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Muni He Thrives with Xiong's Guidance at NW Arkansas Championship

9/21/2025

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Muni He faced a caddie crisis before the 2025 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship and sought help from PGA Tour pro Norman Xiong.
Xiong's experience has stabilized Muni's game, contributing to her opening round score of 6-under 65, her best in nearly two years.
She hit 18 greens in regulation, made five birdies, and tied for 9th place.
Ranked 129th in the Race to the CME Globe, Muni needs a strong finish to retain her LPGA status.
Xiong advised on equipment changes, including switching from graphite to steel shafts, yielding promising results.

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Story summary

Muni He faced a caddie crisis before the 2025 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship and sought help from PGA Tour pro Norman Xiong.
Xiong's experience has stabilized Muni's game, contributing to her opening round score of 6-under 65, her best in nearly two years.
She hit 18 greens in regulation, made five birdies, and tied for 9th place.
Ranked 129th in the Race to the CME Globe, Muni needs a strong finish to retain her LPGA status.
Xiong advised on equipment changes, including switching from graphite to steel shafts, yielding promising results.