Published by Fringe Coverage
Entertaining and educational golf podcast bringing you the stories, swings, and stars of the LPGA Tour. Whether you're new to women’s golf or a longtime fan, this podcast aims to provide fun background stories to help develop your own rooting interest in women’s professional golf.
Listen on Apple PodcastsHappy Anniversary Fringies! Fringe Coverage celebrates its one-year anniversary, and Marc and Tom take a trip down memory lane to relive some of our favorite moments from the show's first year while also previewing the year's final major. The LPGA heads to Royal Lytham & St Annes for the 2026 AIG Women's Open, and we're breaking down everything you need to know. We discuss the players best suited for one of championship golf's toughest tests, Royal Lytham's stern test, and who we're picking to lift the trophy and close out major season. We also check in on the season-long awards races, Solheim Cup standings, and a Charley Hull YouTube channel?! Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
LPGA and LET fan favorite Olivia Cowan joins Fringe Coverage for one of the most wide-ranging interviews yet. Having grown up doing homework in a pro shop, Olivia opens up about her complicated relationship with golf, the unique challenges of balancing two tour schedules, and how she goes about building her personal brand. Undoubtedly one of golf’s best social media follows, Olivia shares her takes on golf fashion, reveals the secret to making the perfect flat white, and tells the story behind how she and Nelly Korda teamed up to deliver the viral dance video none of us knew we needed. Like The Pod? Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Nelly who? Haeran Ryu wins the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship in a playoff over Brooke Henderson, capturing her second major title in as many weeks and injecting new life into the the LPGA Player of the Year race. The guys marvel at Ryu's record-setting third round, Brooke's furious Sunday comeback, and Evian's uncanny ability to produce final round drama. After breaking down the season's fourth major, Tom and Marc discuss which LPGA players have the most Instagram followers, whether the LPGA could use a logo refresh, and recap their own Sunday round of golf. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
The LPGA heads to the French Alps for the season's next major, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship. We discuss the players best suited for Evian's unique test, our favorite storylines, and who we're picking to win the season's fourth major. Before looking ahead, we relive one of the wildest finishes in major championship history as Grace Kim's unforgettable eagle-birdie-eagle closing stretch and playoff heroics delivered her first major title at Evian. Plus, it's time for a midseason check-in on our preseason LPGA Draft! We update the standings, consider trades and officially decide the punishment awaiting this year's loser. While Marc finds himself searching for a miracle turnaround, Tom has to answer for an egregious draft error that may jeopardize the entire game. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Haeran Ryu wins the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship for her first career major victory. Ryu's back nine on Sunday at Hazeltine was clinical, as she rallied back from a 10(!)-shot first round deficit to win the season's third major. The guys recap a very entertaining Sunday, the tour's navigating of a weather delay, and how Mel Reid is becoming a broadcast star right in front of our eyes. After a full tournament breakdown, Tom explains why LPGA players improve after appearing on Fringe Coverage, and Marc introduces a new 90s R&B themed segment. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Aussie Royalty in the house! Tom and Marc are joined by LPGA star and major champion Hannah Green. With the KPMG Women's PGA Championship returning to Hazeltine National for the first time since 2019, who better to preview the tournament than the winner of that championship 7 years ago? Hannah reflects back on that life-changing week at Hazeltine (her first LPGA victory), gives a preview of what to expect from the course this week, and shares why she thinks she's been so successful in 2026. The guys then put Hannah in the hot seat and ask her rapid fire questions about her Australian counterparts and travel buddies (Best trash talker? Best cook? Most likely to miss their tee time?). Like The Pod? Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Golf Channel broadcaster and "voice of the LPGA" Grant Boone makes his triumphant return to Fringe Coverage to help preview the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Grant shares his favorite storylines of the 2026 season, attempts to put Nelly Korda's season in context, lists the players best positioned to contend this week, and previews what to expect out at Hazeltine. The conversation also dives into Grant's broadcast preparation and some of the unique player personalities that make the LPGA so compelling to watch. Like The Pod? Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
LPGA star and 2023 U.S. Women's Open champion Allisen Corpuz joins the show! Allisen share more about that amazing week at Pebble Beach (her first LPGA victory), what she learned about herself in pressure situations, and what it's going to take to win again. The guys ask Allisen about her Solheim Cup experience, what it's like to have Nelly Korda as a foursomes partner, and how in the world they eagled a hole after Allisen topped a ball in the fairway. We also cover how her tour schedule planning has evolved, the role her caddie plays, and rapid fire questions about tour life. You Gotta See This Allisen Corpuz somehow tops a ball onto the green at the 2024 Solheim Cup Like The Pod? Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
