Lydia Ko
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 19-25

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 23 1898 — Malcolm Whitman wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship. 1926 — Molla Bjurstedt...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 19, 2021 11:49 AM EDT
Aug. 24 1904 — Holcombe Ward wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association singles title. 1908 —...

Cheng Pan of Taiwan is congratulated by his caddie after winning the bronze medal during the final round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Column: Good start in Rio, Olympic golf hits stride in Tokyo

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 10, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

PGA Tour wraps up regular season as cash bonanza begins

By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
PGA TOUR WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Greensboro, North Carolina. Course: Sedgefield CC. Yardage: Par...

Mone Inami, of Japan, poses with her silver medal, won in the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dream season for Nelly Korda now includes Olympic gold medal

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 07, 2021 01:00 AM EDT

France's Nikola Karabatic makes a shot during the men's gold medal handball match between France and Denmark at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Olympic Latest: France earns gold for 1st volleyball medal

Aug. 06, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Nelly Korda, of the United States, left, and Aditi Ashok, of India, speak on the fourth fairway during the third round of the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Nelly Korda survives a struggle, keeps lead in Olympic golf

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 06, 2021 01:21 AM EDT

Jodi Ewart Shadoff, of Britian, checks her phone on the 10th green during a practice round prior to the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Korda sisters together in Olympic golf against strong field

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 03, 2021 01:01 AM EDT

Korda sisters team for share of LPGA Tour lead in Midland

Jul. 14, 2021 08:02 PM EDT
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Nelly and Jessica Korda teamed to shoot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play Wednesday for a share of the first-round lead in the Dow...

Lydia Ko walks to the 11th tee during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at The Olympic Club, Saturday, June 5, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Golfer Lydia Ko to represent New Zealand at Tokyo Olympics

Jul. 07, 2021 01:08 AM EDT

Most of the top men no longer ducking shot at Olympic gold

The Associated Press Jul. 02, 2021 12:27 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Inbee Park of South Korea had not faced top competition in two months because of a thumb injury and was under pressure to give up her spot...

Lexi Thompson lines up a putt on the 16th green during the first round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga. Thursday, June 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Korda sisters lead 4 Americans to Japan for Olympics

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 29, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Women's PGA in Atlanta for 3rd major of LPGA Tour season

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 09:40 AM EDT
LPGA TOUR KPMG WOMEN'S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Johns Creek, Georgia. Course: Atlanta Athletic Club....

A sign sits along the 16th hole during a practice round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship Monday, June 14, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
US Open returns to Torrey Pines and to prime time

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 10:56 AM EDT

Kang takes 1-stroke lead in LPGA Tour event at Lake Merced

Jun. 11, 2021 10:32 PM EDT
DALY CITY, Calif (AP) — Danielle Kang birdied the par-5 18th hole for a 6-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship, the tour’s...

PGA makes 3rd stop in South Carolina, LPGA stays by the bay

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2021 10:46 AM EDT
PGA TOUR PALMETTO CHAMPIONSHIP AT CONGAREE Site: Ridgeland, South Carolina. Course: Congaree GC....

PGA Tour returns to Texas as LPGA heads to Las Vegas

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2021 10:44 AM EDT
PGA TOUR CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE Site: Fort Worth, Texas. Course: Colonial CC. Yardage: 7,209. Par...

FILE - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to his victory on the 18th green in the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., in this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, file photo. The PGA is limiting attendance at Kiawah this year to 10,000 fans a day. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
PGA Championship returns to Kiawah, LPGA returns to America

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2021 09:28 AM EDT

New course in Dallas for last stop before PGA Championship

By The Associated Press May. 11, 2021 10:38 AM EDT
PGA TOUR AT&T BYRON NELSON Site: McKinney, Texas. Course: TPC Craig Ranch. Yardage: 7,468. Par:...

Patty Tavatanakit lines up her shot at the 10th tee during the second round of the LPGA's Hugel-Air Premia LA Open golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LPGA Thailand: Tavatanakit holds 1-shot lead after 3 rounds

May. 07, 2021 07:16 AM EDT