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Will the LPGA suspend any golfers because of poor English skills in 2009?
Settled as English-language policy canceled for 2009
'English-language policy canceled for 2009.' The LPGA has rescinded the plan. A revised plan will not include penalties.
http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/8528702/LPGA-scraps-widely-panned-English-only-rule
Background:
Recently, the LPGA stated that all golfers who have been on tour for two years will be required to pass an oral evaluation of their English skills. Golfers who fail the evaluation will have their membership suspended.
Currently, both the LPGA and the Futures Tour provide free access to language-training programs. The Futures Tour has promised increased language training to those who would fail the evaluation.
I expect very little enforcement of the policy in 2009. I based the starting percentages on that expectation.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hPwhmjeiEidXKksxtFZCTsXQI4DwD92RICP80
http://www.golfweek.com/protours/lpga/story/futures-tour-reaction-news-082808
Currently, both the LPGA and the Futures Tour provide free access to language-training programs. The Futures Tour has promised increased language training to those who would fail the evaluation.
I expect very little enforcement of the policy in 2009. I based the starting percentages on that expectation.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hPwhmjeiEidXKksxtFZCTsXQI4DwD92RICP80
http://www.golfweek.com/protours/lpga/story/futures-tour-reaction-news-082808
Settlement details:
As reported by a major mainstream news source.
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Settled as English-language policy canceled for 2009 on Sat 6th Sep 4:25pm PDT
Suspend date: Fri 28th Aug 2009 4:59pm PDT (39 weeks to go) Settlement date: Sat 6th Sep 4:25pm PDT
Initial likelihoods: English-language policy canceled for 2009: 35%, At least one golfer suspended due to policy: 5%, Only action = golfer forced to take English traing: 10%, Other outcome (includes no actions taken): 50%
Action history:
Created Thu 28th Aug 5:37pm PDT by onedave
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Settlement requested Fri 5th Sep 7:22pm PDT by onedave: Please settle as 'English-language policy canceled for 2009.' The LPGA has rescinded the plan. A revised plan will not include penalties. http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/8528702/LPGA-scraps-widely-panned-English-only-rule
onedave: Please settle as 'English-language policy canceled for 2009.' The LPGA has rescinded the plan. A revised plan will not include penalties. http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/8528702/LPGA-scraps-widely-panned-English-only-rule
Settlement requested Fri 5th Sep 7:26pm PDT by onedave: I am not sure if the market refers to the original English-only policy. According to this article, http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2008/09/05/2008-09-05_lpga_shows_it_can_read_the_writing_on_th.html, a new policy may include fines.
onedave: I am not sure if the market refers to the original English-only policy. According to this article, http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2008/09/05/2008-09-05_lpga_shows_it_can_read_the_writing_on_th.html, a new policy may include fines.
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Settled as 'English-language policy canceled for 2009' Sat 6th Sep 4:25pm PDT by 
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: 'English-language policy canceled for 2009.' The LPGA has rescinded the plan. A revised plan will not include penalties.
http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/8528702/LPGA-scraps-widely-panned-English-only-rule
mrperfkt: 'English-language policy canceled for 2009.' The LPGA has rescinded the plan. A revised plan will not include penalties.
http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/8528702/LPGA-scraps-widely-panned-English-only-rule
Suspend date: Fri 28th Aug 2009 4:59pm PDT (39 weeks to go) Settlement date: Sat 6th Sep 4:25pm PDT
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score: 10
Korea Times 11 weeks ago
of the new policy. It announced that all golfers with at least two years of experience in the LPGA must pass an oral English evaluation beginning 2009. Any player who fails the test will have their membership suspended. The new rule could have a positive
score: 10
MSNBC 11 weeks ago
MEXICO CITY - Lorena Ochoa of Mexico says a new LPGA Tour policy requiring players to be effective in English starting in 2009 is a ?little drastic.?Ochoa, the No. 1 player in women?s golf, says golfers are better judged by their
score: 10
Newsday 11 weeks ago
MEXICO CITY - Lorena Ochoa of Mexico said a new LPGA Tour policy requiring players to be effective in English starting in 2009 is a 'little drastic.' Ochoa, the No. 1 player in women's golf, says golfers are better judged by
score: 10
CNN 11 weeks ago
Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa says a new LPGA Tour policy requiring players to be effective in English starting in 2009 is a 'little drastic.' Ochoa, from Mexico, says golfers are better judged by their performance. She was asked
score: 10
OptusNet 11 weeks ago
rather than speaking English. Latest Golf: How Super is this story? Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa says a new US LPGA Tour policy requiring players to be effective in English starting in 2009 is a 'little drastic'. Ochoa says golfers are better judged by their
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