Henderson talks 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Brooke Henderson reflects on winning the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club, sharing how she has grown since that victory and why her caddie and sister, Brittany, is so important in her life.
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Semi-retired Lexi Thompson going into weekend at KPMG Women's PGA contending for another major
Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Semi-retired Lexi Thompson shot a 2-under 70 in the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Friday to put herself in position to contend over the weekend for her first major title in more than a decade. After an even-par round Thursday, Thompson was bogey-free in the second round until her final hole. She finished two strokes behind first-round leader Jeeno Thitikful, the No. 2-ranked player in the world who hadn't yet teed off for her afternoon round when Thompson hit her approach at the 18th into the bunker but couldn't come up with yet another par-saver. It was a quick turnaround for Thompson after a six-hour opening round that ended early Thursday evening. And it was another steamy day Friday on the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco, with feel-like temperatures reaching 100 degrees. Along with the warming temperatures, and caddies being able to remove their bibs while on the course, was the ever-present Texas wind that picked up throughout the day. None of 156 players played without a bogey in the first round, when the average score over 75. The 30-year-old Thompson, who has said last year was her final one playing a full schedule, is in her seventh tournament this season, including all three majors so far. Her only major victory was at the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2014, though her 13 top-five finishes in majors since 2013 is the most by any player. Thompson missed the cut at the U.S. Women's Open three weeks ago, but last week was in contention in the final round before tying for fourth at the Meijer LPGA Classic. Her shots to save par Friday were maybe more important than the three birdies — the longest an 11-footer, with a 6 1/2-footer and nearly 4-footer as well. Thompson was only 70 yards from the pin after her tee shot at the 10th, but hit her approach into the bunker and was still 43 feet away after knocking it out of there before a curling right-to-left putt. At the par-5 14th, her 5-foot putt did a 360-degree roll around the lip before falling into the cup. When her approach at No. 18 landed in a bunker right of the flag, Thompson looked upward and then blasted 15 feet past the hole, unable to save par one last time. Only 15 of 156 players broke par Thursday. Thompson had one of the 10 under-par rounds in the early wave of 77 players Friday, the best being Charley Hull's 69 after opening with a 78. ___ AP golf: in this topic
Yahoo
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Semi-retired Lexi Thompson going into weekend at KPMG Women's PGA contending for another major
Yui Kawamoto, of Japan, uses an umbrella for the sun during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Lexi Thompson writes on her scorecard before her tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Lexi Thompson watches her tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Lexi Thompson watches her tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Yui Kawamoto, of Japan, uses an umbrella for the sun during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Lexi Thompson writes on her scorecard before her tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Lexi Thompson watches her tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Friday, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Semi-retired Lexi Thompson shot a 2-under 70 in the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Friday to put herself in position to contend over the weekend for her first major title in more than a decade. After an even-par round Thursday, Thompson was bogey-free in the second round until her final hole. She finished two strokes behind first-round leader Jeeno Thitikful, the No. 2-ranked player in the world who hadn't yet teed off for her afternoon round when Thompson hit her approach at the 18th into the bunker but couldn't come up with yet another par-saver. Advertisement It was a quick turnaround for Thompson after a six-hour opening round that ended early Thursday evening. And it was another steamy day Friday on the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco, with feel-like temperatures reaching 100 degrees. Along with the warming temperatures, and caddies being able to remove their bibs while on the course, was the ever-present Texas wind that picked up throughout the day. None of 156 players played without a bogey in the first round, when the average score over 75. The 30-year-old Thompson, who has said last year was her final one playing a full schedule, is in her seventh tournament this season, including all three majors so far. Her only major victory was at the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2014, though her 13 top-five finishes in majors since 2013 is the most by any player. Thompson missed the cut at the U.S. Women's Open three weeks ago, but last week was in contention in the final round before tying for fourth at the Meijer LPGA Classic. Advertisement Her shots to save par Friday were maybe more important than the three birdies — the longest an 11-footer, with a 6 1/2-footer and nearly 4-footer as well. Thompson was only 70 yards from the pin after her tee shot at the 10th, but hit her approach into the bunker and was still 43 feet away after knocking it out of there before a curling right-to-left putt. At the par-5 14th, her 5-foot putt did a 360-degree roll around the lip before falling into the cup. When her approach at No. 18 landed in a bunker right of the flag, Thompson looked upward and then blasted 15 feet past the hole, unable to save par one last time. Only 15 of 156 players broke par Thursday. Thompson had one of the 10 under-par rounds in the early wave of 77 players Friday, the best being Charley Hull's 69 after opening with a 78. ___ AP golf:
Newsweek
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Nelly Korda arrived at the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship as one of the heavy favorites to win the title. However, before the event began, she alarmed the golf world by announcing a new neck injury. The World No. 1 assured fans that she would be ready to play in the Frisco PGA Championship, and she was. Unfortunately, not everything went smoothly, and Korda confirmed that her pain has not entirely disappeared, although she didn't seem overly concerned about it: "It [her neck] is better, yeah. Getting better every day, which is nice," she said after her first round performance. "Just because I injured it last year, whenever I do injure my neck it takes a little bit longer than normal." Nelly Korda of the United States watches a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 19,... Nelly Korda of the United States watches a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 19, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. MoreKorda said that although she doesn't feel constant pain, it does occur at very inopportune times. "Just with rotation. And hard to sleep at night, too, just kind of get comfortable," she said. The two-time major champion said she had experienced this type of discomfort earlier in the season, specifically at the T-Mobile Match Play in Las Vegas. She said that she also played through the pain at that event. Nelly Korda has been dealing with neck discomfort since the end of last season. She first reported the injury last October, which forced her to miss the LPGA Tour's second Asian swing. Korda returned to work in November, winning The Annika, her seventh title of the season, and finishing tied for fifth at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. Apparently, her neck discomfort didn't cause her too much trouble during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. She carded two birdies and two bogeys to finish tied for 15th at even par, four strokes behind leader Jeeno Thitikul. Coincidentally, Thitikul is one of Korda's group mates in the event. Korda has played in nine tournaments this season without missing a cut. She has maintained her high level of play but hasn't come even close to the results she achieved last season. She is still seeking her first win of 2025, though she has finished second twice, including at the U.S. Women's Open six weeks ago. More Golf: Tiger Woods' Son, Charlie, Earns Spot in US Jr Amateur in Dramatic Fashion
