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With New Leadership, the LPGA Looks to Turn a Corner in 2026

New commissioner Craig Kessler has accomplished much in just six months, but on the course the biggest question is if Nelly Korda can return to her winning ways of two years ago.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

'I Lost A Ton Of Power, Nearly 20 MPH Ball Speed And Cried' - Alison Lee On The Cost Of Her Golf Comeback

Alison Lee's comeback trail: six months, a new life, and the drive to win

Golf Monthly · Nov 17, 2025

LPGA to Partner With Saudi Arabia PIF for U.S. Tournament

For the first time, the LPGA will partner with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund for a regular-season tournament, co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5, 2025

Why did the LPGA-LET merger vote not happen? The answer is Golf Saudi

Golf's future still holds more questions than answers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2024

Big money bought the PGA Tour, but can it make golf a popular sport in Saudi Arabia?

The recent merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi-funded LIV Golf – now being reviewed by the U.S. Department of Justice over antitrust concerns – stunned the golf community.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Lydia Ko played eight rounds of golf on her honeymoon and then opened with a 64 to co-lead the Saudi Ladies International

The World No. 1 fired an 8-under 64 in the opening round of the Aramco Saudi Ladies International to co-lead.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2023

Vocal sportswashing critic Meghan MacLaren explains why she’s playing in Saudi Arabia, where the purse is one of the highest in women’s golf

Abstaining from events backed by the PIF would cripple an LET player’s chance to make a living.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 14, 2023

Golf Saudi head walks back threat to start his own majors if LIV Golf players aren’t welcomed at the four majors

“The story wrongfully expressed and misrepresented my views."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 21, 2022

Lexi Thompson won an Aramco Team Series event in New York over the weekend. What does it mean for the LPGA and Golf Saudi?

The Aramco events are not official LPGA events, but the LPGA did enter into a joint venture with the LET in 2019.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2022

Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, Brooke Henderson among big names at Saudi-backed Aramco event at Trump Ferry Point

Golf Saudi backs six of events on the LET schedule.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2022