Lexi Thompson schedule question.

NTB · 08-04-2010, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by gxer

I repeat, I have always said and will continue to say that if women want to compete with men on the PGA TOUR they have to use the same tees and as a matter of fact the PGA TOUR actually has in their rules of competition, that there will be only one set of tees for all competitors.

I know this is true because several years ago I asked the PGA TOUR about whether or not they had a rule in place covering tees and the answer was yes, only one set of tees for all competitors.

So, don't tell me to tell the PGA TOUR to change anything, you do it, you tell them that you want women on the PGA TOUR because it is your passion to see women competing against men on the PGA TOUR and it is your calling in life to see that it happens. All you want the PGA TOUR to do is, "pretty please with sugar on top", setup another set of shorter tees for women to use.
Let's see how far you get with that dumb proposal.

Probably lose that case in court

NTB · 08-05-2010, 09:30 AM

What I am saying (knowing it will never happen).If a lady pro were to sue the PGA because of prejudice claiming infair advantage with intent of discouraging women from fair compition with men for monitary value and egual rights for success they would probably win in the higer courts.
Frankly I would like to see it. It would open up a real can of worms in all sports.

xman5 · 08-05-2010, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by notaxbill

What I am saying (knowing it will never happen).If a lady pro were to sue the PGA because of prejudice claiming infair advantage with intent of discouraging women from fair compition with men for monitary value and egual rights for success they would probably win in the higer courts.
Frankly I would like to see it. It would open up a real can of worms in all sports.

What ? have no idea what you are getting at.

Any women is free to play on the pga tour. There are no rules against it. Get an invite, or qualify and you can play.

Anyway getting back to the original question. She should just stay home and practice and relax a little. Playing a round on some 4th rate mini tour is not helping anything.

gxer · 08-05-2010, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by xman5

Anyway getting back to the original question. She should just stay home and practice and relax a little. Playing a round on some 4th rate mini tour is not helping anything.

You could be correct, it was just a thought that it might be beneficial to have a little competition before the women's Canadian Open.

You do know, don't you, that the competition on the NGA tour, especially among the top players, is superior to the competition on the LPGA tour.

NTB · 08-05-2010, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by xman5

What ? have no idea what you are getting at.

Any women is free to play on the pga tour. There are no rules against it. Get an invite, or qualify and you can play.

Anyway getting back to the original question. She should just stay home and practice and relax a little. Playing a round on some 4th rate mini tour is not helping anything.

They should get distance off the tee it called handicapping.

gxer · 08-05-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by notaxbill

They should get distance off the tee it called handicapping.

I thought we already covered this topic, the PGA TOUR only plays from one set of tees, the tournament tees, that's it, end of story.

MarinePaul · 08-05-2010, 02:10 PM

NTB, since the PGA is a private organization, I doubt any law suit would tell them they have to handicap for females wishing to play.

gxer · 08-05-2010, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by MarinePaul

NTB, since the PGA is a private organization, I doubt any law suit would tell them they have to handicap for females wishing to play.

Not only that MP, but Annika and Wie did not ask for or expect a tee advantage when they played in PGA TOUR events.

As Handel on the Law says many times on his radio show, NTB, "you have no case".

MarinePaul · 08-05-2010, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by gxer

Not only that MP, but Annika and Wie did not ask for or expect a tee advantage when they played in PGA TOUR events.

As Handel on the Law says many times on his radio show, NTB, "you have no case".

The only exception to the law suits that I know about was Casey Martin, who sued, I believe under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Otherwise, the courts usually rule in favor of a private organizations by-laws.

xman5 · 08-05-2010, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by notaxbill

They should get distance off the tee it called handicapping.

Who would want to see that? Are you really serious or just tryin to rile up people.

08-04-2010, 11:49 PM	#11
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Originally Posted by gxer I repeat, I have always said and will continue to say that if women want to compete with men on the PGA TOUR they have to use the same tees and as a matter of fact the PGA TOUR actually has in their rules of competition, that there will be only one set of tees for all competitors. I know this is true because several years ago I asked the PGA TOUR about whether or not they had a rule in place covering tees and the answer was yes, only one set of tees for all competitors. So, don't tell me to tell the PGA TOUR to change anything, you do it, you tell them that you want women on the PGA TOUR because it is your passion to see women competing against men on the PGA TOUR and it is your calling in life to see that it happens. All you want the PGA TOUR to do is, "pretty please with sugar on top", setup another set of shorter tees for women to use. Let's see how far you get with that dumb proposal. Probably lose that case in court __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

08-05-2010, 09:30 AM	#12
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	What I am saying (knowing it will never happen).If a lady pro were to sue the PGA because of prejudice claiming infair advantage with intent of discouraging women from fair compition with men for monitary value and egual rights for success they would probably win in the higer courts. Frankly I would like to see it. It would open up a real can of worms in all sports. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

08-05-2010, 01:19 PM	#13
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by notaxbill What I am saying (knowing it will never happen).If a lady pro were to sue the PGA because of prejudice claiming infair advantage with intent of discouraging women from fair compition with men for monitary value and egual rights for success they would probably win in the higer courts. Frankly I would like to see it. It would open up a real can of worms in all sports. What ? have no idea what you are getting at. Any women is free to play on the pga tour. There are no rules against it. Get an invite, or qualify and you can play. Anyway getting back to the original question. She should just stay home and practice and relax a little. Playing a round on some 4th rate mini tour is not helping anything.

08-05-2010, 01:35 PM	#14
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by xman5 Anyway getting back to the original question. She should just stay home and practice and relax a little. Playing a round on some 4th rate mini tour is not helping anything. You could be correct, it was just a thought that it might be beneficial to have a little competition before the women's Canadian Open. You do know, don't you, that the competition on the NGA tour, especially among the top players, is superior to the competition on the LPGA tour. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

08-05-2010, 01:36 PM	#15
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Originally Posted by xman5 What ? have no idea what you are getting at. Any women is free to play on the pga tour. There are no rules against it. Get an invite, or qualify and you can play. Anyway getting back to the original question. She should just stay home and practice and relax a little. Playing a round on some 4th rate mini tour is not helping anything. They should get distance off the tee it called handicapping. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

08-05-2010, 01:50 PM	#16
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by notaxbill They should get distance off the tee it called handicapping. I thought we already covered this topic, the PGA TOUR only plays from one set of tees, the tournament tees, that's it, end of story. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

08-05-2010, 02:10 PM	#17
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	NTB, since the PGA is a private organization, I doubt any law suit would tell them they have to handicap for females wishing to play. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

08-05-2010, 02:16 PM	#18
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by MarinePaul NTB, since the PGA is a private organization, I doubt any law suit would tell them they have to handicap for females wishing to play. Not only that MP, but Annika and Wie did not ask for or expect a tee advantage when they played in PGA TOUR events. As Handel on the Law says many times on his radio show, NTB, "you have no case". __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

08-05-2010, 02:45 PM	#19
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Originally Posted by gxer Not only that MP, but Annika and Wie did not ask for or expect a tee advantage when they played in PGA TOUR events. As Handel on the Law says many times on his radio show, NTB, "you have no case". The only exception to the law suits that I know about was Casey Martin, who sued, I believe under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Otherwise, the courts usually rule in favor of a private organizations by-laws. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

08-05-2010, 03:09 PM	#20
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by notaxbill They should get distance off the tee it called handicapping. Who would want to see that? Are you really serious or just tryin to rile up people.

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