Do we not have a running 2017 golf thread?

[Chef2]

Good Heavens.
Legs up to her throat.

 

[Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!]

Allison Stokke is the pole vaulter who helped trigger the "going viral" phenomenon many years ago. The photo on the left went around the world in, like, 8 minutes. First she tried to downplay it then tried to cash in on it.

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She was also in high school when the photos went viral.

 

[ChrisLong]

She was also in high school when the photos went viral.

True fact, Newport Harbor High.
Shortly thereafter, "CSI Miami" had an episode based on this. It was a pretty swimmer whose photo went around the world in 15 minutes. She wound up dead. Turned out that another girl killed her in a disagreement over a guy.
When I see news stories like this, I wonder how quickly it'll turn up in an episode of the current cop/lawyer shows.

 

[justgladtobehere]

True fact, Newport Harbor High.
Shortly thereafter, "CSI Miami" had an episode based on this. It was a pretty swimmer whose photo went around the world in 15 minutes. She wound up dead. Turned out that another girl killed her in a disagreement over a guy.
When I see news stories like this, I wonder how quickly it'll turn up in an episode of the current cop/lawyer shows.

The original Law & Order was the master at that. The 'Hipster Grifter' was a good one. Do any of the shows now still do 'ripped from the headlines'? With the appropriate disclaimer, of course.

 

[BitterYoungMatador2]

"To Whom It may Concern,

It's been brought to our attention recently that people are actually watching our sport.

We will not stand for this!"

LPGA alerts players that a stricter dress code is coming - Golf Digest

 

[justgladtobehere]

"To Whom It may Concern,

It's been brought to our attention recently that people are actually watching our sport.

We will not stand for this!"

LPGA alerts players that a stricter dress code is coming - Golf Digest

Boo. Hiss. The writer misused "begs the question." Plus, less skin is bad.

 

[dixiehack]

"To Whom It may Concern,

It's been brought to our attention recently that people are actually watching our sport.

We will not stand for this!"

LPGA alerts players that a stricter dress code is coming - Golf Digest

To begin the day after Trump can finish ogling the goods on his home course.

 

[Chef2]

"To Whom It may Concern,

It's been brought to our attention recently that people are actually watching our sport.

We will not stand for this!"

LPGA alerts players that a stricter dress code is coming - Golf Digest

Rubbish.

 

[qtlaw]

Bring back the JoAnne Carner/Laura Davies look!

 

[Chef2]

Bring back the JoAnne Carner/Laura Davies look!

BIG MAMA!

Nah.......I'd rather see the Paige Spiranac look......

 

[Donny in his element]

BIG MAMA!

Nah.......I'd rather see the Paige Spiranac look......

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Never heard of her. Then I read this:

Paige Spiranac is trying to make peace with her place in the game

 

[qtlaw]

Watched the Womens' US Open just because I enjoy the USGA tournaments and promptly saw one Chinese national (Feng) and 6 S. Koreans in top 7. Was so sad, they had to show Lexi Thompson on 18 10 shots back to get to an American. Then I saw that the amateur was leading and she was delightful.

Then stayed to see S.H. Park in contention and remembered her as a bomber from last year. She will probably fade into the background like some other seemingly nondescript Koreans (Birdie Kim, InBee Park, etc.) but I'm hoping she lights it up because man she's got a beautiful swing; she mashes it out there 290 without great effort and a beautiful finish. She's my fav now.

 

[Cosmo]

Inbee Park is in the LPGA Hall of Fame. I wouldn't call her nondescript.

 

[qtlaw]

Inbee Park is in the LPGA Hall of Fame. I wouldn't call her nondescript.

I meant charisma-wise; certainly she has won what 7 majors and an almost GS (although I think the 5 a year is a bit ridiculous.)

 

[Cosmo]

Fair point. She was perfectly nice the one time I interacted with her but she isn't exactly the charismatic type off the course.

 

[hondo]

I meant charisma-wise; certainly she has won what 7 majors and an almost GS (although I think the 5 a year is a bit ridiculous.)

Why should that matter? Inside the ropes is what counts.

 

[qtlaw]

Why should that matter? Inside the ropes is what counts.

I certainly respect that, but I'm just saying what will get the audience interested.

 

[MileHigh]

Caddies are hired to be fired.

Rory drops J.P.

Report: McIlroy splits with longtime caddie Fitzgerald | Golf Channel

 

[Chef2]

Caddies are hired to be fired.

Rory drops J.P.

Report: McIlroy splits with longtime caddie Fitzgerald | Golf Channel

Me thinks LaCava or Bones are good bets.

 

[playthrough]

Me thinks LaCava or Bones are good bets.

Surely LaCava can't stay in Tiger-induced retirement forever. Would be a great choice.