LPGA Tour winner, European Solheim Cup star, and now broadcaster Mel Reid joins Fringe Coverage! In this wide-ranging interview, Mel provides incredible perspective on the pressures and vulnerabilities of the LPGA Tour and being a professional female athlete. Mel also shares more about her player-to-analyst transition, her love of the Solheim Cup, and which players thrive under pressure. Whether it's comparing Lottie Woad to Scottie Scheffler, referring to Charley Hull as a caged animal, or convincing Leona Maguire to like her, Mel doesn't hold back in one of our favorite interviews yet. Clips You Have to See Pure Comedy: Mel's wife Carly caddies at the LOTTE Championship with Mel mic'd up Mel's epic shot on the 18th hole at the 2021 Solheim Cup Like The Pod? Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Nelly Korda reminds us why she's the best player in the world after winning her fourth career major (and second of the year) at The Riviera Country Club during an outrageous final round at the 81st annual U.S. Women's Open. The guys recap all the drama, rave about the USGA's handling of the tournament, and give a play-by-play of their on-the-ground experience. Whether it was SWAGGY player style (we see you, Danielle Kang), on-course celebrities, or even mid-round shoe changes...we got you covered, inside the fringe. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
It's finally here! It's U.S. Women's Open week, and the guys are amped up about the best players in the world coming out west to test their skills at The Riviera Country Club. Marc previews the course's iconic holes, the guys discuss ideal storylines and dream scenarios (Nelly over Jeeno in a playoff, anyone?), and talk through the gameplan for their full day out at the course for the opening round. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Leading up to the 2026 U.S. Women's Open, USGA CEO Mike Whan joins the guys to shine a light on one of the most coveted majors in the sport. Mike outlines the USGA's scope of work, how they are actually growing the women's game through accessibility initiatives and what they look for in setting up and selecting future courses for the USWO. The former LPGA Commissioner also shares some of the hard truths of the business of women's golf, how the sport is unique in delivering the Olympic spirit every week, and how he convinced LPGA players to engage and acknowledge stakeholders along the way. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
United States Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford makes her Fringe Coverage debut! In this wide-ranging interview, Angela shares what she loves most about the biennial team event, what pressure feels like in a golf team event, and what she believes makes the ideal Solheim Cup teammate. Angela also gives a sneak peek at how she evaluates players and pairings, and how she plans to build her team for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Jeeno Thitikul takes advantage of an off-week for Nelly Korda and defends her title at the Mizuho Americas Open. The guys break down Jeeno's win in New Jersey, marvel at her fourth multi-win season on tour, and get excited about the budding rivalry between the top two players in the world. We also workshop some Nelly nicknames before previewing the upcoming Kroger Queen City Championship. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Nelly Korda wins again! The guys applaud Nelly for backing up her Chevron major championship victory by not only appearing at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open, but annihilating the field at Mayakoba. Marc and Tom take turns unveiling their ideal "Champions Dinner Menu", and Tom issues a formal statement amid public backlash about last week's pick debacle. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
Nelly Korda puts on a clinic and wins the first major of the year in dominant fashion, going wire-to-wire in Houston en route to regaining World #1 status. The guys marvel at Nelly's performance at the Chevron, and zoom out at a season where she has yet to play outside the final group on Sunday. We also discuss the "career grand slam" criteria, and the downstream effects of Nelly's dominance. After paying Nelly her due, Marc turns his sights on the LPGA app, the broadcast, pace of play and the lack of juice at the season's first major. RANT ALERT - Marc gets heated sharing more about his Sunday viewing experience, Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
The wait is over - the first major of the season is finally here! But before previewing the Chevron Championship, the guys have some catching up to do. Tom shares about his family trip to the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas, and rants about how little attention Sin City's golf event received at the local sportsbooks. Marc recaps Hannah Green's playoff win at the JM Eagle LA Championship (her fourth win of the year!). Then the guys turn their attention to the first major test of the year, the Chevron Championship. Marc provides a brief tournament history, the guys question the tournament's decision to continue the "Poppie's Pond" tradition, and then highlight some of the most intriguing storylines and subplots they hope to see play out in Houston. Will Jeeno or Charley finally win a major? Will Nelly and Hyo Joo lock horns again? Will Hannah win again? Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
With an off-week on the LPGA, Marc has a conversation with the Director of Sports Marketing for Callaway, Bjoern Kreutzer. Bjoern pulls back the curtain on the competitive world of golf equipment, including player endorsement deals, building trust with up-and-coming players and the crazy travel schedule of LPGA player club fitters. Bjoern also shares more about Callaway's commitment to growing the women's game, and why it's such a key component of their corporate DNA. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
After a quick recap of Maria Jose Marin's triumph at the Augusta National Women's Amateur and Lauren Coughlin's dominant win at the Aramco Championship, Tom takes the reins and takes us on a wandering and wide-ranging journey into the land of quirky golf rules. Red stake vs white stake? Dead snake vs live snake? Can I use a wind sock? What if I left my club on the last hole? Tom bares all in this outrageous episode. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com
For the second week in a row, the LPGA's final round comes down to a 2-player duel between Hyo Joo Kim and Nelly Korda, with Hyo Joo emerging victorious again! The guys break down how Hyo Joo won back-to-back events and successfully defended her Ford Championship title. Marc and Tom also react to Gary Woodland's remarkable win (and journey) on the PGA Tour, another Tiger Woods car crash and the weekend in sports before previewing this week's Aramco Championship in Las Vegas. Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com