The Chevron Plunge & Tour Fashion Wars - April 22nd, 2026

On April 22nd, 2026, we preview the Chevron Championship's controversial plunge pool and the Zurich Classic's wild pairings, while breaking down Pat Perez's senior debut and a brewing PGA Tour fashion civil war.LPGA CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIPThe LPGA built a bizarre 15-by-10-foot temporary plunge pool directly in the line of play on the 18th hole at Memorial Park, sparking safety concerns as favorites Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul chase a major title.Commissioner Craig Kessler defended the 4.5-foot-deep pool as "honoring tradition," while Alexa Pano Talley expressed genuine fear over its shallow depth.Stacy Lewis reflected on her iconic 2011 champion's jump, noting she is teeing it up this week while four months pregnant.PGA TOUR ZURICH CLASSICTeam golf returns to TPC Louisiana with a blockbuster cross-tour pairing of Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry, while defending champions Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin look to repeat.Defending champ Andrew Novak summed up the current tour landscape perfectly: it's incredibly hard to win right now unless you are "Scottie or Rory."Johnny Keefer secured his partnership with Michael Brennan using a brilliant "scheduled text" recruiting strategy to beat out the competition.PGA TOUR FASHION CIVIL WARA 2026 player survey has ignited a style debate on Tour, pitting the "interchangeable" athletic looks of players like Billy Horschel against the bold, polarizing streetwear of modern trendsetters.Jason Day continues to push boundaries, admitting he tries to "teeter on the edge" with his controversial apparel choices.Adam Scott claimed the Best Dressed title by channeling a vintage vibe, inspired by a "picture of Michael Jordan golfing in quite baggy trousers."Quick HitsPat Perez finishes T-6 in his Senior PGA debut, vowing to "hit it hard from fifty to fifty five" • BYU freshman Kihei Akina wins on two hours of sleep after a 3,330-mile flight from Puerto Rico • Keith Mitchell continues to champion classic 1970s golf style amidst the modern athletic wear trend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.