There's a distinct reason why the LPGA wanted to return to the eastside so quickly.
Lexi Thompson of the United States signs autographs for fans after first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club on June 20, 2024 in Sammamish , Washington. , host of the same tournament just eight years ago in 2016. And there's a distinct reason why the LPGA wanted to return to the eastside so quickly.
"Seattle is a great city for women's sports," LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan said. "We have a WNBA team, NWSL team. The fans come out. We looked a little at statistics when we were looking at how many fans will we have out this week, and we see they're among the top in both of those leagues in terms of attendance. That's really important to us when we think about what we're trying to accomplish.
"We want people to turn on the TV and see big crowds with people, with their arms up in the air cheering for the best players in the world. So coming to a city that values women's sports, and we know the fans are going to come out and watch, is really important." So, yes, the reason they brought a major back here so quickly was all of you, Seattle sports fans. Passionate as they come.a wide array of sports and events. Certainly, that's been rewarded and on display with the 2026 World Cup on the way, or what we saw with the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.It's such a beautiful place," said Nelly Korda, the world's top-ranked golfer, before the tournament started Thursday. "It's just a really beautiful golf course as well.
"Just stay in my bubble," said Korda, who finished Thursday tied for second place, one shot off the lead after the first round. "Take it one shot at a time. See what it gives me. This golf course is really hard enough, and you just — even though you have a game plan and you're on the tee box, you see, visualize your shot. Sometimes you're going to get a bad bounce or hit the shot the way you're visualizing. You just got to adapt.
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