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Inspirational 2019 win, local tour’s evolution behind rise of female Japanese golfers

Chisato Iwai was one of six Japanese winners on the LPGA Tour in 2025.
Chisato Iwai was one of six Japanese winners on the LPGA Tour in 2025.

Sporting Life

Marathons. 104kg deadlifts. Sprints. Welcome to women’s golf

LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.
LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.

Auston Kim maintains sole lead after Day 2 of HSBC Women’s World Championship

American world No. 39 Auston Kim remains the sole leader at the HSBC Women's World Championship after two rounds.
American world No. 39 Auston Kim remains the sole leader at the HSBC Women's World Championship after two rounds.

Mental game helps Auston Kim take 1st-round lead at HSBC Women’s World Championship

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 26: Auston Kim of the United States plays her second shot on the third hole during Day One of the HSBC Women's World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 26, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 26: Auston Kim of the United States plays her second shot on the third hole during Day One of the HSBC Women's World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 26, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Chinese golfer Yin Ruoning aims to add another Major to her resume in 2026

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 25: Ruoning Yin of China tees off on the 10th hole during the Pro-Am prior to the HSBC Women's World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 25, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 25: Ruoning Yin of China tees off on the 10th hole during the Pro-Am prior to the HSBC Women's World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 25, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Justin Thomas to make PGA Tour return at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Brooks Koepka of the United States tees off hole 17 during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open.
Brooks Koepka of the United States tees off hole 17 during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open.

Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul learns to enjoy golf amid pressure of being women’s world No. 1

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand taking questions from the media during a press conference for the HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club on Feb 24, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf24
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand taking questions from the media during a press conference for the HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club on Feb 24, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf24

Michelle Wie West coming out of retirement to join women’s indoor golf league

Former basketballer Diana Taurasi (left) and Michelle Wie West on the field before the Goal Cup Celebrity Soccer Match at Rawlinson Stadium on Jan 17.
Former basketballer Diana Taurasi (left) and Michelle Wie West on the field before the Goal Cup Celebrity Soccer Match at Rawlinson Stadium on Jan 17.

Jacob Bridgeman hangs on to claim first PGA Tour title at Riviera

American athlete Jacob Bridgeman poses with the winner's trophy for the final round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, California, USA, 22 February 2026.  EPA/CHRIS TORRES
American athlete Jacob Bridgeman poses with the winner's trophy for the final round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, California, USA, 22 February 2026.  EPA/CHRIS TORRES

Tiger Woods teases Masters comeback on live broadcast

Tiger Woods has won 82 tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the Masters in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2019.
Tiger Woods has won 82 tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the Masters in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2019.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.