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Just watched the mark crossfield video where him and locket walk with Paige on her practice round.
She seems like a good laugh, and she has a wonderful short game, really impressive I thought.
 
Lord Tyrion said:
This could deteriorate but here goes. Is there anyone in the womens game who can hit shots like Rory or Bubba? Big draws, fades. Dramatic shots to get you out of trouble. Anyone with a short game like Phil? I'm sorry but it is equivalent to mens and womens tennis. They are a mile apart in terms of quality.

This does not mean that the womens game can not be enjoyed or appreciated but in terms of spectacle it just is not there.
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Lexi Thompson is very impressive, hits it long and very well, Carly Booth does too but she's not as good.
Michelle Wie also.

I think the biggest issue with the women's game compared to the men's, is that the men can do stuff that the rest of us can't, ie drive the ball amazing distances and hit high short irons equalling amazing distances.

Standing on the range or course watching the world's best men players hit the ball is extremely impressive, their distance and repetitive trajectory and accuracy is something that I cannot physically achieve. With most of the women though, even though they are very very good golfers, there's hardly any of them that can do anything that a guy who can carry the ball 250 yards on a warm day can't do.

Watching Blubba hit a soaring 7 iron on a par 3 where I hit 5 or 4 is exciting (and slightly depressing :D) whereas watching Michelle Wie hitting a 5 iron where any normal low handicapper would hit a 6, or maybe also 5, is not at all exciting.

For anyone who doesn't Ike sex-oriented comments, well sorry but many of those girls deliberately go out to look sexy as part of their overall package. It's a big part of how they market themselves, Natalie Gulbis and her enhanced boobs, Ai Miyazato with her skirt and long white socks, the Thai girl with her colourful shorts, it's all part of their "brand" , obviously it's going to attract comment because that's what they and their tours are selling.
If that's not true, why aren't they forced to wear slacks and polo shirts like the men?
 
Pin-seeker said:
I'm guessing you don't watch much women's sport?
Some very attractive female golfers.
Gerina Piller
Charley Hull
Michelle wie
Lydia Ko
Paula Creamer
Lexi Thompson
To name a few.

You must have very high standards delc.
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I do actually follow ladies golf and go to watch their tournament at the Buckinghamshire every year. They nearly all have lovely golf swings, and hit the ball the sort of distances I can almost relate to! My favourite lady golfers in no particular order are Carly Booth, Lydia Ko, Cheyenne Woods, Charley Hull, Mel Reid, and now Paige Spiranic. :)
 
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Stuey01 said:
Rickie Fowler.

More famous than many more successful golfers due to social media and appealing to the youth market.

I think he is talented and will win majors but to date his fame has far outstripped his success.
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In the top 6 in the world - been 3rd at one stage

Right now his fame aligns with his ability
 
Got to be honest.... If I turned up at a golf course and there were three or four very attractive, leggy ladies teeing off the 1st, I'd be standing there watching them even though they might all oink the ball twenty yards straight right. If they were all the retired, overweight, librarian types who hit the ball 250 yards straight down the middle, I hate to say it but I'd already be half way through my first pint in the clubhouse. I guess it would be the same if it were all on the television.
 
Smiffy said:
Got to be honest.... If I turned up at a golf course and there were three or four very attractive, leggy ladies teeing off the 1st, I'd be standing there watching them even though they might all oink the ball twenty yards straight right. If they were all the retired, overweight, librarian types who hit the ball 250 yards straight down the middle, I hate to say it but I'd already be half way through my first pint in the clubhouse. I guess it would be the same if it were all on the television.
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If Louise was teeing off Rob??
 
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Lexi Thompson is very impressive, hits it long and very well, Carly Booth does too but she's not as good.
Michelle Wie also.

I think the biggest issue with the women's game compared to the men's, is that the men can do stuff that the rest of us can't, ie drive the ball amazing distances and hit high short irons equalling amazing distances.

Standing on the range or course watching the world's best men players hit the ball is extremely impressive, their distance and repetitive trajectory and accuracy is something that I cannot physically achieve. With most of the women though, even though they are very very good golfers, there's hardly any of them that can do anything that a guy who can carry the ball 250 yards on a warm day can't do.

