slickpitt
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- Aug 15, 2006
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So I jus watched some interviews and such on the golf channel. I agree that the LPGA is hurting and probably needs a change. What got me is when they interviewed the Chairman lady. They asked her something to the effect of "if Americans like Pressel, Wei, Creamer, Gulbis were winning the bulk of the tourneys would it make a difference?" She said no and went out to tout how diverse the tour is. I'm sorry but that's complete and total BS. I watched the 3rd round of the US Women's Open this week... first round of LPGA golf I've watched all year. Know why???? Yep.. Creamer and Kerr got lots of tv time. I have NO interest in watching 20 year old Korean girls that can't speak a lick of english play golf... regardless of how good they are. None, zero, zip, zilch, nada, nein! I just have no way of relating to them.. at all!
The LPGA's problem is lack of fans. Fill the stands, galeries, and get people in front of the TV, and the money will come. The ONLY way that's going to happen is if these young american girls start winning. OR... these international players start speaking english and figuring out a way to relate to fans. I know Bivens got ALL kinds of grief for the english speaking policy. I personally was in favor of that. Yes it's golf, but it's also entertainment, selling a product. If I'm selling a product, I need someone who can communicate with those buying. It's all about the fans... or should be!
The LPGA's problem is lack of fans. Fill the stands, galeries, and get people in front of the TV, and the money will come. The ONLY way that's going to happen is if these young american girls start winning. OR... these international players start speaking english and figuring out a way to relate to fans. I know Bivens got ALL kinds of grief for the english speaking policy. I personally was in favor of that. Yes it's golf, but it's also entertainment, selling a product. If I'm selling a product, I need someone who can communicate with those buying. It's all about the fans... or should be!