For the very first time, in the next spring, the LPGA Tour will venture into new territory. As they will be joining hands with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. It has been scheduled to unfold in the 2026 Spring from April 2 at Shadow Creek Golf Course, in the glittering city of Las Vegas. The total purse for the event has been fixed at $4 million, making it one of the richest tournaments outside the women’s majors. For comparison, most regular LPGA events have purses in the $2–3 million range.

After Craig Kessler took over just a few months back, this turned out to be a big moment for the new LPGA Commissioner. But while the debacle touched the roof surrounding the rift between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, the LPGA is quietly accepting the sponsorship. But why?

Recently, after the LP

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