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Old 11-14-2003, 02:15 PM
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Will she do better than Annika? She does have home court advantage...
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Old 11-14-2003, 02:16 PM
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She will not do well. She doesn't have nearly the mental game that Annika has. Once things go poorly (and they will), she will balloon to a big number.

It'll be impressive to see her hit her drives out there next to the men though.
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Old 11-14-2003, 02:30 PM
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I feel sorry for the guys that are paired with her. Lose-lose situation.
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Old 11-14-2003, 02:45 PM
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Yeah they'll be competing with a 14-year-old girl. Not a very manly thing to do on national tv.
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How is it lose-lose, BG? I can see one lose, but not two. If the guys beat her, well, too bad. She is entered, she knows what she's doing (supposedly). The guys are not supposed to concentrate on her game. They're out there trying to beat everyone.
Her short game is pretty poor for PGA-level of play.

Don't give me that "Oh poor little girl," crap. She's taller than the average male. I just wish she wouldn't waste time as an amateur. She could turn pro, and play other pros in one-on-one tourneys until the LPGA lets her play. Nike/IMG could set the whole thing up.
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Old 11-14-2003, 04:38 PM
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This is a publicity stunt, just like the Paris Hilton tape. Unfotunalely, both of them are getting way more air time then they deserve.
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How is it lose-lose, BG?
Ok, maybe just one lose, but a BIG loss. How embarrassing if a PGA pro loses to a 14-year old girl? It could really hurt his confidence. Especially if she keeps out-driving him.
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Old 11-14-2003, 04:46 PM
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Not a very manly thing to do on national tv.
Neither is playing golf.
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Old 11-14-2003, 05:20 PM
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That would require thinking that long drives are some manly thing. I think a change in thought is then necessary.
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Think people playing golf are boring? What about people who watch other people playing golf?
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