LPGA: What Were They Thinking?
Every now and again, when it comes to the world of sports, there’s going to be a decision that’s made that leaves everyone scratching their heads and wondering “what were they thinking?” This time, the decision that stands out is by the LPGA:
(source)What was the LPGA Tour thinking when it decided it would require its members to learn and speak English or face suspension?
How could the major North American golf circuit that relies on the participation of foreign players more than any other possibly have seen a positive outcome in the implementation of a policy that would have required those women to speak English efficiently or risk losing paychecks?
The summation of this decision is simple: speak English, or you’re not going to be able to play to win. As the reporter commented, this is a remarkable bold (or foolish) move for a sport in which the majority of the players come from far off places.
Whenever decisions like this are made, people start talking - specifically, the fans start talking. More importantly, other conversations are inspired - conversations like those that imply that something similar could happen in other sports.
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