Monday, September 29, 2008

Ochoa Rolls Again V

Hello. Congrats to Lorena Ochoa for winning the Navistar LPGA Classic. Ochoa won in a playoff over Christie Kerr and Candie Kung for her 7th win of the season.
I'm very surprised it was Ochoa's first win since May. And she has 7 wins! It just shows how dominant she was earlier this year.
Yesterday also showed me why she may have struggled this year. On the 17th hole, a relatively easy hole for her, Lorena hit a very poor second shot that almost went into the water hazard in front of the green. She then had a relatively easy shot for her that could've been hit to 'kick-in' distance. Instead she put it a few feet past, then missed it.
This is the type of hole that should separate Lorena from the pack, because she's so much longer than most of the LPGA Tour players. To come away with a par, and have to go into a playoff, instead of a birdie for a win, are the kinds of shots she'll have to work on to remain dominant. Otherwise, players with exceptional short games may be able to contend with her.
Don't get me wrong. Lorena Ochoa is a phenomenal talent, extremely dedicated, and now knows how to win. I think she'll be around the top for a long time. But if she wants to be mentioned with Annika and Tiger, it's these little things she'll have to correct.

Regards,
Steve

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