‘I’m sorry’: LPGA chief apologizes for ‘confusing’ decision to shorten event

The LPGA’s 2026 season got off to an odd start, and new commissioner Craig Kessler said he regrets how it unfolded. On Sunday, the LPGA shortened the season-opening Tournament of Champions to 54 holes due to freezing temperatures in Orlando. The decision and the communication that followed drew criticism. The LPGA initially delayed the start of the final round at Lake Nona, then sent the celebrities competing in the pro-am off before ultimately reducing the tournament to 54 holes. World No. 2 Nelly Korda won the tournament without hitting a shot on Sunday. That decision left many fans and some players scratching their heads....