Comments on: What’s Really Happening with the LPGA? http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/ The Voice of Women's Golf Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:56:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nancy Lopez for LPGA Commissioner? | Ladies on the Tee http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-424 Nancy Lopez for LPGA Commissioner? | Ladies on the Tee Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:19:32 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-424 [...] guess is that on an interim basis, as I suggested in my article, What is Really Happening with the LPGA?, Nancy would be willing to do whatever she can to shore up the flailing tour.  Long term would be [...] [...] guess is that on an interim basis, as I suggested in my article, What is Really Happening with the LPGA?, Nancy would be willing to do whatever she can to shore up the flailing tour.  Long term would be [...]

]]> By: Sherry http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-423 Sherry Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:41:40 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-423 You're welcome! You’re welcome!

]]> By: Rose Lamatt http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-422 Rose Lamatt Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:36:57 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-422 Thank you for letting me know of the Legends Tour. Thank you for letting me know of the Legends Tour.

]]> By: Sherry http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-420 Sherry Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:07:30 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-420 Rose, Nancy stills plays (or will be playing more) on the LPGA Tour now that her youngest will be heading off to college. There is a Legends Tour (http://www.thelegendstour.com/) where a lot of our favorites still play...the only issue is that there are only 4 Legends events slated for '09. It might help to contact the Legends Tour and express your interest in seeing more of these true 'legends'. I know I have!! Rose, Nancy stills plays (or will be playing more) on the LPGA Tour now that her youngest will be heading off to college. There is a Legends Tour (http://www.thelegendstour.com/) where a lot of our favorites still play…the only issue is that there are only 4 Legends events slated for ’09. It might help to contact the Legends Tour and express your interest in seeing more of these true ‘legends’. I know I have!!

]]> By: Rose Lamatt http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Rose Lamatt Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:25:07 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-419 My dream is that Nancy Lopez or any of the older gals would start a Senior Golf Tour for women. I thought this would happen years ago, with Carner, Wright, Whentworth, Palmer, etc. Why is it not happening? I feel this would get the older amuteur out there in support. Rose Lamatt My dream is that Nancy Lopez or any of the older gals would start a Senior Golf Tour for women. I thought this would happen years ago, with Carner, Wright, Whentworth, Palmer, etc. Why is it not happening? I feel this would get the older amuteur out there in support.

Rose Lamatt

]]> By: Sherry http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-415 Sherry Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:58:37 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-415 Sherry...thanks for your insight and comments. Good point about 'new kinds of sponsors' going forward. Sherry…thanks for your insight and comments. Good point about ‘new kinds of sponsors’ going forward.

]]> By: Sherry Levin http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-414 Sherry Levin Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:35:32 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-414 Sherry, it's been interesting to me as I "work" the galleries that fans of the LPGA are keenly aware of its problems and are genuinely worried about the tour and its players. Financial challenges in the golf industry are not a sudden development. It's been clear on the floor of the PGA Merchandising Show from that both the industry has a whole has been feeling the impact of economic downturn over the past three years. Sponsorship problems are not surprising since so many of the title sponsors of both PGA and LPGA events are financials, insurers and auto makers. After chatting with Nancy Lopez and watching her interact with fans and players, I agree that she could play an important role on so many levels. True, her heydey was in a different era. But let's remember that she is also a business woman in her own right with Lopez Golf and her projects in The Villages. I also think that as the economy turns around, and it will eventually, there may be a whole new kind of sponsor to court. But that's a discussion for another day. Sherry, it’s been interesting to me as I “work” the galleries that fans of the LPGA are keenly aware of its problems and are genuinely worried about the tour and its players. Financial challenges in the golf industry are not a sudden development. It’s been clear on the floor of the PGA Merchandising Show from that both the industry has a whole has been feeling the impact of economic downturn over the past three years. Sponsorship problems are not surprising since so many of the title sponsors of both PGA and LPGA events are financials, insurers and auto makers.

After chatting with Nancy Lopez and watching her interact with fans and players, I agree that she could play an important role on so many levels. True, her heydey was in a different era. But let’s remember that she is also a business woman in her own right with Lopez Golf and her projects in The Villages.

