Fringe Coverage - LPGA Golf Podcast

Miyu Yamashita is a winner again! We recap her latest victory at the Maybank Championship and ask the question: Is she the most underrated player in women's golf? We preview the Toto Japan Classic and the current Race to CME Globe standings before Marc asks what Fringe Coverage is going to have to do to make the general public care about the LPGA. Another week of LPGA golf, plenty to debate, and a little soapbox time on Fringe Coverage.

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The guys recap Yuri Yoshida's first career win at the BMW Ladies Championship before Tom sounds off in a grab bag episode. From his near-miss weekly winners three-peat, Nelly Korda's appearance on the Jonas Brothers podcast, Charley Hull's spotlight in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot, and some LPGA-inspired Halloween costumes, Tom breaks down "just another week" in women’s golf.

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Ruoning Yin takes home the trophy at the Buick LPGA Shanghai, and the guys break down her victory before turning to the latest LPGA news. Tom keeps his hot streak alive in the weekly picks segment, the guys dissect the LPGA’s 2027 schedule release (both how it was announced and what the schedule actually looks like), and the Q-Series rainout sparks a discussion about the fallout for players — including the financial burden of unexpected travel and expenses.

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LPGA rookie Riley Smyth joins the guys to share the remarkable story behind her path to the Tour, including overcoming two(!) hip surgeries. She talks about becoming one of the longest hitters in professional golf, adjusting to life as an LPGA rookie, and the backstory behind her stylish on-course aviators. Plus, the North Carolina resident provides some fantasy football stories and gives her take on where to find the best BBQ.

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Jeeno Thitikul takes home the LOTTE Championship, and the guys break down her latest LPGA victory before checking in on the season-long award races and the all-important Top 60 Race to CME Globe. Plus, with the San Diego Padres suffering a bizarre playoff loss, the guys commiserate about San Diego’s postseason woes, and try to find golf's version of what happened in Milwaukee.

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Yuna Nishimura goes wire-to-wire to earn her first LPGA victory at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. The guys break down the breakthrough win before Marc opens up a packed notebook of LPGA news. They react to the gut-punchingly low Solheim Cup TV ratings, personnel changes in the LPGA marketing department, 2027 schedule updates, and the PGA's new Ryder Cup points system. Then, inspired by the PGA's postseason match play format, Marc pitches a fresh vision for the LPGA Tour Championship.

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Amanda Balionis has spent the last 10 years standing alongside the best golfers in the world, asking the questions that often produce the most revealing moments in professional golf. This time, we turn the tables and put the interviewer in the hot seat. Amanda takes us behind the scenes of life inside the ropes, shares how she approaches those 60-second post-round interviews, reflects on her career "pinch me" moments (and rookie mistakes), and gives her perspective on the LPGA and why she's excited for the future of the women’s game can grow. Plus: LPGA personalities, golf fashion, interview advice for two guys covering the women’s game—and puppies.

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Team Europe wins the 2026 Solheim Cup, and we break down the biggest winners, losers, surprises and moments from the USA-Europe showdown. Tom and Marc dissect Captain strategies, break down the Angel Yin situation, relive the Kupcho-Ciganda drama, praise the European crowd, and debate what Team USA needs to do differently heading into 2028 at Valhalla. And while Europe walks away with the Cup, Marc makes the case for why the big winner of the week was women's golf.

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The 2026 Solheim Cup is finally here! The biennial event that inspired the creation of Fringe Coverage has arrived, with Team USA and Team Europe set to square off in the Netherlands for the 20th edition of one of golf’s great rivalries.

In this episode, we get you ready for everything ahead with a full Solheim Cup primer—breaking down the teams, the format, the scoring and the players who could make the biggest impact. We also dive into some of the pairings we’d love to see, the chemistry behind building successful partnerships, and the strategy captains face when putting together pairings and daily lineups.

The countdown is over. It’s Solheim Cup week.

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Just days after announcing her final three captain’s picks for the 2026 Solheim Cup, Team USA Captain Angela Stanford returns to Fringe Coverage for an inside look at the toughest part of her captaincy.

Angela takes us through the selection of Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Lindy Duncan, and also provides a behind the scenes look at her pick-making operation — from organizing and prioritizing data, evaluating rookie resumes and balancing everything from course fit and potential pairings to locker-room chemistry and personality. With her 12-player team now complete, Angela also looks ahead to Bernardus and the weeks leading up to the Solheim Cup, including her preparation plan and what she's expecting from the course.

And in true Fringe Coverage fashion, we couldn't let Captain Stanford leave without asking her important player questions ("Which player is lighting up the group chat?") and putting her through the Captain's Combine.

