Wang's Dream Win & A PGA Tour Reset - September 1st, 2025

On September 1st, 2025, rookie Miranda Wang pulled off a stunning upset at the FM Championship, the PGA Tour announced a major philosophical shift led by Tiger Woods, and Eugenio Chacarra explained why he left LIV Golf.

LPGA FM Championship

• Rookie Miranda Wang overcame a late-round collapse to stun World Number One Jeeno Thitikul for her first LPGA title. After losing her lead on the 15th, Wang fired a "gutsy" birdie on 17 to secure the dramatic one-shot victory.
• "This is a dream come true." - Miranda Wang on her emotional win.
• Wang is the seventh different LPGA rookie to win this season, and incredibly, there have been no multiple winners through 23 events on tour this year.

PGA Tour's New Era

• New CEO Brian Rolapp is ushering in a seismic philosophical change, shifting the PGA Tour's focus from "player first" to "fan first." A new "Future Competition Committee," led by none other than Tiger Woods, has been formed.
• "We're not looking for incremental change, we're looking for significant change." - CEO Brian Rolapp.
• This marks a major pivot for the Tour, directly addressing fan feedback and aiming to reshape the professional golf landscape for years to come.

Chacarra's LIV Confession

• In a moment of brutal honesty, Eugenio Chacarra explained his departure from LIV Golf, admitting the massive payday he received completely killed his competitive drive and motivation to practice and improve his game.
• "Once you have a lot of money, this doesn't matter." - Eugenio Chacarra on his loss of motivation.
• Chacarra's candid comments provide a rare, unfiltered look into the psychological impact of guaranteed money on a professional athlete's competitive fire.

Quick Hits

Charlie Woods' ace at the Junior Players • A spotlight on Steph Curry's UNDERRATED Golf Tour • Bryson DeChambeau is the lone LIV player on Ryder Cup Team USA

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