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Rarely is the LPGA at the forefront of anything, including the current surge in women’s sports.

The U.S. failed to extend its lead Saturday but needs just 4½ points out of 12 in Sunday singles to secure the Solheim Cup.

LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan has targeted an increase in fans as the top priority for the women's game in 2024

Larger sponsor commitments are increasing paydays on the LPGA Tour, which follows the rising popularity of women’s golf. In 2024, the CME Group Tour Championship total purse will grow to $11 million and the winner’s share will be $4 million, the biggest payout for any women’s sport.

Mollie Marcoux Samaan calls this a period of transformational growth for women's golf.

What a difference a year makes.

"Imagine Lydia (Ko) and Rory (McIlroy) walking down the 18th hole together. How cool would that be?"

“I’m concerned about the future of the tour," said Duffy, who will hand over a $2 million check on Sunday.

“At the end of the day we’re entertainers, but we sometimes don’t get paid for our entertainment.”