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Australian rising star Karis Davidson joins Fringe Coverage to talk about her unconventional path to the LPGA and the rapid rise that has made her one of the Tour’s most intriguing young players. Karis reflects on jumping more than 200 spots in the world rankings in less than a year, the decision to step away from golf for a mental break in 2024, and how that time ultimately helped reshape her approach to the game. She also takes us inside the evolution of her "K-Dawg" social media persona, compares the golf cultures she’s experienced around the world, and tackles our questions about life on Tour with her Aussie Posse.

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The picks are in! Marc and Tom react to Angela Stanford's three captain's picks - Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Lindy Duncan - joining Team USA at the 2026 Solheim Cup. Marc breaks down how nobody played their way ON to the team, how this USA team stacks up against the 2024 squad, and why he's underwhelmed by both the European and USA teams on paper. The guys also marvel at Miyu Yamashita's wire-to-wire NINE (!) shot victory at the CPKC Women's Open, and preview this week's FM Championship.

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Jeeno Thitikul notches her 10th career LPGA win in a shootout at The Standard Portland Classic. After recapping Jeeno's clinical final round and other notable finishes with Solheim Cup implications, Tom puts Marc's LPGA and 90's R&B knowledge to the test. Marc also previews the CPKC Women's Open, the final tournament before Team USA's Solheim Cup picks are announced.

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One of the LPGA’s brightest stars Maja Stark joins Fringe Coverage for a wide-ranging conversation about golf, life, and everything in between. The 2025 U.S. Women’s Open champion talks about her breakthrough major victory, officially qualifying for her third Solheim Cup, and the mindset that helped her navigate some of the toughest moments of her career. Maja opens up about anxiety, finding a healthier relationship with the game, and her goal of using her success to make a difference through charity. She also gives us a glimpse into the personality behind the player—from playing the drums to her love of knitting, reading, and cats—and proves why she’s one of the most unique and entertaining personalities in women’s golf.

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Shiho Kuwaki wins the 2026 AIG Women’s Open in a playoff over Esther Henseleit as the 2026 major season comes to an end. The guys recap how Royal Lytham & St Annes was the real winner of the week, how the field got stuck in neutral on Sunday, and how one unsuspecting volunteer played a surprising role in the playoff. After breaking down the season’s final major, the guys react to Team Europe’s final roster and picks before Tom puts on the Team USA captain hat.

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Happy Anniversary Fringies!

Fringe Coverage celebrates its one-year anniversary, and Marc and Tom take a trip down memory lane to relive some of our favorite moments from the show's first year while also previewing the year's final major.

The LPGA heads to Royal Lytham & St Annes for the 2026 AIG Women's Open, and we're breaking down everything you need to know. We discuss the players best suited for one of championship golf's toughest tests, Royal Lytham's stern test, and who we're picking to lift the trophy and close out major season. We also check in on the season-long awards races, Solheim Cup standings, and a Charley Hull YouTube channel?!

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LPGA and LET fan favorite Olivia Cowan joins Fringe Coverage for one of the most wide-ranging interviews yet. Having grown up doing homework in a pro shop, Olivia opens up about her complicated relationship with golf, the unique challenges of balancing two tour schedules, and how she goes about building her personal brand. Undoubtedly one of golf’s best social media follows, Olivia shares her takes on golf fashion, reveals the secret to making the perfect flat white, and tells the story behind how she and Nelly Korda teamed up to deliver the viral dance video none of us knew we needed.

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Nelly who? Haeran Ryu wins the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship in a playoff over Brooke Henderson, capturing her second major title in as many weeks and injecting new life into the the LPGA Player of the Year race. The guys marvel at Ryu's record-setting third round, Brooke's furious Sunday comeback, and Evian's uncanny ability to produce final round drama. After breaking down the season's fourth major, Tom and Marc discuss which LPGA players have the most Instagram followers, whether the LPGA could use a logo refresh, and recap their own Sunday round of golf.

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The LPGA heads to the French Alps for the season's next major, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship. We discuss the players best suited for Evian's unique test, our favorite storylines, and who we're picking to win the season's fourth major. Before looking ahead, we relive one of the wildest finishes in major championship history as Grace Kim's unforgettable eagle-birdie-eagle closing stretch and playoff heroics delivered her first major title at Evian.

Plus, it's time for a midseason check-in on our preseason LPGA Draft! We update the standings, consider trades and officially decide the punishment awaiting this year's loser. While Marc finds himself searching for a miracle turnaround, Tom has to answer for an egregious draft error that may jeopardize the entire game.

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Haeran Ryu wins the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship for her first career major victory. Ryu's back nine on Sunday at Hazeltine was clinical, as she rallied back from a 10(!)-shot first round deficit to win the season's third major. The guys recap a very entertaining Sunday, the tour's navigating of a weather delay, and how Mel Reid is becoming a broadcast star right in front of our eyes. After a full tournament breakdown, Tom explains why LPGA players improve after appearing on Fringe Coverage, and Marc introduces a new 90s R&B themed segment.

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