This week on The Birdie Briefing, Marie recaps a record-setting win in Hawaii, surprising lineup changes ahead of the International Crown, fresh faces earning their LPGA cards, and a beloved veteran stepping into a new chapter off the course.

In Hawaii, 22-year-old Youmin Hwang made history at the Lotte Championship, firing a ten-under round and finishing with five birdies in her final six holes to become the 26th unique LPGA winner in just 25 events this season. Marie breaks down how Hwang’s sponsor-exemption win fits into the growing parity across women’s golf—and why Golf Channel’s coverage might have set a new standard for the tour.

Then, Marie dives into the latest International Crown shake-ups as Nelly Korda and Patty Tavatanakit step back due to injuries, opening spots for Yealimi Noh and Pajaree Anannarukarn.

She also celebrates the 15 new Epson Tour graduates heading to the LPGA in 2026 and shares heart-warming news as Pernilla Lindberg announces she’s expecting her first child. It’s a week of breakthroughs, balance, and big transitions as the LPGA heads to Shanghai to kick off the fall swing. 

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