LPGA won't suspend players for poor English

Sports Digest

September 6, 2008

Under increasing criticism, the LPGA Tour backed off plans to suspend players who cannot speak English well enough to be understood at pro-ams, in interviews or in making acceptance speeches at tournaments. LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens said she would have a revised plan by the end of the year that would not include suspensions, although fining non-English speakers remains an option. The LPGA membership includes 121 international players from 26 countries. Asians won three of the four majors this year.

PGA BMW Championship: Camilo Villegas shot a 5-under-par 65 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round in St. Louis.

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