Brittany Lincicome is one of the most successful players in LPGA history. In her rookie season (2005), she led the tour in driving distance earning her the nickname, “Bam-Bam.” Brittany has gone on to win eight titles in her LPGA career with two major championships and nearly $ 10 million in prize money.
In this episode, Lisa and Karen talk with Brittany about Lexi Thompson’s performance on the PGA TOUR, LPGA purses that need a raise, and balancing life on tour as a mom.
They discuss:
00:00 – 12:15: Lexi Thompson playing on the PGA TOUR & why it was controversial to some.
12:15 – 21:30: How the PGA TOUR could boost the LPGA Tour in a heartbeat.
21:30 – 27:20: What can/should be done about longtime LPGA tournaments that haven’t increased their purses and remain under 2 million?
27:20 – 28:32: What the players need to do to incite change.
28:32 – 33:34: The challenges of being a Mom on tour.
33:34 – End: Wrapping things up.
