The Draw: U.S. Women’s Open and PGA Tour Schedule News

The Draw is a golf tour news podcast by Fairway to Green writers Nathan Rarick and Brian Koefoot.

On this episode of The Draw, hosts Nathan and Brian recap last week’s events before previewing the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club this week. 

On the DP World Tour, 23-year-old Kota Kaneko won the Austrian Alpine Open for his first title, surviving late drama on 18 and moving near the PGA Tour card spots via the Race to Dubai. On the Ladies European Tour, 20-year-old Helen Briem won the Jabra Ladies Open de France by seven shots for her second LET title. 

On the LPGA, Céline Boutier overcame a four-shot deficit to win the 2026 ShopRite LPGA by one, her first win since 2023. On the PGA Tour, Russell Henley birdied his last three holes and won in a playoff over Eric Cole at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

They also discuss the PGA Tour schedule and sponsor changes as well as Blades Brown’s temporary membership. 

Chapters:

[00:10] Kaneko’s Win in Austria

[02:37] Briem’s Blowout Win

[04:01] Boutier’s ShopRite LPGA Comeback

[06:53] Henley’s Playoff Finish

[10:38] Preview and Picks: KLM Open

[12:28] Preview and Picks: Memorial Tournament

[15:44] Preview and Picks: U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera

[22:16] PGA Tour Schedule News

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