“Miguel Tabuena maintained his momentum from the third round, closing with a four-under 67 to secure a strong fifth-place finish in the Korea Open ruled by Minkyu Kim in Cheonan, South Korea Sunday.”
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Struggling with green speed? Try this, says LPGA pro →
“No one plays in more pro-ams than tour professionals, who often have at least one pro-am obligation during a given tournament week. These outings give the pros ample opportunity to network with their amateur partners and also, often, to teach.
Pro-am participants generally love to receive tips and instruction from their professional partners, and the pros are usually more than happy to offer some useful advice.
Because of their extensive pro-am experience, Tour pros have a great read on the issues many amateur players tend to struggle with during their rounds. At the LPGA’s recent tour stop in Arizona, I asked former U.S. Women’s Amateur champion and LPGA Tour player Emma Talley if she could identify an area in which amateur players tend to have a hard time.”
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Schmelzel capitalizes on conditions in KPMG Rd. 2 →
“Sarah Schmelzel tells Amy Rogers what went right for her in a 5-under 67 Round 2 of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Friday, which vaulted her to the top of the leaderboard.”
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Pro golfer Stacy Lewis visits children’s hospitals →
“Renowned Toledo-born golfer Stacy Lewis paid a visit to area children's hospitals Monday morning, taking time to talk to patients and share her story.
Ms. Lewis, 39, has achieved a remarkably successful career in women’s professional golf. Formerly a top-ranked player in the world with two major championships under her belt, she was named captain for the U.S. Solheim Cup team for the second year in a row.
Joining her Monday were her 5-year-old daughter, Chesnee Chadwell, and 16-year-old Mia Hammond, an up-and-coming junior golfer from New Albany, Ohio.”
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The Golf Journalists Association of Canada announces the winners of its 16th annual Media Awards for work produced in 2023 →
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
First Place: ModGolf Podcast, “Amy Bockerstette, I Got This,” ModGolf.
Second place: Curtis Gillespie, “In his dream job, Tahlon Sweenie is embracing his Indigenous heritage,” ScoreGolf Magazine.
Third place: Brad Ziemer, “Stroke Survivor Brad Thomas Returns to the Game He Loves,” The Scorecard.”
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Inspirational golfer helps with Autism Northwest fundraiser →
“Alex Fourie had never been in Canada prior to this week.
When he was asked about making the trek to Fort William Country Club to be the guest speaker for Autism Northwest’s first golf tournament on Friday, it was an easy decision for the one-armed golfer.”
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Former AJGA champ at Otter Creek shares Epson Tour event lead in return to Columbus →
“The last time Brooke Matthews was at Otter Creek Golf Course, things turned out pretty well for the Rogers, Arkansas, resident.
Matthews won the 2016 AJGA Otter Creek Championship. Eight years later, she was back on the same course Friday, and she picked up right where she left off.”
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Stacy Lewis talks KPMG, Solheim Cup and her LPGA journey →
“Stacy Lewis is a 13-time LPGA Tour winner, two-time major winner, and former No. 1 in world rankings, holding the top spot for consecutive weeks longer than any other American woman before Nelly Korda broke the record in 2022. At 39 years old, the veteran is the U.S. Solheim Cup team captain and the fifth person to captain the team at least twice. Lewis, who tees off at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship this week, talked to ESPN about how her role in golf has changed since her tour debut in 2009.”
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Meijer LPGA Classic hopes to raise $2M for food programs →
“Meijer Executive Chair Hank Meijer and professional golfer Brittany Lang paid a visit to The Other Way Ministries Food Pantry in Grand Rapids Monday.
The tour was meant to highlight the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give program and its mission to provide food for people facing food insecurity in West Michigan and the Midwest.”
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Stacy Lewis Invitational returns this week to Blessings →
“The 10th annual Stacy Lewis Junior All-Star Invitational returns to Blessings Golf Club in Johnson this week.”
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After posting her best round in years, Brittany Lincicome credited this putter →
“LPGA Tour veteran Brittany Lincicome posted her lowest round in years at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on Friday thanks in large part to the addition of a new putter.”
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AFTER BIRDIE RUN, KHANG EXCITED TO BE CONTENDING AGAIN →
“It’s been a hot minute since Megan Khang last played in the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer. It’s also been more than a moment since she was atop the leaderboard on the LPGA Tour. But this week, as Khang makes her return to Seaview’s Bay Course for the first time since 2018, she has propelled herself into contention, giving herself a chance at returning to the winner’s circle.”
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BRITTANY LANG COMPETING IN HER 20TH CONSECUTIVE U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN →
“While there are plenty of storylines to follow at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open, Brittany Lang’s might be one that you skipped over.
The 38-year-old is playing her 20th consecutive U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club, currently the longest active streak at this major championship. And while some players know exactly when these milestones are happening in their careers, Lang admittedly had to get some clarification from the USGA team on just what number this U.S. Women’s Open was in her start count.”
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Lincicome juggles life as mother on LPGA Tour →
“It's tough enough being a mother, especially a working mother who commutes to and from work every day. Now imagine being a professional golfer who is on the road at tournaments throughout the year, and a mom. Talk about a balancing act.”
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Making of a Major: Allisen Corpuz at the U.S. Women’s Open →
“In partnership with Rolex, relive Allisen Corpuz's historic victory at the 2023 U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links.”
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LPGA READS: CHECK OUT WHAT YOUR FAVORITE LPGA TOUR PLAYERS ARE READING →
“Even though they spend much of their time practicing and competing on the golf course, the LPGA Tour’s best also have plenty of hobbies outside of golf. Many are avid readers with diverse tastes across all genres of literature, so check out what some of your favorite LPGA Tour players have been reading as of late.”
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MEGAN KHANG MAKING THE MOST OF MIZUHO AMERICAS OPEN →
“Megan Khang has been making the most of this week at the Mizuho Americas Open, battling through a lingering back injury to post a 36-hole total of 5-under and sit four shots back of Atthaya Thitikul at Liberty National Golf Club after the second round.
Khang hurt her back while moving before The Chevron Championship and has been doing her best to fight through the discomfort in recent weeks on the LPGA Tour. She missed the cut in The Woodlands, Texas, and then finished T47 at the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro before missing another cut last week at the Cognizant Founders Cup in Clifton, N.J.”
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RUIXIN LIU PICKS UP HER SEVENTH EPSON TOUR VICTORY AT THE CARLISLE ARIZONA WOMEN'S GOLF CLASSIC →
“Experience reigned supreme during the final round in Scottsdale, Ariz. The field of 132 was cut down to 71 after Friday's round, and with conditions shifting on the weekend, Epson Tour veteran Ruixin Liu drew on all of her past experience to eventually come out on top and win her second career Carlisle Arizona Women's Golf Championship by three shots.”
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What’s it like to be a working mom on the LPGA Tour? Spend a day with Brittany Lincicome →
“Happy Mother’s Day! This week, we’re highlighting the experiences of some of the most high-profile women in the game, each of whom share a meaningful title: Mom. Next up: two-time major winner and six-time U.S. Solheim Cup team member, Brittany Lincicome.”
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Brittany Lang looks forward to 10th year of Meijer LPGA Classic →
“Meijer LPGA Classic will celebrate their 10th tournament next month and the competition is going to be the best it's ever been.
Six of the top ten best women's golfers will be in Grand Rapids for the annual tournament from June 13th through June 16th at Blythefield Country Club.”
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