No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1060: LPGA Check-In + Megha Ganne
Aug 22, 2025
Megha Ganne, the 2025 US Women's Amateur Champion and Stanford student, joins the hosts for an engaging chat. She reflects on her emotional journey to winning the prestigious trophy and her upcoming plans at Stanford. The discussion also covers the evolving landscape of women's golf, including the competitive dynamics of the LPGA and the significance of the Rookie of the Year race. Additionally, they dive into the importance of balancing education and athletics, and how confidence rebuilding plays a crucial role in high-pressure matches.
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Nelly's Issue Is Sunday Scoring
- Nelly Korda's 2025 shows steady play but fewer Sunday highs, dropping final-round scoring by ~1.7 strokes.
- Underlying ball-striking remains strong; improving Sunday putting could restore wins.
Rebalance Course Setups To Test Players
- Reassess course setup philosophy to avoid constant birdie-fest tournaments that suit only certain player profiles.
- Adjust setups to let par be meaningful so world-class players can separate themselves consistently.
Bandon Favored Complete Players
- Bandon Dunes balanced stroke-play and match-play demands well, rewarding complete players.
- The venue's setup reduced the chance of a single 'lightning in a bottle' week deciding the champion.