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Miyu Yamashita won her first major at the Women’s Open in Wales, while Charley Hull, despite a strong comeback and emotional effort, finished second, continuing her quest for a maiden major victory amidst challenges from injury and illness.
The 152nd Open Championship will be held at Royal Troon, marking its 10th time hosting the event. The field includes 158 players, with notable returns from past champions Justin Leonard and Todd Hamilton. The course, known for its challenging conditions and traditional links layout, has been extended by 195 yards since 2016. The tournament will feature classic Scottish summer weather with significant wind, and the winner will receive multiple exemptions and a record $3.1 million prize.
Nelly Korda, the world No. 1 golfer, had a disastrous start at the U.S. Women's Open, making a septuple-bogey 10 on the 12th hole and finishing her opening round with a 10-over 80, tying for last place. The tricky 12th hole at Lancaster Country Club has historically been challenging for players.
Rose Zhang finished T8 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, her first major as a professional golfer, after going 70-74-68-67 and finishing 5-under par. She battled hard and was within one shot of the lead on numerous occasions but two costly bogeys down the stretch kept her from winning. Zhang previously won her pro debut at the Mizuho Americas Open three weeks ago and would have become the first man or woman to ever win their first two tournaments as a professional.
All tickets for the upcoming PGA Championship, one of golf's four major tournaments, have been sold out. The event is set to take place from May 20-23 at the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. This marks the first major sporting event in the United States to sell out since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.