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Brandel Chamblee suggests LPGA Tour schedule change after US Women’s Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Brandel Chamblee suggests LPGA Tour schedule change after US Women’s Open

Summary

Brandel Chamblee, discussing the US Women’s Open after Nelly Korda's victory, emphasizes the LPGA's growth but notes room for improvement. During a conversation at the airport, a fan mistakenly referenced a PGA Tour playoff instead of the women's event, prompting Chamblee to suggest moving LPGA tournaments to avoid competing with PGA events. He believes this could increase viewership and interest in women's golf. Chamblee's comments call for a reevaluation of the scheduling for the LPGA Tour to maximize its visibility.

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By the Numbers

•Nelly Korda won her fourth major title at the US Women’s Open.
•Chamblee spoke after the tournament about improving LPGA visibility.
•He suggests moving LPGA events to avoid competing with the PGA Tour.
•The US Women’s Open was held at Riviera Golf Club.
•Chamblee addressed the issue on his Favorite Chamblee Podcast.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Brandel Chamblee urges LPGA Tour to make change after what one fan told him at the US Women’s Open

What they're saying

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The women’s game is flourishing right now, with the LPGA Tour in really good shape. The final round of the US Women’s Open on Sunday was proof of just how much the ladies’ game has grown recently.
— Yahoo Sports

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