Shin victory threatens Ochoa's No. 1 standing

cleo · 05-02-2010, 10:52 PM

if you say so Lorena.

Blue · 05-03-2010, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by LoJo

Q: So in your mind, you're where you want to be.
LORENA OCHOA: So many changes with the numbers, it doesn't make any difference. I finished here where I wanted to finish, and everything is good.

Where? Must have meant at Morelia.

MarinePaul · 05-03-2010, 08:41 AM

In fairness, the question did start with "In your mind..." In her mind, she's leaving ranked number 1. She's not hurting anybody, so what difference does it make?

LoJo · 05-03-2010, 10:28 AM

Lorena did, in fact, finish her career as #1.

When she walked off the 18th green yesterday, into retirement, she was still World #1. What she said to the question was correct:

Q: Are you upset that you didn't finish high enough to be No. 1 in tomorrow's rankings?
LORENA OCHOA: I announced my retirement last week. Today, I'm still No. 1. I finished No. 1. So I'm really happy.

I'm hoping she WD's her name from the Rolex rankings.

cleo · 05-03-2010, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by MarinePaul

In fairness, the question did start with "In your mind..." In her mind, she's leaving ranked number 1. She's not hurting anybody, so what difference does it make?

True, Lorena's not hurting anybody but the truth is with her finish yesterday someone passed her as #1.

I don't think Lorena can handle the fact that she's not as good as she used to be. Lorena had a super streak for about 2 yrs that was about as good as anyone in this "modern era".

xman5 · 05-03-2010, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by LoJo

Lorena did, in fact, finish her career as #1.

When she walked off the 18th green yesterday, into retirement, she was still World #1. What she said to the question was correct:
Q: Are you upset that you didn't finish high enough to be No. 1 in tomorrow's rankings?
LORENA OCHOA: I announced my retirement last week. Today, I'm still No. 1. I finished No. 1. So I'm really happy.
I'm hoping she WD's her name from the Rolex rankings.

She retired on May 2. From the official rankings on May 2nd she was Number 1

As of May 3 Shin is #1.

Rankings are recomputed as of Monday, not Sunday after and LPGA tournament.

The above are indisputable facts.

She retired as #1.

cleo · 05-03-2010, 11:59 AM

what is indisputable is that the rankings of May 3 were based on play that ended yesterday.

Lorena was only technically still #1 at the end of the round Sunday.

MarinePaul · 05-03-2010, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by LoJo

Lorena did, in fact, finish her career as #1.

When she walked off the 18th green yesterday, into retirement, she was still World #1. What she said to the question was correct:
Q: Are you upset that you didn't finish high enough to be No. 1 in tomorrow's rankings?
LORENA OCHOA: I announced my retirement last week. Today, I'm still No. 1. I finished No. 1. So I'm really happy.

I'm hoping she WD's her name from the Rolex rankings.

Right. As of the time she finished her career, she was the Number 1 ranked player in the world.

As far as withdrawing her name, I see absolutely nothing wrong in doing that. While some may disagree, she could be doing a service to another player who qualifies for one of the limited field events based on the Rolex Rankings.

MarinePaul · 05-03-2010, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by cleo

True, Lorena's not hurting anybody but the truth is with her finish yesterday someone passed her as #1.

I don't think Lorena can handle the fact that she's not as good as she used to be. Lorena had a super streak for about 2 yrs that was about as good as anyone in this "modern era".

I think her off- course distractions have more to do with it than her not being as good as she once was. Regardless, I wish her well.

xman5 · 05-03-2010, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by MarinePaul

Right. As of the time she finished her career, she was the Number 1 ranked player in the world.

As far as withdrawing her name, I see absolutely nothing wrong in doing that. While some may disagree, she could be doing a service to another player who qualifies for one of the limited field events based on the Rolex Rankings.

It shouldn't matter since she would not be playing, they would just move along to the next in the list, rolex or money list.

05-02-2010, 10:52 PM	#21
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	if you say so Lorena. __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare."

