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[Carolina Golfer 2]

I first saw her in person when she played in the NCAA Championshp in Maryland in 2009, but didn't focus on her too much at the time as I was following the lady Tar Heels. But after seeing her yesterday and then hearing her post round interview. I'm a big fan now. So cute, seems to have a great personality and I absoultely love her accent. I hope we see more of her this year and years to come.

Edited by Carolina Golfer 2, 11 June 2012 - 01:21 PM.

[tbowles411]

She's definately easy on the eyes.  A lot of grace and class as well (and a game to match).  

Edited by tbowles411, 23 April 2012 - 10:17 AM.

[Big Ben]

I am very impressed with her swing, she needs to trust her game more...BB

Edited by Big Ben, 23 April 2012 - 11:31 AM.

[jdmorris1980]

She's hot and Spanish, great combo.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

jdmorris1980, on 23 April 2012 - 10:47 AM, said:

She's hot and Spanish, great combo.

Agreed!!!

[zerofade]

azahara munoz
belen mozo
beatriz recari

spain does ladies golf better

[putt4_66]

zerofade, on 23 April 2012 - 10:56 AM, said:

azahara munoz
belen mozo
beatriz recari

spain does ladies golf better

+3

[dbleag]

When it comes to the LPGA, these three are "better than most".

[Mr22putt]

You gents have great taste.

To promote the LPGA...they should always group Aza, Belen & Beatriz on Thurs/Fri.
The 3 Spanish Killer B's (Beauty, Babes & Bods).

I know the US fans would rather see US players on the leaderboards...but if these 3 contended each week....I would find any true LPGA golf fan needing more.....Michelle, Paula, Morgan, Natalie,....who?????


I 1st noticed Aza in May 2010.
She has the face of an angel....and is one of my favs.
She needs more confidence to win and work on her clutch putting.

GO SPAIN GO!!!!

I'm Canadian, but non-partisan to any good looking LPGA pro.

[Awsi Dooger]

Immensely cute.

I didn't like Azahara's awesome approach shot to 17 during Sunday singles of the Solheim Cup last year because it essentially decided the competition for the Europeans, but that shot obviously boosted Aza's confidence and now we see her during weekend coverage more often.

Prior to that Solheim Cup I thought she would lull as a moderate LPGA player year after year.

Agreed, the Spaniards should be paired every week. Might lead to some healthy wardrobe competition.

Too bad Michael Fay isn't in charge of LPGA pairings. He'd have fun with it.

[tbowles411]

Carolina Golfer 2, on 23 April 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

jdmorris1980, on 23 April 2012 - 10:47 AM, said:

She's hot and Spanish, great combo.

Agreed!!!

Can't argue that!

[Mr22putt]

Awsi Dooger, on 23 April 2012 - 08:51 PM, said:

Immensely cute.

I didn't like Azahara's awesome approach shot to 17 during Sunday singles of the Solheim Cup last year because it essentially decided the competition for the Europeans, but that shot obviously boosted Aza's confidence and now we see her during weekend coverage more often.

Prior to that Solheim Cup I thought she would lull as a moderate LPGA player year after year.

Agreed, the Spaniards should be paired every week. Might lead to some healthy wardrobe competition.

Too bad Michael Fay isn't in charge of LPGA pairings. He'd have fun with it.

Awsi
Aza is one of my favs and hope she can wins tons.

But as a realist...I agree that she would be just a middle of the pack player....doesn't hit a high ball and not a great putter.

If not for her -8 2nd round at Lotte...she had 3 avg rds.

You can tell she lacks confidence....in her post rd interview...she said it really didn't matter cause Ai won by 4....hello Aza....you were tied for the lead after 9 and couldn't charge on the back 9.

It was nice to hear when she's in contention...they change the TV programming in Spain and show live coverage.

But I'll always root for the Spanish princess.

On the flip side...I like Ryann....saw her in 2 Cdn tour events...but after a very solid Solheim....now struggles to make the cut...a flash in the pan???????

[Awsi Dooger]

Mr22putt, on 23 April 2012 - 11:17 PM, said:

Awsi
Aza is one of my favs and hope she can wins tons.

But as a realist...I agree that she would be just a middle of the pack player....doesn't hit a high ball and not a great putter.

If not for her -8 2nd round at Lotte...she had 3 avg rds.

You can tell she lacks confidence....in her post rd interview...she said it really didn't matter cause Ai won by 4....hello Aza....you were tied for the lead after 9 and couldn't charge on the back 9.

It was nice to hear when she's in contention...they change the TV programming in Spain and show live coverage.

But I'll always root for the Spanish princess.

