Welcome back to Tour Talk – The Pro Golf Podcast with Grahame!
In Episode 3 we break down the dramatic finales of both the PGA Tour Fall Series and the LPGA Tour season. From Sami Välimäki’s breakthrough at the RSM Classic to Jeeno Thitikul’s historic dominance at the CME Tour Championship, we cover every storyline that matters as golf heads toward 2026.
⛳ This week on the show:
• PGA TOUR – RSM Classic Recap
Sami Välimäki caps off an incredible fall run with his first PGA Tour victory, vaulting into the top 52 in the FedEx Cup and securing exemptions into 2026 Signature Events.
We also break down the tension around the Top-100 bubble:
– Karl Vilips sneaks into spot 100 by just two points
– Matt Wallace, Beau Hossler and others fall short
– What’s next for veterans like Matt Kuchar and Joel Dahmen?
• LPGA TOUR – CME Tour Championship
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul delivers a season for the ages: CME Globe Champion, Vare Trophy winner, Rolex Player of the Year — all at just 22.
We analyse her dominant 3-win season, record scoring average, strokes gained stats, and why she’s currently untouchable.
Plus, Nelly Korda’s winless 2025: context, expectations, and what it means heading into 2026.
• LIV Golf – Off-Season Moves
Victor Perez joins the Cleeks.
Scott Vincent and Yosuke Asaji qualify via the International Series.
Rumours swirl around possible LIV trades — Laurie Canter’s future, the Majestiks, Sergio Garcia’s Spanish super-team, and more.
• DP World Tour News
Joost Luiten publicly questions his omission from the limited-field Nedbank Golf Challenge.
We break down the selection controversy and what’s next as the new DP World Tour season begins in Australia.
With the major tours now wrapped for 2025, stay tuned as we bring you full season reviews, player analysis, and a look ahead to the 2026 campaign.
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