Alexis Thompson Quest for a card?

gxer · 07-14-2010, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by heddwyn

So realistically she has to finish in the top five to be in with a chance, then hopefully Whan will still deny her a card.

I agree about the putting, from the looks of it she needs to work a bit more on it and less on bombing drives down the fairway. Putt for dough etc.

A 10th place in each of the 3 events will do the trick. Now of course she isn't going to be in 10th place in each of those 3 events, however, if you look at just the women's Canadian Open, Lexi can earn her card with a single top 5 finish or better.

By the way, why are you against Lexi being granted an age exemption if she earns her way to the LPGA tour either through exemptions of if allowed to enter, LPGA tour q-school? If an age exemption is not granted, Lexi will simply take her 6 LPGA tour exemptions in 2011 and play additional events outside of the LPGA tour. She has already played in Australia earlier this year and could easily add events in Europe, Japan and Korea.

Yeah, so go ahead, don't grant Lexi an age exemption, let her go compete elsewhere.

Saint-Just X · 07-14-2010, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by gxer

A 10th place in each of the 3 events will do the trick. Now of course she isn't going to be in 10th place in each of those 3 events, however, if you look at just the women's Canadian Open, Lexi can earn her card with a single top 5 finish or better.

By the way, why are you against Lexi being granted an age exemption if she earns her way to the LPGA tour either through exemptions of if allowed to enter, LPGA tour q-school? If an age exemption is not granted, Lexi will simply take her 6 LPGA tour exemptions in 2011 and play additional events outside of the LPGA tour. She has already played in Australia earlier this year and could easily add events in Europe, Japan and Korea.

Yeah, so go ahead, don't grant Lexi an age exemption, let her go compete elsewhere.

If Wie had wanted an age exemption when she was fifteen,would you have supported it ?...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

heddwyn · 07-14-2010, 10:17 AM

If she has to play, then it might do her the world of good to play elsewhere. Playing in Oz didn't harm her though it must have cost the family a fortune to go down there for a week or two, it would give her vastly more experience than playing on the same ol', same ol' manicured USA courses and give her some experience of other cultures. She can use it as part of her home schooling.

Clearly in your opinion she should only compete in the USA.

IF they give her age exemption then they are opening the door to every 12-18 year old wannabe who thinks playing on the tour would be a good idea. You let one in, how are you going to deny others?

Whatever y'all and the Thompsons seem to think she is a CHILD!

NTB · 07-14-2010, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by heddwyn

If she has to play, then it might do her the world of good to play elsewhere. Playing in Oz didn't harm her though it must have cost the family a fortune to go down there for a week or two, it would give her vastly more experience than playing on the same ol', same ol' manicured USA courses and give her some experience of other cultures. She can use it as part of her home schooling.

Clearly in your opinion she should only compete in the USA.

IF they give her age exemption then they are opening the door to every 12-18 year old wannabe who thinks playing on the tour would be a good idea. You let one in, how are you going to deny others?

Whatever y'all and the Thompsons seem to think she is a CHILD!

There is still q school they would have to go through. I doubt wannabes
could play their way on the tour.
Never stomp on a persons dreams.

MarinePaul · 07-14-2010, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by notaxbill

There is still q school they would have to go through. I doubt wannabes
could play their way on the tour.
Never stomp on a persons dreams.

It's not a case of stomping on her dreams. Realistically, I was against the LPGA granting Wie a waiver, and I'll be against the next "phenom" getting one. Should we change the laws to allow a 10- year- old to get a driver's license, because he's been driving his dad's old pick- up around the farm for years? If you make one exception, you open up a can of worms.

gxer · 07-14-2010, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

If Wie had wanted an age exemption when she was fifteen,would you have supported it ?...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

In her case you have to be talking about the age of 16 because that is when she turned pro, but nevertheless, the answer is yes.

gxer · 07-14-2010, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by heddwyn

If she has to play, then it might do her the world of good to play elsewhere. Playing in Oz didn't harm her though it must have cost the family a fortune to go down there for a week or two, it would give her vastly more experience than playing on the same ol', same ol' manicured USA courses and give her some experience of other cultures. She can use it as part of her home schooling.

