Hinako Shibuno, the Women’s British Open leader, had never played in an LPGA event, let alone a major. It’s her first time competing outside Japan.
Author: Beth Ann Nichols, Golfweek
Michael Thorbjornsen made the cut at the U.S. Open. He’s just 17
Michael Thorbjornsen, U.S. Junior champ, is playing the US Open this weekend, only the second 17-year-old to make Open cut in last decade.
Jeongeun Lee6 rides Sunday surge to win U.S. Women’s Open championship
Jeongeun Lee finished at 6-under 278 in the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open, a fitting number for a player who goes by the nickname “Lucky 6.”
Mamiko Higa takes lead from Jessica Korda as lightning strikes at U.S. Women’s Open
“That was really scary,” said Japan’s Mamiko Higa, the leader after the second round. “That was the first time I saw the lightning hit so close.”
Andrea Lee juggles Stanford studies and golf, opens with a 69 at U.S. Women’s Open
Andrea Lee was granted an extension on her Stanford essay so she could play in the U.S. Women’s Open; her opening 69 has her 4 shots off the lead.
Michelle Wie blasts Hank Haney over his comments about South Korean golfers in the LPGA
Hank Haney opened his SiriusXM radio show on Wednesday with shocking comments about South Korean golfers in the LPGA, and Michelle Wie responded by ripping Haney on Twitter.
U.S. Women’s Open champion will earn $1 million for the first time
The winner of this week’s U.S. Women’s Open will receive a $1 million prize, the largest winner’s check in women’s major championship history.
Meet the high school coach who qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open
Two days after Amy Ruengmateekhun led Ursuline Academy to a second consecutive state high school title, she qualified for her first U.S. Women’s Open.
Michelle Wie announces she won’t play in U.S. Women’s Open because of injury
LPGA star Michelle Wie says she has been making progress from a hand injury but enough to make an appearance in the U.S. Women’s Open.
Lexi Thompson’s social media break is ‘culmination’ of ‘harsh, hurtful’ commentary
Lexi Thompson’s management team issued a statement Wednesday regarding her recent break from social media.