2010 US Curtis Cup Team Announced

Blue · 04-11-2010, 08:28 PM

The US Curtis Cup Team has been announced:

Jennifer Song
Alexis Thompson
Stephanie Kono
Tiffany Lua
Cydney Clanton
Jennifer Johnson
Jessica Korda

There is controversy because Candace Schepperle was left off.

It also sounds like Alexis Thompson is planning to turn pro after the matches.

Golf News | Golfweek | Young team selected for Curtis Cup

More on Alexis turning pro:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/sp...4thompson.html

Saint-Just X · 04-11-2010, 09:08 PM

The young,very young,Irish twins,Leona and Lisa Maguire could be playing in that.

(And they are identical twins,too,unlike the Miyazatos.)

I think Leona is going to be a huge star of the future.

Or,do I mean Lisa ?...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

xman5 · 04-12-2010, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Blue

There is controversy because Candace Schepperle was left off.

It also sounds like Alexis Thompson is planning to turn pro after the matches.

BIG mistake.

Saint-Just X · 04-12-2010, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by xman5

BIG mistake.

Schepperle's omission or Thompson's turning pro ?

Or both ?...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

xman5 · 04-12-2010, 11:42 AM

My bad. I was talking about Thompson.

Don't know anything about Schepperle.

Blue · 04-12-2010, 04:13 PM

I believe Alexis Thompson is still younger than the young, young, very young Maguire twins. I agree it's a huge mistake to turn pro when she's not even 15 1/2.

MarinePaul · 04-12-2010, 04:37 PM

It does seem awfully young to turn pro, but it looks like it may be a trend.

xman5 · 04-12-2010, 04:47 PM

The real question is as follows. Is the LPGA in that dire need of promotion or buzz that they would be willing to grant her the age exemption?

Or do they maintain some dignity and tell her to at least wait to graduate from high school and if you qualify by legit methods before you are 18 then maybe grant her status.

It will be a test of the new administration. So far they have been doing good things. It is a good rule and they should stick with it.

LoJo · 04-12-2010, 06:01 PM

"Politics" plays a big part in who is selected to the Curtis Cup teams.

It's a snub to leave Schepperle off the team, but she's rubbed someone with "say so" the wrong way I guess.

As far as Thompson turning pro now.....I hate that. Too young. Additionally, she's home schooled, so even less chance for social interaction with kids her own age.

Maybe the family needs the $$.

I hope that Whan maintains the LPGA age Rule.

dangerbob · 04-12-2010, 07:34 PM

How about that 16 year-old Italiaan boy that made the cut at the Masters. He said he'll turn pro in May of this year. Is there an age requirement in the PGA?

His name is Matteo Manassero.

04-11-2010, 08:28 PM	#1
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	2010 US Curtis Cup Team Announced The US Curtis Cup Team has been announced: Jennifer Song Alexis Thompson Stephanie Kono Tiffany Lua Cydney Clanton Jennifer Johnson Jessica Korda There is controversy because Candace Schepperle was left off. It also sounds like Alexis Thompson is planning to turn pro after the matches. Golf News \| Golfweek \| Young team selected for Curtis Cup More on Alexis turning pro: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/sp...4thompson.html

04-11-2010, 09:08 PM	#2
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	The young,very young,Irish twins,Leona and Lisa Maguire could be playing in that. (And they are identical twins,too,unlike the Miyazatos.) I think Leona is going to be a huge star of the future. Or,do I mean Lisa ?... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

04-12-2010, 08:40 AM	#3
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by Blue There is controversy because Candace Schepperle was left off. It also sounds like Alexis Thompson is planning to turn pro after the matches. BIG mistake.

04-12-2010, 09:40 AM	#4
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by xman5 BIG mistake. Schepperle's omission or Thompson's turning pro ? Or both ?... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

04-12-2010, 04:37 PM	#7
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	It does seem awfully young to turn pro, but it looks like it may be a trend. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

04-12-2010, 11:42 AM	#5
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	My bad. I was talking about Thompson. Don't know anything about Schepperle.

04-12-2010, 04:13 PM	#6
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	I believe Alexis Thompson is still younger than the young, young, very young Maguire twins. I agree it's a huge mistake to turn pro when she's not even 15 1/2.

04-12-2010, 04:47 PM	#8
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	The real question is as follows. Is the LPGA in that dire need of promotion or buzz that they would be willing to grant her the age exemption? Or do they maintain some dignity and tell her to at least wait to graduate from high school and if you qualify by legit methods before you are 18 then maybe grant her status. It will be a test of the new administration. So far they have been doing good things. It is a good rule and they should stick with it.

04-12-2010, 06:01 PM	#9
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	"Politics" plays a big part in who is selected to the Curtis Cup teams. It's a snub to leave Schepperle off the team, but she's rubbed someone with "say so" the wrong way I guess. As far as Thompson turning pro now.....I hate that. Too young. Additionally, she's home schooled, so even less chance for social interaction with kids her own age. Maybe the family needs the $$. I hope that Whan maintains the LPGA age Rule.

04-12-2010, 07:34 PM	#10
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,872	How about that 16 year-old Italiaan boy that made the cut at the Masters. He said he'll turn pro in May of this year. Is there an age requirement in the PGA? His name is Matteo Manassero. __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!" Last edited by dangerbob; 04-12-2010 at 07:40 PM.

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