In two recent blog entries, I was taken to task by readers (God I love them, as they justify my existence!) for my opinions on Ochoa v. Sorenstam and Meg Bolger, the misplaced mid-am on the Curtis Cup team. I plan to address both comments here and now, to validate THEIR existence. First, the battle of the Titans. Irma double-commented this one, demonstrating her staying power. The first and pithy one went like this:

Comment from: Irma [Visitor] Email
Weren’t Lorena’s first 5 wins convincing enough for you?

The follow-up, less terse, drove home the nail with a powerful electric hammer:

Comment from: Irma [Visitor] Email
If I am not mistakes:
HSBC, Kraft, Safeway.

Do you want Lorena to give the trophies back of the tournament where Annika did not participate?

Maybe we should ask Annika to give back her trophies of does Lorena did not participate.

Why is it with people like you it is never enough? Why can’t we just enjoy the ride, be it Lorena’s or Annika’s.

Irma, our time is now! Ochoa and Sorenstam are in the throws of a major championship duel. At the midway point of the LPGA Championship, they are separated by one stroke, with the leader only one more stroke away. Are you jacked? I’m amped!

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The second blog reference questioned my assessment of Meghan Bolger’s contribution to the USA Curtis Cup team in Scotland. I suggested that the “other” side was praying that Bolger would be included in all matches, as she not only lost in singles, but lost in each of her partner matches (the only full points her partners lost all week.) Randall Morrison took offense and fired back with:

Comment from: Randall Morrison [Visitor] Email
Hey,

Check you facts matey. Its a team game. Meghan contributed immensely to the team. The Curtis Cup is a team game. Her individual results are irrelevant! All her team mates supported her during the Cup

To Ran from Ron…Golf is a team game since when? Even in fake team setups like the Ryder, Walker, Solheim, Curtis and Presidents Cups, you can’t hit the shot or save the shot for the other player. Get me her scorecards and let me know what Bolger shot. I’m guessing she was woefully short of her opponents. She got closed out 5 and 4 on Sunday, for Lady Heathcoat-Amory’s sake. She lost 3 & 2 in fourballs both days, playing her own ball. They didn’t even trust her to play alternate shot (foursomes)! What does that tell you? The difference between the best women’s mid am and the twentieth best collegiate player is a golfing gulf. The only exception of recent times has been C.S. Thompson of Pennsylvania.

Keep reading, keep writing…If I’m wrong, I’ll admit it. If not, I’ll prove YOU wrong!

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