No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1060: LPGA Check-In + Megha Ganne
Aug 22, 2025
Megha Ganne, the 2025 US Women's Amateur Champion and Stanford student, joins the hosts for an engaging chat. She reflects on her emotional journey to winning the prestigious trophy and her upcoming plans at Stanford. The discussion also covers the evolving landscape of women's golf, including the competitive dynamics of the LPGA and the significance of the Rookie of the Year race. Additionally, they dive into the importance of balancing education and athletics, and how confidence rebuilding plays a crucial role in high-pressure matches.
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New Leadership Means Slow, Structural Change
- Craig Kessler's LPGA leadership promises structural change but will take time to show results.
- Expect schedule and sponsorship shuffles aimed at better global flow, with bigger moves likely for 2027.
Parity Is Reshaping The Season
- The 2025 LPGA season shows extreme parity with 23 different winners in 22 events.
- That parity tightens Player of the Year and ranking races, making late-season wins especially decisive.
Rookies: Japan's Deep Class
- The rookie class is dominated by Japanese players who currently lead the ROY standings.
- That concentrated strength makes the Rookie of the Year race likely to stay Japan-centric.