LPGA Tour Championship

Rusty · 11-19-2009, 07:38 PM

Lorena Ochoa scored a first-round 66 Thursday to hold a one-shot lead in the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship.

Ochoa was one shot in front of Reilley Rankin, and nothing at the top was set to change when the four groups who failed to finish because of darkness returned to complete their rounds on Friday morning.

Michelle Wie, fresh from her first professional triumph at the Ochoa-hosted LPGA event in Mexico last week, was hampered by a sprained left ankle as she shot a 72.

Wie, who first hurt her ankle at the Solheim Cup in August, said she was going for treatment after her round and could withdraw.

Ochoa, the world number one who is trying to add to her three straight Player of the Year awards, teed off early before the winds picked up.
She is four shots in front of Jiyai Shin (70), the South Korean who has already wrapped up Rookie of the Year honors and brought an eight-point lead over Ochoa in the Player of the Year race into the tournament.

For Ochoa to earn a fourth consecutive player of the year title, she must win this week or finish no worse than third and hope Shin places out of the top 10.

Blue · 11-19-2009, 07:43 PM

It's official. Wie has withdrawn.

Michelle Wie withdraws from LPGA Tour Championship with sprained ankle - ESPN

Rusty · 11-19-2009, 08:46 PM

Stacy Lewis of United States hits her approach shot on the 13th hole during the first round.

Lorena Ochoa of Mexico plays a bunker shot on the 16th hole during the first round.

Jiyai Shin of South Korea hits her tee shot on the 13th hole

Yani Tseng of Taiwan plays a bunker shot on the 16th hole

Morgan Pressel hits her tee shot on the 17th hole.

Reilley Rankin lines up a putt on the ninth green.

Michelle Wie hits her tee shot on the 13th hole

Suzann Pettersen of Norway celebrates a birdie putt on the tenth hole

Cristie Kerr hits her tee shot on the 11th hole

Ai Miyazato of Japan hits her tee shot on the 11th hole

Paula Creamer hits her tee shot on the 13th hole.

cougar · 11-19-2009, 09:59 PM

Ten players did not finish Thursday's round. I was behind the 9th green and did not think the last three groups would make it, but some must have decided that it was better to finish in the semi-darkness than return in morning to finish out. Mikaela Parmlid hit her second shot and missed the 9th green short right. She then marked her ball to return on Friday morning. Her playing partners finished the hole. The final group starting the back side did not tee off on #8 so they will have to go back out to play the 8th and 9th holes. On the other side, two groups will have to go out and play the 17th and 18th holes to complete the first round.

Heavy rain is forecast for Friday, so it is doubtful that the second round will be started. If that is the case then the tournament will end on Monday.

Blue · 11-20-2009, 08:35 AM

As expected, play is delayed by rain.

Here's the weather:

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 29.61N and Longitude 95.63W

not looking good

LoJo · 11-20-2009, 08:52 PM

Anyone (coug?) know why Candie Kung, Seon Hwa Lee, and Silvia Cavallieri WD?

All had lousy scores (78,79,81), but is there some "official" reason?

dangerbob · 11-20-2009, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by LoJo

Anyone (coug?) know why Candie Kung, Seon Hwa Lee, and Silvia Cavallieri WD?

No one noticed because they're not Michelle Wie.

Originally Posted by LoJo

All had lousy scores (78,79,81), but is there some "official" reason?

No one is being criticized because they're not Michelle Wie.

bangkokbobby · 11-21-2009, 01:54 AM

...some "action" shots from round two...if you consider holding umbrellas action... :lol:

Haeji Kang

Eun Hee Ji

Juli Inkster

Michael Whan and Helen Alfredsson

Alfie

Lindsey Wright

Suzann Pettersen

Pat Hurst

Sophie Gustafson

Wendy Ward

Fans

Blue · 11-21-2009, 07:41 AM

Nice pictures BKB.

When the Tour Championship was first announced as a full field tournament in Houston in late November, one of things people discussed here was the lack of daylight at that time of year and the challenge of fitting so many players in, coupled with the likelihood for rain at that time of year. Another of Carolyn Bivens' brilliant moves.

bangkokbobby · 11-21-2009, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Blue

Nice pictures BKB.

When the Tour Championship was first announced as a full field tournament in Houston in late November, one of things people discussed here was the lack of daylight at that time of year and the challenge of fitting so many players in, coupled with the likelihood for rain at that time of year. Another of Carolyn Bivens' brilliant moves.

Maybe they should end the year in the Golden State! I'm sure the players would be on board with that...maybe Southern Cal...

