An unlikely partnership became a winning one at the LPGA’s Dow Championship, with Yana Wilson and Gina Kim securing their maiden LPGA titles after a final-round charge and a little help from ChatGPT.
The USGA has carefully planned for pace of play challenges at the 2026 US Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club, with early tee times and strategic setup changes aimed at managing bottlenecks on the famous opener and drivable 10th hole.
Nelly Korda arrived at the US Women’s Open at Riviera wearing a standout number 13 jersey, explaining its personal meaning as she continues her strong season and chase for another major title.
With a second victory in her 19th career start, Woad is the fastest player to reach two LPGA titles since Sung Hyun Park won twice in her first 16 appearances, in 2017.
The only drama Nelly Korda faced on the final day at the Chevron Championship was whether she was going to jump or wade into the small, temporary pool next to the 18th hole at Memorial Park Golf Course.
Korda fired a seven-under 65 in an afternoon group on the opening day of the Chevron Championship to put herself atop the leaderboard. She leads by two shots over Somi Lee and Patty Tavatanakit; Cassie Porter’s two-under 70 sees her as the best-placed Australian.
Rising Aussie duo Kelsey Bennett and Maddison Hinson-Tolchard will share a career first this week when they tee it up in their first LPGA Tour event as professionals in the United States.
The sisters from Bradenton, Florida, are playing in the Ford Championship in Chandler, Arizona, the first full official LPGA Tour event they’ve played in together since 2023.
Australian Golf Digest
