LPGA Marathon & Tiger's Next Move - August 31st, 2025

On August 31st, 2025, marathon weather delays plagued the LPGA's FM Championship, but rookie Miranda Wang persevered through a ten-hour round to take a two-shot lead.LPGA FM CHAMPIONSHIPThunderstorms caused chaos at TPC Boston, forcing marathon delays. Chinese rookie Miranda Wang endured a ten-hour day, shooting a brilliant five-under 67 to grab a two-shot lead at eleven-under heading into the weekend."Golf is unpredictable... you just have to stay calm," said Wang after sinking a crucial birdie on 18 following a two-hour delay.The day's chaos was capped by Jeeno Thitikul, Hannah Green, and Lauren Coughlin literally running up the 18th fairway to finish their round before dark.TIGER'S NEXT CHAPTER?With Tiger Woods approaching 50, the call for him to join the PGA Tour Champions is growing louder, led by a playful challenge from longtime rival Ernie Els to come get in "golf shape" with a cart."Beat us again ... if you can," Els challenged, with support from legends like Jack Nicklaus and Bernhard Langer who predict Woods would dominate.Els argued that using a cart on the senior tour would be the perfect way for Tiger to manage his physical health while staying competitive.CRISIS AT KAPALUAThe iconic Kapalua Resort, home of The Sentry, is in "serious jeopardy" after a water rights dispute forced the closure of both courses, which are now brown and dying, for at least 60 days."We have to do this to save the golf course," said GM Alex Nakajima on the drastic measure that puts the 2026 tournament at risk.The stark reality is that the lush fairways of the famed Plantation Course, a staple of the PGA Tour's opening calendar, are rapidly turning brown.RYDER CUP GRITWe share one of golf's most incredible stories of toughness: Skip Alexander's performance at the 1951 Ryder Cup, just one year after surviving a horrific plane crash that mangled his hands.Alexander won his singles match an astonishing 8 and 7 despite playing with hands that were still bandaged and were "actively bleeding" throughout the round.To even play, Alexander had a special golf club grip molded to the shape of his permanently damaged hands, showcasing unbelievable determination.Quick HitsNelly Korda faces a 32-hole Saturday • Hannah Green: "I don't think I could have mentally prepared myself for another delay" • First-round co-leader Jodi Ewart Shadoff slips with a 72 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.