There's lots going on in the Lehigh Valley this week! I plan to be in Pennsylvania on Friday, at beautiful Saucon Valley Country Club, and look forward to bringing you my perspective on the U.S. Women's Open action.Meanwhile, sites to go to for info and updates, as well as tickets are:
the U.S. Women's Open Tournament site
the U.S. Women's Open, USGA Site
And, as you probably know, Mostly Harmless and Hound Dog LPGA are the definitive blogs for LPGA coverage. Each has a dedication to women's professional golf that goes way beyond average...and they present it in a way that's both informative and engaging.
If you like your updates short and sweet @US_Womens_Open has Girls Golfers of Lehigh Valley twittering. ~ Yesterday they twittered from the Kids Club, a kind of VIP area for kids in the middle of the action, with interactive games and a practice putting green. ~ Today they're covering Women’s Sports Foundation and Adopt-a-Player events...and doing an awesome job.
And I know something about twittering a tournament, namely that it's more difficult than it seems...at least for me was. I had every intention of providing regular updates from Bethpage and the Travelers but I tended to get so distracted by what was going on around me that I'd forget to tweet...for like, the whole day. Epic fail.
I'll try to do better on Friday, the Lehigh Girls Golfers have inspired me.
The Women's Open is one of the most pleasant tournament experiences I have ever had -- and that was in '96, '01 and '06 down here at Pine Needles.
ReplyDeleteThis is especially true when compared to the '99 and '05 tournaments -- and keep in mind that Pinehurst #2 and Pine Needles are 3.8 miles apart.
Nothing against the men, but the majority of them are so deep in concentration even in practice rounds that the fans seem taken for granted. The women, however, were gracious, open and more than happy to say hello to an adoring child.
That's something I took away from all three events, and it makes me really look forward to '14 when the ladies return for another Open. Wish the LPGA could get a regular event here in town to boot.
Thanks for the linkage, GG! Any interest in being commissioner? I turn to the USWO tomorrow....
ReplyDeleteWhile you're at Saucon Valley - see if you can meet Ross "Cotton" Young.
ReplyDelete"Cotton" was a caddy for 77 years at Saucon Valley, and worked for several tour players over the years. He has lived his entire life in Bethlehem.
I'm reading a biography about him by his granddaughter called "Lifelong Looper: The Story of a Caddie Legend" by Cindy O'Krepki.
Awesome Limerick
ReplyDeleteThere once was a golf-blogging critter
Who vowed at the course she would twitter,
But she did this and that
And with friends chewed the fat,
Yet her readers still loyal ain't bitter.
Oh my gosh, The constructivist is so right, any interest on the commissioner position!?!?!? we need some young blood out there...I'm so concern about LPGA's situation, I hope they can do something, it's hard enough that Golf Digest for women was cancelled.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's an exciting tournament. That seems to be more important then ever this weekend and I'll admit it, I do wish Michelle Wei and Natalie Gulbis had gotten in, but there are so many really good players that it's anyone's guess who'll be in the running come Sunday.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a real cat fight going. The beleaguered Commish doesn't seem like she's ready to step down anytime soon either.
ReplyDeletewow - GG has picked up a British "escort" service as a reader and golf fan...you don't suppose all the girls are...dare I say it...hookers ? :-D
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