LPGA overshadowed by the PGA Tour once again!

[PEZGolf]

Finally, the gals from the LPGA Tour are on TV,and guess what, this weekend is Arnie's tournament, celebrating its 30th anniversary. So---given that, how many golf fans are going to watch the LPGA tonight, tomorrow, and on the weekend? I will but I will bet you that I will be the exception, and most fans will watch Arnie's tournament at Bay Hill.

[Ben]

Finally, the gals from the LPGA Tour are on TV,and guess what, this weekend is Arnie's tournament, celebrating its 30th anniversary. So---given that, how many golf fans are going to watch the LPGA tonight, tomorrow, and on the weekend? I will but I will bet you that I will be the exception, and most fans will watch Arnie's tournament at Bay Hill.

I think they've always been overshadowed. But, I think they're gaining viewership. I'm watching right now. Never really watched the LPGA before last year. I'm becoming a fan. Gotta root for my girl Lorena!

[goblue107501]

...and most fans will watch Arnie's tournament at Bay Hill.

Especially with Tiger in the hunt.

[Hitman]

Well I went to Bay Hill today for the first round and watched the LPGA coverage on the Golf Chanel when I got back home at my sisters house. Followed Kenny Perry for 18 and headed back early. Always watch or tape the LPGA when I can't catch it when it's on

[atrapasuenos]

I'm going to watch it. Last week I went to Bosque Real to watch them and I enjoy it a lot, I'm a big fan of those girls!

Greetings!

[PEZGolf]

I am glad to read these responses that indicate the LPGA is picking up fans. For myself, I have been one since Kathy Whitworth, Carol Mann, and Mickey Wright were stars. Oops---I think that I just gave away my age. At least, I do not go back to Patty Berg, Betsy Rawls, and the Babe.

[iacas]

I am glad to read these responses that indicate the LPGA is picking up fans. For myself, I have been one since Kathy Whitworth, Carol Mann, and Mickey Wright were stars. Oops---I think that I just gave away my age. At least, I do not go back to Patty Berg, Betsy Rawls, and the Babe.

I think the responses indicate that you've found a few of the people who tend to watch the LPGA Tour regardless, not that you've found "new" fans that are being "picked up."

[87vert]

I recorded both on my dvr and watched skimmed through them that night. Some of the girls on the LPGA tour are really hot.

[pusher]

I watch the LPGA every chance I get. Not only do you get to watch professional golf, but you get to do some "girl-watching" as well. Nothing wrong with that.

[becksfan2185]

how many golf fans are going to watch the LPGA tonight, tomorrow, and on the weekend?

There are people out there that actually watch the LPGA for the golf? Really? I had no idea...

[Awsi Dooger]

So---given that, how many golf fans are going to watch the LPGA tonight, tomorrow, and on the weekend?

I know this: More will watch if Michelle Wie makes the cut. Right now she's the favorite to make it on the number.

Golf Channel, specifically Frank Nobilo, gave out some clumsy info a couple of hours ago, implying she wasn't likely to make the cut given 71 players at +3 or better while Michelle had finished at +5. Dozens of players had yet to tee off at that point. It was no worse than even money for Michelle to survive the cut, particularly given the caliber of the players who were +3 and +4 and yet to tee off late in the afternoon. I wish Golf Channel were in charge of the betting lines.

[LongballGer]

What's the LPGA tour?

[rckwd]

Well I have to say I wasnt going to watch but got interested and was keeping track on the web when I found out Wie wasnt (or so we hoped/thought) going to make the cut. She maybe the best person in the world but I was so hoping she would miss that cut.

BTW...why did Natalie Gulbis withdraw? Does anyone know?

[Jared]

Why the hate for Wie?

I understand that she has made some poor decisions in the past, which is surprising, given that she was 14 and all. From what I understand, she went to LPGA Qualifying School and earned her card. If anything, that makes me want to root for her.

[rckwd]

Why the hate for Wie?

Yes I will tip my hat to her for going to Q School but there is some people that (a person) just don't like for what ever reason. And to me she just seems like a pretentious, self serving little brat that thinks she is better than every other lady on the LPGA Tour. She hasnt went thru all those agents for no reason.

[iacas]

She hasnt went thru all those agents for no reason.

Yeah, the reason is called "BJ." I can't blame her - particularly given what I understand of Korean culture - for being a bit too much under her father's thumb.

I don't like BJ for the way he's behaved or the things he's done, but I know the difference and won't take it out on Michelle. She's a talented player and it will be great for the LPGA Tour if she gets the time to hone her game and start contending or winning.

[sosinsurr]

I wanna watch Tiger in the hunt sure...but I also like to see some of the gorgeous women!!!!

So its cool by me

[Chas]

I understand that she has made some poor decisions in the past, which is surprising, given that she was 14 and all. From what I understand, she went to LPGA Qualifying School and earned her card. If anything, that makes me want to root for her.

That's the way I feel these days. When she gives an interview now, you strongly sense that she's been through the School of Hard Knocks and is out to prove something to herself and to the golfing world. She's such an obviously talented and gutsy player, one can't help but wish her well despite all the stupid media hype ......