How do you feel about the LPGA officials requiring foreign players to speak English or being suspended?
LORENA OCHOA: Well, my opinion was it was going to be hard for players to speak English. We’re here because of what we do inside the golf course. What is important is to have a good communication with the LPGA staff and the players and try to be a little more sociable, and to smile and say hi to the sponsors and be good for the game. We should all be in good shape. Q. This is two days after you were quoted on the policy. It went away just like that. How much do you think that was the result of the status and the power you carry on the tour? LORENA OCHOA: Don’t blame it on me (laughter). I have nothing to do with that. It’s just an opinion like any other player. I’m a foreign player. I really struggle with my English. Like I said, you don’t have to speak the language to achieve that better communication. I always support the LPGA. I think as long as we both try to do our best, we should be good. MARIA HJORTH MIKE SCANLAN: Maria, you’re the defending champ this week. You got your third c
