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Joel Dahmen’s emotionally-charged conclusion to last year’s season left an indelible impression on golf fans.
Jennifer Kupcho joins Golf Central to unpack winning the Aon Risk Reward Challenge, the momentum she’s carrying into the CME Championship, Caitlin Clark being more visible in the women’s golf world and more.
Amy Rogers reports on new LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler’s top priorities for the next phase of his term and how he’s taking “early action” when it comes to his future plans and vision for the association.
To borrow a football phrase, Harris English notes, “The goal posts are moving a little bit.” Fitting, too, since the PGA Tour’s new commissioner, Brian Rolapp, came over from the NFL.
Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch discuss Jennifer Kupcho impressive performance throughout the LPGA season to win the $1 million Aon Risk Reward Challenge.
On the heels of announcing broadcast enhancements and the 2026 schedule, Craig Kessler laid out Wednesday a four-part plan for driving the LPGA into the future.
Players discuss how they’re approaching the RSM Classic, with everything from PGA Tour status to Signature Event qualification on the line on St. Simons Island.
The LPGA released its 2026 competition schedule, and among the notable observations is that the Chevron’s venue is to be determined.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul talks with Eamon Lynch about the pressure that comes with the huge purse at the CME Group Tour Championship and her happiness with her season performance.
Victor Perez was thought to be playing this week’s RSM Classic for a chance to keep his PGA Tour card. Instead, the 33-year-old Frenchman is headed to LIV Golf.