What did you think of Beth Daniel’s Solheim Cup captain’s picks?
I thought Michelle (Wie) totally earned her place based on this year’s performance, especially when there were even fewer events than when Paula Creamer made it as a rookie in 2005. Of all the players up for the pick, she was, by far, playing the best. Juli (Inkster), quite frankly, wasn’t picked for her golf skills right now. I think she fits the team room for her age experience. I think she’s a mom figure that’s maybe a little bit necessary because of the youthful nature of this team. She’s not playing very well right now, but the Solheim Cup sometimes turns a player around. Only one American has won a major championship in the last nine played. No American has been the LPGA’s Player of the Year in 15 years, since Beth Daniel, does it matter? Americans have won (nine of the last 33 LPGA events). It’s disappointing, yes. Do I think it matters? Yes. I think the surprising thing is that experience doesn’t seem to matter in major championships anymore. You look over the last two-and-a-ha