I also think that as the economy turns around, and it will eventually, there may be a whole new kind of sponsor to court. But that’s a discussion for another day.

]]> By: Brian Allman http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-413 Brian Allman Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:01:58 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-413 Agreed... Agreed…

]]> By: Sherry http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-412 Sherry Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:57:01 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-412 Brian, I agree that Nancy Lopez would be able to provide invaluable insights to help get things back on track and to start righting the ship. My intention was not to offer up Nancy as a permanent replacement (even though I wouldn't completely rule that out) but rather as a short term fix to help win back sponsors and try to undo some of the damage caused to date. As for the PGA model, I am not certain that it wasn't part of Ms Bivens plan. It's not the plan that is the problem. It's the execution 'a la Biven's style' that is the problem. Definitely change is in order. Whether that is with someone young or older isn't the primary concern. Having some sound business sense along with much-needed common sense could certainly help to rebuild and strengthen the LPGA Tour as a business. Time will tell which direction the Tour takes. In the meantime there are hundreds of young women trying to make a living via the game of golf and hundreds of thousands of fans that cringe every time another sponsor bites the dust. Brian, I agree that Nancy Lopez would be able to provide invaluable insights to help get things back on track and to start righting the ship. My intention was not to offer up Nancy as a permanent replacement (even though I wouldn’t completely rule that out) but rather as a short term fix to help win back sponsors and try to undo some of the damage caused to date.

As for the PGA model, I am not certain that it wasn’t part of Ms Bivens plan. It’s not the plan that is the problem. It’s the execution ‘a la Biven’s style’ that is the problem. Definitely change is in order. Whether that is with someone young or older isn’t the primary concern. Having some sound business sense along with much-needed common sense could certainly help to rebuild and strengthen the LPGA Tour as a business. Time will tell which direction the Tour takes. In the meantime there are hundreds of young women trying to make a living via the game of golf and hundreds of thousands of fans that cringe every time another sponsor bites the dust.

]]> By: Brian Allman http://www.sherrytabb.com/golf-for-women/what%e2%80%99s-really-happening-with-the-lpga/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Brian Allman Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:43:18 +0000 http://www.sherrytabb.com/?p=1160#comment-411 Sherry, as always a solid post with strong relevant information for your readers. If you would like some additional perspective, (also given from outside the LPGA sanctum) I suggest you look at Ryan Balangee's Blog, Waggleroom (http://www.waggleroom.com). I don't pretend to know what is going on with the "steering" of the LPGA for a better financial position and long term stability but one thing is for sure, the current economic climate calls for a change in the current business model if they are to survive. Is Nancy Lopez a viable replacement for Ms Bivens, I have no idea of her qualifications for this position but one thing is for sure is that she would certainly have some valuable insights to share and if Ms Bivens is going to right the ship and bring unity back to the LPGA table, bringing in people like Nancy Lopez to consult a good idea. We should also note however that it is a very different financial era than when Ms Lopez played and getting some young blood in there to share their opinions would be a good idea as well; like maybe the women that signed the letter denouncing the current situation or how about some help from the PGA, a very similar business, that is not having as difficult a time? per usual... my 2 cents Sherry, as always a solid post with strong relevant information for your readers. If you would like some additional perspective, (also given from outside the LPGA sanctum) I suggest you look at Ryan Balangee’s Blog, Waggleroom (http://www.waggleroom.com). I don’t pretend to know what is going on with the “steering” of the LPGA for a better financial position and long term stability but one thing is for sure, the current economic climate calls for a change in the current business model if they are to survive. Is Nancy Lopez a viable replacement for Ms Bivens, I have no idea of her qualifications for this position but one thing is for sure is that she would certainly have some valuable insights to share and if Ms Bivens is going to right the ship and bring unity back to the LPGA table, bringing in people like Nancy Lopez to consult a good idea. We should also note however that it is a very different financial era than when Ms Lopez played and getting some young blood in there to share their opinions would be a good idea as well; like maybe the women that signed the letter denouncing the current situation or how about some help from the PGA, a very similar business, that is not having as difficult a time?

per usual… my 2 cents

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