Golf

Woad guarantees Team Europe’s Solheim Cup victory after Hull wins the opener

Charley Hull and Lottie Woad put two days of Solheim Cup misery behind them in style on Sunday. Veteran Hull led Team Europe out in the first match and beat Megan Khang 3 and 2.

Lowry sets course record with a 62 at Doonbeg, builds three-shot lead going into weekend at Irish Open

Shane Lowry finally had a great day with the putter and made the most of it Friday by setting the course record with an 8-under 62 at Trump International Ireland to build a three-shot lead going into the weekend at the Irish Open.

Cottam tallies 10 birdies, eagle to lead Digital Commerce after three rounds

Kyle Cottam (Knoxville, Tennessee) tallied 10 birdies and an eagle, holing his second shot from 108 yards on the par-4 16th, en route to a 12-under 58 at Uplands Golf Club in the third round of the Digital Commerce Group Open.

Power pairing of Hull, Woad can’t spark Europe on Day 1 of Solheim Cup

Lottie Woad and Charley Hull are the power pairing of the European team. They couldn’t provide a spark at the Solheim Cup on Day 1.

Europe and US tied after opening day of Solheim Cup

The opening day of the Solheim Cup started with smoke blowers and party music blasting out of a boisterous first tee. It ended in nervy silence on No. 18 as veteran European player Carlota Ciganda stood over a 12-foot putt to tie the match against the Americans.

Liu, Park lead Canada’s teams at World Junior Girls Golf Championship in Brampton, Ont.

Shauna Liu of Maple, Ont., and Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ont., headline Canada’s two teams at the upcoming World Junior Girls Golf Championship. Liu will head up Canada 1 with Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C., and Vancouver’s Jodie Han.

Voois holds lead after first round of Digital Commerce Group Open in B.C.

Ryan Voois (Orange County, California) carded 10 birdies in a 9-under 61 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead through 18 holes at the Digital Commerce Group Open in Victoria, British Columbia.

Yin good to go for US at Ryder Cup after race against time with stomach issue

Angel Yin believes she’s ready to play the Solheim Cup. Just as importantly, so does her captain. Yin has been a big question mark for the Americans heading into this week’s matches against Team Europe in the Netherlands after missing two months with severe stomach issues and only returning for the final event before the Solheim Cup — where she shot 81-76 to miss the cut.

Ryder Cup points for Americans only available in 2027 under new qualifying criteria

The U.S. team is changing qualifying criteria for the Ryder Cup for the third straight time, announcing Wednesday a system based entirely on points that can only be earned during the year leading up to the 2027 matches in Ireland.

International players helped by having a PGA Tour card when it comes to making Presidents Cup team

The International team for the Presidents Cup is for players from all over the world except for Europe. It also helps to have a PGA Tour card in America.

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

To transition to what the breakaway golf league is calling “an innovative player-first ownership model,” LIV GOLF filed for Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey on Tuesday.

McIlroy says Trump’s Irish Open visit will bring tight security and a different feel

Rory McIlroy says the expected visit of President Donald Trump this week at the Irish Open poses logistical challenges, and that the atmosphere will be different.

Korda, Hull bring their own styles to the Solheim Cup

The 20th edition of the Solheim Cup doesn’t start until Friday and already there have been two moments that capture the essence of Nelly Korda and Charley Hull, two of the biggest stars in women’s golf.

Presidents Cup rookie Taylor says it’s a ‘huge honour’ to be selected to International Team

The time has finally come for Nick Taylor. The five-time PGA Tour winner was named to the International Team for the first time in his career ahead of this month’s Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club.

Canadians Conners, Taylor make International Team at Presidents Cup

Canadians Corey Conners and Nick Taylor were selected to the International Team for the Presidents Cup later this month.

Woods strikes plea deal, has driver’s license suspended 5 years

Tiger Woods entered a plea agreement Wednesday to a reckless driving charge following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida.