⛳ Par for the sponsorship course
Ally becomes the official retail banking partner of the USGA, U.S. Open, and U.S. Women’s Open
The LPGA is following up last week’s game-changing sponsorship announcements with another one — this time, with Ally. It’s the progressive online bank’s first move into the golf space as it becomes the official retail banking partner of the USGA, U.S. Open, and U.S. Women’s Open.
February 02, 2024
🇸🇦 Swing and a miss
The LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour merger was blocked late last year
A massive merger between the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour (LET) that was initially announced in 2019 was reportedly blocked late last year after Golf Saudi — one of LET’s largest financial backers through Saudi state oil company Aramco — intervened.
January 29, 2024
💸 Sponsored links
The LPGA announces three major sponsors this week
Three major announcements from big-name sponsors this week reflect growing LPGA interest as men’s and women’s sports leagues continue to team up.
January 26, 2024
📗 The origin story
2024 LPGA season preview
The LPGA will crown its first winner of the year when the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions — 2024’s season opener — swings to a close today.
January 21, 2024
Another one bites the dust
World No. 3 Jon Rahm defects to LIV Golf
In a true change in tune, world No. 3 Jon Rahm is defecting to the Saudi Arabian–backed LIV Golf, a stunning blow to the PGA Tour in the continually chaotic world of men’s professional golf.
December 08, 2023
The LPGA and PGA Tour are launching their first mixed-team event
The LPGA and PGA Tour are launching their first mixed-team event
This weekend, the LPGA and PGA Tour will field a long-awaited crossover at the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational, the first mixed-team event of its kind.
December 06, 2023
The LPGA Tour is returning to Boston for the first time since 1997
The LPGA Tour is returning to Boston for the first time since 1997
The 2024 FM Global Championship Tournament will tee off at the prestigious TPC Boston, including a featured event at Fenway Park.
October 30, 2023
Leading the way at the Williams Cup and the Stephens Cup
Leading the way at the Williams Cup and the Stephens Cup
October 11, 2023
The leaves are changing, the Halloween costumes are out for delivery, and college golf’s fall season is racing towards hibernation.
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NWSL season start & NCAA basketball Selection Sunday preview
Ep #349

NWSL season start & NCAA basketball Selection Sunday preview

March 14, 2024

Happy Pi Day!

On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are serving up slices from a stacked sports weekend ahead.

First up, the gals preview what’s bound to be a massive NWSL season before the new campaign kicks off on Friday. From a new media rights deal, to new expansion teams entering the fold, to star players rocking new jerseys, there’s a lot to unpack on the pitch.

Then for part two, El and Steph are hooping it up ahead of Selection Sunday on March 17th. The women’s and men’s March Madness brackets drop on St. Patrick’s Day, but there’s no luck needed here with these two as your guides to the college game.

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The weekend winners from the college links
The weekend winners from the college links
Team Europe’s Ryder Cup win wasn’t the only big golf victory this week — the college kids have also been throwing down on the links.
October 04, 2023
The Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup both posted big business wins
The Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup both posted big business wins
Team Europe is #winning — the golf squad notched historic quadruple wins against Team USA at the Ryder and Solheim Cups this year.
October 02, 2023
2023 Ryder Cup preview
2023 Ryder Cup preview
Rise and shine because The Ryder Cup — the men’s version of last weekend’s Solheim Cup — teed off from Rome this morning, with Team USA and Team Europe swinging for the trophy in this always thrilling team competition.
September 29, 2023
2023 Solheim Cup preview
2023 Solheim Cup preview
The Solheim Cup — one of golf’s most anticipated tourneys — is officially underway in Spain, with Team USA and Team Europe swinging for glory in this unique team competition.
September 22, 2023
What's happening on the links at the NCAA's fall golf season?
What's happening on the links at the NCAA's fall golf season?
Although technically a spring sport, the first half of golf’s split season is already two weeks in, so check out our Summer School explainer to catch up on your course work, then let’s hit the links.
September 20, 2023