Watching Blubba hit a soaring 7 iron on a par 3 where I hit 5 or 4 is exciting (and slightly depressing :D) whereas watching Michelle Wie hitting a 5 iron where any normal low handicapper would hit a 6, or maybe also 5, is not at all exciting.

For anyone who doesn't Ike sex-oriented comments, well sorry but many of those girls deliberately go out to look sexy as part of their overall package. It's a big part of how they market themselves, Natalie Gulbis and her enhanced boobs, Ai Miyazato with her skirt and long white socks, the Thai girl with her colourful shorts, it's all part of their "brand" , obviously it's going to attract comment because that's what they and their tours are selling.
If that's not true, why aren't they forced to wear slacks and polo shirts like the men?
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Pretty much agree with this! I don't believe it's a 'sex oriented' comment, simply a statement of fact about the difference in physical ability between men and women!

Michelle Wie was (years ago!) a possibility for a 'step change' in quality - the only justification, imo, for her playing on the Men's tour. But that potential fizzled out with her putting woes (and quite possibly a few other things!).

Lydia Ko is the big sensation imo. On another thread, there was a post that mentioned her Double Bogey in the CBE Final was her first in 2 years (I think) of tournament golf!! Now that IS impressive! But her distance is decidedly mediocre and there doesn't seem to be the shot-making skills of male players.
 
Smiffy said:
Got to be honest.... If I turned up at a golf course and there were three or four very attractive, leggy ladies teeing off the 1st, I'd be standing there watching them even though they might all oink the ball twenty yards straight right. If they were all the retired, overweight, librarian types who hit the ball 250 yards straight down the middle, I hate to say it but I'd already be half way through my first pint in the clubhouse. I guess it would be the same if it were all on the television.
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I bet that would make their day and old perv like you drooling over them, sex offenders register for you next smiffy;)
 
delc said:
I do actually follow ladies golf and go to watch their tournament at the Buckinghamshire every year. They nearly all have lovely golf swings, and hit the ball the sort of distances I can almost relate to! My favourite lady golfers in no particular order are Carly Booth, Lydia Ko, Cheyenne Woods, Charley Hull, Mel Reid, and now Paige Spiranic. :)
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I must admit that I find neither Paula Creamer or Lexi Thompson at all attractive. Delc, the ones you mention are fine looking but my number 1 in Azahara Munoz
 
Stuey01 said:
It does now, but that's only recently since an upturn in form.
Previously he was a lot more famous than his comparitive lack of success warranted.
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Really ? He has been a top player since bursting on the scene around 2010 , top Amatuer for years , Rookie of the Year - took him a couple years to get his first win but defiantly his talent was doing the talking.
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Really ? He has been a top player since bursting on the scene around 2010 , top Amatuer for years , Rookie of the Year - took him a couple years to get his first win but defiantly his talent was doing the talking.
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Yes really. He has been one of the most famous and recognisable golfers in the world for years on the back of 1 win in 2012, an orange outfit and a flat bill. It is a triumph of marketability and social media appeal.

Since he went to Butch he has kicked on and did well in the majors last year and won the Scottish open, the players and a FedEx event this year but before that his fame was definitely outstripping his accomplishments.

He's a class player, and I like him and expect him to win majors, but there is a reason he was voted most over rated by his peers.
 
He was called most overrated golfer this year which is quite pathetic tbh when you consider how he has improved rack season as he has got on through his career and whilst he is popular - one of the most famous ? A good deal number ahead of him in regards popularity - hence why I think he rise in aclaim has been alongside his rise is form.

We will have to agree to disagree because I believe he is miles behind a good deal number of golfers in regards popularity
 
Michelle Wie was a very good example of someone who used media profile (and the power of pushy parent) to arguably push herself above her ability at that time and the foray onto the men's tour was laughable and unnecessary. While Spraniac hasn't taken it to that degree yet, and to be honest I still think she's good for the tour in the amount of interest she has generated, she has to be there on merit and via Q school.
 
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