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The LPGA shortened its season-opening Tournament of Champions in Orlando to 54 holes after unusually cold conditions, with Nelly Korda winning, while critics blasted the safety rationale and questioned why a Monday finish wasn’t pursued, noting a later commissioner letter that defended the decision as protecting players from weather risks.
Justin Rose surged to a dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, while Patrick Reed rode a hot start to keep his 2026 momentum alive on the DP World Tour as he eyes a PGA Tour return. Nelly Korda captured the LPGA season opener in Orlando, but the event’s weather-driven decision to shorten play sparked major criticism of the LPGA’s handling of conditions.
Nelly Korda was declared the winner of the LPGA season opener after the final round was canceled due to extreme cold. She finished 13-under after an 8-under 64 on Saturday, winning by three strokes over Amy Yang for her 16th LPGA title and first since November 2024, as eight players still had third-round holes when play was halted.
Frigid Orlando conditions forced the LPGA to shorten the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions to 54 holes after delaying the third round and canceling the final round; eight players were still in contention when play ended. Nelly Korda led at 13-under after a Saturday 64 and eventually won her 16th LPGA title as celebrities competed in an exhibition format. The tour’s next event is Feb. 19-22 in Pattaya, Thailand.
Weather at Lake Nona forces the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions to a 54-hole format; eight players still needing to finish their third round will resume at 2:15 p.m. ET today, with the event slated to finish on NBC/Peacock and Lake Nona hosting again in 2027.
Nelly Korda shot an 8-under 64 to move to 13-under and lead the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions as high winds halted the third round; play is scheduled to resume Sunday with a revised schedule and no regrouping of the field.
The LPGA and TMRW Sports are launching WTGL, a new team golf league featuring top women golfers competing in fast-paced match play starting winter 2026-27, aiming to innovate and increase visibility for women's golf through a tech-driven, entertainment-focused platform.
Lauren Coughlin and Andrew Novak won the third Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburón Golf Club with a record-breaking 28-under par, thanks to a strong finish and clutch birdies, marking Novak's second team event win of the year and Coughlin's impressive season with two LPGA titles in 2024.
Caitlin Clark made a notable appearance at the LPGA's The Annika Pro-Am, drawing a large crowd and high-profile attention, despite limited play due to injuries. Her participation boosted the event's energy and highlighted the growing popularity of women's sports, with Clark expressing her love for golf and the sport's exciting atmosphere.
Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, will make her LPGA Tour debut at The Annika tournament in Florida after receiving a sponsor exemption, as she prepares to attend the University of Miami and pursue her golf career.
Kai Trump, President Donald Trump's granddaughter and a college golf prospect, received a sponsor exemption to make her LPGA Tour debut at The Annika tournament in Florida, marking a significant step in her emerging golf career and helping to attract new audiences to the sport.
The 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown golf tournament in Korea features eight teams competing, with notable matchups including rookies Yamashita/Takeda vs. Hull/Lydia Ko and Australia vs. Thailand, highlighting top players like Jeeno Thitikul and Lydia Ko in this biennial team event.
The 2025 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship was shortened to 18 holes due to unplayable conditions caused by rain, leading to the tournament's cancellation beyond the first round. Despite the cancellation, a total of $2 million in prize money will be distributed, with players receiving compensation regardless of their leaderboard position, thanks to the generous support of Walmart, P&G, and Outlyr.
The 2025 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G was canceled due to bad weather, prompting players to express gratitude on social media for the tournament's support.
The LPGA Tour's Walmart NW Arkansas Championship was canceled after 18 holes due to heavy rain and unsafe course conditions, with only the first round counting and no points awarded in the season-long race.