Mistakes from the administration can create ripples in the careers of the golfers. That’s what came through on the LPGA Tour with Sophia Popov ‘s return. After being away from golf due to medical and maternity leave, and struggling with her form, Popov wasn’t eligible for a few tournaments. But due to a clerical error, she was placed 57th in the 2025 Priority List.

So, Popov qualified and competed in three events—Founders Cup USA, Honda LPGA Thailand, and HSBC Women’s World Championship Singapore. None of which she was actually eligible to play. The latter two, being no-cut events, guaranteed CME points and prize money regardless of performance. That earned Popov points she didn’t deserve. When the league realized its mistake in March, it removed the CME points, earnings, and Aon Risk R

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