LPGA to have Michelle Wie playing and to have her playing well and competing at the top level? Bivens: Um, you know, anytime you've got somebody who is charismatic and who is a draw and fans and the media likes to follow, it's an advantage. Michelle had a tough year. Michelle wants to go to school and I'm so glad she's being afforded that opportunity. When and if she decides that she wants to come back out and play on the LPGA, she'll be welcome. TGC: She had some problems at the Ginn Tribute in 2007 which was a new tournament hosted by Annika Sorenstam in South Carolina. What effect did that have on Michelle's relationship with the LPGA Tour? Bivens: The situation that Michelle went through at the Ginn Tribute was extremely painful for everybody. Her and everybody watching. Um, it's not something that someone who's very seasoned necessarily knows how to handle. I think she did the best that she could under the circumstances and I'd say that I think the LPGA is a very professional organization and one incident is not going to affect -- hasn't -- and won't affect Michelle's reputation nor the relationship with the LPGA. Here's the part of the interview with Bivens that had to do with playing at Augusta: TGC: What other venues, historic venues like the Old Course at St. Andrews, are we going to see the LPGA Tour players playing in the coming years? Bivens: A lot of the courses that the men have outgrown that are kind of landlocked at 66-6700 yards are actually to the point that with the technology and with the improvement in the women's game are actually perfect for the women to play. So over the course of the next few years, Tom, I think you're going to see us play on a lot of those great old courses. TGC: That would be exciting. Augusta. Would you ever like to see the LPGA Tour play a tournament at Augusta National? Bivens: Oh Augusta is such a special place. For anybody in or around the game of golf, the legends and the history of that place rank it, frankly, right there with St. Andrews. Um, so, um, so right now as long as the membership policy is what it is at Augusta the LPGA could never play there. I will say for anyone who's ever -- any of the women -- who've ever been guests of Augusta, they are so hospitable and so gracious and they are very equitable in their treatment. I do hope that their membership policy changes. And at that point I would love to see the professional women play a tournament at Augusta.

02-13-2008, 12:52 PM	#7
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	Originally Posted by Blue I don't recall Bivens making a statement about Wie's lack of respect. Wasn't that just Annika? Anyway, I thought Bivens' facelift (Botox, whatever ...) looked good. No, Bivens made the comment which I posted a short while back at the Golf Channel boards. My source was a news article that I found on the net. http://www.boston.com/sports/golf/ar...ve_in_round_1/ __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare." Last edited by cleo; 02-13-2008 at 12:59 PM.

02-13-2008, 01:04 PM	#8
Buzzer Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,831 Images: 13	There were several articles written supporting what Cleo is referring to: one by Brian Hewitt on TGC, and another by Jason Sobel/Ron Sirak/Tim Rosaforte....and then the generic, Associated Press, which is usually Doug Ferguson. Viva Annika

02-13-2008, 01:11 PM	#9
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Thanks. I must have missed that.

02-13-2008, 01:30 PM	#10
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Good ol Blue managed to get Wie in there. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

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