MGoBlue100 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) From Alex Myers, Golf Digest: LPGA-sponsor dinner drama: The CEO and chairman of CME Group, Terry Duffy, had some pretty spicy words for the LPGA after an awkward situation at a pre-tournament event at the Ritz-Carlton’s Triburon Golf Club. Apparently, Duffy wanted to highlight some of the best golfers in the world during a speech, but when they panned to the audience, none of the 11 who had RSVP’d were there. Ouch. “It’s an embarrassment to a company of my size and an embarrassment to me personally,” Duffy told Golfweek’s Beth Ann Nichols. And he added, “I am exceptionally disappointed with the leadership of the LPGA. They better get their act together because they’re going to lose people like me over stuff like this.” Look, no one likes going to corporate gigs, but it’s part of the gig. And people like him are the reason they were handing out $2 million to the winner on Sunday. When you’re a tour fighting for more recognition/exposure/prize money, you should go even more out of your way in this area. Of course, LPGA commissioner Molly Marcoux Samaan deserves most of the blame. That's just how it goes when you're in charge. Edited November 23, 2022 by MGoBlue100 Credited Source Crashtestdummy and JohnSmalls 2 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Worst thing for the lpga was Mike whan leaving. MGoBlue100, WFWP91, GaDawg and 1 other 4 Quote 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...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Apparently there was a lot of miscommunication. Michelle Wie on the NLU podcast went into it a little and I guess there was a communication breakdown between the tour and the players. Hopefully no lasting damage! MGoBlue100 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 i'm betting they WILL be there next time. MGoBlue100, JohnSmalls and cnosil 3 Quote “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...
Caddie1966 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Hard to believe there could be miscommunication on if you were going to the dinner or not. Sounds to me like Michelle Wie is covering some tracks for those who bailed out. None of these tours can afford to tick off their sponsors especially the biggest ones. Not a good look for the new commissioner. MGoBlue100, JohnSmalls, Crashtestdummy and 1 other 4 Quote 917D2 driver 3 wood TS2 19 degree and 21 degree hybrids 0211 5-GW irons Glide 56 and 60 degree wedges EXO7 putter MAX grip Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Caddie1966 said: Hard to believe there could be miscommunication on if you were going to the dinner or not. Sounds to me like Michelle Wie is covering some tracks for those who bailed out. None of these tours can afford to tick off their sponsors especially the biggest ones. Not a good look for the new commissioner. I don't recall all the details, but there was a cancellation with Serena Williams as well for the same dinner. She admitted it was awful that it happened and expressed her appreciation for all that the sponsor had done and more. Yes, not a good look and very unfortunate that it happened so hopefully there will be some mending afterwards. MGoBlue100 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etheP47 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 The women's side of golf is the fastest growing of all segments, and will be into the future, therefore, Fxxk 'em! Sponsors sponsor to get their name in the spotlight. Look to CME on this one for the blame, lack of communication is what I'd guess? Stay proud, don't give an inch! PeterHenric, Headhammer, Miboy62 and 2 others 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, etheP47 said: The women's side of golf is the fastest growing of all segments, and will be into the future, therefore, Fxxk 'em! Sponsors sponsor to get their name in the spotlight. Look to CME on this one for the blame, lack of communication is what I'd guess? Stay proud, don't give an inch! Hot take of all hot takes. The womens tour grew because of Mike whan. If the new commissioner doesn’t do her job and the members don’t honor their obligations the growth will stop and the large amount of money coming will go away. Miboy62, JohnSmalls and MGoBlue100 3 Quote 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 November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 2 hours ago, etheP47 said: The women's side of golf is the fastest growing of all segments, and will be into the future, therefore, Fxxk 'em! Sponsors sponsor to get their name in the spotlight. Look to CME on this one for the blame, lack of communication is what I'd guess? Stay proud, don't give an inch! So piss the Sponsors off that are paying the prize money… interesting take for sure. MGoBlue100, Headhammer, JohnSmalls and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
chisag Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 11 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: I don't recall all the details, but there was a cancellation with Serena Williams as well for the same dinner. She admitted it was awful that it happened and expressed her appreciation for all that the sponsor had done and more. Yes, not a good look and very unfortunate that it happened so hopefully there will be some mending afterwards. ... The women usually bend over backwards for their sponsors. I have to think this was a one time mistake, albeit a really big one. But my guess is they will make up for it in the future. MGoBlue100, GolfSpy_APH, JohnSmalls and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Aerojet 3/5 ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Steelfiber 780Hy DHy #4 ... Diamana LTD 65r Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashtestdummy Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 It is was a big error on the LPGA. The CME CEO, Duffy thinks it was a snub. There might be more to the story and some drama ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryncgolfer Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Did he Instagram RSVP? Cuz you gotta InstaGram RSVP with this lot. Hehe Quote Mizuno irons, hybrids and Driver of the week . Cally wedges from CPO! Nice Shot Man! ️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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