Episode 23: Annika Returns, Range Finders at Events, The Popov Rule, and more LPGA Tour News
Description
Ben and Kent discuss a buffet of LPGA news dropped over the last week, including Annika Sorenstam's return to play, former world no. 1 Yani Tseng making her first start since 2019 (8:10 ), Gabi Ruffels turning pro, and the marketing opportunity for Ruffles chips (16:35 ), current No. 1 Jin Young Ko making her 2021 debut (20:50 ). They then pivot to range finders being allowed at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship (25:35 ), the change of major winners now getting a five-year exemption instead of a two-year one for non-members, aka the Popov Rule (32:47 ), CME Points becoming the basis of status going forward instead of official money and the ramifications of that change (37:52 ), Cognizant sponsoring the Founders Cup (42:51 ), and the LET announcing it's 2021 schedule (45:00 ).
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