The LPGA willl require all players to speak English starting in 2009. Players that have been LPGA members for two years will face a suspension if they cannot pass an oral evaluation of English skills. For all new players, the rule will be effective immediately. The LPGA Tour held a mandatory meeting last Wednesday with South Koreans to inform them of the new policy.

Currently, there are 121 international players from 26 countries on the LPGA Tour, including 45 players from South Korea. Alot of the Korean players feel as though they are being targeted but Galloway said the LPGA is a “global tour and is not targeting any specific player or country.”

Tournament Director, Kate Peters of the LPGA State Farm Classic says, “This is an American Tour, it is important for sponsors to be able to interact with players and have a positive experience.”

I know that if i were to go to France, i would study enough of their language to be able to communicate, or Italy or Peru. Not saying you need to be like a pro english teacher or Italian teacher but know enough. I think it shows you have respect for others languages and want to communicate. Not only that but it gives you another language to speak!

My final thought on this topic…break out the books and get learning!

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