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