Golf: The Women's Open, Asian Dominance & The Amateur Money Debate

Welcome to This Sporting Planet, your definitive source for 'The World's View of Sport'. 🌍🎙️ In this episode, our hosts Kate Allman (Australia), Natalie Sawyer (UK), and Todd Harris (USA) tee up the AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl! We also get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the tournament from LPGA caddie Harry Ewing. The team celebrates Australia's recent major success, debates outdated amateur money rules, and makes their bold predictions for the year's final major. Here is a breakdown of the main topics: The Amateur Money Debate: We delve into the contentious debate over whether professional-level amateur players, such as Lottie Woad, should be eligible to earn prize money at major tournaments. Asian Dominance: Our hosts discuss the incredible rise and dominance of women's golf, celebrating the surge of talent from Asia and Australia, including Grace Kim's recent win. LPGA Insider: LPGA caddie Harry Ewing provides an exclusive look into what it's like on the ground at a major, sharing what makes the Women's Open tick from a caddie's perspective. Predictions: The hosts and Harry Ewing share their bold predictions for who will conquer the links and lift the trophy in Wales. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Grace Kim's Evian Championship Win 07:22 - The Lottie Woad Amateur Prize Money Debate 16:23 - Why Asian & Australian Talent Dominates 18:17 - LPGA Caddie Harry Ewing on The Open's Elevation 21:38 - Predictions for The AIG Women's Open 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices