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  When the LPGA Tour Moves to the Coast and Prize Money Rises to Record Levels Imagine breathtaking ocean views, waves crashing against rocky shores, and fairways lined with coastal winds. No, we're not in California's Pebble Beach – welcome to Pine Beach Golf Links , the new home of the BMW Ladies Championship and possibly the most beautiful golf course in South Korea. The LPGA Tour continues its Asian fall swing this week with the sixth edition of the prestigious BMW Ladies Championship bringing so many new developments that we don't even know where to start. New course? Higher purse? Return of legends? Let's break it all down. NEW COURSE, NEW ERA After five years at various locations, the BMW Ladies Championship is moving to Pine Beach Golf Links for the first time – and this is no ordinary move. When locals started calling the course the "Korean Pebble Beach," it wasn't a random nickname. The course layout winds along the coastline similar to it...

  September 26 - 28, 2025 Bethpage Black Course in New York hosts the 46th Ryder Cup with a rich database of statistics revealing key trends for both teams. Europe defends the trophy with the most experienced team in modern history, while the USA relies on home advantage and youthful energy. Historical Dominance and Trends Since the introduction of continental Europe in 1979, Team Europe holds the advantage with 12 victories against 9 for the USA. The last Ryder Cup in Rome 2023 brought the seventh consecutive home team victory with a score of 16½-11½. Eight of the last nine Ryder Cups have been won by the home team - the only exception came in 2012 when Europe overcame a 10-6 deficit at Medinah during the final day. This statistical trend favors the USA at Bethpage Black. Eight of the last 10 Ryder Cups ended with a margin of 5+ points, suggesting larger differences than in the 1987-2002 era when the margin never exceeded three points. Experience versus Youth Team Europe p...

  September 26 - 28, 2025 Bethpage Black Course in New York hosts the 46th Ryder Cup, where the European team defends the trophy from their dominant 2023 victory. The American team under the youngest captain since Arnold Palmer faces the challenge of returning the cup to home soil thirty years after the last Ryder Cup in New York. Historic Venue Bethpage Black, opened in 1936 to designs by Joseph H. Burbeck and A.W. Tillinghast, represents one of America's most challenging public courses. The course gained international recognition after Tiger Woods' US Open victory there in 2002. The course characteristics favor power over finesse, traditionally suiting American playing styles. Long holes and thick rough will challenge even the world's best players. The Long Island location will enable the raucous atmosphere typical of American golf events. Home fans will create an intense environment that could influence the psychological aspect of competition. Captaincy Strategy ...

  Prestigious LPGA Tour event brings star-studded field to Pinnacle Country Club From September 15-21, 2025, Rogers, Arkansas, will become the center of world women's golf attention. The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G enters its 19th season at Pinnacle Country Club with 144 of the world's best golfers competing for the title. Tournament Favorites Among the main favorites for victory is a trio of players with 11-1 odds: Lottie Woad, fifteen-time LPGA Tour champion Nelly Korda, and this year's major winner Miyu Yamashita. Sei Young Kim follows with 12-1 odds in her journey back to top form. Defending champion Jasmine Suwannapura will want to build on her first victory since 2019. Jenny Shin presents an intriguing choice due to excellent results at Pinnacle Country Club with top finishes in her last seven tournaments. Local Connections The tournament has strong ties to the University of Arkansas through former students of the Razorbacks program. S...

  Fall PGA Tour opener features exceptional field Silverado Resort's North Course in picturesque Napa Valley prepares for the prestigious Procore Championship 2025, representing the first tournament of the FedExCup Fall season. This year's edition brings an exceptionally strong field with ten members of the American Ryder Cup team who will use the opportunity to fine-tune their form before the crucial battle with Europe. New Tournament Era The tournament enters a new chapter under the sponsorship of Procore Technologies, completing the evolution from the original Fry's Electronics Open of 2007. Since 2014, the tournament has been held in the attractive Napa Valley setting, where it combines top-level golf with California wine culture. The Procore Championship represents a crucial moment for players ranked below 51st in the FedExCup standings, who can earn valuable points for the new season. The FedExCup Fall includes eight official tournaments with limited scoring oppo...