Clearly in your opinion she should only compete in the USA.

IF they give her age exemption then they are opening the door to every 12-18 year old wannabe who thinks playing on the tour would be a good idea. You let one in, how are you going to deny others?

Whatever y'all and the Thompsons seem to think she is a CHILD!

No, dammit, it is not my opinion that she ONLY play in the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!

After all, the LPGA tour's schedule is full of holes that can be filled elsewhere.

xman5 · 07-14-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by MarinePaul

It's not a case of stomping on her dreams. Realistically, I was against the LPGA granting Wie a waiver, and I'll be against the next "phenom" getting one. Should we change the laws to allow a 10- year- old to get a driver's license, because he's been driving his dad's old pick- up around the farm for years? If you make one exception, you open up a can of worms.

The problem is that when they created this age rule, they also created this special exemption to it.

Does anyone know the history of this rule? How and why it was created? Why did they leave in this wiggle room for an exemption waiver.

gxer · 07-14-2010, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by heddwyn

IF they give her age exemption then they are opening the door to every 12-18 year old wannabe who thinks playing on the tour would be a good idea. You let one in, how are you going to deny others?

What is wrong with you? No one is talking about letting unqualified golfers of any age have membership in the LPGA tour, it has to be earned.

gxer · 07-14-2010, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by xman5

The problem is that when they created this age rule, they also created this special exemption to it.

Does anyone know the history of this rule? How and why it was created? Why did they leave in this wiggle room for an exemption waiver.

Oh, a jerk of a father years ago abused his daughter, Beverly Klass, which led to the rule.
This guy explains it.
--------------------
Like so many child prodigies, I had no balance in my life and no grip on my identity. I knew Beverly the golfer, but not Beverly the person. Mommy and Daddy loved me when I performed well, but when I did poorly, Daddy didn't like me, to the point of yelling abusively on the course and whipping me with a belt until my back bled.

LPGA: One Return, Two Arrivals, and Some Good Advice

07-14-2010, 09:55 AM	#21
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by heddwyn So realistically she has to finish in the top five to be in with a chance, then hopefully Whan will still deny her a card. I agree about the putting, from the looks of it she needs to work a bit more on it and less on bombing drives down the fairway. Putt for dough etc. A 10th place in each of the 3 events will do the trick. Now of course she isn't going to be in 10th place in each of those 3 events, however, if you look at just the women's Canadian Open, Lexi can earn her card with a single top 5 finish or better. By the way, why are you against Lexi being granted an age exemption if she earns her way to the LPGA tour either through exemptions of if allowed to enter, LPGA tour q-school? If an age exemption is not granted, Lexi will simply take her 6 LPGA tour exemptions in 2011 and play additional events outside of the LPGA tour. She has already played in Australia earlier this year and could easily add events in Europe, Japan and Korea. Yeah, so go ahead, don't grant Lexi an age exemption, let her go compete elsewhere. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

07-14-2010, 10:13 AM	#22
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by gxer A 10th place in each of the 3 events will do the trick. Now of course she isn't going to be in 10th place in each of those 3 events, however, if you look at just the women's Canadian Open, Lexi can earn her card with a single top 5 finish or better. By the way, why are you against Lexi being granted an age exemption if she earns her way to the LPGA tour either through exemptions of if allowed to enter, LPGA tour q-school? If an age exemption is not granted, Lexi will simply take her 6 LPGA tour exemptions in 2011 and play additional events outside of the LPGA tour. She has already played in Australia earlier this year and could easily add events in Europe, Japan and Korea. Yeah, so go ahead, don't grant Lexi an age exemption, let her go compete elsewhere. If Wie had wanted an age exemption when she was fifteen,would you have supported it ?... 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

07-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#24
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Originally Posted by heddwyn If she has to play, then it might do her the world of good to play elsewhere. Playing in Oz didn't harm her though it must have cost the family a fortune to go down there for a week or two, it would give her vastly more experience than playing on the same ol', same ol' manicured USA courses and give her some experience of other cultures. She can use it as part of her home schooling. Clearly in your opinion she should only compete in the USA. IF they give her age exemption then they are opening the door to every 12-18 year old wannabe who thinks playing on the tour would be a good idea. You let one in, how are you going to deny others? Whatever y'all and the Thompsons seem to think she is a CHILD! There is still q school they would have to go through. I doubt wannabes could play their way on the tour. Never stomp on a persons dreams. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

