Annika Sorenstam

[Kanth]

imo if she can qualify from the men's tees then it shows that she should be competative with others qualifying from those tees.

If not, like I said, she has no business being there.

As far as lpga goes, unless it's private, I can't see any legal way they can keep men out.

Originally posted by Skuzzy
I never understood why women and men did not compete in golf.  

Most women golfers cannot hit the drive with the distance of most men, but thier fairway shots are pretty comparable.

If she is playing the mens tees, she might struggle on the par 5's, but she should be able to maintain her own on par 4's and less.

The par 5 in the PGA normally takes two long shots, with the drive being the most critical.


Most men have the edge over women in golf, due to thier height.  It allows them greater club head speed with less strength, than a shorter woman.

I don't know how tall this lady is, but if she is in the 5' 10" area, she might stand a chance.

[gofaster]

Originally posted by Skuzzy
Most men have the edge over women in golf, due to thier height.  It allows them greater club head speed with less strength, than a shorter woman.

There may be some truth to that.  I've also heard that the advantage that men have over women in golf is stronger torso muscles, wrist snap, and hand grip strength, all of which allow a longer, harder drive off the tee.  Once you're on the fairway, it all balances out and comes down to skill and accuracy in shot placement.

[AKIron]

Originally posted by Curval
What happens when she fluffs a drives and the ball doesn't make it past the ladies tee?

(I hope someone knows what I am alluding to?)

hehe, I do

[Skuzzy]

Lot of variables involved gofaster, to be sure.

Best example I have is between myself and my Dad.

He is about 5'10", with significantly better upper body strength than I have, but I am about 6'3".

I could out drive him every time.  In my younger years, 310 yds was a pretty regular drive for me.  I still hit about 280.  My Dad would always fall about 20 yds behind me.
Even in his prime, he never hit the distance I could, and I used one of his clubs once, just see if it made a difference.

Upper body/torso strength actually plays a bit larger roll once you are off the tee.  Keeping the club head speed when pushing through some grass or sand is critical to accuracy.

If she can qual with the men, then she should be able to play with them.

As far as prize money goes; PGA purses are significantly more than the LPGA purses are.

[Curval]

Originally posted by AKIron
hehe, I do

lol...you play that rule in Texas too huh?

[boxboy28]

Originally posted by Curval
What happens when she fluffs a drives and the ball doesn't make it past the ladies tee?

(I hope someone knows what I am alluding to?)

She go tto play with her titts out!   fair is fair!

[AKIron]

I've forgotten when the first time I was told about it. Likely on an Air Force base golf course soemwhere, many years ago. I've flubbed many tee shots since but never paid the penalty. They do have obscenity laws here, not that anyone would notice me.

[Saurdaukar]

Shes doing it to make a political statement... not to play golf.  I think its rediculous, if not insulting to the rest of the tour - regardless of what the players say in front of the camera.

[Hortlund]

She is Swedish...nuff said.

*proud*

[Kanth]

I agree, I don't see how anyone can see her as a professional or how she can consider herself one.

 She is wrong and whoever is letting her play without qualifying is wrong.

I'd love to see one player any player, no matter the gender, tell it like it is. But I doubt that'll happen.

Originally posted by Saurdaukar
Shes doing it to make a political statement... not to play golf.  I think its rediculous, if not insulting to the rest of the tour - regardless of what the players say in front of the camera.

[Hortlund]

Originally posted by Saurdaukar
Shes doing it to make a political statement... not to play golf.  I think its rediculous, if not insulting to the rest of the tour - regardless of what the players say in front of the camera.

And what political statement would that be?

You are blowing this out of proportion. She wants to try herself against the guys. I dont see anything wrong with that. It would be really fun if she'd beat a couple of them too.

[Pfunk]

Originally posted by funkedup
Golf is not a sport.

Thats an assinine comment.  Golf is a damn hard SPORT, swinging a golf club is one of the hardest things to do consistently.  Just because you CAN drive a cart does not mean that it isnt a sport.  YOU try carrying a 30lb golf bag for 18holes (7000+ yards on average)

[SaburoS]

Originally posted by Eagler
I think she'd make more money playing with the ladies...

She think she can beat a Tiger??

She can beat him if he just has a so-so day and she has a good one. But in your question you can substitute any top male PGA pro with her in regards to comparison to Tiger Woods.

[Kanth]

It's cheating the people who qualified to play, out of a fair game.

That's the problem.

  Fair competition and the possibility of winning ended right there.
Now it's just a joke and a charity.

Originally posted by Hortlund

She wants to try herself against the guys. I dont see anything wrong with that.

[Skuzzy]

Is she being allowed to play without qualifying?  If so, then that is sad.  They just ruined the PGA.