Annika Meets the Boys at Colonial [Finishes Day +1]

CBS Sports/USA Network and PGA.com ^ | May 22, 2003 | Jim Nantz

[ewing]

LPGA player Annika Sorenstam will be teeing off shortly in a men's PGA event at the Colonial Country Club [the first time in 60 years this has happened]

Live shot for shot coverage as long as she is in contention to make the cut on USA Networks, PGA Radio is free today for those cubicle bound and wanting live update (link included)

[r9etb]

Am I safe in figuring that she's playing respectable golf?

[1Old Pro]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the back nine at Colonial tougher than the front?

Nope, the front nine has the dreaded "Horseshoe". Look thru this thread for info.

[Protagoras]

This was after Cedric the Entertainer accused others posting on the thread of a lack of candle power.

He's a peach isn't he? But you got his name wrong, it's King Cedric. He claimed to be the King of England on the thread yesterday.

Delightful chap, a tad disturbed perhaps, but hey, the place needs color. :^}

[Cedric]

I'm very sorry you've misconstrued my prior comments on this subject. I meant well.

[ewing]

[over3Owithabrain]

I will grant you I stated opinion, since she hasn't actually played the Tour. But you are here taking potshots at people because she's played half a round on a short course. Physician, heal thyself...

[discostu]

The sponsor's name is right at the top of the page, they get advertising with every single hit.

[Teacher317]

10th (par 4, 404 yds): On the fairway twice, birdie putt is 18" short, makes par.
11th (par 5, 609 yds): On the fairway all three shots, birdie putt is 10" short, makes par.
12th (par 4, 443 yds): On the fairway, second shot on the rim of the green, makes par.
13th (par 3, 178 yds): 3 inches off of the carpet, birdie putt is GOOD!
14th (par 4, 457 yds): On the green in two, long birdie putt is 6" short, makes par.
15th (par 4, 430 yds): Drive misses the fairway, 2nd shot hits the green, 20ft putt misses left. 5" par putt is good.
16th (par 3, 188 yds): Tee shot is within 6ft of the pin, birdie putt is barely right, 2" par putt is good.

17th (par 4, 383 yds): Drive on the fairway, approach shot is on the green, 35 ft birdie put is within 3", par putt is good.

18th (par 4, 427 yds):
1st (par 5, 565 yds):
2nd (par 4, 400 yds):
3rd (par 4, 476 yds):
4th (par 3, 246 yds):
5th (par 4, 470 yds):
6th (par 4, 393 yds):
7th (par 4, 427 yds):
8th (par 3, 192 yds):
9th (par 4, 402 yds):

[TomB]

And as for people caring, the PGATour website is getting beaten like a redheaded stepchild.

Yea, I tried to get on the site too and it's jammed.

NOBODY CARES! NOBODY CARES!

[1Old Pro]

Yep, projectd cut is a math calculation given where current players are and extrapolating to entire filed yet to play.

[ewing]

More than respectable, she should be -2 or -3 by now..

[Richard Kimball]

I haven't posted on any of these threads because I don't know anything about golf. However, I have privately been critical of her being in the tournament because I've gotten so sick of all the "Billie Jean King" events, where women are set up so that they can't lose. However, this young lady is apparently approaching Shirley Muldowney territory, imho (btw, that's high praise, from me). If she can play the course by the same rules and perform well enough that she's beating some of the people, give her a card. As to the comments that she picked this course because it plays to her strengths, well duh! I'm both shocked and surprised. And laughing a little bit.

[jackbill]

Actually, I like them. Is there some PGA rule about playing in shorts? I miss them on her.

[You Dirty Rats]

Hey, no problem pal. I know it's tough for you right now; in between bites of crow tartare, as you watch how she's doing you keep saying "Thank you ma'am may I have another?

[r9etb]

More than respectable, she should be -2 or -3 by now..

She may fade, but I gotta tell you -- I'm loving this.

[1Old Pro]

9th is another short par four like #1 (back nine of course shoule be 18 vs. 9)

[Protagoras]

I just hope she wears some pants that don't crawl up her crack like the ones she has on today.

Every outfit makes someone happy.

[presidio9]

Really? I didn't notice it until I purposefully looked for it.

[dwilli]

I can tell you're hoping that is the case. Course Sorenstam should have her initial nervousness under control this afternoon.

[ewing]

The crow looks like it is about to be served fresh, if she gets through the Horeshoe under par..