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Episode 2 of Fringe Coverage - the podcast bringing you the stories, swings, and stars of the LPGA Tour. This week's episode profiles the incomparable Charley Hull. Learn more about Charley's background, her game, and what makes her one of the most authentic, interesting, fascinating, and wildly entertaining athletes to follow in all of professional sports.

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Show Notes and Links

• "Shy Kids Don't Get Sweets" - Charley Hull at 2023 U.S. Women's Open
• Yani Tseng Interview after making the cut at 2025 AIG Women's Open

Welcome to the first episode of Fringe Coverage - the podcast bringing you the stories, swings, and stars of the LPGA Tour. Hosted by a longtime golf fan who has recently turned his attention to the women's game, Fringe Coverage shines a lot on the incredibly talented women of the LPGA Tour who rarely get the exposure and coverage they deserve.

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Show Notes

• Cinematic highlight of Grace Kim's win at Evian

This week on Fringe Coverage, we shine the spotlight on the new #1 ranked player in the world, Jeeno Thitikul. Learn more about Jeeno's golf origin story, her quick ascension through the amateur and professional golf ranks, and why she's here to stay. After the player spotlight, stick around for a rant about why last week's AIG Women's Open television coverage has the host on tilt.

Show Notes/Links

• "Jin & Ronic" Interview
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This week on Fringe Coverage, Marc welcomes a cohost! Longtime friend Tom joins the pod as he begins his journey in finding his favorite player and swaggy personality on tour. And where better to start than Angel Yin?

Whether it's bombing drives, leading the tour in putting, seeking out new escape rooms or rockin' Coach Prime sunglasses in press conferences, the guys break down why Angel is one of the LPGA's most colorful and entertaining golfers. As we turn our attention to this week's LPGA tournament, The Standard Portland Classic, Marc and Tom make some picks.

Show Notes/Links

• Angel Yin's outrageous trick shot to island green
• Christo Lamprecht holes out from bunker to win on Korn Ferry Tour
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The guys recap an (almost) twin sister showdown at The Standard Portland Classic. Tom rediscovers the benefits of walking the golf course. Marc tees off on the lack of LPGA stats.

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Grant Boone in the house! The Emmy-award winning voice of the LPGA Tour makes his Fringe Coverage debut and brings the heat! Grant and the guys talk LPGA parity, season storylines, and Grant's most memorable moments in the broadcast booth. And Grant offers his LPGA expertise to weigh in and help Tom find his favorite golfer on tour.

• Grant's favorite golf moment: Lydia Ko's 3-wood on 17th hole of St. Andrews at the 2024 AIG Women's Open (41:38 mark)
• Grant Boone's epic "David vs Goliath" March Madness call
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After checking in on the FM Championship, the guys spotlight the incredible, and ongoing, career of (Dame) Lydia Ko and discuss the merits of the LPGA's point-based Hall of Fame. And in his constantly evolving quest to pick a favorite LPGA golfer, Tom lays out the on and off the course traits he's looking for.

• Lydia Ko's interview with Golf.com's Sean Zak
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Brooke Henderson shows out in front of her home crowd at the CPKC Women's Open. Tom profiles 2025 Evian champion Grace Kim (and questions the allure of Salt & Straw). After previewing the FM Championship at TPC Boston, Marc and Tom talk some personal golf, including Marc's Jekyll & Hyde on-course personality, talking to marshals, and the art of ruining a good score.

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Mailbag episode! The guys answer listener questions about how LPGA golfers set their schedules and why the season still matters after the majors. We also preview the CPKC Women's Open, make our weekly picks, and Tom takes another crack at a signature tagline.

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It's never too early! Tom & Marc provide a crash course on next year's Solheim Cup, the biggest team event in women's golf, including a snapshot of the current players looking to qualify for Team USA and Team Europe. The guys also recap Youmin Hwang's impressive win at the LOTTE Championship and preview the first stop on the Asian swing, Buick LPGA Shanghai. And stay to the end to hear one cohost get a Taylor Swift education.

• Hear about Charley Hull's first Solheim Cup (and PB&J sandwich)!
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