This year the LPGA announced the creation of “Drive On: LPGA All Access,” a multi-episode series that would air on LPGA platforms and give fans a beyond-the-course glimpse into the lives of some of the best golfers in the world – LPGA Tour athletes.
We’re delighted to say that the first episode has been released and you can watch it now.
Watch Episode 1 – Drive On: LPGA All Access
In the first episode of Drive On: LPGA All Access we’re taken behind-the-scenes of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions with Gemma Dryburgh, Ashleigh Buhai, and Jodi Ewart Shadoff as the 2023 LPGA Tour season gets underway.
- Gemma Dryburgh – Dryburgh entered the 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions following a career-defining year where she became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the 2022 TOTO Japan Classic. Dryburgh made the most of her experience at Lake Nona, playing alongside idol and 72-time Tour winner Annika Sorenstam and meeting celebrities like Ellie Goulding.
- Jodi Ewart Shadoff – After nabbing her career-first win at the 2022 LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship, Ewart Shadoff finally got to play a “home game” at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, about 30 minutes from her residence in Orlando that she shares with her husband and local sports reporter Adam Shadoff.
- Ashleigh Buhai – Buhai, who was exempt into her first #HGVLPGA thanks to her major victory at the 2022 AIG Women’s Open, had a busy offseason, capturing the 2022 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open in December and returning home to South Africa. She’s ready for competition with husband David Buhai on the bag for one week only.
Watch Episode 2 – Drive On: LPGA All Access
In the second episode of Drive On: LPGA All Access we’re taken behind-the-scenes of the LPGA Drive On Championship at Superstition Mountain in Arizona, the first full field event of the season, with Lilia Vu, Maria Fassi, Mina Harigae and Leona Maguire.
Lilia Vu comes into the event after winning the Honda LPGA Thailand at the end of February, whilst Leona Maguire is looking to defend her title. Mina Harigae is on home soil and Maria Fassi has her family in support as she celebrates her 25th Birthday.
Watch Episode 3 – Drive On: LPGA All Access
In the third episode of Drive On: LPGA All Access we’re taken behind the scenes of the Chevron Championship. The first Major of the season has moved from Mission Hills in California to The Club at Carlton Woods in Texas. There has also been a day change from the end of March to the beginning of April.
This episode follows Angel Yin, Lilia Vu, Cheyenne Knight, Georgia Hall and Ryann O’Toole – all who are looking to secure the first Major of 2023.
Watch Episode 4 – Drive On: LPGA All Access
In the fourth episode of Drive On: LPGA All Access we head to the 2023 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown to follow Team USA and Team Australia during the event.
The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown is a team match-play competition that features the best female golfers from the top eight countries across the globe. The competition returned to the LPGA this season after last being held in 2018. It was scheduled to be held in 2020, but went on an indefinite hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The eight countries competing TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California were USA, Korea, Japan, Sweden, England, Thailand, Australia and China.
Watch Episode 5 – Drive On: LPGA All Access
In the fifth episode of Drive On: LPGA All Access we follow Brittany Lincicome and Angel Yin at the Cognizant Founders Cup.
We get an insight into what life is like on tour with a baby as Brittany Lincicome looks to get back into the swing of things since having her second daughter Sophia. Angel Yin reflects on her time on tour and how she had fallen back in love with playing golf again. She also reflects on how close she came at the Chevron Championship.
There is also an emotional reunion for Jane Park who has had to move away from tour life to focus on caring for her daughter – there is footage for a fundraiser in honour of Grace. Showing the family environment that the LPGA Tour has nurtured.
Watch Episode 6 – Drive On: LPGA All Access
In the sixth episode of Drive On: LPGA All Access we follow Amy Ruengmateekhun, In Gee Chun, Rose Zhang & Jenny Shin at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
In Gee Chun is back to defend her Major title whilst Rose Zhang has taken the golf media by storm after winning her first event as a professional at the Mizuho Americas Open the month before. Can she make her second pro start a Major victory?
There are approximately 10 episodes planned for the 2023 season. With all episodes being steamed via LPGA YouTube and LPGA.com.