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LPGA Tour

Yoon Ina stretches lead to five strokes Women's PGA Championship

CHASKA, MINNESOTA - JUNE 26: Ina Yoon of South Korea lines up her putt on the tenth green during the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 26, 2026 in Chaska, Minnesota.   Andrew Wevers/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Wevers / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
CHASKA, MINNESOTA - JUNE 26: Ina Yoon of South Korea lines up her putt on the tenth green during the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 26, 2026 in Chaska, Minnesota.   Andrew Wevers/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Wevers / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘I’m in a dream’: Tearful Nelly Korda wins golf’s US Women’s Open

Nelly Korda of the United States celebrates holing the winning putt on the 18th green to secure her one shot victory during the final round of the US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club on June 7, 2026 in Pacific Palisades, California.
Nelly Korda of the United States celebrates holing the winning putt on the 18th green to secure her one shot victory during the final round of the US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club on June 7, 2026 in Pacific Palisades, California.

Back at World No. 1, Nelly Korda addicted to the ‘grind’

Nelly Korda is the favourite to win the 2026 US Women's Open.
Nelly Korda is the favourite to win the 2026 US Women's Open.

‘Everything hurts’: Michelle Wie West making first LPGA start in 3 years

PGA Tour player Justin Rose of England and LPGA player Michelle Wie West of the United States speak during the McLaren Golf Launch Event on April 29, 2026.
PGA Tour player Justin Rose of England and LPGA player Michelle Wie West of the United States speak during the McLaren Golf Launch Event on April 29, 2026.

Lee among LPGA Tour players to join women's indoor team league

FILE PHOTO: Aug 23, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN;   Minjee Lee plays her tee shot at the third hole during third round play at the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Aug 23, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN;   Minjee Lee plays her tee shot at the third hole during third round play at the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Nelly Korda lands 3rd Major win at Chevron Championship, regains world No. 1 ranking

Nelly Korda of the United States and caddie Jason McDede react after jumping into Poppie's Pond after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Nelly Korda of the United States and caddie Jason McDede react after jumping into Poppie's Pond after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul seeks first Major win at LPGA Chevron event

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand won her eighth career LPGA title in February, but she has yet to win a Major.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand won her eighth career LPGA title in February, but she has yet to win a Major.

Sporting Life

In a sport of patience, a great golfer has a day worth waiting for

Champion Hannah Green of Australia and her husband and caddy Jarryd Felton have known each other since they were junior golfers.
Champion Hannah Green of Australia and her husband and caddy Jarryd Felton have known each other since they were junior golfers.

Australian golfer Hannah Green clinches second HSBC Women’s World Championship title

Hannah Green shot a three-under 69 on the final day to win the event by a stroke.
Hannah Green shot a three-under 69 on the final day to win the event by a stroke.

Rookies stepping up to the golf tee on LPGA Tour

Sweden's Ingrid Lindblad was one of seven rookie winners on the LPGA in 2025.
Sweden's Ingrid Lindblad was one of seven rookie winners on the LPGA in 2025.

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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.