Evian The 5th Major

Hello. The tournament preceding the British Open on the PGA Tour, the John Deere Classic, has a less than stellar field, to say the least. The same cannot be said for the LPGA's stop prior to the Women's British Open. The Evian Masters has as good a field as any tournament.
While I have been critical of the LPGA's scheduling in the past, it really was a stroke of genius to put these two tournaments together. It gives the players more justification to make the trip across the pond. They get a chance to get used to the European time zones. And competing for 2 large purses doesn't hurt either.
Lorena Ochoa and Michelle Wie are at the top of the leaderboard, which is no surprise. What would be a pleasant surprise for either of them is if they won.
While Ochoa has won before, and is the current money leader, her titles pale in comparison to the Evian or a major. Winning this week would be a big step towards Player of the Year honours. It would help her surpass majors winners Webb, Pak and Sorenstam.
As for Wie, it was mentioned on the Grey Goose 19th Hole on The Golf Channel how she sounds and plays like Sergio Garcia, which was not a compliment. The novelty may be wearing off Michelle's appearances, especially on the PGA Tour. The last thing I or anyone else wants is for her to become a laughing stock. A win here would go a long way towards giving her the credibility she currently lacks.
All the best ladies as you tackle the Evian.

Regards,
Steve