Episode 23: Annika Returns, Range Finders at Events, The Popov Rule, and more LPGA Tour News - a podcast by The 9th Tee Podcast

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). 

Further episodes of The 9th Tee Podcast

Further podcasts by The 9th Tee Podcast

Website of The 9th Tee Podcast