Taiwan lands 2011 Official Event

gxer · 08-25-2010, 02:32 PM

ajraymond,

I can only think of 3 female golfers that might fit your rock star analogy.

Ai in Japan
Yani in Taiwan
Jiyai in Korea.

IMO, there are no "rock star" female golfers in the good old USA.

NTB · 08-25-2010, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by gxer

ajraymond,

I can only think of 3 female golfers that might fit your rock star analogy.

Ai in Japan
Yani in Taiwan
Jiyai in Korea.

IMO, there are no "rock star" female golfers in the good old USA.

Some one asked how would you know the crowds would be bigger in Asian
countries?
I think you just answered it.
These Asian men like pretty girls in short skirts.
Ain't nothing wrong with the rice they are eating.

nwa · 08-25-2010, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by LoJo

So....great...an event in Taiwan. IF IT'S NOT TELEVISED HERE IN THE US....then who will really care?

Nice.

The fans in Taiwan might care, for once.

Blue · 08-25-2010, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by ajraymond

You think Creamer Gulbis Wie Pressel Kerr Thompson and Lincicome are going to quit playing golf if the US events fold up? These girls are treated like rock stars everywhere they go in the world. The LPGA and Womens golf has never had a better product IMHO. If the American media, fans and sponsors don't want to support the tour..... that is their loss. The first need is to grow the game in the States but if you are rolling a boulder up hill, I would say forget about it. If people want to sabotage the game in the US because they keep talking that "Asians are ruining the game" keep saying it. Enough people are listening in media outlets and they will listen to you and not go or watch the tour. Those people with those attitudes don't even realize that it's the negativity killing the tour, not the Asians. You focus on the positives of all the great players and the tour will grow.

Again, what proof do you have that they are treated like rock stars everywhere they go in the world? We have seen some sponsors, like HSBC roll out the red carpet for LPGA players when they play at their events. There is no proof that they fans come out in force to watch them.

It's nice to have a positive attitude. A positive attitude alone does not sell tickets.

Blue · 08-25-2010, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by nwa

Nice.

The fans in Taiwan might care, for once.

The population of Taiwan is about 23 million. That ranks it 49th in the world, between Ghana and Yemen (https://www.cia.gov/library/publicat...eas&rank=49#tw).

Catering to the population of a tiny country is not enough to grow the LPGA.

xman5 · 08-25-2010, 04:51 PM

I deleted my original message because frankly I don't even agree with myself. Might have been in a bad place at that moment.

NTB · 08-25-2010, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by nwa

Nice.

The fans in Taiwan might care, for once.

If they are televised overseas I can usually find them on the web.
Can't understand one word but I still watch.

golfnut · 08-25-2010, 08:03 PM

Isn't this just lovely. We find out that there will be a NEW event for 2011, with a $2 Million purse, and what is the reaction? Mostly negative. We are just barely starting to emerge from the worst recession since the great depression, and emerging from the shadow of Bivens and negativity towards an announcement like this? I just don't get it. It's a new tournament, with a $2 million purse, and it fills a week in the schedule. I can understand some reservations, absolutely. But this? Unbelievable.

ctmurray · 08-25-2010, 10:03 PM

I am all for the new event. I would like to see on US cable TV and not have to navigate and hack my way onto a web site. That would be my only concern.

ajraymond · 08-25-2010, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by gxer

ajraymond,

I can only think of 3 female golfers that might fit your rock star analogy.

Ai in Japan
Yani in Taiwan
Jiyai in Korea.

IMO, there are no "rock star" female golfers in the good old USA.

The Japanese and Chinese love Paula and Morgan.

08-25-2010, 02:32 PM	#11
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	ajraymond, I can only think of 3 female golfers that might fit your rock star analogy. Ai in Japan Yani in Taiwan Jiyai in Korea. IMO, there are no "rock star" female golfers in the good old USA. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

08-25-2010, 03:57 PM	#12
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Originally Posted by gxer ajraymond, I can only think of 3 female golfers that might fit your rock star analogy. Ai in Japan Yani in Taiwan Jiyai in Korea. IMO, there are no "rock star" female golfers in the good old USA. Some one asked how would you know the crowds would be bigger in Asian countries? I think you just answered it. These Asian men like pretty girls in short skirts. Ain't nothing wrong with the rice they are eating. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

08-25-2010, 04:14 PM	#13
nwa Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 77 Images: 1	Originally Posted by LoJo So....great...an event in Taiwan. IF IT'S NOT TELEVISED HERE IN THE US....then who will really care? Nice. The fans in Taiwan might care, for once.

08-25-2010, 04:22 PM	#14
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by ajraymond You think Creamer Gulbis Wie Pressel Kerr Thompson and Lincicome are going to quit playing golf if the US events fold up? These girls are treated like rock stars everywhere they go in the world. The LPGA and Womens golf has never had a better product IMHO. If the American media, fans and sponsors don't want to support the tour..... that is their loss. The first need is to grow the game in the States but if you are rolling a boulder up hill, I would say forget about it. If people want to sabotage the game in the US because they keep talking that "Asians are ruining the game" keep saying it. Enough people are listening in media outlets and they will listen to you and not go or watch the tour. Those people with those attitudes don't even realize that it's the negativity killing the tour, not the Asians. You focus on the positives of all the great players and the tour will grow. Again, what proof do you have that they are treated like rock stars everywhere they go in the world? We have seen some sponsors, like HSBC roll out the red carpet for LPGA players when they play at their events. There is no proof that they fans come out in force to watch them. It's nice to have a positive attitude. A positive attitude alone does not sell tickets.

08-25-2010, 04:26 PM	#15
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by nwa Nice. The fans in Taiwan might care, for once. The population of Taiwan is about 23 million. That ranks it 49th in the world, between Ghana and Yemen (https://www.cia.gov/library/publicat...eas&rank=49#tw). Catering to the population of a tiny country is not enough to grow the LPGA.

08-25-2010, 04:51 PM	#16
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	I deleted my original message because frankly I don't even agree with myself. Might have been in a bad place at that moment.

08-25-2010, 06:09 PM	#17
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Originally Posted by nwa Nice. The fans in Taiwan might care, for once. If they are televised overseas I can usually find them on the web. Can't understand one word but I still watch. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

08-25-2010, 08:03 PM	#18
golfnut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mandeville, Louisiana Posts: 484	Isn't this just lovely. We find out that there will be a NEW event for 2011, with a $2 Million purse, and what is the reaction? Mostly negative. We are just barely starting to emerge from the worst recession since the great depression, and emerging from the shadow of Bivens and negativity towards an announcement like this? I just don't get it. It's a new tournament, with a $2 million purse, and it fills a week in the schedule. I can understand some reservations, absolutely. But this? Unbelievable.

08-25-2010, 10:03 PM	#19
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	I am all for the new event. I would like to see on US cable TV and not have to navigate and hack my way onto a web site. That would be my only concern.

08-25-2010, 10:30 PM	#20
ajraymond Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 656	Originally Posted by gxer ajraymond, I can only think of 3 female golfers that might fit your rock star analogy. Ai in Japan Yani in Taiwan Jiyai in Korea. IMO, there are no "rock star" female golfers in the good old USA. The Japanese and Chinese love Paula and Morgan.

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