The Canadian Women’s Open is about to kick off in Edmonton, while the men’s FedEx Cup playoffs are ongoing in St. Louis, and the rebel LIV league might be seeing its final days. Here’s the latest:
Canadian Women’s Open:
Known as the CPKC Women’s Open, the LPGA Tour’s Canadian stop returns to Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair after an eight-year hiatus. The tournament boasts a $2.75 million purse, with $412,000 going to the winner. Among the top golfers competing are Nelly Korda, the current world No. 1, who clinched two major championships this season. Notable absentees include Haeran Ryu, Jeeno Thitikul, Lottie Woad, and Charley Hull. Lydia Ko, ranked 12th globally, is back aiming for her fourth Canadian Open victory. Brooke Henderson, a fan favorite and reigning champion, will also be vying for the title.
In the field are 14 Canadian players, including teenagers like Aphrodite Deng, Clairey Lin, and Anna Huang, who have been making waves in the golfing scene. Huang, in particular, has been excelling on the Ladies European Tour.
FedEx Cup playoffs:
As the women’s season extends into November, the PGA Tour is in its final two weeks of the FedEx Cup playoffs. The BMW Championship in St. Louis is the next stop, with the top 30 advancing to the Tour Championship in Atlanta. The champion of the Tour Championship will walk away with a hefty $10 million prize from the $40 million purse.
In the ongoing LIV Golf season, Jon Rahm has secured his third consecutive individual title, but the league’s future remains uncertain after losing Saudi backing. CEO Scott O’Neil is seeking new investors to sustain the league, which has faced challenges following the departure of key players like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed earlier this year.