07-14-2010, 11:22 AM	#25
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Originally Posted by notaxbill There is still q school they would have to go through. I doubt wannabes could play their way on the tour. Never stomp on a persons dreams. It's not a case of stomping on her dreams. Realistically, I was against the LPGA granting Wie a waiver, and I'll be against the next "phenom" getting one. Should we change the laws to allow a 10- year- old to get a driver's license, because he's been driving his dad's old pick- up around the farm for years? If you make one exception, you open up a can of worms. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

07-14-2010, 11:51 AM	#26
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X If Wie had wanted an age exemption when she was fifteen,would you have supported it ?... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X In her case you have to be talking about the age of 16 because that is when she turned pro, but nevertheless, the answer is yes. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

07-14-2010, 10:17 AM	#23
heddwyn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,380	If she has to play, then it might do her the world of good to play elsewhere. Playing in Oz didn't harm her though it must have cost the family a fortune to go down there for a week or two, it would give her vastly more experience than playing on the same ol', same ol' manicured USA courses and give her some experience of other cultures. She can use it as part of her home schooling. Clearly in your opinion she should only compete in the USA. IF they give her age exemption then they are opening the door to every 12-18 year old wannabe who thinks playing on the tour would be a good idea. You let one in, how are you going to deny others? Whatever y'all and the Thompsons seem to think she is a CHILD!

07-14-2010, 11:54 AM	#27
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by heddwyn If she has to play, then it might do her the world of good to play elsewhere. Playing in Oz didn't harm her though it must have cost the family a fortune to go down there for a week or two, it would give her vastly more experience than playing on the same ol', same ol' manicured USA courses and give her some experience of other cultures. She can use it as part of her home schooling. Clearly in your opinion she should only compete in the USA. IF they give her age exemption then they are opening the door to every 12-18 year old wannabe who thinks playing on the tour would be a good idea. You let one in, how are you going to deny others? Whatever y'all and the Thompsons seem to think she is a CHILD! No, dammit, it is not my opinion that she ONLY play in the USA!!!!!!!!!!!! After all, the LPGA tour's schedule is full of holes that can be filled elsewhere. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270* Last edited by gxer; 07-14-2010 at 12:06 PM. Reason: pissed off at heddwyn

07-14-2010, 11:55 AM	#28
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,903	Originally Posted by MarinePaul It's not a case of stomping on her dreams. Realistically, I was against the LPGA granting Wie a waiver, and I'll be against the next "phenom" getting one. Should we change the laws to allow a 10- year- old to get a driver's license, because he's been driving his dad's old pick- up around the farm for years? If you make one exception, you open up a can of worms. The problem is that when they created this age rule, they also created this special exemption to it. Does anyone know the history of this rule? How and why it was created? Why did they leave in this wiggle room for an exemption waiver.

07-14-2010, 11:56 AM	#29
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by heddwyn IF they give her age exemption then they are opening the door to every 12-18 year old wannabe who thinks playing on the tour would be a good idea. You let one in, how are you going to deny others? What is wrong with you? No one is talking about letting unqualified golfers of any age have membership in the LPGA tour, it has to be earned. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

07-14-2010, 12:01 PM	#30
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by xman5 The problem is that when they created this age rule, they also created this special exemption to it. Does anyone know the history of this rule? How and why it was created? Why did they leave in this wiggle room for an exemption waiver. Oh, a jerk of a father years ago abused his daughter, Beverly Klass, which led to the rule. This guy explains it. -------------------- Like so many child prodigies, I had no balance in my life and no grip on my identity. I knew Beverly the golfer, but not Beverly the person. Mommy and Daddy loved me when I performed well, but when I did poorly, Daddy didn't like me, to the point of yelling abusively on the course and *whipping me with a belt until my back bled.* LPGA: One Return, Two Arrivals, and Some Good Advice __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

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