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Kim Stuns Korda Again, Wins Ford Championship

#LPGA #Golf

Hyo Joo Kim defeated Nelly Korda for the second consecutive week, winning the LPGA Ford Championship by two shots. Kim secured back-to-back victories for the first time in her career, finishing at 28-under 260 despite a late double bogey. read more


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Fitzpatricks Stunning Rally Wins Indian Open

#Golf #SportsHistory

Alex Fitzpatrick rallied from six shots down, carding seven birdies to win the Indian Open. This marks his first DP World Tour victory, joining brother Matt as a winner and creating a historic consecutive-week sibling triumph. read more

Underdog Jupiter Battles LA for TGL Title

#TGLFinals #Golf

The TGL SoFi Cup finals feature No. 2 LA Golf Club versus No. 4 Jupiter Links GC in a best-of-three series starting Monday. Jupiter, once called the "Bad News Bears" by Tiger Woods, stunned the top seed. LA rallied from a deficit to advance. read more

Kim Outlasts Korda for Founders Cup Win

#LPGA #Golf

Hyo Joo Kim won the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup wire-to-wire, holding off Nelly Korda by one shot. The South Korean player, who also won the event in 2015, secured her eighth LPGA Tour victory with key par saves on the back nine. read more

TGL Playoffs: Semifinals Set to Crown Champion

#TGLPlayoffs #Golf

The 2026 TGL playoffs begin Tuesday with two semifinals. Defending champion Atlanta Drive faces Los Angeles GC, while top-seeded Boston Common plays Jupiter Links. The winners advance to a best-of-three finals series on March 23-24. read more

Youngs Dramatic Players Championship Triumph

#PlayersChampionship #Golf

Cameron Young clinched his second PGA Tour victory with a dramatic late surge at the 2026 Players Championship, overtaking Matt Fitzpatrick on the final holes. Rookie Sudarshan Yellamaraju impressed with a T-5 finish, while Ludvig Åberg faltered after leading. read more

Youngs Dramatic Final-Hole Victory Seals Players Championship

#Golf #PlayersChampionship

Cameron Young birdied the 17th and parred the 18th to win the Players Championship by one stroke over Matt Fitzpatrick, who bogeyed the final hole. Young secured his first PGA Tour victory since 2025 with a dramatic finish. read more

Schefflers Bogey-Free 67 Signals Return to Form

#Golf #ThePlayersChampionship

Scottie Scheffler rebounded with a bogey-free 5-under 67 at The Players Championship, moving to 4 under. He credited practice and a driver switch for improved accuracy. Despite being eight strokes behind leader Ludvig Åberg, his attitude remains positive. read more

McIlroy Blames Rust, Not Injury, for Slow Start

#Golf #PlayersChampionship

Rory McIlroy shot a 2-over 74 in his Players Championship first round, citing rust over his recent back injury. The defending champion struggled with accuracy and sits seven shots back, but remains hopeful for the weekend. read more

Gary Woodland Reveals PTSD Battle After Brain Surgery

#MentalHealthAwareness #Golf

Gary Woodland reveals his battle with PTSD following 2023 brain surgery. The golfer says he can no longer hide his struggle, describing emotional breakdowns on the course. He continues to play, focusing on recovery and his PGA Tour dreams. read more

Scheffler Eyes Historic Third Players Championship Win

#Golf #PlayersChampionship

The 2026 Players Championship begins Thursday with a $25M purse. Defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks a third win, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims for a historic third title. The event also features PGA Tour future announcements. read more

Golfs Mental Toll: Lis Fury, Lowrys Pain

#Golf #Sportsmanship

Shane Lowry's difficult day continued with a bogey finish at Bay Hill. Meanwhile, Li Haotong's poor round included club-breaking anger and swearing at a heckler, drawing criticism for his conduct on the PGA Tour. read more

Echavarria Wins as Lowry Collapses

#Golf #PGA

Nico Echavarria won the Cognizant Classic after Shane Lowry's late collapse. Echavarria's bogey-free weekend and a key birdie on 17 secured his third PGA Tour victory, a Masters invite, and a $1.728 million prize. read more

Green Edges Kim to Win Singapore Again

#Golf #LPGA

Hannah Green won the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore, her second title there. She held off Auston Kim by one stroke with a 14-under total. Minjee Lee finished tied for third after an even final round. read more

Jarvis Wins South African Open, Earns Masters Invitation

#Golf #SouthAfricanOpen

Casey Jarvis won the South African Open with a 3-under 67, securing his second straight DP World Tour victory. The win earns him his first Masters invitation and a spot in The Open Championship, fulfilling a lifelong dream. read more

Bridgeman Outlasts McIlroy for First PGA Tour Win

#Golf #PGA

Jacob Bridgeman won his first PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational, holding off Rory McIlroy by one shot despite nerves on the final holes. Tournament host Tiger Woods congratulated him at storied Riviera, a course Woods never won. read more

Thitikuls Dream Win at Home LPGA Event

#Golf #LPGA

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul won her home LPGA Thailand event for the first time, edging Chizzy Iwai by one stroke. The emotional victory, her eighth LPGA title, was witnessed by her mother. read more

Bridgeman Dominates, Eyes Record at Genesis

#Golf #GenesisInvitational

Jacob Bridgeman shot a 7-under 64, seizing a six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy at the Genesis Invitational. At 19-under, he eyes his first PGA Tour title and a chance to break the tournament's 72-hole scoring record in the final round. read more

Morikawa Ends Drought with Dramatic Pebble Beach Win

#PGA #Golf

Collin Morikawa ended a two-year PGA Tour win drought with a dramatic one-shot victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He secured the win with a crucial birdie on the 18th after a tense 20-minute wait, announcing he and his wife are expecting their first child. read more

