Nelly Korda wins in a wild finish at the 2026 U.S. Women's Open!

Mel Reid: The Pressures, Personalities & Potential of the LPGA

LPGA Tour winner, European Solheim Cup star, and now broadcaster Mel Reid joins Fringe Coverage! In this wide-ranging interview, Mel provides incredible perspective on the pressures and vulnerabilities of the LPGA Tour and being a professional female athlete. Mel also shares more about her player-to-analyst transition, her love of the Solheim Cup, and which players thrive under pressure. Whether it's comparing Lottie Woad to Scottie Scheffler, referring to Charley Hull as a caged animal, or convincing Leona Maguire to like her, Mel doesn't hold back in one of our favorite interviews yet. Clips You Have to See * Pure Comedy: Mel's wife Carly caddies at the LOTTE Championship with Mel mic'd up [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbRqDHl6_XI] * Mel's epic shot on the 18th hole at the 2021 Solheim Cup [https://youtu.be/qi1gN2R4ruA?t=633] Like The Pod? * Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod * Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! * Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com

Nelly Korda wins in a wild finish at the 2026 U.S. Women's Open!

Nelly Korda reminds us why she's the best player in the world after winning her fourth career major (and second of the year) at The Riviera Country Club during an outrageous final round at the 81st annual U.S. Women's Open. The guys recap all the drama, rave about the USGA's handling of the tournament, and give a play-by-play of their on-the-ground experience. Whether it was SWAGGY player style (we see you, Danielle Kang), on-course celebrities, or even mid-round shoe changes...we got you covered, inside the fringe. * Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod * Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! * Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com

2026 U.S. Women's Open Preview

It's finally here! It's U.S. Women's Open week, and the guys are amped up about the best players in the world coming out west to test their skills at The Riviera Country Club. Marc previews the course's iconic holes, the guys discuss ideal storylines and dream scenarios (Nelly over Jeeno in a playoff, anyone?), and talk through the gameplan for their full day out at the course for the opening round. * Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod * Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! * Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com

The Long Game: Interview with USGA CEO, Mike Whan

Leading up to the 2026 U.S. Women's Open, USGA CEO Mike Whan joins the guys to shine a light on one of the most coveted majors in the sport. Mike outlines the USGA's scope of work, how they are actually growing the women's game through accessibility initiatives and what they look for in setting up and selecting future courses for the USWO. The former LPGA Commissioner also shares some of the hard truths of the business of women's golf, how the sport is unique in delivering the Olympic spirit every week, and how he convinced LPGA players to engage and acknowledge stakeholders along the way. * Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod * Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! * Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com

Chasing the Cup: Interview with U.S. Solheim Cup Captain, Angela Stanford

United States Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford makes her Fringe Coverage debut! In this wide-ranging interview, Angela shares what she loves most about the biennial team event, what pressure feels like in a golf team event, and what she believes makes the ideal Solheim Cup teammate. Angela also gives a sneak peek at how she evaluates players and pairings, and how she plans to build her team for the 2026 Solheim Cup [https://www.solheimcup2026.golf/] in the Netherlands. * Follow us on Instagram @FringeCoveragePod * Like the pod? Leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! * Have players you want to hear from or topics you want us to discuss? Send us your feedback at FringeCoverage@gmail.com