"The guys (on the PGA Tour) wouldn't last a week doing what we do.”

Tod Leonard, writing about the state of the LPGA Tour as the Samsung kicks off at Torrey Pines, notes this from Juli Inkster:

Through the troubles, the players forge on, doing their best to overcome the issues that are out of their control. Sirak of Golf World said they remain the most fan-, sponsor- and media-friendly athletes on the planet.

“When you look at the PGA Tour versus the LPGA, there's more youth interaction with the LPGA,” said Torrey Gane, the Samsung World Championship tournament director. “On the PGA Tour, they sign an autograph and keep walking. Out here, they look at the individual, make eye contact. They really interact with people and show their appreciation.”

Inkster has been a proud example of that for nearly three decades.

“It blows my mind how good we are,” Inkster said, “and how much we still have to work to get to where we're at. The guys (on the PGA Tour) wouldn't last a week doing what we do.”