She's been a professional for over 6 years now. She's been playing LPGA tour events since she was 14. She just turned 24, so I think shes a bit over-due.
And yes, there are tons of female golfers who have not won in their career. However, I don't believe any of these women have their own show, calendar, advice column, and endorsement deals with Taylor Made Golf, Adidas, Canon, Amstel Light, and Lake Las Vegas Resort.
I think even comparing her to Anna K might be a bit nice. I mean, didn't Anna K atleast win a couple doubles titles?
You seem to be putting her down for being such a popular name even thoguh she hasn't won an event. I think that says a lot about her. Just because you don't win doesnt mean you cant be successful.
You seem to be putting her down for being such a popular name even thoguh she hasn't won an event. I think that says a lot about her. Just because you don't win doesnt mean you cant be successful.
It's all about marketing.
Also applies to Michelle Wie. She hasn't won anything since that Womens Amateur Public Links title yet she was by far, the highest earning female golfer last year with earnings of around $20 million. I think she was ahead of Ernie Els.
You seem to be putting her down for being such a popular name even thoguh she hasn't won an event. I think that says a lot about her. Just because you don't win doesnt mean you cant be successful.
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Cmon, noone said she has no game. I think everyone here thinks she will win eventually. I don't begrudge her getting some attention, even if it is unjustified. But she either needs to contend more often, or improve that train wreck of a show or people are going to lose interest.
She's tied for third going into the final round but is 4 back of the leaders. I think it's clear that she has game. You can find her near the top of the leaderboard quite often and it's just a matter of time before she gets her first win.
She plays excellent golf and she looks good doing it. What else is necessary? Sometimes winning comes down as much to getting a bit of luck at just the right time as it does to playing well. A lot of professional golfers play well and still fail to win for a lot of reasons. It doesn't invalidate their careers.
Natalie has made the most of her game and her popularity, and if looking good has helped her climb the ladder of success, more power to her.
What Fourputt said. Didn't she win the California State Am at 14 years old? That's pretty impressive. They may also start gawking at her bank account; she seems to be in the money quite often.
I agree totally with four..She has the looks..and the game..Whats not to like about her?...she could never hit another ball on tour and make more money than we will EVER see..She probably makes as much from modeling as she does for playing golf..And to say she has no game is like smacking urself in the face..it's stupid..rule #1-On tour=GOT GAME..Enough said?
EDIT- And I just thought..alot of "pretty" girls think they cant play golf..that it isnt for them..well..now days there are plenty of girls on tour PROVING that you can be FINE and still have game..its just a matter of time before(no offense to the older ladies) until the sport is dominated by youngsters..I mean..Im a young one myself..so im not just saying that from a "gawking" perspective..
She is definately a good looking girl and a good player, but I'm more impressed with the girl that raises the trophy on the 18th green. I mean; that's what it's all about......NO?
April 7th, 2007, 10:06 PM
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