Going into effect in 2009, all LPGA players who have been on tour for two years must pass an oral evaluation of their English skills. Failure will result in a suspended membership of their Tour card. Many commentators are criticizing the LPGA for booting a player off the tour just because they don’t speak English. In fact, there has been very limited if any positive response to this decision announced last Tuesday by LPGA officials. There are a reported 121 foreign players from 26 different countries on the LPGA Tour. Forty-five players of those are from South Korea.

Not one other major sport has a required English speaking policy. Further, the LPGA already offers its members online English language courses and has implemented a professional-development program.

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