Paula, I Do Believe the USGA Was Nice to You After All

by Ryan Ballengee on Jul 12, 2010 12:37 PM EDT in Pro Golf

Before the US Women's Open officially began, eventual champion Paula Creamer sent out a tweet to her followers - and the USGA - about the course.

Wow this is an unbelievable golf course! Should be interesting. Please be nice USGA!less than a minute ago via UberTwitterPaula Creamer
ThePCreamer

I think they were plenty nice in the end. They did let you take home that trophy they gave you for winning.

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Yes – Mike Davis doing that rain dance really paid off for Creamer and the rest of the field. She took full advantage of the softer green and played some spectacular shots.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jul 12, 2010 12:41 PM EDT reply actions

at least she didn’t say “They like me – they really like me !” :-D

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jul 12, 2010 12:42 PM EDT reply actions

That vuvu that you do so well.

Off-topic, for sure, but one thought I wanna share with you folks re the World Cup finals.

I felt that the rhythm and bass vuvuzela players performed well, just like in rehearsal, no doubt, but the lead vuvuzela player was a little off, no?

by TXQ on Jul 12, 2010 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

out of tune

The lead vuvuzela player was a little off yesterday, destroying the rhythm of the Vuvu Orchestra. Apparently, he forgot to tune his special red one he had been saving for Soccer City.

Seriously, if you listened to many of the games in 5.1 surround, there were wave-like cascades of the vuvus throughout. I liked the things, they added a really unique character to the contest and after a while I didn’t notice them so much.

EPL starts in a month. Which of the Big 4 is going to win is anyone’s guess, but my money’s on Man U.

by Charles Boyer on Jul 12, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

“annoying” may be a unique character – but not one I’d like to see repeated

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jul 12, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't know whether they found some way

to mute the sound or whether I simply became accustomed to the noise. The play-off for 3rd place was more exciting than the final I thought, although I’m pleased Spain won (for Spanish friends). ANYONE but Man U. pls.

Still no mention of LPGA in my sports pages.

by WendyUK on Jul 12, 2010 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

Man U is not my first choice, but they look to have reloaded nicely over the offseason. I am sure that Chelsea will have much to say about that, but we’ll see in about a month when this year’s drama begins.

Also, FWIW, UEFA qualifying starts very soon.

by Charles Boyer on Jul 12, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I know my team Liverpool won't !

by Easingwold on Jul 12, 2010 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

Aren’t they broke?

by Charles Boyer on Jul 12, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Just about.

And without money there’s no chance.

by Easingwold on Jul 12, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Sadly, true.

I’ve always like the Liverpudlian side, they caught my fancy watching them over the years in the sparse coverage of EPL we get here stateside. (Thank god for justin.tv!)

Since Liverpool FC is already operated by its bank, I fear the worst for them, because without a high place finish they get lower TV revenues and of course miss out on Champions’ League qualification too. That doesn’t sound like the road back to redemption.

Even though it is so much larger than the NHL here in America, the finance issues of the EPL are very similar to what happened with them. Ultimately, that league had to cancel a season, institute a tight salary cap and fight hard to get itself on solid ground. It took about four years, but this year was the first time in forever that the NHL got decent ratings and vastly increased fan interest. I fear if Liverpool FC can struggle mightily, it may not be long for other teams to do the same. Who knows, it could end up being the late 1980s all over again if these matters are not handled well.

by Charles Boyer on Jul 12, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Poor old Portsmouth went bankrupt too

After England’s dismal performances, there’s quite a call for salary sacrifices from some of the players. Haven’t attended a match in years – too expensive. May I persuade you to come over to Arsenal, OMP?

by WendyUK on Jul 12, 2010 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

Sorry Wendy....OMP is stickin

with who brung um, and it ain’t Arsenal…..If Portsmouth was going into the toilet, why didn’t you and the hubby buy the thing on credit and turn them around ?…Maybe the whole league is in disarray because Beckham left….took his money and run he did, the blighter….Blimy….STUB

by thinker on Jul 12, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

OMP's money may be on Man U.

but he didn’t say it was his first choice. Can’t bail out Portsmouth ‘cos I’m a Saints supporter – Go Em! (arch enemy of Pompey – just happen to live here) but feel sorry for them all the same, especially local creditors. Even YOU can’t get away with spelling “blimey” as “blimy” – jist saying
XXX

by WendyUK on Jul 12, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions