tonyj5 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Lydia Ko has not won in her last 38 starts! What is wrong with Lydia Ko? http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Didn't she run through a couple of coaches? Sounds like Wie without the injuries. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 She had made some big changes with equipment, coaches, caddies, last year. ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFrazier Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Going to PXG, changing her swing, and hiring a new caddie and coach sure didn't help much. I enjoyed watching her play in 2016 at the KIA Classic.... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver- Callaway GBB Epic 9.5 Aldila Rouge Max 75X 3 Wood- Callaway GBB Epic 15 Aldila Rouge Max 85X Hybrid- Callaway GBB Epic 19 UST Recoil F4 Irons- Callaway CF Apex 16' 4-PW S300 Wedges- Titleist SM6 GW/SW/LW S300 Putter- Ping Anser Sigma G w/ Superstroke Pistol GT 2.0 Ball- Bridgestone B330/ TaylorMade TP4/ Titleist ProV1 Grips- Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Maybe she should not over analyze everything and just play golf. That's what got her there. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut05 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I've got to think parents come into the equation somewhere in this mess. She really needs to keep them away from her golf career, but I think it may be too late for that. I don't know that she'll ever be what she was as long as they are still making some decisions and she keeps changing things around. In my bag: Callaway Epic Subzero with Aldila Rogue Max 75 Stiff shaft Callaway Rogue Subzero with Project X Evenflow 6.0 75g stiff shaft Callaway Rogue 3 Hybrid with Aldila Synergy 60 HYB stiff shaft Callaway Apex irons (4-PW) with True Temper XP 95 stiff shafts Callaway MD3 wedges (50/54/58) SeeMore Original FGP Bridgestone Tour B RX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Mayyyyyyybe, it's a “boy†in her life.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Could be as simple as job burn out. Shes been going hard @ it since a kid. Lot of pressure on her to preform Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 A lot of changes both equipment and personnel plus playing at that high of a level does take a lot out of a person. I agree with pretty much what everyone else has previously said. I'm sure she will return to form soon. MDGolfHacker What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Lydia Ko was and continues to be a player I like to see on the leaderboard. There's the saying--if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it. From as near as I could tell, Lydia's game wasn't broke, so I'm not sure what the heck she was trying to fix with all her changes. Like others, I trust that she will win again and be a regular on the leaderboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Lydia Ko has lost her accuracy in both fairways and greens hit. Couple that with the fact that she isn't one of the longest hitters on tour, and it's not surprising that her world ranking is slipping. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Like others have said. To many changes in such a short time span. And it looks like she is trying to find distance in her game and it just isn't there for her. Give her time to settle in with the changes and she'll be back on top. Just to much talent to keep her down. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 A very good friend was one of the caddies she blew through last year. He didnt share a lot of details. But it is very clear her parents (father mostly) were the driving forces behind all the changes, especially the equipment. Changes she did not want ti make. Also they dictate her practice schedule and at times it was past the point of burnout or exhaustion. Lets say while working with the No. 1 player in the world had some perks, he wasn't devastated when he was told ti move on. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTexGolfer Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I hate to hear that about her parents. It's a shame that they don't see that they are ruining her game. Hopefully she will get the courage to tell them to butt out. 400 Driver (8*) UST ATTAS Punch 6S F6 Baffler (16*) Matrix Red Tie 65Q4 816 H1 Hybrid (21*,23*) Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY Z765 (5-PW) +2* Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw Vokey SM5 50.08F 54.10M Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw PM Grind 60* Dynamic Gold S400 TR 1966 Anser 2 Z Star ball Pioneer Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 A very good friend was one of the caddies she blew through last year. He didnt share a lot of details. But it is very clear her parents (father mostly) were the driving forces behind all the changes, especially the equipment. Changes she did not want ti make. Also they dictate her practice schedule and at times it was past the point of burnout or exhaustion. Lets say while working with the No. 1 player in the world had some perks, he wasn't devastated when he was told ti move on. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I'm not surprised since I hear that about a number of Korean LPGA players. Wie was another example of parental interference or dominance. Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Golf Guy Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Really, it's kind of a trend with a lot of the top ranked LPGA players trending down after a while. I remember when Tseng won a lot and now I don't know if she's even playing. There's that other one with the slow swing, can't remember her name but likewise not as prevalent now, Lewis; the list goes on. I'd be interested in an article addressing staying power on the LPGA. Is it any different than the other tours (I think it is) and if so, why? As for Ko, she's growing up and is dealing with a lot more than her golf game. When winning doesn't come as easy, it's interesting to see how each player tries to get it back. Ko apparently goes through equipment, caddies and swing coaches fairly quickly, I guess not finding what she's looking for yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk WIT Sta Dry Bag: Driver: '17 M2 Woods: M2 3W and 5W Hybrids: Apex 3h and 5h Irons: MP 18 MMC Wedges: MD PM Grind, 56* and 60* Putter: California Sonoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 She used to play Callaway, she got “bought out†by PXG, and clearly that equipment is not very good for her. She needs to switch back. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Sure the amount of changes she made may have an effect on her not winning but her performance last season doesn't reflect a bad year just one where she didn't win. One of the things that i think have contributed is the emergence of Ariya Jutanugarn and the solid play of several others on tour. I think she will be just fine and will probably win 2-3 times this year and maybe even another major. Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyj5 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Update: Lydia missed the cut this past weekend at the Founders Cup.http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2018/03/what-is-wrong-with-lydia-ko.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I think her confidence is in the dumpster. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 She was only 2 strokes off the lead yesterday to end the day. Currently not tee'd off yet and is 6 strikes behind Kerr who is -10 for the tourney with 5 holes to go for today. Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 She is two under so far today, all pars with 2 birds. Today she is shaving the edges of the holes. ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 There is nothing wrong with her. She was very young when she turned pro. She had nothing to gauge anything against, and the confidence and bravado of a head strong teen.. She's a few years in now.... she knows how good the rest of the women are, now. She'll be fine with a bit more age and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 She dropped down again. Tomorrow will be interesting to she if she can recover. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatKyle Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I'm not surprised since I hear that about a number of Korean LPGA players. Wie was another example of parental interference or dominance. 100% agree on Wie. The fact that she suddenly improved after reaching her later twenties and gaining a bit more independence from her parents is very telling. Getting out of that cloud must make a night and day difference when it comes to enjoying the game and playing the mental strategy that works best for you. Lefty in the Mitten State currently carrying: TM '17 M2 9.5 w/ Fujikura Pro XLR8 · Exotics EX10 15° w/ GD Tour AD Stiff · F7 HY @ 20° · Forged Tec Black 5i-AW w/ Project X LZ 6.0 · MD2 56°+ 60° · Method B2-01 · Kirkland Signature · Clicgear 2.0 · Course photo albums: Boyne Highlands + Bay Harbor (Michigan) | Wailea Gold & Emerald (Maui) | Forest Dunes (Michigan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 100% agree on Wie. The fact that she suddenly improved after reaching her later twenties and gaining a bit more independence from her parents is very telling. Getting out of that cloud must make a night and day difference when it comes to enjoying the game and playing the mental strategy that works best for you. Did she really improve though? Granted she has been injury stricken a lot but she only had 3 wins since 2014 with 2 coming in 2014. She has been inconsistent every year. She went from 2010-2014 without a win. Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Did she really improve though? Granted she has been injury stricken a lot but she only had 3 wins since 2014 with 2 coming in 2014. She has been inconsistent every year. She went from 2010-2014 without a win.yeah she has some real ups and down - well actually more downs. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyzee10 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I think her parents were causing some trouble. From late 2016 and into 2017 it was a big talking point. I would imagine that plays a huge part in success vs struggles. When you hit a downturn and the parents ride you and cause friction in your professional relationships… well.. it's not a recipe for success. Having that weigh on your every shot… yikes. I hope she can pull it back together – I like her. For a kid, she is incredible! What's In The Bag? Cobra Connect Challenge II - Instagram @joyzee1010 Driver: RH F8+ 8*-11* Set at 9.5* HZRDUS Yellow 76g 6.0 Shaft 3 Wood: RH F8+ 13*-15* Set at 14.5* HZRDUS Yellow 76g 6.0 Shaft 3 Hybrid: RH F8 19* Rogue Pro 75 X-Stiff Shaft Irons: RH F8 4 - GW with Dynamic Gold X100 Shaft Wedges: King 54* 58* Dynamic Gold Wedge Flex Putter: RH Rossa Mallet - Mid size Super Stroke Grip Bag: Ultralight Stand Bag Black Ball: Various Range Finder: TecTecTec VPRO DLXS Shot Tracking Tour Analytics: Arccos Previous WITB: Driver R11s 9* 3 Wood Rocketballz Stage 2 TP 15* 3 Hybrid 19* Irons 4-PW R11 Wedges TP 52*, 56*, 60* Putter Rossa Mallet Instagram - @joyzee1010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 yeah she has some real ups and down - well actually more downs. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy It's a shame too. She has the talent to win a lot but imo the lack of competition in junior golf due to the way her parents handled her and her career, then injuries followed by going to Stanford while trying to play on tour followed by more injuries and what seems like internet golfer tweaking if the swing she hasn't lived up to the potential. She is still relatively young especially when you look at what Kerr is doing on tour there's still a chance she can run off some wins Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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