Early AM Golf, National Cheerleading Event or Solheim Cup?

I woke up really early this morning (not on purpose of course, who gets up at 3 am on a Saturday?) and really couldn't get back to sleep.  So instead of tossing and turning and ruining my wife's slumber I decided to get up and see if I could find something to put me back to sleep on the idiot box.

What did I find?  The National Cheerleading competition in their full glory, faces painted, names on their hair ribbons, matching outfits...

But wait, when did Cheerleading competitions involve caddies?  Is that Paula Creamer?  I thought she skipped college...

No, it's the playing of the bi-annual competition called the Solheim Cup and man did it look cold there.  I guess it looked a little strange (other than the face painting of course) to see LPGA players in anything other than shorts.  In fact, I don't recall the last time I watched women's golf  when they weren't playing in anything but perfect weather.  But then, I don't recall the last time I watched women's golf.

One thing is apparent, the women don't get the credit for being the solid ball strikers that they truly deserve.  Hitting greens when the wind was blowing for 35 to 40 mph requires a solid strike and there was a bunch of good shots.  It was compelling golf to say the least (although I did finally fall back asleep, but in all fairness I do that while watching the men as well).

Which leads me to the point of the post, what can the LPGA do to foster more interest in their sport?  The Solheim Cup, while an obvious knock-off of the Ryder Cup, is a treat to watch.  Every other week (including the so-called majors) not so much.  To me the LPGA needs to continue to promote themselves as an international tour, showcasing their skills throughout the world and fostering growth along the way.  Leverage the skill set of the Lorena Ochoa's, any player with the last name of Kim, and the fine Swedes.

I did hear the Deputy Commissioner claim that they were looking into a President's Cup type format to involve the rest of the world.  The idea has merit, but let's look at other options.  How about the America's versus the rest of the world?  Do it annually and dump this us versus everyone else mentality...  At least we'd get Lorena Ochoa on our team.  Do you think the Mexico flag would look good on her left cheek?