The LPGA Edge

Kent and Scottie discuss Nelly Korda’s third win in six starts this year: does it feel like 2024 all over again when she won five in a row and seven events? The pair discuss Nelly’s national media ventures onto the Pat McAfee show and its impact on the LPGA. Scottie takes us inside the caddie meeting with LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler on Tuesday at the Mizuho LPGA Open, while the pair discuss PIF’s stopping their investment in LIV for 2027 and how that might impact the women’s game. They close discussing the six names added to the WTGL for a total of 14 players, contemplate additional names, and Scottie shares insights from Michelle Wie West’s practice ahead of her first LPGA tournament in three years.0:13: Intro1:15: Scottie brags about winning the Mizuho LPGA pro-am caddieing for Ingrid Lindblad2:10: The LPGA cheat code: not getting overwhelmed with rare opportunity as Alana Uriell makes first LPGA cut in over two years while now working full time for Visa8:11: LPGA players picking their schedule allowing for Nelly to play in Mexico while most stars stayed home9:38: Value of events where players with less playing opportunities can make a start12:18: Breaking down Nelly’s win and the importance of national media opportunities like going on the Pat McAfee show17:23: Korda is four points away from the LPGA Hall of Fame, what percentage chance do the hosts give her to make it in 2026?18:31: Scottie shares what the commissioner discussed with the caddies, particularly future tournament routing and the challenges TV windows present on the weekend25:50: The PIF announced they’re no longer going to fund LIV golf after 2026. How might this impact the women’s game?29:45: The limited resistance the PIF has had in investing in the women’s game versus the men’s32:10: The hosts debate the most and least surprising adds of the six players added to the WTGL roster35:00: Who might the WTGL add?36:52: Scottie had lunch with a natural fit- massive Boston sports fan Alexa Pano39:10: Scottie reports on Michelle Wie West’s game heading into the Mizuho and the first bet of the show ensuesLinks:The Edge WebsiteThe Edge YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@golf.theedgeshowSubscribe to The Edge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent and Scottie break down Nelly Korda’s Chevron Championship victory at Memorial Park. Scottie takes us right next to both winners of the week, playing nine holes with the newly minted World No. 1 Wednesday ahead of the major and caddying for Amari Avery, who became the first African-American winner in Epson Tour history, during Q-Series last year.0:17: Introduction and Tournament Discussion2:02: The Cheat Code- how to play with a lead5:50: How to Break up a Round8:32: Scottie discusses insights from Nelly’s Wednesday practice round and the change in Korda’s game17:20: Discussion of performances of players at the top of a major leaderboard for the first time at the Chevron19:15: The week as a torch handoff moment between Nelly Korda and Stacy Lewis as the face of the LPGA20:37: Importance of Nelly defending the leap into the pond as a tradition and her role as face of the tour24:10: Sunday broadcast not showing the beginning of Korda’s round and importance of national media opportunities27:35: Nelly showing Rory McIlory like-qualities in how the U.S. Women’s Open is to her relative to the Master’s is to him29:52: Are week-to-week LPGA course setups rewarding the best players in the world?37:12: Comparison of men’s major contenders versus women’s40:18: Amari Avery becomes first African-American to win on the Epson Tour43:00: Scottie shares details of phone call with Avery after victoryLinks:The Edge WebsiteThe Edge YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@golf.theedgeshowSubscribe to The Edge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LPGA Edge at the 2026 Chevron ChampionshipKent Paisley (@kentwpaisley) launches the inaugural episode of The LPGA Edge with co-host "Worldwide" Scottie Leonard (@worldwidescottie). Scott Walker joins as well to welcome the newbies to The Edge, and talk Majors Poker for the first LPGA major of the year. In “Chevron Poker,” the crew picks their players for the championship, while explaining course-fit factors like driving and around-the-green play. The episode highlights Scottie's boss Ingrid Linblad’s candid press conference about losing her driver swing, panic over misses, and how honesty and acceptance can help golfers.Enjoy the first episode here, before The LPGA Edge gets its own feed.00:00 Show Open02:03 Mission Of LPGA Edge03:32 Poppie's Pond Tradition Debate06:58 Tour Identity And Venue Future10:33 Chevron Poker Draft Begins12:07 Early Picks And Course Fit16:20 Mid Draft Stats And Sleepers20:23 Late Round Major Contenders25:16 Ingrid Opens Up31:01 Caddie Mind Games32:12 Acceptance For Amateurs34:26 LPGA Growth Debate41:18 Chevron Course Outlook42:41 Winning Score PredictionLinks:The Edge WebsiteThe Edge YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@golf.theedgeshowSubscribe to The EdgeLinks:The Edge WebsiteThe Edge YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@golf.theedgeshowSubscribe to The Edge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.