On the flip side...I like Ryann....saw her in 2 Cdn tour events...but after a very solid Solheim....now struggles to make the cut...a flash in the pan???????

That interview was disappointing, no hurt in her eyes.

Azahara surprised me with her aggressive play during the Solheim Cup and while the form has carried over her putting is nowhere near as assertive as Ireland. She did make a solid effort on that par 5 with the slope behind the hole -- lipping out high -- but otherwise they wilted low.

When I say middle pack that's not fair. It means 15-30. Aza is relatively good at everything but great at nothing. Primarily I look at driving distance, greens in regulation, and putting.

Middle pack LPGAers are stuck because the top guns seldom take a week off in a thin schedule. There's never anything approaching last week's PGA event with Kuchar at #15 the highest rated player. I have to chuckle when Judy Rankin or others on the telecast insist a player is due to win. Meanwhile, Yani is there with 5/2 odds and others stacked in the 8/1 or 15/1 range. Not a good grasp of probability. This week is a big chance for the second tier players but Aza is still in the 25/1 range in the betting odds. Normally higher.

Ryann is screwing around with her game. That's my guess. The LPGA stats are still relatively low sample but driving distance is noticeably up. Obviously the tour has found favorable holes and wind conditions so far. Many players are up as much as 10 yards. Heck, even Paula is at 250. Yet Ryann is down 5 yards, and from 7th to 35th. It's ridiculous for her to be only 9 yards beyond Paula.

I've seen this before...bombers who get frustrated at lack of wins and think they need to tighten their game. They are paired with Jiyai or one of the radar types and get jealous. It never happens among men but women fall for it. Maybe a well meaning coach suggests it. Meanwhile, you surrender a great strength, one that is underrated. LPGA rough is not that bad other than a handful of events.

Ryann always butchers the problem holes, making the one mistake you have to avoid. If there's a hole touted as tricky, I know she's good for at least one double. Seldom fails. Like last week during the first round, players were overclubbing the tee shot on 18. Ryann managed a 7 on the par 4.

More than anything, her upside is not what Johnny Miller suggested last year during the US Open. Backup at UCLA as a senior. Rookie at 24. That's more of a journeyman resume than star or Solheim regular.

When Ryann has an "up" event she has to seize it. Last year was fantastic with the two Top 10s. Tommy Gainey didn't get the message last weekend, bombing to 80 on the final round. A guy like that is no guarantee to keep his card given the depth of the PGA.

[pickerjohn]

Aza will be fine when she learns to be a little more assertive.
Last week-end on the final 9 holes you could see hesitation causing
her to be slow at times. She will be a constant visitor to the top 10
and even the winners circle when the confidence reaches full force.
But no matter what, she'll always be easy to watch.

[tbowles411]

Awsi Dooger, on 24 April 2012 - 01:31 AM, said:

Mr22putt, on 23 April 2012 - 11:17 PM, said:

Awsi
Aza is one of my favs and hope she can wins tons.

But as a realist...I agree that she would be just a middle of the pack player....doesn't hit a high ball and not a great putter.

If not for her -8 2nd round at Lotte...she had 3 avg rds.

You can tell she lacks confidence....in her post rd interview...she said it really didn't matter cause Ai won by 4....hello Aza....you were tied for the lead after 9 and couldn't charge on the back 9.

It was nice to hear when she's in contention...they change the TV programming in Spain and show live coverage.

But I'll always root for the Spanish princess.

On the flip side...I like Ryann....saw her in 2 Cdn tour events...but after a very solid Solheim....now struggles to make the cut...a flash in the pan???????

That interview was disappointing, no hurt in her eyes.

Azahara surprised me with her aggressive play during the Solheim Cup and while the form has carried over her putting is nowhere near as assertive as Ireland. She did make a solid effort on that par 5 with the slope behind the hole -- lipping out high -- but otherwise they wilted low.

When I say middle pack that's not fair. It means 15-30. Aza is relatively good at everything but great at nothing. Primarily I look at driving distance, greens in regulation, and putting.

Middle pack LPGAers are stuck because the top guns seldom take a week off in a thin schedule. There's never anything approaching last week's PGA event with Kuchar at #15 the highest rated player. I have to chuckle when Judy Rankin or others on the telecast insist a player is due to win. Meanwhile, Yani is there with 5/2 odds and others stacked in the 8/1 or 15/1 range. Not a good grasp of probability. This week is a big chance for the second tier players but Aza is still in the 25/1 range in the betting odds. Normally higher.

