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LPGA Thrives as Stars Elevate Women's Golf Game

1/8/2025

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The LPGA Tour is thriving, thanks to the efforts of outgoing Commissioner Millie Marcoux Samaan and stars like Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko, who have elevated the game and its prize money. While the Solheim Cup's ratings soared, Korda stresses that maintaining high-level performances is crucial to keep fans engaged in women's golf.

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The LPGA Tour is thriving, thanks to the efforts of outgoing Commissioner Millie Marcoux Samaan and stars like Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko, who have elevated the game and its prize money. While the Solheim Cup's ratings soared, Korda stresses that maintaining high-level performances is crucial to keep fans engaged in women's golf.