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Women's golf

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)

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.

Sporting Life

How golfer Shannon Tan politely chipped away at my confidence

The Straits Times Assistant Sports Editor Rohit Brijnath (left) watches as Singaporean professional golfer Shannon Tan chips a ball during a chipping challenge at Sentosa Golf Club on Feb 21, 2026.
The Straits Times Assistant Sports Editor Rohit Brijnath (left) watches as Singaporean professional golfer Shannon Tan chips a ball during a chipping challenge at Sentosa Golf Club on Feb 21, 2026.

Thailand’s world No. 1 golfer Jeeno Thitikul finally wins home LPGA event

epa12767787 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the Honda LPGA 2026 golf tournament at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya city, Chonburi province, Thailand, 22 February 2026.  EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
epa12767787 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the Honda LPGA 2026 golf tournament at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya city, Chonburi province, Thailand, 22 February 2026.  EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

World No. 3 golfer Minjee Lee eyes Hall of Fame, career Grand Slam after stellar 2025 season

Australia's Minjee Lee had a stellar 2025 season, winning a Major and registering seven other top-10 finishes.
Australia's Minjee Lee had a stellar 2025 season, winning a Major and registering seven other top-10 finishes.

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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.