How 'bout them Korean women on the LPGA tour?

[BallMarker]

I.K. Kim wins again. Just one of couple of dozen Korean women who can win on any given week.

[Aguirre]

How 'bout them?

 

Wait, what else could I add?

[gregsandiego]

1 hour ago, Aguirre said:

How 'bout them?

 

Wait, what else could I add?

Agreed. Not sure what the question or point is here. I think it might be interesting if we can get to it though.

[dennyjones]

The talent on the LPGA tour is pretty good right now.   It is enjoyable to watch.

[mtsalmela80]

Well its dominated by Koreans, not because they are genetically better golfers but rather golf is a nurtured sport there.

I think I can count on one hand how many times I have seen young ladies playing golf in my area, and I don't think I need all fingers. For some reason, its just not a big thing for young women over here, at least in my woods. Sad too, because when I do see it its sexy!

[iacas]

4 hours ago, mtsalmela80 said:

I think I can count on one hand how many times I have seen young ladies playing golf in my area, and I don't think I need all fingers. For some reason, its just not a big thing for young women over here, at least in my woods. Sad too, because when I do see it its sexy!

Well, that's your recollection…

My daughter @NatalieB helps coach some Girls Golf (https://www.girlsgolf.org) clinics and camps and things. Girls are the fastest growing segment of golfers in the country right now.

And earlier today:
https://tristatepgajr.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/tristatepgajr17/event/tristatepgajr1715/contest/5/leaderboard.htm
https://tristatepgajr.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/tristatepgajr17/event/tristatepgajr1715/contest/21/leaderboard.htm

 

[dennyjones]

Pretty cool that @NatalieB has done so well playing in so many tournaments.   They get prize money?

[gregsandiego]

8 hours ago, mtsalmela80 said:

Well its dominated by Koreans, not because they are genetically better golfers but rather golf is a nurtured sport there.

I think I can count on one hand how many times I have seen young ladies playing golf in my area, and I don't think I need all fingers. For some reason, its just not a big thing for young women over here, at least in my woods. Sad too, because when I do see it its sexy!

So if it's so nurtured where are all the Korean men champions?  Or is it a sport favored by women in Korea?

[Hategolf]

The US is just too far behind to compete with the amount of quality of Korean girls. 

If indeed girl's golf in the US is growing we might be able to compete down the road. 

[Righty to Lefty]

My friend was at the tournament this past weekend and noted that the Korean ladies are playing some really good golf. Nelly Korda is trying to find her place though!! I think that the LPGA is definitely on the rise and the future is bright. 

[iacas]

8 hours ago, dennyjones said:

Pretty cool that @NatalieB has done so well playing in so many tournaments.   They get prize money?

Pro shop credit.