Golf

Lydia Ko posted a career-best 60 in the first round of the Ford Championship in Chandler, Arizona, powered by a new Scotty Cameron T12 prototype putter. The 28-year-old made 11 birdies, including four straight to start her round, falling just short of the LPGA's lone 59. She leads the tournament after an opening 30 on the Cattail course at Whirlwind Golf Club.

March 27, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Titleist has introduced six new Tour-inspired grinds for its Vokey SM11 wedges, making professional-grade options available to everyday golfers. The WedgeWorks 2026 lineup, launched on March 27, includes the L, A, K*, A+, V and 62M grinds, each designed to address specific course conditions. Priced at $229 per wedge, they come in a raw finish.

The inaugural LIV Golf South Africa at Steyn City, where Bryson DeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm in a playoff for the individual title, drew 100,000 attendees and generated an estimated R750-800 million economic impact on Gauteng province, despite ongoing friction with the Sunshine Tour. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie lauded the event's diversity while calling for collaboration across tours.

March 23, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Fresh off her latest LPGA title, Kim Hyo-joo has matched her career-best No. 4 position in the women's world golf rankings. She won the Fortinet Founders Cup in California on Sunday for her eighth LPGA Tour victory.

Justin Thomas underwent microdiscectomy surgery last November for a damaged lower back disk, missing 10 weeks of play including early 2024 Tour events. PGA Tour chiropractic director Dr. Tom LaFountain links such injuries to the demands of contemporary swings. Similar issues have affected players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Collin Morikawa.

March 20, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Two-time major champion Justin Thomas spoke in defense of PGA Tour sponsor exemptions ahead of the Valspar Championship. He highlighted their importance for tournaments while acknowledging criticisms. Thomas drew on his own recent experiences to illustrate both sides of the debate.