Safeway Classic

[MarinePaul]

Thanks to both Cougar and Rice for the outstanding reports.

[Blue]

Great reports. Thanks.

[Ricearoni]

Here's how we learned about Creamer: At 8am or so today, Spouse and I were having breakfast in the clubhouse when an official approached the young player(and parents) seated next to us. The player was Pornanong Phatlum. The official told her that she had made it into the field and would be teeing off in place of Paula. Needless to say, they were elated and quickly scambled to register and warm up. She had a bit of an up and down round, but ended up at -1. We saw her again when she'd finished and congratulated her on a nice round.

Spouse and I parted after breakfast - me to the 1st hole to join up with Dorothy, Paige and Jimin Jeong - him to savor a bit more coffee before joining up with Lorena. 20 or so folks followed Dorothy's group - the largest number of fans supporting Paige. She played great as her scorecard reflects. She was having fun, and was fun to watch. Dorothy struggled again with club selection and accuracy and needed to turn her game around, but it just didn't happen today. I stayed at 18 to wait for Spouse. I was treated to witnessing a nice long putt by Michelle (lots of applause), and a frustrated outburst by Cristie after a muffed shot for bogey (Spouse thought a cell phone ring disracted her - when will people learn?)

A soft rain began at 2:30, so we and many more scrambled back to our cars, although there is much more golf to be played. We've a vol friend who's scheduled to work until 7 or so tonight - they've used him all day - he'll be one tired guy.

I had a chance at midday to speak to Mr. Wie. I just wanted to tell how that went. I approached him at 9 greenside, introduced myself, remarked on how well she played at Solheim, and asked if Michelle was planning to play in the CVS(nee Long's) in Sept. He was very nice. He appreciated the compliment, but said they'd not deceided yet. I was left with a much more favorable impression of him than I'd had. Ha - great minds think alike - Spouse asked Mrs. Wei as well, and got the same answer.

Ok - dinner now. Then I'll check on the times for tomorrow. There's little chance of rain.

Putter - Unfortunately, no Canada for Spouse and I - my Sept is action packed!

[bangkokbobby]

Indeed, those are great reports!! Thanks a bunch...can't wait to hear more!

A few thoughts on Round 1:

...Seon Hwa Lee...has won every year she has been on tour but no wins this year so far...does she get her 2009 win this week...

...Stacy Prammanasudh...has not had a top 20 since finishing 4th in Thailand in March...hang on, Stacy!

...Ai Miyazato...still en fuego...

...Jeong Jang...now this is the JJ we know and love!

...Michelle Wie...that was some birdie on 18...but also loved the perfect touch on that putt on 15...fell in the hole like a teardrop...

...Yani Tseng...avoided the bad first round she can sometimes have...lookout whenever she is lurking...

...Candie Kung...still feel for her US Open loss although happy for Eun Hee Ji...good to see her playing well...

...and last, but not least, Se Ri...thrilled to see her in the mix...if she can just pull out a vintage Se Ri performance this weekend...well, let me not get ahead of things...

some pics...

Michelle Wie










Candie Kung






Ai-chan


Anna Nordvist




Beth Bader




Lorena Ochoa




Paige Mackenzie

[bangkokbobby]

a couple more:

Anna Grzebien


Angela Stanford


Anja Monke

[Elf]

Great comments and photos bkb. You forgot to mention J. Rosales that has had so many problems but is due for a win and of course N. Gulbis. Lots a great players in the top. Will be an exciting week end. Great photos. Thanks

[NTB]

Thanks to all for your terrific reports. The golf channel needs to take lessons.
We have it all on mylpga

[sag]

cougar and Ricearoni, what's the talk about about the preferred lies in the step-cut?

Golfweek | New rule surprises players at Safeway

[Putter]

Originally Posted by Ricearoni

Putter - Unfortunately, no Canada for Spouse and I - my Sept is action packed!

Well, that's too bad Rice - guess I'll just have to get to one of the California tournaments sometime for us to finally meet! Have a great time at the Safeway - sounds like you are!!

[Putter]

BKB, thanks again for the great photos!