Ryann is screwing around with her game. That's my guess. The LPGA stats are still relatively low sample but driving distance is noticeably up. Obviously the tour has found favorable holes and wind conditions so far. Many players are up as much as 10 yards. Heck, even Paula is at 250. Yet Ryann is down 5 yards, and from 7th to 35th. It's ridiculous for her to be only 9 yards beyond Paula.

I've seen this before...bombers who get frustrated at lack of wins and think they need to tighten their game. They are paired with Jiyai or one of the radar types and get jealous. It never happens among men but women fall for it. Maybe a well meaning coach suggests it. Meanwhile, you surrender a great strength, one that is underrated. LPGA rough is not that bad other than a handful of events.

Ryann always butchers the problem holes, making the one mistake you have to avoid. If there's a hole touted as tricky, I know she's good for at least one double. Seldom fails. Like last week during the first round, players were overclubbing the tee shot on 18. Ryann managed a 7 on the par 4.

More than anything, her upside is not what Johnny Miller suggested last year during the US Open. Backup at UCLA as a senior. Rookie at 24. That's more of a journeyman resume than star or Solheim regular.

When Ryann has an "up" event she has to seize it. Last year was fantastic with the two Top 10s. Tommy Gainey didn't get the message last weekend, bombing to 80 on the final round. A guy like that is no guarantee to keep his card given the depth of the PGA.

I didn't want to think that this was true, but unfortunately it is.  I thought Azahara was just being gracious, but she doesn't show that killer instinct that Annika, Lorena had or even Yani now has.  When they have to make a shot and take a chance, they go for it because it has to be done.  You don't win that many tournaments and majors if you don't.  Maybe she and other LPGAers are relegated to that role because when Yani plays, she's the immediate favorite because she far and away better than everyone else (even my girl PC).  So when they tee it up at Mobile tomorrow, I'd be really interested in seeing who rises to the top.

[golfnhack]

As always, you have to apply the 20% rule.

The 20% rule is as follows:

If thy art a heterosexual male golfer, thy shall apply a +20% hotness factor to any female golfer, who shall by any non-golfer standards, be considered average at best.

Edited by golfnhack, 24 April 2012 - 09:20 AM.

[tesuquegolfer]

I love me some LPGA, especially the beautiful Spaniards.  I have been a fan of Bea Recari for a while (see my avatar), but since I met Belen and Aza at the RR Donnelley in Phoenix a few months back I have become a big fan of all 3.  The LPGA players are so much more personable for the most part than the men.  Both Belen and Aza have written personal notes to me on FaceBook.  They are very gracious and friendly young ladies.  I think the LPGA is a different animal than the PGA in the sense that the women are competitive but are happy for their competitors to win even if they get beat.  Their are a few exceptions IMO like Suzann, Cristi, Paula, Stacy but for the most part they are all just happy to be making a living doing what they love.  Viva la Espana!!!

[tbowles411]

golfnhack, on 24 April 2012 - 09:19 AM, said:

As always, you have to apply the 20% rule.

The 20% rule is as follows:

If thy art a heterosexual male golfer, thy shall apply a +20% hotness factor to any female golfer, who shall by any non-golfer standards, be considered average at best.

This is actually true.  I met a lady in a store and she was looking at Ping irons.  She wasn't all that great looking, but just the fact she was a golfer and taking it seriously made her kind of hot!  

[Carolina Golfer 2]

tbowles411, on 24 April 2012 - 10:48 AM, said:

golfnhack, on 24 April 2012 - 09:19 AM, said:

As always, you have to apply the 20% rule.

The 20% rule is as follows:

If thy art a heterosexual male golfer, thy shall apply a +20% hotness factor to any female golfer, who shall by any non-golfer standards, be considered average at best.

This is actually true.  I met a lady in a store and she was looking at Ping irons.  She wasn't all that great looking, but just the fact she was a golfer and taking it seriously made her kind of hot!  

I know what you mean T.   I think it has to do with the look as well.  Even when I was young before I started playing golf, a girl in a ball cap and her hair pulled back was very sexy to me.   Now add the ability to stiff an iron from 150 yards, and I'm totally smitten

[tbowles411]

Carolina Golfer 2, on 24 April 2012 - 10:54 AM, said:

tbowles411, on 24 April 2012 - 10:48 AM, said:

golfnhack, on 24 April 2012 - 09:19 AM, said:

As always, you have to apply the 20% rule.

The 20% rule is as follows:

If thy art a heterosexual male golfer, thy shall apply a +20% hotness factor to any female golfer, who shall by any non-golfer standards, be considered average at best.

This is actually true.  I met a lady in a store and she was looking at Ping irons.  She wasn't all that great looking, but just the fact she was a golfer and taking it seriously made her kind of hot!  

