LPGA's Finest Open To Wearing Microphones, Giving Interviews And In General Not Taking Themselves Too Seriously

On the eve of their first domestic event, Martin Kaufman reports on the LPGA's expanded television coverage this year on Golf Channel. It sounds like the LPGAers have been more responsive to television's relatively minor requests for a little more access and cooperation.

LPGA players have been open to innovations that might make the broadcasts more compelling. Graham said that Beth Hutter, the LPGA producer, plans to bring a different player into the booth for an extended period during each Friday telecast. He also anticipates that many players will either wear microphones or engage in walk-and-talk interviews.