I think the rule make sense but the LPGA could have gone about it in a less-threatening way. Players have to learn English because they are being paid by sponsors. Imagine the LPGA comes to your town and you get to play in the Pro-Am and you get a partner that can't speak a word of English. That would be pretty irritating and you probably wouldn't go next time. TV channels have had to cut off the trophy presentation because there was no speech or interview in English.
The rule itself is not bad but threatening to have English tests and losing your tour card if you fail is sending the wrong message. Also how is the tour helping these girls learn English? Are they providing tutors? It could have been handled alot more delicately.
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