Ladies European Tour CEO Tom Phillips reflects on his first 100 days in office and the anticipation leading up to the 2026 Solheim Cup

Di Stewart sits down with new Ladies European Tour CEO Tom Phillips for an early look after his first few months in the role. Tom takes us through his journey in the game - from the Faldo Series and the Hong Kong Golf Association to the DP World Tour and now the front line of women’s professional golf. Di and Tom also spoke about the build‑up to the 2026 Solheim Cup, chatting about how this year’s event has the potential to ignite new fans and reshape long‑term engagement with the sport. Look out for more Why Golf content on Instagram at @thisiswhygolf. The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.