Taiwan lands 2011 Official Event

xman5 · 08-28-2010, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Blue

Everything in Taiwan has to do with the government.

See also: Sunrise Golf & Country Club to get LPGA Tour event in 2011 - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

Just one of many articles in which government officials announce the tournament and praise its establishment and declare Yani Tseng the frontrunner.

You have a local offical saying it's great they are having a golf tournament in my town. Just like every mayor of every town in the US says and has his picture in the paper when a tournament comes to town.

Again when asked to sponor a tournament the Gov't said no, it was too much money. Should I post those articles? I am sure that you have already seen them in your searches.

Find an article that says the gov't is paying. What if they did, so what.

How about this for a story. Local girl from small country makes it big in the US and World golf stage and they come to her home town to play.

Why must you be so down on everything.

Blue · 08-28-2010, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by xman5

You have a local offical saying it's great they are having a golf tournament in my town. Just like every mayor of every town in the US says and has his picture in the paper when a tournament comes to town.

Again when asked to sponor a tournament the Gov't said no, it was too much money. Should I post those articles? I am sure that you have already seen them in your searches.

Find an article that says the gov't is paying. What if they did, so what.

How about this for a story. Local girl from small country makes it big in the US and World golf stage and they come to her home town to play.

Why must you be so down on everything.

I'm not down on it, I just wanted some facts to back up the assumptions. I thought the more we could all know about what was going on, the better it would all be. Obviously guess I was wrong.

As for the government. When first asked a few years ago, they said it was too much money. Then they managed to make it happen.

xman5 · 08-28-2010, 02:17 PM

OK. If gov't involved or not as a fan who cares.

After all gov't is involved in sports in the us all the time ie new stadiums.

Blue · 08-28-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by xman5

OK. If gov't involved or not as a fan who cares.

After all gov't is involved in sports in the us all the time ie new stadiums.

Sure. In China they're just involved a lot more and a lot more explicitly, for obvious reasons.

Blue · 09-03-2010, 09:28 AM

Here is the official announcement from the LPGA

LPGA.com

It sounds like it's an exhibition not an official tournament, like the tournament in Brazil earlier this year.

Saint-Just X · 09-03-2010, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Blue

Here is the official announcement from the LPGA

LPGA.com

It sounds like it's an exhibition not an official tournament, like the tournament in Brazil earlier this year.

To be fair,that tournament in Brazil didn't have the top 80 on the money list.

Other than it's not a full-field event,and the lack of a cut,I don't understand the hostile reception it's engendering.

It's not like it's the Mojo 6 we're talking about...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Blue · 09-03-2010, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

To be fair,that tournament in Brazil didn't have the top 80 on the money list.

Other than it's not a full-field event,and the lack of a cut,I don't understand the hostile reception it's engendering.

It's not like it's the Mojo 6 we're talking about...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

1. No one said it had he same field as Brazil. I was just pointing out that it doesn't appear to be an official event.

2. I don't see any hostility. Just pointing out facts. An exhibition in Taiwan in interesting but it's not like they moved the LPGA Championship to Asia. Also, just because they're inviting the top 80 on the money list, it doesn't mean they'll all show up. For a $2 million purse divided among 90 players and no cut, it looks like a good deal, but we've seen top players choose to skip big purses before.

gxer · 09-03-2010, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

1. No one said it had he same field as Brazil. I was just pointing out that it doesn't appear to be an official event.

2. I don't see any hostility. Just pointing out facts. An exhibition in Taiwan in interesting but it's not like they moved the LPGA Championship to Asia. Also, just because they're inviting the top 80 on the money list, it doesn't mean they'll all show up. For a $2 million purse divided among 90 players and no cut, it looks like a good deal, but we've seen top players choose to skip big purses before.

With IMG involved, I think it's a good bet that Wiesy will be there.

Blue · 09-04-2010, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by gxer

With IMG involved, I think it's a good bet that Wiesy will be there.

If you're wondering who else is represented by IMG, here is a list of players and their agents.

http://www.lpga.com/content/2010LPGA...tDirectory.pdf

PAC RIM · 09-05-2010, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by gxer

With IMG involved, I think it's a good bet that Wiesy will be there.

I see a pattern here. The more MW plays abroad the better the chance for her third win.

