The dimensions of Jeeno

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1. World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul won the CME Group Tour competitionher third victory of the season, which also closed the LPGA player of the year honor and set the record for the lowest score in LPGA history (her 68.681 Annika Sorenstam’s 68.696 from 2002). Still 22, did this season get as much credit as it deserved?

Nick Piastowski, senior editor (@nickpia): If we ask that question, that should show how much work lies ahead for New Commish Craig Kessler. Because development – Measurement! – 68 is very good. That said, it also shows how the LPGA was this year. Definitely interested to see what Titikul does next year. It seems like nothing is going to knock him down, and a few majors could follow.

Josh Schrock, News Editor (@Schrock_and_aw): I think it went under the radar because he only won three times. If he hadn’t put four badges to lose kroger and organized by Grace Kim at Evian, we might be talking about it more. Think Nick makes a good point, about another job ahead of Craig Kessler. There was a lot of talk this week in Naples about the LPGA “Building Stars.” Jeeno’s talent is undeniable. The LPGA needs to make sure more people know about him.

Alan is lovely, senior editor (@Alan_Bastable): Combining all these problems of Thitikul Is that his amazing time came after getting Nelly-win 2024. How can you follow that? It’s like taking a podium after a Churchill or a stage after a spring set. Hard actions to follow. I thought you were saying that Jeeno didn’t know he had a broken scoring record. It shows that you are only risking what really matters: winning titles. As the nick says, Jeeno’s next job: Add some majors to his CV

Zefyr Melton, game analysis editor (@ZephyrMmelton): Unbelievable consistency to have you in the middle of a low stroke, but Win Total is a little lighter. Annika won 11 times (!) in her record-setting year, and while the depth of the competition is much better these days, it still feels like Jeeno left some meat on the bone. You have to collect Trophies to get garneram’s attention.

2. Craig Kessler has been on the LPGA commission for less than a year but has made a big push for the league. Recently he helped to conclude a strong partnership with Golf Saudi and, a few days ago, it was announced that from next year the LPGA Round and the tournament will be Live streaming on TV Across the US How would you assess what Kessler has done so far, and what is his biggest challenge come 2026?

Piastowski: Kessler set the table. Now he has to get people to sit down. (Hello, Thanksgiving week.) A TV deal can’t be missed – exposure is key. But the work will now be giving viewers a reason to watch. Interestingly, this is pretty much the same as the PGA Face – they are both fighting the game of interest. But if you present the stories well – be it the competition itself, the competition, the personality – people will stay. The LPGA product is very good.

Schrock: He has been in commission for 120 days and has hit the ground running. The streaming deal is huge with the LPGA. If they want to have their moment of success, people have to be able to watch it live and be able to follow it when they can’t sync. Her biggest challenge is finding a way to promote women’s golf to a wider audience and creating stars who do that. I think it starts with a superstar or stars who win and win a lot to catch the eyeballs the LPGA doesn’t usually get. Kessler can’t make Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, Lydia Ko or anyone else win 10 times, but it can help! Kessler comforted Korda and Hull by showing off the ropes and being cultural figures. The LPGA certainly needs more of that, but if they want people who don’t look to look, they need a passing star or stars to do their part inside the ropes.

Exciting: Right, Josh, it’s clear that Kessler isn’t just looking for talent – he’s looking for talent that is willing to put in the extra hours of study that will help maximize everything that happens on the course. Having all the events of every televised event is great (even if CNBC isn’t exactly NBC), and I’ve been happy with the efforts to improve the broadcast itself, with more cameras for more conversations and better storytelling. The biggest challenge, as before, will be finding ways to better prevent the separation between fans and players. Fans need to feel like they really know the players. This is how you grow engagement and ratings and ratings.

Melton: I’m impressed with what he’s done so far, but there’s still a long way to go. It will take more than a moment of air to bring in new followers.

3. Sami Valimaki Won The RSM Classic as the PGA Tour put a bow on the fall series. We now know the top 100 players who received PGA Tour cards next season (and nos. 101-150, who received conditional status). This was the first fall of shiny cards from 125 to 100. Now that you’ve seen how it was shaken (and who got in and who didn’t), what are your thoughts on the change?

