LPGA Modifies Founders Cup; Still A Pro-Bono Week For LPGA's Finest

Beth Ann Baldry on the changes made to the charitable distribution for the LPGA's inaugural Virtual Purse Classic.

The purse will drop from $1.3 million to $1 million, but the entire amount will go to charity – $500,000 to the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf and $500,000 to designated charities of the top 10 finishers.

It’s a good move by LPGA commissioner Mike Whan, who listened to the concerns of several top players. The discrepancy in the total purse and the amount given to charity was the main concern of Paula Creamer, who had yet to commit to the event.

“I certainly could have done a better job of initially articulating the details to players and media,” said Whan, “as that has led to some confusion about the tournament’s goals and objectives.”

I'm not any less confused.