Jiyai..controversy on TGC.

gxer · 11-25-2009, 12:33 PM

I trust the posters on this board slightly more than I trust most of the posters on TGC's message board.

What's happening is that there are a couple of posters on TGC that swear Jiyai was celebrating from the tee on hole 17 when Lorena left her first sand shot in the green-side bunker on hole 17.

It seems that they are saying Jiyai was laughing and singing something like bye or say goodbye when she saw Lorena miss her first sand shot.

This sort of thing seems out of character for Jiyai and so naturally I am wondering if any of you noticed Jiyai doing any sort of celebrating from the tee on hole 17.

Thanks.

Whistling Straight · 11-25-2009, 03:07 PM

GXer, I saw the telecast and it definitly caught my attention that Jiyai was all smiles and singing. It wasn't Lorena's first shot from the tee, rather I think it was after the second shot that stayed in the bunker. The shot of her doing this was probably more ill-timed than any sort of celebration however. On the other hand, the viewer could definitly reach the conclusion that she was celebrating. Other than some of the international Cup competitions, I had never seen that before during a tournament. Jiyai was heard to be singing something but it was unintelligible to me.
I'm inclined to believe that it was poor judgement on the part of the telecast's director to cut away to Jiyai after the poor shot. It mostly likely was taken entirely out of context as far as it being a celebration.

LoJo · 11-25-2009, 03:12 PM

I agree. There was around a 20 minute back up on the 17th tee and they showed several groups waiting to hit. They showed JiYai stretching and also laughing etc. but I do not believe this had anything whatsoever to do with Lorena's bunker troubles.

gxer · 11-25-2009, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Whistling Straight

Jiyai was heard to be singing something but it was unintelligible to me.
I'm inclined to believe that it was poor judgement on the part of the telecast's director to cut away to Jiyai after the poor shot. It mostly likely was taken entirely out of context as far as it being a celebration.

Maybe it was Jiyai's version of the fat lady singing after Lorena left her first sand shot in the bunker.

Whistling Straight · 11-25-2009, 03:20 PM

Excellent point LoJo...there was a long wait at the tee, which gives even more validity to the point that the singing wasn't in reaction to anything.

cleo · 11-25-2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by gxer

Maybe it was Jiyai's version of the fat lady singing after Lorena left her first sand shot in the bunker.

Is anyone off limits for gxer insults?

PW · 11-25-2009, 03:27 PM

I noticed it too, but it was hard to hear. I thought I heard something like "say goodbye" but I could be wrong.

It kind of surprised me, but I assumed she was just singing to herself to control her nerves while waiting.

JJfan · 11-25-2009, 03:58 PM

I have heard Ji Yai loves to sing but, I'm sure she has too much respect for Lorena or any other players to celebrate before it's over.

gxer · 11-25-2009, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by cleo

Is anyone off limits for gxer insults?

I guess that little joke was easier to understand than my crack on TGC about Wiesy needing to fire Anne Wilkes as her physical therapist.

Lots of people didn't get that one.

MarinePaul · 11-25-2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by cleo

Is anyone off limits for gxer insults?

Nope.

11-25-2009, 12:33 PM	#1
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Jiyai..controversy on TGC. I trust the posters on this board slightly more than I trust most of the posters on TGC's message board. What's happening is that there are a couple of posters on TGC that swear Jiyai was celebrating from the tee on hole 17 when Lorena left her first sand shot in the green-side bunker on hole 17. It seems that they are saying Jiyai was laughing and singing something like bye or say goodbye when she saw Lorena miss her first sand shot. This sort of thing seems out of character for Jiyai and so naturally I am wondering if any of you noticed Jiyai doing any sort of celebrating from the tee on hole 17. Thanks. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

11-25-2009, 03:15 PM	#4
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by Whistling Straight Jiyai was heard to be singing something but it was unintelligible to me. I'm inclined to believe that it was poor judgement on the part of the telecast's director to cut away to Jiyai after the poor shot. It mostly likely was taken entirely out of context as far as it being a celebration. Maybe it was Jiyai's version of the fat lady singing after Lorena left her first sand shot in the bunker. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

11-25-2009, 03:24 PM	#6
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	Originally Posted by gxer Maybe it was Jiyai's version of the fat lady singing after Lorena left her first sand shot in the bunker. Is anyone off limits for gxer insults? __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare."

11-25-2009, 04:07 PM	#9
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by cleo Is anyone off limits for gxer insults? I guess that little joke was easier to understand than my crack on TGC about Wiesy needing to fire Anne Wilkes as her physical therapist. Lots of people didn't get that one. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

11-25-2009, 04:26 PM	#10
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	Originally Posted by cleo Is anyone off limits for gxer insults? Nope. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

11-25-2009, 03:07 PM	#2
Whistling Straight Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 450	GXer, I saw the telecast and it definitly caught my attention that Jiyai was all smiles and singing. It wasn't Lorena's first shot from the tee, rather I think it was after the second shot that stayed in the bunker. The shot of her doing this was probably more ill-timed than any sort of celebration however. On the other hand, the viewer could definitly reach the conclusion that she was celebrating. Other than some of the international Cup competitions, I had never seen that before during a tournament. Jiyai was heard to be singing something but it was unintelligible to me. I'm inclined to believe that it was poor judgement on the part of the telecast's director to cut away to Jiyai after the poor shot. It mostly likely was taken entirely out of context as far as it being a celebration.

11-25-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	I agree. There was around a 20 minute back up on the 17th tee and they showed several groups waiting to hit. They showed JiYai stretching and also laughing etc. but I do not believe this had anything whatsoever to do with Lorena's bunker troubles.

11-25-2009, 03:20 PM	#5
Whistling Straight Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 450	Excellent point LoJo...there was a long wait at the tee, which gives even more validity to the point that the singing wasn't in reaction to anything.

11-25-2009, 03:27 PM	#7
PW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 926	I noticed it too, but it was hard to hear. I thought I heard something like "say goodbye" but I could be wrong. It kind of surprised me, but I assumed she was just singing to herself to control her nerves while waiting.

11-25-2009, 03:58 PM	#8
JJfan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manassas,Virginia Posts: 289 Images: 26	I have heard Ji Yai loves to sing but, I'm sure she has too much respect for Lorena or any other players to celebrate before it's over.

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