American golfer on the LPGA Tour, Olympic gold medallist and former world No. 1
Laura Hull has dismissed critics after a prank with fake scratchcards that unsettled her caddie, Adam Woodward, during the Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Hull says the moment was light-hearted and will not derail her week, as she chases a strong finish with Atthaya Thitikul leading early on.
A roundup of the latest from the Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, with Haeran Ryu defending strong form, Shiho Kuwaki and Yealimi Noh close behind, and Lottie Woad and Charley Hull in contention for a maiden major.
Hulls and Woad post solid rounds in challenging conditions on the Lancashire coast to stay within reach of Ryu Hae Ran, who is closing in on a third straight major title. Other leaders include Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda and Shiho Kuwaki.
Thitikul has moved into contention at the Women’s British Open, with a 64 in the first round and a push for her first major title as Ryu and Korda pace the field.
Wyndham Clark has won the U.S. Open by one shot, finishing 4-under 276 after leading most of the final round. Sam Burns narrowly misses a comeback, with Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler in pursuit. Keith Mitchell sets a record for four even-par rounds. Joaquin Niemann makes a stirring comeback to finish seventh and earn a spot in Pebble Beach.
The PGA Tour has announced a two-track system starting in 2028, introducing a Championship Series and a Challenger Series to streamline the calendar, expand fields, and create promotion and relegation. The plan includes a shortened season, larger purses for signature events, and a pathway for players to rejoin the top tier.
Haeran Ryu has won the Evian Championship, completing a double major within three weeks after winning the Women’s PGA Championship. She finished 18-under through four rounds, with a memorable 60 in the third round and birdie on the final hole to seal the record. Brooke Henderson finished second, while Lottie Woad and Aki Iwai were among the challengers.
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Ryan Fox has won the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, finishing ten under. The win makes him New Zealand’s fourth major champion and follows a week marked by fast play and dramatic momentum. He defeated Cameron Young with a final-round surge, while the event featured record attendance and praise for Fox’s pace.
Ryan Fox has captured golf’s Open title in a dramatic Sunday finish at Royal Birkdale, overcoming Cameron Young to become the Open champion. The victory marks Fox’s first major, capping a career defined by a golfing ascent and a famous sporting lineage.