Hope for a great LPGA in 2010 starting to look bleak

Nobody has bigger hopes for the LPGA in 2010 then I do. There are many positives going in to the season but after talking with a few insiders there seems to be a lot more uncertainty than the LPGA is letting on. I know, I know, we are all tired of the LPGA putting on a fake face. They never own up to problems until it's obvious and they can no longer deny them. Financial problem abound and it would not surprise me a bit if the LPGA has to get some help from somewhere to keep afloat for the entire season.
Now weather the new commissioner was made aware of the financial problems before signing on is a little detail that may show it's ugly head soon. It sounds to me like Mr. Whan was not given the entire financial story prior to taking his position and now it's become and issue among the administration. I feel sorry for the guy but it's typical LPGA to cover up their problems and keep them a secret. I think what we will see is Mr. Whan will step down prior to the season getting started or you will see some other high level LPGA execs resigning. We all know that the most important thing to the LPGA is saving face and no matter how bad things get, we will never get the true story from them leaving us all to read between the lines to know what the real story is.

My predictions for the 2010 LPGA season

This is the way I see the 2010 LPGA tour season unfolding. Pettersen is doing the work to be the best player in the world and will dominate this year. The Americans really will be quite lucky if they win 3 or 4 events this year. I think Vicky Hurst having a year under her belt is ready to bust out as a top American player. I do believe you will see the top players playing a few more events on the other tours simply because of the LPGA's lack of events and prize money.


Player of the year Suzann Pettersen

Runner up Anna Norquivst

Rookie of the year Jean Reynolds

Top Ameican player Vicky Hurst