tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198629951037494295.post8039673293147881693..comments2023-11-22T03:32:31.513-05:00Comments on Mostly Harmless: On Stacy Lewis (and Michelle Wie), the Women's British Open, and the LPGAThe Constructivisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242149985581771922noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198629951037494295.post-31498521246896751192008-07-09T18:27:00.000-04:002008-07-09T18:27:00.000-04:00Good point about the Monday qualifiers, pw. Why w...Good point about the Monday qualifiers, pw. Why would the LPGA open them up to any pro who isn't a member?<BR/><BR/>The LGU should have Lewis on their radar, as she went 5-0 in the Curtis Cup at St. Andrews this year. But as she hasn't registered, probably nothing she can do this week will help her.<BR/><BR/>As for why I think Lewis has what it takes to break the NCAA jinx on the LPGA, she was the <A HREF="http://www.golfweek.com/amateur/women/story/amateurwomenrankings_rankings_042807" REL="nofollow">#1 amateur</A> until she turned pro last month, ranked ahead of some very good players:<BR/><BR/>1. Stacy Lewis 260 <BR/>2. Amanda Blumenherst 215 <BR/>3. Meghan Bolger 190 <BR/>4. Mallory Blackwelder 170 <BR/>5. Alison Walshe 150 <BR/>6. Mina Harigae 145 <BR/>7. Jennie Lee 135 <BR/>8. Maria Uribe 120 <BR/>9. Tiffany Joh 110 <BR/>10. Jennifer Song 105 <BR/><BR/>Also, I think her short game is way ahead of her most of her peers', mostly because it was the only golf-related thing she could do while she was recovering from back surgery. I also give her mental toughness and maturity/perspective credit.<BR/><BR/>She's paired with some rookies who came to the LPGA via the NCAA and I'd be very surprised if they beat her. We'll see!The Constructivisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242149985581771922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198629951037494295.post-68980938676387167872008-07-09T15:40:00.000-04:002008-07-09T15:40:00.000-04:00Nice summary, some comments/questions:1. I could b...Nice summary, some comments/questions:<BR/><BR/>1. I could be wrong about this, but my my impression is that LPGA Monday qualifiers are only for non-exempt LPGA members which doesn't include either Stacy or Michelle.<BR/><BR/>2. I had the same thought as you about the LGU granting an exemption (or a pass on the PQ round) if Michelle met the top 5 number. In fact, Michelle was asked in the pre-Farr interview if she was playing as a way to get to the WBO. It seemed like both the questioner and Michelle knew it was possible. Perhaps she has an agreement from the LGU in advance. If Michelle misses the cut, she would have time to make her PQ tee off time on Monday. I don't think even Michelle is crazy enough to try to make it to the PQ if she plays the weekend at Farr (though you never know). IMO they should call the Farr the "LPGA member qualifier" for the WBO, rather than the U.S.-based qualifier.<BR/><BR/>3. I doubt they would do the same thing for Stacy since she hasn't even registered for the WBO.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, as you say there are several ways for either of them to get LPGA cards next year and they both need it. Q-school would be a pain for Michelle because it would mean missing a lot of school, but such is life.<BR/><BR/>I haven't followed Stacy until recently. So far, I'm not sure why you think she's so good. She did well at the WO, but mostly through an incredible putting round. She reminds me a lot of Pressel (though a better putter). I guess time will tell....PWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112358398611761341noreply@blogger.com