I know what you mean T.   I think it has to do with the look as well.  Even when I was young before I started playing golf, a girl in a ball cap and her hair pulled back was very sexy to me.   Now add the ability to stiff an iron from 150 yards, and I'm totally smitten

[zerofade]

put em in a cute/hot outfit and it ups it another 20%

WTA > LPGA

[Mr22putt]

Awsi
You and I both agree about Aza.
Aza missed about 7 putts tentatively on the amateur side on the back 9 = no confidence...never up...never in.

Doesn't have the fire in her belly YET and maybe never will....but that's ok...it's her life.....she's likely happy making $300-$600k/yr including endorsements playing golf....not too shabby.

People like Judy are being nice.....yes some may win...but it's not easy....look at B. Lang.....IMO...another Aza.
But many lesser talented pros have struck or lucked out at the right time....eg) H. Lunke, Birdie Kim, etc.

Ryann is the opposite....cocky..... (I've seen her talk smack about other pros while waiting on a tee block....I like a little cockiness in a gal...although I don't like Kerr)...wants to be #1....but realizes she has a long ways to go.
The driving stats IMO aren't an accurate to measure a pro's true POWER meter....I've seen Ryann's 270-300 yd drive in the PNW.....no way Paula comes close to Ryann's.

no surprise she did well at the Solheim due to match play format.

Ryann needs to develop touch and course mgmt...her athletic ability allowed her to pick up the game 'naturally'

I would say Ryann is the most athletic pro followed closely by Suzann

Edited by Mr22putt, 24 April 2012 - 06:38 PM.

[Mr22putt]

Yes....because there are few women who play golf.....if you see an avg gal on the links on the weekend......she's a babe....lol

[eric_b]

Carolina Golfer 2, on 24 April 2012 - 10:54 AM, said:

tbowles411, on 24 April 2012 - 10:48 AM, said:

golfnhack, on 24 April 2012 - 09:19 AM, said:

As always, you have to apply the 20% rule.

The 20% rule is as follows:

If thy art a heterosexual male golfer, thy shall apply a +20% hotness factor to any female golfer, who shall by any non-golfer standards, be considered average at best.

This is actually true.  I met a lady in a store and she was looking at Ping irons.  She wasn't all that great looking, but just the fact she was a golfer and taking it seriously made her kind of hot!  

I know what you mean T.   I think it has to do with the look as well.  Even when I was young before I started playing golf, a girl in a ball cap and her hair pulled back was very sexy to me.   Now add the ability to stiff an iron from 150 yards, and I'm totally smitten

20% is WAY too low.....it's 30-40% AT LEAST.....

And a huge +1 on the ball cap pony tail thing.....

Man....we have a problem.....and the only prescription is more lady golfers.....

[monkeynaut]

Okay. So, does Spain produce the hottest female golfers?  
Open for discussion here?  B/c I see three and they are all very good looking.  Does any other country have this kind of batting average?

[is1ander]

LPGA players are awesome w fans.  That makes them the sexiest pro athletes IMO.  The fact that most of them are very curvy and beautiful doesn't hurt.

I agree the Spanish gals are smokin but I'd rather watch a cute gal who is elite like IK Kim over a gorgeous gal who is middle of the pack.  *Flame gear on*

[Mr22putt]

monkeynaut, on 25 April 2012 - 04:51 PM, said:

Okay. So, does Spain produce the hottest female golfers?  
Open for discussion here?  B/c I see three and they are all very good looking.  Does any other country have this kind of batting average?

There are 3 other Spanish LPGA members who aren`t so hot...so their batting avg is 0.500...still very high....I don`t think another country comes close.

[Mr22putt]

is1ander, on 25 April 2012 - 08:15 PM, said:

LPGA players are awesome w fans.  That makes them the sexiest pro athletes IMO.  The fact that most of them are very curvy and beautiful doesn't hurt.

I agree the Spanish gals are smokin but I'd rather watch a cute gal who is elite like IK Kim over a gorgeous gal who is middle of the pack.  *Flame gear on*

I`m your opposite.
I like to follow the attractive middle of the pack pros b4 the cut...as many don`t make the cut...then follow the ones that do make the cut in the AM on the weekend and then follow the leaders in the PM.

[GatorNate11]

The LPGA should just get the attractive girls and show them for a solid hour. I would bet money that viewership among men goes up. And I too, have the problem that a girl on the golf course, tends to look better than she would off of the golf course.

[putt4_66]

If you haven't seen this, it's a video with Belen Mozo from Golf.com. It's worth watching.

Belen Mozo on Bunkers