Episode 7

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16th Oct 2023

Brittany Lincicome: Lexi Thompson's PGA Tour Debut, Low LPGA Purses & Being A Mom On Tour

Brittany Lincicome is one of the most successful players in LPGA history. In her rookie season (2005), she led the tour in driving distance earning her the nickname, "Bam-Bam." Brittany has gone on to win eight titles in her LPGA career with two major championships and nearly $ 10 million in prize money.

In this episode, Lisa and Karen talk with Brittany about Lexi Thompson's performance on the PGA TOUR, LPGA purses that need a raise, and balancing life on tour as a mom.

They discuss:

00:00-12:15 - Lexi Thompson playing on the PGA TOUR & why it was controversial to some.

12:15-21:30 - How the PGA TOUR could boost the LPGA Tour in a heartbeat.

21:30-27:20 - What can/should be done about longtime LPGA tournaments that haven't increased their purses and remain under 2 million?

27:20-28:32 - What the players need to do to promote change.

28:32-33:34 - The challenges of being a Mom on tour.

33:34-end - Wrapping things up.

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Lisa Cornwell

Lisa Cornwell spent seven years as an on-air host and reporter for Golf Channel, establishing herself as a respected voice in the game. Prior to Golf Channel, she worked in similar roles for the Big Ten Network as well as local affiliates in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio. Lisa is a four-time Arkansas Women’s State Golf champion, a two-time AJGA first-team All-American, a two-time All-State basketball player, and in 1992 was named the Arkansas Female Athlete of the Year. She was recently inducted into the Arkansas Golf and Arkansas Sports Halls of Fame.