Man the LPGA just gets it, well done by then to have the fans vote for the final spot!
LPGA To Let Fans Decide
ntanygd760
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I think I will need to see some pictures to make an informed decision.
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I'm not going to lie, I don't really like it. So is Blair O'Neal going to win because she is pretty?
moosejaa
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At least she can compete (Made the cut and finished 62nd at Omega Dubai Ladies Masters) and she is a well known face because of the Golf Channel (along with being attractive).
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It's why I'm voting for her. haha
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we have different ideas on competing I guess. Esp since Carly Booth finished just 10 strokes better in a T23 spot.
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We think the same way here. Its quite a joke.
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it's awful. There are players out there who are trying to make a living on tour. Blair O'Neal is not really one of those. I get it, it's a sponsors exemption, but still it's a complete farce to me.
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I understand it was going to become a popularity/beauty contest, but I like the fact that they open things up like this to the fans, it creates great buzz and engagement with the event/tour.
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Precisely. PRECISELY.
Carly Booth all the way! Having a popularity contest to get into events is ridiculous, and not a good way to legitimize the hard work these ladies put into their game.
moosejaa
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I think making the cut and making money is competing, especially for someone that doesn't play regularly. That being said, I don't think it's fair to take a spot away from an eligible player either. All-in-all, still probably a better choice than Paige Spiranac.
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does it? I mean the tour has had to get creative with things in the past and done some stuff really well. This to me comes off as a cheap sex sells thing. How does this add any credibility to the tour?
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10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000% Agree
moosejaa
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I just googled Carly Booth even though I know who she is and is by far the better golfer of the two. I think her and her pics give Blair a run for her money in the sexy department.
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Honest question. Then why hasn't Blair O'Neal been lobbying for "playing time" leading up to this.
I can't stand it personally. Im fine getting fans input, in fact I am 100% for it. But give it to players that are actually trying to compete.
greggdrews
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I get how the voting right away screams sex sells but since its a sponsors exemption I don't see this any different than when a guy like John Daly who hadn't legitimately competed for years gets a spot because a lot of people liked him.
For the record I voted for Booth.
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John Daly, while he is a POS, is still a two-time major champion and won 5 times on tour. He earned the right to ask or compete for sponsors exemptions WAY more than Blair, and that's not even close.
And now I hate you for making me speak kindly about JD. You a bad man Ginger Pete
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There's no difference, that is a joke too. Both sideshow acts.
greggdrews
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I get that at one point he competed at a high level but he had many years where he was a joke and did not deserve to be out there as much as he was. I would even say Blaire has a better chance at being competitive than JD ever did over the last 10years or so where he was getting numerous exemptions.
I know you are a secret JD fanboy.
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I have a JD tattoo. He did have a top 10 and top 25 in 2015. 2012 he rocked it with another top 10 and 4 top 25's. Dude was a baller, leave him alone.
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Embrace the circus, gentlemen! Nicolett, Benavides, and Booth play the sex card as well as O'Neal... although some with more athletic talent. Why not open this up to a play in amateur?