Signature of the month
Some of golf’s most compelling figures are not featured in “The Major Quest”. Some of them have never actually won a major. And they don’t need a major trophy to be considered a legend of the game. They built their legacies on longevity, consistency, grit, and moments that fans still talk about today.
The Signature of the Month shines a light on players who deserve recognition for their achievements and contribution to the game. We are highlighting the well-established names as well as the rising stars. Here, I share the stories behind my encounters with these players, explore their place in golf’s history or future, and describe what it was like to add their signature to the collection.
Danielle Kang is one of the more recognizable American players on the LPGA Tour. She had an impressive amateur career, winning the U.S. Women’s Amateur twice, in 2010 and 2011. After turning professional, she had to wait a long time for her breakthrough. It finally came in her 144th LPGA Tour start in 2017, when she won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship — her first LPGA Tour victory and her first major title. She has since won several more times on the LPGA Tour and represented the United States in the Solheim Cup.
Continuing the 2023 Honda LPGA series, I got Danielle’s signature at the same tournament in Pattaya. She had just finished her round and was walking out of the scoring trailer when I asked her to sign my cap. She stopped and signed it before carrying on. Another fairly simple encounter, but a nice one to add to the collection — and another signature from that 2023 Honda LPGA week.
May 2026 – Danielle Kang