08-28-2010, 09:16 AM	#41
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by Blue Everything in Taiwan has to do with the government. See also: Sunrise Golf & Country Club to get LPGA Tour event in 2011 - CNA ENGLISH NEWS Just one of many articles in which government officials announce the tournament and praise its establishment and declare Yani Tseng the frontrunner. You have a local offical saying it's great they are having a golf tournament in my town. Just like every mayor of every town in the US says and has his picture in the paper when a tournament comes to town. Again when asked to sponor a tournament the Gov't said no, it was too much money. Should I post those articles? I am sure that you have already seen them in your searches. Find an article that says the gov't is paying. What if they did, so what. How about this for a story. Local girl from small country makes it big in the US and World golf stage and they come to her home town to play. Why must you be so down on everything. Last edited by xman5; 08-28-2010 at 09:18 AM.

08-28-2010, 09:31 AM	#42
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by xman5 You have a local offical saying it's great they are having a golf tournament in my town. Just like every mayor of every town in the US says and has his picture in the paper when a tournament comes to town. Again when asked to sponor a tournament the Gov't said no, it was too much money. Should I post those articles? I am sure that you have already seen them in your searches. Find an article that says the gov't is paying. What if they did, so what. How about this for a story. Local girl from small country makes it big in the US and World golf stage and they come to her home town to play. Why must you be so down on everything. I'm not down on it, I just wanted some facts to back up the assumptions. I thought the more we could all know about what was going on, the better it would all be. Obviously guess I was wrong. As for the government. When first asked a few years ago, they said it was too much money. Then they managed to make it happen.

08-28-2010, 03:03 PM	#44
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by xman5 OK. If gov't involved or not as a fan who cares. After all gov't is involved in sports in the us all the time ie new stadiums. Sure. In China they're just involved a lot more and a lot more explicitly, for obvious reasons.

09-03-2010, 11:34 AM	#46
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by Blue Here is the official announcement from the LPGA LPGA.com It sounds like it's an exhibition not an official tournament, like the tournament in Brazil earlier this year. To be fair,that tournament in Brazil didn't have the top 80 on the money list. Other than it's not a full-field event,and the lack of a cut,I don't understand the hostile reception it's engendering. It's not like it's the Mojo 6 we're talking about... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

09-03-2010, 11:50 AM	#47
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X To be fair,that tournament in Brazil didn't have the top 80 on the money list. Other than it's not a full-field event,and the lack of a cut,I don't understand the hostile reception it's engendering. It's not like it's the Mojo 6 we're talking about... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X 1. No one said it had he same field as Brazil. I was just pointing out that it doesn't appear to be an official event. 2. I don't see any hostility. Just pointing out facts. An exhibition in Taiwan in interesting but it's not like they moved the LPGA Championship to Asia. Also, just because they're inviting the top 80 on the money list, it doesn't mean they'll all show up. For a $2 million purse divided among 90 players and no cut, it looks like a good deal, but we've seen top players choose to skip big purses before.

08-28-2010, 02:17 PM	#43
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	OK. If gov't involved or not as a fan who cares. After all gov't is involved in sports in the us all the time ie new stadiums.

09-03-2010, 09:28 AM	#45
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Here is the official announcement from the LPGA LPGA.com It sounds like it's an exhibition not an official tournament, like the tournament in Brazil earlier this year.

09-03-2010, 08:56 PM	#48
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by Blue 1. No one said it had he same field as Brazil. I was just pointing out that it doesn't appear to be an official event. 2. I don't see any hostility. Just pointing out facts. An exhibition in Taiwan in interesting but it's not like they moved the LPGA Championship to Asia. Also, just because they're inviting the top 80 on the money list, it doesn't mean they'll all show up. For a $2 million purse divided among 90 players and no cut, it looks like a good deal, but we've seen top players choose to skip big purses before. With IMG involved, I think it's a good bet that Wiesy will be there. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

09-04-2010, 01:00 PM	#49
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by gxer With IMG involved, I think it's a good bet that Wiesy will be there. If you're wondering who else is represented by IMG, here is a list of players and their agents. http://www.lpga.com/content/2010LPGA...tDirectory.pdf

09-05-2010, 04:08 AM	#50
PAC RIM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 520 Images: 1	Originally Posted by gxer With IMG involved, I think it's a good bet that Wiesy will be there. I see a pattern here. The more MW plays abroad the better the chance for her third win.

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