Leon Classic

golfnut · 04-30-2010, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Shampi

Michael Whan said the Leon Classic will substitute the Acapulco Classic and that's it! No further details will be released until all the details have been wrap up.

Shampi, since the course was so close to being bankrupt, why didn't they just move the event to another course? Mexico City has to have more than one course, and if Mastercard was making money off the event, why didn't they just do that? i'm just curious as to why.

Shampi · 04-30-2010, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by golfnut

Shampi, since the course was so close to being bankrupt, why didn't they just move the event to another course? Mexico City has to have more than one course, and if Mastercard was making money off the event, why didn't they just do that? i'm just curious as to why.

Well not every course is a challenging as the LPGA requires and Tres Vidas (in Acapulco) seemed great. Lorena played with Annika here 2006 and 2007 in the skins game.

golfnut · 04-30-2010, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Shampi

Well not every course is a challenging as the LPGA requires and Tres Vidas (in Acapulco) seemed great. Lorena played with Annika here 2006 and 2007 in the skins game.

That's true. Is there any other rumors of more mexico events?

Shampi · 04-30-2010, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by golfnut

That's true. Is there any other rumors of more mexico events?

Nope, buuuut the HSBC Cup in Brazil is back may 29-30 it's a non official event, though.

fetucinialfokcu · 05-03-2010, 01:33 PM

This would be great if it goes through.

Shampi · 08-10-2010, 10:12 AM

Hello!!! well the Leon Classic has been canceled, I'll get back to you with further details as soon as possible!

NTB · 08-10-2010, 01:33 PM

Shame that it was all held together by Lorena.

Blue · 08-10-2010, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by notaxbill

Shame that it was all held together by Lorena.

All of golf in Mexico was held together by Lorena, so it seems. There was nothing before her and now nothing again.

Shampi · 08-10-2010, 05:24 PM

Hugo Rivero from Carri Sports, the company who was dealing with operations and logistic of the event, said to Reforma (a national newspaper) that they didn't get the support they needed, so the purse wasn't secured.

Then, the same newspaper asked an LPGA employee about the issue and the response was: "we have no details to disclose now, as soon as we do we'll get back to you (the reporter).

Soooo as you say, golf in Mexico is practically back to square, bummer!

04-30-2010, 07:06 PM	#11
golfnut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mandeville, Louisiana Posts: 484	Originally Posted by Shampi Michael Whan said the Leon Classic will substitute the Acapulco Classic and that's it! No further details will be released until all the details have been wrap up. Shampi, since the course was so close to being bankrupt, why didn't they just move the event to another course? Mexico City has to have more than one course, and if Mastercard was making money off the event, why didn't they just do that? i'm just curious as to why.

04-30-2010, 08:18 PM	#12
Shampi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,363 Images: 14	Originally Posted by golfnut Shampi, since the course was so close to being bankrupt, why didn't they just move the event to another course? Mexico City has to have more than one course, and if Mastercard was making money off the event, why didn't they just do that? i'm just curious as to why. Well not every course is a challenging as the LPGA requires and Tres Vidas (in Acapulco) seemed great. Lorena played with Annika here 2006 and 2007 in the skins game. __________________ Greetings from Mexico! http://www.karlavillegasgama.com

04-30-2010, 08:22 PM	#13
golfnut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mandeville, Louisiana Posts: 484	Originally Posted by Shampi Well not every course is a challenging as the LPGA requires and Tres Vidas (in Acapulco) seemed great. Lorena played with Annika here 2006 and 2007 in the skins game. That's true. Is there any other rumors of more mexico events?

04-30-2010, 08:27 PM	#14
Shampi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,363 Images: 14	Originally Posted by golfnut That's true. Is there any other rumors of more mexico events? Nope, buuuut the HSBC Cup in Brazil is back may 29-30 it's a non official event, though. __________________ Greetings from Mexico! http://www.karlavillegasgama.com

08-10-2010, 10:12 AM	#16
Shampi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,363 Images: 14	Hello!!! well the Leon Classic has been canceled, I'll get back to you with further details as soon as possible! __________________ Greetings from Mexico! http://www.karlavillegasgama.com

05-03-2010, 01:33 PM	#15
fetucinialfokcu Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 141 Images: 2	This would be great if it goes through.

08-10-2010, 01:33 PM	#17
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Shame that it was all held together by Lorena. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

08-10-2010, 05:18 PM	#18
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by notaxbill Shame that it was all held together by Lorena. All of golf in Mexico was held together by Lorena, so it seems. There was nothing before her and now nothing again.

08-10-2010, 05:24 PM	#19
Shampi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,363 Images: 14	Hugo Rivero from Carri Sports, the company who was dealing with operations and logistic of the event, said to Reforma (a national newspaper) that they didn't get the support they needed, so the purse wasn't secured. Then, the same newspaper asked an LPGA employee about the issue and the response was: "we have no details to disclose now, as soon as we do we'll get back to you (the reporter). Soooo as you say, golf in Mexico is practically back to square, bummer! __________________ Greetings from Mexico! http://www.karlavillegasgama.com

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