LPGA Season Begins

Anyone else think it’s interesting that the LPGA begins its season in … Thailand?

With half its events overseas, I’m worried about the tour’s future. Overseas means odd television times in the US, making it even more difficult to build or maintain a US fan base. I know that the lack of US support is one reason for the overseas expansion, but I wonder if it hasn’t gone too far. As it stands, the LPGA is down to 25 events overall (including the overseas events), and one in Mexico has been cancelled because of safety concerns.