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Al Arabiya
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Lexi Thompson Has a Top and a Shank to Start Windy Third Round at Women's PGA With Triple Bogey
Lexi Thompson nearly got blown over to start the third round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, with a top and a shank on the way to a triple bogey on the opening hole in windy conditions Saturday. After hitting her tee shot into the fairway on the 517-yard, par-5 first hole – a 207-yard drive into wind gusting to around 30 mph – Thompson topped her second shot, which went only 117 yards. She indicated to her caddie that the wind knocked her out of balance. Things didn't get any better from there. Thompson shanked her third shot to the right into a thick native area and had to take a penalty shot that went over the green. She eventually two-putted from 20 feet, then followed with a bogey on the second hole. The semi-retired Thompson, playing for only the seventh time in 16 tournaments this season, won her only major in the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship. After a 2-under 70 on Friday, she went into the third round of the Women's PGA in fourth place and was four strokes behind Jeeno Thitikul, the No. 2-ranked player in the world, and was in the second-to-last group Saturday. Thompson's 13 top-five finishes in majors since 2013 are the most by any player and among her 20 top-10 finishes in those events.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Karis Davidson full on confidence ahead of her return to the majors at Women's PGA Championship
An extended hiatus from golf last year has helped propel Australia's Karis Davidson into arguably career-best form heading into this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship, her first major in 14 months. The Gold Coast 26-year-old, one of nine Australians in the field, is high on confidence after finishing in a tie for seventh at last week's Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan. 'It was really nice feeling, you know, in the mix to win the event,' Davidson said. 'I'm enjoying (golf) a lot more now, and when you enjoy it, you try harder in more difficult situations on the course.' However, that enjoyment was missing last year, which led to her taking a lengthy break from the game. In that time, Davidson completed a six-month TAFE aged care and disability services course. 'I really wanted to do something productive and just completely different to golf,' she said. 'It was the best thing I've ever done. I learned a lot over the six months. 'After that, I knew that I wanted to play golf for myself because before I felt like I was just doing it for other people, and I think that was unhealthy. 'I was just so wrapped up in my own mind. I just had to take time away from it. 'I'm out here because I want to be, not because it feels like the only option.' Davidson was yet to set her goals for the event starting in Texas on Thursday night (AEST) at the PGA Frisco Fields Ranch East layout but promised to 'commit to every shot'. 'That's such an important thing. You need to be 100 per cent invested in the club and the shot you've chosen,' she said. 'It's going to be a hot week, so I need to be really good with pre, post and during round hydration and what I'm eating. 'I'm trying not to make results-based goals. Obviously, everyone wants to win, if I do those little things well mentally, it'll give me the best chance for the best result I can get.' The other Australians in the field this week are Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Steph Kyriacou, Gabriela Ruffels, Grace Kim, Cassie Porter, Robyn Choi and Hira Naveed. 'All the (Australian) girls that are out on the tour are hard working, and they're all very resilient,' Davidson said. 'They're all quite laid-back and good with stress. That definitely helps with this type of career. 'The support that we get in Australia with coaches, trainers, psychologists and funding really puts us ahead of other countries in regards to support and encouraging us to do better.'
Fox News
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Rory McIlroy ends his media silence after 'pretty average' performance at US Open in first few rounds
Rory McIlroy has had a "pretty average" U.S. Open, the Irish golfer acknowledged. McIlroy said his tie for 49th on the leaderboard after shooting 10-over par at Oakmont isn't particularly noteworthy. However, the fact that the star golfer even offered public comments turned some heads because it broke his recent trend of silence. McIlroy, who won the U.S. Open in 2011, held his first post-round media session of the tournament after shooting a 4-over 74 in the third round Saturday. He skipped talking to reporters after playing Thursday and Friday. McIlroy was asked Saturday if that was because of his frustration on the course. "Not really," the reigning Masters champion said. "It's more a frustration with you guys." When asked to elaborate, he said, "Maybe not you guys, but maybe more — just the whole thing." Earning the coveted green jacket at Augusta National Golf Club gave McIlroy a career Grand Slam. But following that up has been difficult. McIlroy has talked openly about needing to find motivation. McIlroy's driver was determined to be nonconforming before the PGA Championship. He was annoyed that the news leaked out and didn't speak to the media after any of the four rounds at Quail Hollow. He spoke this week before the start of the U.S. Open but not after his first-round 74 or second-round 72. At times, he didn't need words to share his thoughts, such as when he flung a club on No. 12 Friday and smashed a tee marker a few holes later. Both outbursts came as he was playing the final 10 holes of the second round to make the cut. "It's funny. It's much easier being on the cut line when you don't really care if you're here for the weekend or not," McIlroy said. "I was sort of thinking, 'Do I really want two more days here or not?'" He also disputed the notion that avoiding the media is new for him. "At Augusta, I skipped you guys on Thursday," McIlroy said. "I've done it before. I'm just doing it a little more often." There are plenty of possibilities for what's eating at McIlroy. His performance, the driver flap or maybe he's just weary of the expectations that come with being one of the game's top ambassadors. He has long had a reputation for accessibility, and he stood firmly with the PGA Tour when LIV Golf launched. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Invictus Golf Introduction
Invictus Golf Introduction Jasey Santos, Partner of Invictus Golf talks to us about what people can enjoy at their virtual golf simulator.
News.com.au
12-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Reed sinks 4th ever US Open ALBATROSS
Golf: Patrick Reed has scored a two on a par five, hitting just the fourth Albatross in US Open history.
