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There is a 45-day pause in the PGA Tour schedule. The LPGA has an eight-week hiatus between its seasons. During the lulls – and because, who doesn’t like a list during the holidays? – here are five things, based on what we saw in 2021, that we can look forward to in ’22.
A Legit LPGA Rivalry
As much as people praise parity, nothing is better in sports than dominance and rivalries – especially if you’re trying to draw attention to your league/tour.
The LPGA has had sparks of dominance and a smattering of players who appeared able to combine greatness with great fan appeal, but it hasn’t had a significant rivalry at the top since the days of Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb.
Nelly Korda vs. Jin Young Ko could be just what the tour needs as it kicks off a new era. Neither is Christina Kim in front of a microphone, but both are likable and still killers on the course. From a fan’s perspective, they are easy to root for, fun to watch and have the desire and ability to be better than everyone else in the game.
They were the only two players to hold world No. 1 this year and, combined, they won nine tournaments, one gold medal, Player of the Year honors, the money title and a major championship. Only one major? Good to have room for improvement in ’22.
Tiger Woods’ Return
“Return” is neither objective nor subjective, because it has nothing to do with us at all. It’s up to Tiger’s body and motivation. It’s easy to say golf – certainly as it relates to playing again professionally – doesn’t matter after all he’s been through, but that really goes without saying. No one would think otherwise.
But … as it relates to golf, and since he teased us last week on Twitter, we’re holding onto hope. Hopefully, he updates his health situation at his Hero World Challenge. Hopefully, he plays at some point – if not Riviera, then Augusta; if not Augusta, then St. Andrews; if not St. Andrews, perhaps PNC (’22, not ’21).
When and if he returns,…
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