An “exhausted” Nelly Korda has withdrawn from this week’s JM Eagle LA Championship after claiming her second major title and fifth straight victory in the Chevron Championship. Korda’s two-shot victory on Sunday saw her tie the record for most consecutive LPGA wins, with Nancy Lopez in 1978 and Annika Sorenstam (2004-05) the only other women to achieve the feat. In a statement published on the LPGA’s website, Korda wrote: “Wow! What a week. The win still hasn’t sunk in but I have truly been overwhelmed by all of the love and support I’ve received. “The crowds at Carlton Woods this past week we ..read more

Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner are set to team up with Tiger Woods to represent the four-man Jupiter Links Golf Club team in TGL presented by SoFi, the new tech-focused, prime time golf league set to launch in the US in January next year. “I have already shared my excitement and optimism for TGL as a league and product,” said Woods, who is part-owner of Jupiter Links Golf Club and co-founder of TMRW Sports, which set up TGL. “Now that we have finalised our roster with a team of world-class golfers, I am even more confident that this group will proudly represent the Jupiter area and connect ..read more

Scottie Scheffler dominated the field at the RBC Heritage to win in back-to-back weeks following his Masters’ triumph, and capture his fourth PGA Tour win in five starts. After opening the tournament with a 2-under 69, Scheffler caught fire and put together three dominant rounds of golf at Harbour Town Golf Links, closing out the tournament with scores of 65, 63 and 68 for a 19-under-par total, which saw him finish three shots clear of Sahith Theegala, with Wyndham Clark and Patrick Cantlay a further shot back in tied third. On the 15th hole, Scheffler hadn’t made a bogey in 65 holes and when ..read more

Ram Golf’s new FXT irons are a great value option for players looking to upgrade their irons as the golf season kicks into the busy summer period. The FXT offer increased yardage and superb feel, with even more forgiveness built into its eye-catching design, delivering unparalleled performance in a player’s style iron. Featuring a dual material face – a maraging a 431 stainless steel body attached to a 17-4 super-hot stainless-steel face, the FXT’s heat-treated hot muscleback design delivers a forged-like effect, with fast ball speeds and outstanding forgiveness. Design enhancements include a ..read more

Nelly Korda equalled an LPGA Tour record by winning her fifth tournament in a row as she claimed the first women’s major of the year at the Chevron Championship in Texas. The 25-year-old American finished the last seven holes of her third round on Sunday morning, parring in to post a 69 and sit in a tie for second alongside Brooke Henderson, one shot back of 54-hole leader Haeran Ryu. And she closed out her second major victory of her career by shooting her third 69 of the week a gusty day at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands to finish on 13 under and win by two shots from Sweden’s Ma ..read more

Ireland won the European Nations Team Championship for the first time since 2016 and only the second time in their history yesterday (April 20] in Sotogrande. Tramore’s Jack Hearn led the charge all week in Spain and although his own chances fell just short in the individual event, his T3 finish helped Ireland secure the silverware. It was a phenomenal effort from the team of Hearn, Sean Keeling (Roganstown), Matt McClean (Malone) and Hugh Foley (Royal Dublin) and team captain, Niall Mac Sweeney was thrilled with their success. “It was a fantastic performance by the lads and coach Michael Coll ..read more

After shooting an opening 66 at the Chevron Championship in Texas on Thursday, American golfer Lauren Coughlin has a first-round lead for just the second time in her career. Coughlin went bogey-free with three birdies on the front nine and three on the back nine on the first day of the tournament. She hit 14 of 18 greens, recorded 10 one-putts and needed just 26 putts overall to get through her first round. “I think my husband and I had a really good game plan, and I wasn’t trying to be too aggressive out there. Just trying to take a 30-footer or, I might have a chip here or there, just knowin ..read more

Humans as a species have always been prone to gambling and games of chance – it is simply part of the human character. Many people do it for fun and excitement because gambling can be very stimulating and provide great emotional satisfaction, and for some it is a real job that supports them. On the other hand, for a long time, golf was considered a pastime only for the elite and was called “the sport of the rich”. Playing golf, in addition to what they have, they have the opportunity to show their “status” and make important acquaintances and agreements, people also have the opportunity to sta ..read more

Leading premium high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has today unveiled its vibrant THE SKY IS THE LIMIT capsule collection of top-quality garments inspired by radiant clear blue skies that golfers often dream of playing under.   The latest limited-edition range from the Swedish brand features six fashionable VENTIL8 PLUS shirts, a pair of shorts and three comfortable INSULA pieces in the glacial Alaskan Blue colour, along with lighter shades of White and Cool Grey to deliver a striking look. Aimed at serious golfers seeking ultimate breathability, the shirts include the bold MIO, h ..read more

World number one Nelly Korda insists she is taking nothing for granted as she bids to secure a remarkable fifth straight win and second major title in the Chevron Championship. Korda took a seven-week break after winning her first title of the year, the LPGA Drive On Championship, in January, and returned to win three events in the space of three weeks, including beating Ireland’s Leona Maguire in the final of the T-Mobile Match Play. The 25-year-old is the first woman to win on four consecutive starts since Lorena Ochoa in 2008 and is also the first to enter a major on such a streak since Ann ..read more