The difference between a crazy idea and a brilliant one can be as narrow as a tight rope.
LPGA commissioner Mike Whan knows this because he walked one creating the Founders Cup.
Five years ago, he teetered with his fate daring to take a radical idea to his membership, but today the Founders Cup is paying dividends even the commissioner couldn’t have seen coming. This unique event looks now like a catalyst that just might secure the future of his tour.
Back in 2011, Whan created the Founders Cup to honor pioneers of the women’s game and asked his pros to play the inaugural event for free.