The ROY was 6-1 against Annika in head-to-head play in ’08. She has to be a front-runner for ’09. For a rookie to be in contention as often as she was this year says a lot about her talent.

But Shin sure knows how to win, eh? Twice in 5 tries in Japan. 3 in 10 on the LPGA. Wow!

…I saw her miss that last birdie try on 17.

She certainly has a chance to be in the group if she isn’t already. Were it not for her being so young, I’d say so for sure.

…I predicted the winner would have a Korean accent :-D

Good job RB - and the UM crowd showed a lot of class at the football game Saturday when FSU’s Myron Rolle made it to the stadium after acing his Rhodes Scholarship exam.

…someone brought up the “south of the border” connection for winners of the ADT…does SOUTH Korea count (just to keep the tradition rolling) :-)

Just read Beth Ann Baldry’s piece on Shin and the ADT – pretty good.

Here we have a 32 player field – most of them staying at The Donald’s estate there. They have a big party before the tournament, and only 31 players were invited. Shin wasn’t included because she’s not an official LPGA member.

HOW RUDE !!!!!

Geez – if the rules are going to allow her a spot in the tournament, don’t be rude and leave her out of the festivities. That’s just wrong.

What idiot decided that only LPGA members would be let in the doors for the party when you only have 32 players in the field ? Were they afraid she would eat all the caviar ???

Just got a reply from Beth Ann Baldry on the party invitees…

“To be fair, Shin wasn’t the only player not invited. She was the only WINNER not invited. The only players invited are the POY, ROY and first-time winners. Shin, as you know, won twice prior to the ADT. But they only recognize members who have won. I tend to think they could honor all the winners, but that’s just me.”

I’m with her – geez – there are only 32 in the field – give everybody a burger and a beer and celebrate the right way.