11-19-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
Rusty Administrator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Territory Posts: 905 Images: 79	LPGA Tour Championship Lorena Ochoa scored a first-round 66 Thursday to hold a one-shot lead in the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship. Ochoa was one shot in front of Reilley Rankin, and nothing at the top was set to change when the four groups who failed to finish because of darkness returned to complete their rounds on Friday morning. Michelle Wie, fresh from her first professional triumph at the Ochoa-hosted LPGA event in Mexico last week, was hampered by a sprained left ankle as she shot a 72. Wie, who first hurt her ankle at the Solheim Cup in August, said she was going for treatment after her round and could withdraw. Ochoa, the world number one who is trying to add to her three straight Player of the Year awards, teed off early before the winds picked up. She is four shots in front of Jiyai Shin (70), the South Korean who has already wrapped up Rookie of the Year honors and brought an eight-point lead over Ochoa in the Player of the Year race into the tournament. For Ochoa to earn a fourth consecutive player of the year title, she must win this week or finish no worse than third and hope Shin places out of the top 10.

11-20-2009, 09:43 PM	#7
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,872	Originally Posted by LoJo Anyone (coug?) know why Candie Kung, Seon Hwa Lee, and Silvia Cavallieri WD? No one noticed because they're not Michelle Wie. Originally Posted by LoJo All had lousy scores (78,79,81), but is there some "official" reason? No one is being criticized because they're not Michelle Wie. __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!"

11-21-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
bangkokbobby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,895	Originally Posted by Blue Nice pictures BKB. When the Tour Championship was first announced as a full field tournament in Houston in late November, one of things people discussed here was the lack of daylight at that time of year and the challenge of fitting so many players in, coupled with the likelihood for rain at that time of year. Another of Carolyn Bivens' brilliant moves. Maybe they should end the year in the Golden State! I'm sure the players would be on board with that...maybe Southern Cal... __________________ Don't fear failure. — Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail. ---Bruce Lee http://bangkokbobbysports.wordpress.com/

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11-19-2009, 07:43 PM	#2
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	It's official. Wie has withdrawn. Michelle Wie withdraws from LPGA Tour Championship with sprained ankle - ESPN

11-19-2009, 08:46 PM	#3
Rusty Administrator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Territory Posts: 905 Images: 79	Stacy Lewis of United States hits her approach shot on the 13th hole during the first round. Lorena Ochoa of Mexico plays a bunker shot on the 16th hole during the first round. Jiyai Shin of South Korea hits her tee shot on the 13th hole Yani Tseng of Taiwan plays a bunker shot on the 16th hole Morgan Pressel hits her tee shot on the 17th hole. Reilley Rankin lines up a putt on the ninth green. Michelle Wie hits her tee shot on the 13th hole Suzann Pettersen of Norway celebrates a birdie putt on the tenth hole Cristie Kerr hits her tee shot on the 11th hole Ai Miyazato of Japan hits her tee shot on the 11th hole Paula Creamer hits her tee shot on the 13th hole.

11-19-2009, 09:59 PM	#4
cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Images: 20	Ten players did not finish Thursday's round. I was behind the 9th green and did not think the last three groups would make it, but some must have decided that it was better to finish in the semi-darkness than return in morning to finish out. Mikaela Parmlid hit her second shot and missed the 9th green short right. She then marked her ball to return on Friday morning. Her playing partners finished the hole. The final group starting the back side did not tee off on #8 so they will have to go back out to play the 8th and 9th holes. On the other side, two groups will have to go out and play the 17th and 18th holes to complete the first round. Heavy rain is forecast for Friday, so it is doubtful that the second round will be started. If that is the case then the tournament will end on Monday.

11-20-2009, 08:35 AM	#5
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	As expected, play is delayed by rain. Here's the weather: 7-Day Forecast for Latitude 29.61N and Longitude 95.63W not looking good

11-20-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	Anyone (coug?) know why Candie Kung, Seon Hwa Lee, and Silvia Cavallieri WD? All had lousy scores (78,79,81), but is there some "official" reason?

11-21-2009, 01:54 AM	#8
bangkokbobby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,895	...some "action" shots from round two...if you consider holding umbrellas action... :lol: Haeji Kang Eun Hee Ji Juli Inkster Michael Whan and Helen Alfredsson Alfie Lindsey Wright Suzann Pettersen Pat Hurst Sophie Gustafson Wendy Ward Fans __________________ Don't fear failure. — Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail. ---Bruce Lee http://bangkokbobbysports.wordpress.com/

11-21-2009, 07:41 AM	#9
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Nice pictures BKB. When the Tour Championship was first announced as a full field tournament in Houston in late November, one of things people discussed here was the lack of daylight at that time of year and the challenge of fitting so many players in, coupled with the likelihood for rain at that time of year. Another of Carolyn Bivens' brilliant moves.