Apparently, the heat from sponsors and many Asian-American organization was too much for LPGA to bear. They announced that the language policy will be changed, so that it would not be punitive. I think LPGA needs help. They don't know what they are doing. I'm sure they can increase their profitability if they simply follow what they do in other professional sports.
1. Change the unis - I say go skimpy. Bikini would be the best option. What was the single most popular sporting even during the Olympics? Women's Beach Volleyball. I'm not kidding. It always draws the highest rating. While the ladies play in the bikinis, they'll not only attract more viewers, but they will get a nice tan.
2. Allow HGHs and steroids for a couple of years and then ban it after the ladies start challenging PGA players for longest drives contests - This is a no brainer. Chicks dig long balls. So do guys. We want to see 350 yard drives and 250 yard iron shots from the rough. We want more power. That's so American.
3. Allow more fan participation. I'm thinking Lambeau Leap here. Can you imagine how excited the fans would get if Natalie Gulbis or Paula Creamer jumped into their arms after making the birdie putt. The butt pats would be optional.
4. Trash Talking, Show Boating, and even Cat Fighting should be not only encouraged but taught by the league. Mic'd them up, so we can hear Anika cursing out Michelle Wie and Lorena Ochoa taunting after she destroys the field. The best moment would be sudden death playoff being decided by mud wresling event at the 19th hole.
5. Pro-Am event should include not only golf but nice romantic dinner afterward with players. Isn't that what these old, dirty, corporate farts want? Spending some quality time with the players. Of course, for Korean players, they'll be treated to a nice smoky grilling at the table Korean BBQ.
6. Change the caddies - We don't want to see old, unattractive guys carrying the bag. I think muscular hunks in tight shorts and tank top will definitely increase the female viewership as well.
7. Let the men play too. This sounds crazy, but if a woman can play in the men's tour, then why not? However, there should be certain requirements. Men must put up entry fee of at least half of the 1st place prize money. If he doesn't beat all the other women, then he loses the entry fee. Can you imagine how fun it would be to see a guy not only lose to women but lose his money, too?
8. Make it an Olympic event. Then the Chinese governement will invest heavily into the sport, and we'll have millions of Chinese women playing the sport. That way Korean ladies won't be singled out as non-English speaking players on the tour.
9. Decorate the courses better. Who wants to see all green greens. We want some femine colors--pink, yellow, purple, etc. It would definitely make HD viewing experience more intense.
10. Finally, Americans need to play better. In 2008, only 4 of 25 events were won by American players. Lorena Ochoa, a Mexican player, Annika Sorenstam (Swede), Carrie Webb (Austrailian), and Korean ladies have dominated LPGA. Of course, it was more difficult to single out Annika, Lorena, and Karrie as tour killers as they all spoke English. However, if they had a marketable star like Tiger, the sport would be doing so much better. That's why Michelle Wie's disappointing performance is so frustrating. She is American with Korean heritage. If she dominated the sport right now, LPGA would be thriving. Michelle Wie could still do it, but she needs to get her act together in a hurry. As she continues to struggle, her novelty appeal of youth and power will continue to diminish, and she'll be just another LPGA player.
DISCLAIMER: Much of what I wrote was done with sarcasm and is supposed to be funny. If you find it offensive, I suggest that you take a chill pill and go watch British comedy.
BTW, I don't know what caused me to write this. I think losing my mind because I'm so tired.