In this episode of The Birdie Briefing, Marie previews the Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship, the 19th edition of the event at Pinnacle Country Club. This 54-hole, three-day tournament features a $3 million purse with $450,000 going to the winner—one of the larger paydays on tour for a short event. Last year’s champion Jasmine Suwannapura took the title at -17, setting the stage for another week of low scoring—though possible rain could shift the dynamic.

While world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul is sitting out ahead of the grueling Asian swing, plenty of big names are in the field. Past champions like Nasa Hataoka, Haeran Ryu, and Stacey Lewis return, alongside Rolex Top 25 players Nelly Korda, Maja Stark, Mao Saigo, and Jin Young Ko. Rising stars and recent winners such as Lottie Woad, Grace Kim, and Chisato Iwai add even more intrigue.

Fans attending in person will find one of the most affordable tickets on tour—just $10 per day or $25 for the week—along with fun upgrades like the local “Bite Experience” and the lively Gatorade Loudest Hole at 17. For viewers at home, coverage will be split between Golf Channel and Peacock across all three days.

With 25 different winners already this season, the big question looms: will someone finally become a repeat champion, or will we crown the 26th unique winner of 2025? Tune in for what promises to be a dramatic and entertaining week in Arkansas.