LPGA Thread -Today's Topic - New 2020 LPGA Priority List

[tonyj5]

The year 2018 was a very exciting year for the LPGA tour. There were a record number of first time winners. There were rookie winners. There were winners from several different countries. There were several tournaments that needed extra holes to determine the winner. There were 5 different major championship winners that came from 5 different countries. There were two pairs of sisters that each recorded victories. All in all it was one of the most interesting seasons ever. Let's take a peek:

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[tonyj5]

Let me start off by saying that 2018 was not a very strong year for LPGA rookies when compared to other rookie seasons this past decade.

There were thirty rookies on the LPGA Tour in 2018, and only seven of those players managed to retain their 2019 LPGA playing privileges based on their 2018 tournament results.

For full story:

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[tonyj5]

The 2018 LPGA season ended a couple of weeks ago, but that hasn't stopped that tour from being in the headlines.

There have been several major announcements in the past few days. Here is a recap:

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[tonyj5]

A Blast From the Past! One year ago today.

LPGA Player Profile:

Azahara Munoz

All stats updated to include 2018 season.

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/12/lpga-player-profile-azahara-munoz.html

 

[tonyj5]

We have come to the end of anothere exciting LPGA season.

Here are the final 2018 statistics:


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[tonyj5]

LPGA Announces new 2019 Schedule:

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/

 

[tonyj5]

As we wait for the start of the 2019 season, I would like to look back at what I consider the most memorable moments of 2018:

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[tonyj5]

With the 2018 season in the books, I would like to look back at the players that I thought gave us the most surprising seasons, and those who disappointed.

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[tonyj5]

Way back in January, before the 2018 LPGA season began, I listed 10 questions that I was looking forward to getting the answers to.

Below I have shown those questions again. Let's see how well they were answered.

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[tonyj5]

As we wait for the 2019 season to begin, it gives me time to look back at the players that made the biggest moves in the Rolex Rankings in 2018.

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[tonyj5]

Way back in January , before the season began I made my predictions on who I thought would be the top 40 players of the year. How did I do? I will let you be the judge.


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[tonyj5]

It has been quite a while since I did my last player profile. With the LPGA 2019 season not set to begin for a couple of weeks, I thought now would be a good time.

The player I chose today is not only one of my personal favorites, but a big fan favorite all over the world. The player I have chosen is:

In Gee Chun


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[tonyj5]

Below I have posted the most popular PHOTOS of 2018. I based this on the number of website hits, and the number of comments each photo received. Some came as quite a surprise to me, as when they were taken I was not expecting such a reaction.


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[tonyj5]

As we approach the beginning of the 2019 LPGA season, there are a number of questions that I am looking forward to getting the answers to. In reverse order, here are my top ten:


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[tonyj5]

I have been asked many times how the LPGA constructs their field lists for tournaments.

Below is the 2019 LPGA Priority List:


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[tonyj5]

We are just about a week away from the beginning of the 2019 season.

Here are my Top 40 Player of the Year Predictions:

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[tonyj5]

It is time to start the 2019 LPGA season. With 34 tournaments on the schedule (including the Solheim Cup), more prize money, and more television coverage, the 2019 season promises to be the biggest and best ever.

The season this year will kick-off with a brand new event: The Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.

Here is my preview:


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[tonyj5]

The first round pairings have now been posted:

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2019/01/diamond-resorts-tournament-of-champions.html

 

[tonyj5]

Here are the leaders after round 1:

1-Eun-Hee Ji -6
1-Brooke Henderson -6
3- Stacy Lewis -5
3- Lydia Ko -5

For complete scoreboard: (Bottom of page)

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2019/01/diamond-resorts-tournament-of-champions.html

 

[tonyj5]

Here are the leaders after round 2:

1 Brooke Henderson -10
2 Ariya Jutanugarn -8
2 Lydia Ko -8
2 Eun-Hee Ji -8

For full scoreboardBottom of Page)

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2019/01/diamond-resorts-tournament-of-champions.html

 

[tonyj5]

Here are the leaders after round 3:

1 Eun-Hee Ji -13
1 Lydia Ko -13
3 Brooke Henderson -12
4 Nelly Korda -11

For full scoreboard: (Bottom of page)

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2019/01/diamond-resorts-tournament-of-champions.html

 

[tonyj5]

Here are the final results:

1 Eun-Hee Ji -14
2 Mirim Lee -12
3 Nelly Korda -11

For full scoreboard: (Bottom of page)

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2019/01/diamond-resorts-tournament-of-champions.html

 

[tonyj5]

LPGA Player Profile:

So Yeon Ryu

I originally profiled her, two years ago today.
This is worth another look.
All her stats have been updated:

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/01/lpga-player-profile-so-yeon-ryu.html

 

[tonyj5]

LPGA Bonus PHOTOS

A few weeks back I posted the most popular photos of 2018.

You asked for more!

http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2019/01/most-popular-photos-of-year-2018.html

 

[tonyj5]

With the LPGA in the middle of a two week break, I would like to do another LPGA player profile.

The player I have chosen today has not yet won an LPGA event, but is a very popular player. She had her best season on tour in 2018 where she finished 32nd on the LPGA money list. The player I have chosen is:

Ryann O'Toole



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