McIlroy: Four Majors Enough, Players Stands Alone

#Golf #PlayersChampionship

Rory McIlroy calls the Players Championship "amazing" but opposes making it a fifth major, preferring the men's game stick to four traditional majors. He believes the tournament's strong identity stands on its own without the label. read more

Reeds Historic Run Continues with Qatar Masters Win

#Golf #PatrickReed

Patrick Reed wins Qatar Masters, his second European tour victory in three weeks. This streak assures a full PGA Tour card and moves him into the world's top 20. He recently left LIV Golf to pursue this path. read more

Rose Shatters Tigers Record at Torrey Pines

#Golf #JustinRose

Justin Rose dominated the Farmers Insurance Open, leading wire-to-wire for a record 23-under 265 and a seven-stroke victory. The 45-year-old Englishman secured his 13th PGA Tour title, marking his first win at Torrey Pines since 2019. read more

Schott Stuns Reed for First Pro Win in Bahrain

#Golf #SportsNews

Freddy Schott, ranked 436th, won his first European tour title in Bahrain, defeating Patrick Reed in a playoff. Reed's bid for consecutive victories ended with a bogey. Schott triumphed after Calum Hill's errors on the second playoff hole. read more

Rose Dominates at Torrey Pines

#Golf #FarmersInsuranceOpen

Justin Rose leads the Farmers Insurance Open by six shots after a 4-under 68. His stellar third round included key birdies, though late mistakes narrowed his advantage. A Sunday victory could elevate him to world No. 4. read more

Schefflers 20th PGA Tour Win Secures Lifetime Membership

#Golf #ScottieScheffler

Scottie Scheffler wins The American Express by four shots, securing his 20th PGA Tour title. The world No. 1, with four majors before 30, dominated the final round, outpacing the field including 18-year-old Blades Brown. read more

Teen Phenom Brown One Shot Back at American Express

#Golf #SportsNews

Eighteen-year-old Blades Brown is one shot behind leader Si Woo Kim entering the final round of The American Express. Brown, tied with Scottie Scheffler, could become the youngest PGA Tour winner in nearly a century after a strong Saturday finish. read more

Teen Phenom Ties World No. 1 at American Express

#Golf #AmericanExpress

Teenager Blades Brown nearly shot 59, settling for a 60 to tie Scottie Scheffler for the lead at The American Express. The 18-year-old pro, fresh from high school, is one shot from a PGA Tour record in a strong field. read more

Keegan Bradley's Uncertain Captaincy and Tiger Woods' Potential Involvement

#Golf #RyderCup

Keegan Bradley appears disorganized as the US Ryder Cup captain, contrastingly far from Luke Donald's approach. Tiger Woods was initially in talks for the role, but the $750 ticket price dilemma and unclear leadership strategy highlight the chaotic start. read more

"USA Leads in Spirited Solheim Cup Battle Against Europe"

#SolheimCup #Golf

In a Solheim Cup match, USA caddies removed shirts as Alison Lee scored impressively. Europe pursues a comeback like at Medinah in 2012. Challenges of managing crowd access and shuttle buses cast shadows over the event. read more

#Trump #Golf

Kai Trump, daughter of Don Jr., shares that her grandfather, Donald Trump, often wins when they play golf together. She describes the bonding experiences on the course, including a special moment during the Republican National Convention. read more

#Golf #PrizeFunds

Scottie Scheffler practices bunker shots at the Open at Royal Troon. The R&A chief urges golf to regulate rising prize funds. Concerns over $3.1m winner prize. The sport aims for long-term sustainability amidst financial growth. read more

#USOpen #Golf

Rory McIlroy disheartened by Bryson DeChambeau's US Open victory after losing two-shot lead, going straight to car park without talking to reporters. DeChambeau's dramatic 18th hole finish added to McIlroy's 10-year major title drought. read more

#USOpen #Golf

Xander Schauffele struggles but maintains a level-par round at the US Open. Viktor Hovland renews relationship with old coach to salvage his season. Brandon Robinson-Thompson impresses with an early birdie. Pinehurst No2 presents fast-playing conditions. Rory McIlroy continues strong start. read more

#RyderCup #Golf

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm might have to pay £500,000 each to play in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Bethpage. The pay-to-play model raises ethical questions amidst their participation. read more

#USWomensOpen #Golf

Wichanee Meechai leads at US Women's Open with a 2-shot advantage, impressing with a 3-under 67 round. Nelly Korda misses cut as Lexi Thompson announces retirement. Young talent Asterisk Talley shines with par performance. read more

#GraysonMurray #golf

Grayson Murray's parents confirmed the professional golfer's death by suicide at 30, expressing their love for him. Murray's struggles with alcohol and mental health were mentioned, along with his recent victories. Fellow players mourned his passing. read more

#ScottieScheffler #golf

Scottie Scheffler, a golfer known for his Christian faith and family values, was charged with assault after an incident outside a tournament. The arrest contrasts with his successful golf career, including winning the Masters tournament twice. read more

#TheMasters #Golf

Tiger Woods starts steady at The Masters third round, believing he can still win despite being seven off the lead. Rory McIlroy struggles at +4, while Luke List impresses at -2. Sunny weekend expected for improved scoring conditions. read more

#TheMasters #Golf

Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa finish the day at -6, battling tough conditions at the Masters. Notable misses on the cut include Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson, and others. Ludvig Åberg impresses with a strong performance. read more

#OJSimpson #Golf

OJ Simpson, days before his death at 76, expressed plans to return to golf in a video posted in Las Vegas. Simpson mentioned overcoming health issues and shared anticipation to be back on the golf course soon. read more