Comments on: “Speak English!” says LPGA

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:30:26 +0000

Just to be clear Megan. The Tournament Owners Association had nothing to do with this. Nor did Title Sponsors of LPGA Tournaments, that would be difficult since neither one were consulted before this was announced to the players.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:33:14 +0000

This should give you some idea… (from the LPGA Web site) http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?mid=0&pid=52

LPGA Tournament Owners Association: The Tournament Owners Association (TOA) was formally established in 1990 under the name Tournament Sponsors Association. In 2005, the membership voted to amend the name of the organization to reflect a stronger representation and identity of its core stakeholders. The association is an incorporated non-profit trade association, 501(c)6, comprised of owned and operated LPGA Tour events.

The TOA is governed by an elected Board of Directors, which meets every two months and communicates regularly with the LPGA Player Executive Committee, LPGA commissioner and the LPGA staff. The TOA President is former LPGA Player Executive Committee President and veteran LPGA Tour member, Gail Graham. The director of business development is Sharon Hopkins. For 2008, the Board is comprised of: Chairwoman Alice Miller (McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola); Vice Chairman Terry Wilcox (Kraft Nabisco Championship); Secretary/Treasurer Linda Hampton (Wegmans LPGA); Ex-Officio Jack Benjamin (LPGA Corning Classic); and Directors: Jacques Bungert (Evian Masters); Tim Erensen (Sybase Classic presented by ShopRite, SemGroup Championship Presented by John Q. Hammons, LPGA NW Arkansas Championship Presented by John Q. Hammons); Rob Neal (Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola, Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi); Wayne Nooe (Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill); and Judd Silverman (Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger).

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:23:19 +0000

I am trying to find out who these sponsors are… Anyone have an Idea!?

By: someone more educated

someone more educated — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:05:03 +0000

so wesley because english is universal that we as lazy asss americans not learn any other language?

this is an excuse for less qualified golfers to stay golfing. golfing should be about merit and not about bein able to speak english considering that lpga has becom more internatiobal rather than america.

its because of people like you that white affirmative action is so pervasive.

By: Wesley

Wesley — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:40:28 +0000

Here’s news…. English is the Universal Language. Congratulations to the LPGA. Even the government of China new they would be best identified if their Olympians had CHINA in English on their jerseys!

This isn’t about exclusion you parinoid’s, it’s about communication. I’ll bet not one player loses their slot on the LPGA. If this is taken to court… everyone loses.

Lord knows every player on the tour can afford a few English lessons.. it would be nice to get to know all of the LPGA players better. I’m sure there are some wonderfull stories undiscovered.

Wesley