Piastowski: Can I say I still want to wait? I think we need to see how the smaller fields and smaller cards will play out. Do we like the emphasis on the big names coming in now? Or will we be caught by a few foreign players? The drama on Sunday, where the players fought to finish in the top 100, was a good form of theater – 100 is a worse window than 125, so, some talented players have been designing.

Schrock: I like to trim up to 100 and honestly I’d like to see more slimming. It made time to fall to have real numbers, but I think the PGA tour needs to continue and continue and continue to be zero players who are forgiven and those who really fall those who play for real those who are played by their careers.

Piastowski: Dang, I like Josh’s idea.

Exciting: As a great viewing experience, I’m not sure if it’s worth it if the guys play 125 or 75 spots. And, even if you like to be reduced, it is better to get used to it, because this is where the submission is aimed: fewer cards, smaller fields and, possibly, fewer waves. All steps up in RolApp’s romapp program: keep fans wanting more.

Melton: I like the idea of ​​taking out potential players. If you don’t play well, you shouldn’t be guaranteed a place to play. Golf is the only sport where you can catch up on your achievements from ten years ago. We need more of a ‘What have you done for me lately’ situation in Pro Golf.

4. Golf released its latest ranking Top 100 courses in the worldthe longest-running biennial celebration of the world’s greatest designs. Pine Valley once again led the way and 48 American courses found their way into the category. What is your take from this list?

Piastowski: That the benefits rip the 56th’s 56th Courses at the Ryder Cup. Kidding. Kind of. Fifty-two international courses and 48 American ones – that’s a nice split. But it actually confirms that I want to play a round of golf at Lofen Links. Or watch the northern lights from behind the circle. Or both. [Emails editor, waits for response to stay a year in Norway.]

Schrock: Variety in style, location and design. There are many excellent golf courses. From Lake Bluff, ill. I have to go out more.

Exciting: I was shocked – shocked! – Seeing Pine Valley Nab is a great place again. (I Jest This time, that the job went to Shanquin Bay (up 31 spots to No. 64); Lofoten’s lovely Lick links (up 22 to No. 66); and lido (up 20 to No. 48). That trio is now officially on the bucket list. And, how the abuse of the hall of ranking-purk-at at at 73. Talk about the rookie of the year.

Melton: My take? Thankfully I’ve played 10 of them – but I’d like to check out the other 90 on the list. Maybe one day…

5 Based on your experience, accessible bucket list – places you would highly recommend to our readers?

Piastowski: I’m going to put my wisconsin hat on here and say that the whole sand valley experience is great. Try entering the LIDO. Try to play everyone else. The whole complex is amazing.

Schrock: Nick goes traditional, and so I’m just going to play the course at Bandon. You will not be disappointed.

Exciting: C’mon now, gents, you both know that the best way to enter society requires a passport. Spend four or five days on any stretch of coastline in Great Britain and Ireland, and you’ll come away with a whole new appreciation for the sport.

Melton: I never come back from a trip to Pinehurst without a smile on my face. No. 2 It could be the Crown Jewel, but other gems like Nos. 4 and 10, and the cradle, have a heck of a line.

6. It’s almost Black Friday! Please tell our dear readers one thing about Golfy is something you like and it will definitely do. (And if they’re lucky, it’s on sale somewhere else.)

Piastowski: On a deep, deep, deep level, the answer here is my life, and I’ll tell more about that sometime soon. But on a level of extreme praise, go get yourself a radmor higgins 2.0 hoodie. I bought three years ago a few years ago. Best sweatshirt I’ve ever owned.

Schrock: I’m also going to do a hoodie route (isn’t it a fun team?) and we’re suggesting a puma Cloudspun Golf Hoodie. It’s the most comfortable thing I own.

Exciting: This is a bit of a cop out because I don’t have an item to recommend, but I know I need a garage organizer for all my golf gear. Right now my clubs, shoes, balls and other degraded golf equipment are scattered around my garage like tea cups and pizza boxes after a pizza party. I need a solution (maybe you do too?) and intend to get one soon!

Melton: Grooveit Mini Club Brash! It makes a great stocking ladder and a great addition to one’s golf bag.

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