05-03-2010, 07:40 AM	#22
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by LoJo Q: So in your mind, you're where you want to be. LORENA OCHOA: So many changes with the numbers, it doesn't make any difference. I finished here where I wanted to finish, and everything is good. Where? Must have meant at Morelia.

05-03-2010, 08:41 AM	#23
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	In fairness, the question did start with "In your mind..." In her mind, she's leaving ranked number 1. She's not hurting anybody, so what difference does it make? __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

05-03-2010, 10:28 AM	#24
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	Lorena did, in fact, finish her career as #1. When she walked off the 18th green yesterday, into retirement, she was still World #1. What she said to the question was correct: Q: Are you upset that you didn't finish high enough to be No. 1 in tomorrow's rankings? LORENA OCHOA: I announced my retirement last week. Today, I'm still No. 1. I finished No. 1. So I'm really happy. I'm hoping she WD's her name from the Rolex rankings.

05-03-2010, 10:36 AM	#25
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	Originally Posted by MarinePaul In fairness, the question did start with "In your mind..." In her mind, she's leaving ranked number 1. She's not hurting anybody, so what difference does it make? True, Lorena's not hurting anybody but the truth is with her finish yesterday someone passed her as #1. I don't think Lorena can handle the fact that she's not as good as she used to be. Lorena had a super streak for about 2 yrs that was about as good as anyone in this "modern era". __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare."

05-03-2010, 11:22 AM	#26
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by LoJo Lorena did, in fact, finish her career as #1. When she walked off the 18th green yesterday, into retirement, she was still World #1. What she said to the question was correct: Q: Are you upset that you didn't finish high enough to be No. 1 in tomorrow's rankings? LORENA OCHOA: I announced my retirement last week. Today, I'm still No. 1. I finished No. 1. So I'm really happy. I'm hoping she WD's her name from the Rolex rankings. She retired on May 2. From the official rankings on May 2nd she was Number 1 As of May 3 Shin is #1. Rankings are recomputed as of Monday, not Sunday after and LPGA tournament. The above are indisputable facts. She retired as #1. Last edited by xman5; 05-03-2010 at 11:25 AM.

05-03-2010, 11:59 AM	#27
cleo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,494	what is indisputable is that the rankings of May 3 were based on play that ended yesterday. Lorena was only technically still #1 at the end of the round Sunday. __________________ "There's no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare."

05-03-2010, 12:15 PM	#28
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Originally Posted by LoJo Lorena did, in fact, finish her career as #1. When she walked off the 18th green yesterday, into retirement, she was still World #1. What she said to the question was correct: Q: Are you upset that you didn't finish high enough to be No. 1 in tomorrow's rankings? LORENA OCHOA: I announced my retirement last week. Today, I'm still No. 1. I finished No. 1. So I'm really happy. I'm hoping she WD's her name from the Rolex rankings. Right. As of the time she finished her career, she was the Number 1 ranked player in the world. As far as withdrawing her name, I see absolutely nothing wrong in doing that. While some may disagree, she could be doing a service to another player who qualifies for one of the limited field events based on the Rolex Rankings. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

05-03-2010, 12:17 PM	#29
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Originally Posted by cleo True, Lorena's not hurting anybody but the truth is with her finish yesterday someone passed her as #1. I don't think Lorena can handle the fact that she's not as good as she used to be. Lorena had a super streak for about 2 yrs that was about as good as anyone in this "modern era". I think her off- course distractions have more to do with it than her not being as good as she once was. Regardless, I wish her well. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

05-03-2010, 01:38 PM	#30
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by MarinePaul Right. As of the time she finished her career, she was the Number 1 ranked player in the world. As far as withdrawing her name, I see absolutely nothing wrong in doing that. While some may disagree, she could be doing a service to another player who qualifies for one of the limited field events based on the Rolex Rankings. It shouldn't matter since she would not be playing, they would just move along to the next in the list, rolex or money list.

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