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These Girls Do Rock
Published: 9/10/2006 1:29 PM
Last Modified: 9/10/2006 1:29 PM

There are obvious differences between the PGA and LPGA but one of the biggest, and a huge advantage for the women, is the accessibility to the stars for the fans.
Go ahead. Go to a PGA event. See how close you get to Tiger Woods. Or, Phil Mickelson.
Come out to an LPGA event and it is not out of the question that you'll wind up talking to one of the players.
You could find yourself jostling with thousands to get a glimpse of Tiger or Phil. Come out to the LPGA and there's a good chance you could see every stroke Annika Sorenstam makes during 18 holes.
The LPGA prides itself on how it treats fans. It makes the players available for various events. It allows fans to get as close as possible without interfering with play.
As such, coming to an LPGA event can be far more rewarding for fans.
You'll see players wandering through the crowd on their way to the clubhouse. They'll be signing autographs, shaking hands and talking with fans.
Sure, there is some of that at PGA events, too. However, it is much tougher to get close to one of the male stars, especially the big names.
Just the size of the crowds can make a huge difference. You aren't fighting thousands down every fairway and around every green.
There are places, plenty of them these last three days at Cedar Ridge, where fans can find a comfortable location for the day.
From the pro-am, when the players are great to deal with, to the daily media briefings, when the players are brought in to talk about their round, it is a pleasure.
These players just look and sound happy to be here.
And, believe it or not, they look and sound like they are happy you are here, too.




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