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Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money

Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money

Mollie Marcoux Samaan is resigning in January as LPGA commissioner, a surprise announcement Monday after record growth in prize money along with criticism the LPGA wasn't gaining in popularity during the surge in women's sports.
Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first pro title by the Arizona State alum

Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first pro title by the Arizona State alum

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston won his first professional title Sunday by closing with a 4-under 68 at Kingston Heath for a three-shot victory in the Australian Open.
Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first title. Jiyai Shin wins women's event

Ryggs Johnston wins Australian Open for first title. Jiyai Shin wins women's event

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston won his first professional title by claiming the Australian Open by three stokes, while South Korea’s Jiyai Shin claimed her second Women’s Australian Open, which was played concurrently

Herbert, Johnston share Australian Open lead. South Korea's Jiyai Shin leads women's event

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lucas Herbert surrendered his outright lead of the Australian Open and will go into the final round tied with American Ryggs Johnston while South Korea’s Jiyai Shin took the outright lead in the Women’s Australian Open bei
Herbert leads Australian Open, South Korean amateur tops women's event in Melbourne after 2 rounds

Herbert leads Australian Open, South Korean amateur tops women's event in Melbourne after 2 rounds

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lucas Herbert again led the way after the second round of the Australian Open while 17-year-old South Korean amateur Hyojin Yang birdied her final hole to take the lead at the Women's Australian Open being played concurren
Lucas Herbert on top at the Australian Open, Cameron Smith two strokes behind

Lucas Herbert on top at the Australian Open, Cameron Smith two strokes behind

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lucas Herbert shot an 8-under 63 Thursday at a soggy Victoria Golf Club, including an eagle on his last hole, to take the first-round lead at the Australian Open, with fellow Australian and 2022 British Open champion Camer

Florida golfer fatally beaten with his own clubs in a random attack, police say

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A Florida golfer has died after he was beaten with his own clubs and choked in what police believe was a random attack by a man with a history of violence whose family had just kicked him out of their home.
Golf Canada appoints Claire Welsh as CPKC Women's Open's new tournament director

Golf Canada appoints Claire Welsh as CPKC Women's Open's new tournament director

Claire Welsh is taking the reins of Canada's travelling golf championship, and she looks forward to promoting the sport across the country.
Joel Dahmen's biggest win was keeping his PGA Tour card: Analysis

Joel Dahmen's biggest win was keeping his PGA Tour card: Analysis

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Getting a PGA Tour card is difficult enough. Joel Dahmen can attest to that. He was a natural talent whose life got turned upside down when his mother died of cancer his junior year of high school.
Lexi Thompson and a parade of other LPGA veterans are stepping away

Lexi Thompson and a parade of other LPGA veterans are stepping away

The LPGA Tour has lost nine veteran players under the age of 40, including four major champions, who have decided to retire from full competition.
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