http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:01:28 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:37:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/06/03/briggs-jack-nicklaus-ghosts-inverness/stories/20260603103 DUBLIN, Ohio — It is one of the few grand stages Jack Nicklaus never conquered. Honorary Starter Jack Nicklaus acknowledges the patrons, as fellow Honorary Starter Tom Watson applauds on the first hole during the first round at the Masters in 2025. Jack Nicklaus signs autographs after completing the third round of the 2003 U.S. Senior Open at Toledo's Inverness Club. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/celine-boutier-rallies-from-4-down-win-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260531141 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/celine-boutier-rallies-from-4-down-win-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260531141#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:43:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/celine-boutier-rallies-from-4-down-win-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260531141 GALLOWAY, N.J. — Celine Boutier rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday, making three birdies around the turn on her way to a 5-under 66 for a one-shot victory over Arpichaya Yubol in the ShopRite LPGA. Celine Boutier looks back after her putt on the fourth hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/russell-henley-birdies-playoff-hole-beat-eric-cole-pga/stories/20260531136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/russell-henley-birdies-playoff-hole-beat-eric-cole-pga/stories/20260531136#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:04:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/31/russell-henley-birdies-playoff-hole-beat-eric-cole-pga/stories/20260531136 FORT WORTH, Texas — Russell Henley birdied the final three holes to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made it four it a row with a 5-footer on the first extra hole Sunday at Colonial to win the Charles Schwab Classic. Russell Henley reacts after sinking a putt on the 18th hole. Russell Henley kisses the winner's trophy. Russell Henley hits an approach shot on the 18th fairway. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/soo-bin-joo-thrives-wind-builds-4-shot-lead-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260530106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/soo-bin-joo-thrives-wind-builds-4-shot-lead-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260530106#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:54:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/soo-bin-joo-thrives-wind-builds-4-shot-lead-shoprite-lpga/stories/20260530106 GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole and watching her lead to grow to four shots by the end of a taxing day at the ShopRite LPGA. Soo Bin Joo tees off from the 6th hold during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Galloway, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Flag on the 4th hold for the Shop Rite LPGA Classic waves in the breeze during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Galloway, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/eric-cole-pga/stories/20260530105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/eric-cole-pga/stories/20260530105#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:53:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/eric-cole-pga/stories/20260530105 FORT WORTH, Texas — Eric Cole put himself in position for a shot at his first PGA Tour victory, starting fast and finishing with a season-best round for his first 54-hole lead. Joel Dahmen, right, reaches into his bag with caddie Jon Reehoorn on the 18th green after play was suspended due to weather. Ryan Gerard lines up a putt on the ninth hole. J.J. Spaun watches his tee shot on the ninth hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/briggs-don-t-blame-eastern-michigan-women-s-golf-for-playing-the-game-in-magical/stories/20260530084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/briggs-don-t-blame-eastern-michigan-women-s-golf-for-playing-the-game-in-magical/stories/20260530084#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 16:12:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/30/briggs-don-t-blame-eastern-michigan-women-s-golf-for-playing-the-game-in-magical/stories/20260530084 YPSILANTI, Mich. — They are either the reason you still believe in the magic of college sports. Eastern Michigan women's golf stars Jasmine and Janae Leovao hold their national semifinalist trophies after their match against the Stanford Cardinal during the Division I Women’s Golf Championship. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/28/alex-smalley-position-win-pga/stories/20260528128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/28/alex-smalley-position-win-pga/stories/20260528128#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 01:43:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/28/alex-smalley-position-win-pga/stories/20260528128 FORT WORTH, Texas — Alex Smalley was right back in a position to win at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial two weeks after the third-round leader at the PGA Championship settled for second place. Alex Smalley hits from the ninth fairway during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 28. Ryan Gerard watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 28. Tom Kim, of South Korea, walks after a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 28. Keegan Bradley watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 28. Brian Harman lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/24/wyndham-clark-shoots-60-win-byron-nelson/stories/20260524144 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/24/wyndham-clark-shoots-60-win-byron-nelson/stories/20260524144#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/24/wyndham-clark-shoots-60-win-byron-nelson/stories/20260524144 McKINNEY, Texas — Wyndham Clark's come-from-behind win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson was pretty much in hand when he decided to aim for the pin anyway on the final hole. Wyndham Clark celebrates after winning. Wyndham Clark watches his shot out of a hazard on the 10th fairway. Sungjae Im, of South Korea, walks off the eighth hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/23/si-woo-kim-hangs-on-byron-nelson-lead-pga/stories/20260523106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/23/si-woo-kim-hangs-on-byron-nelson-lead-pga/stories/20260523106#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 23:45:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/23/si-woo-kim-hangs-on-byron-nelson-lead-pga/stories/20260523106 McKINNEY, Texas — Si Woo Kim lost all of the five-shot lead he built a day earlier while flirting with sub-60 history at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Si Woo Kim, of South Korea, watches his tee shot on the 11th hole. Scottie Scheffler, right, and Si Woo Kim, of South Korea, cross a bridge between holes. Scottie Scheffler, right, prepares for a tee shot on the 14th hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/22/si-woo-kim-just-misses-history-byron-nelson-settling-60-after-bogey/stories/20260522110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/22/si-woo-kim-just-misses-history-byron-nelson-settling-60-after-bogey/stories/20260522110#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 03:27:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/22/si-woo-kim-just-misses-history-byron-nelson-settling-60-after-bogey/stories/20260522110 McKINNEY, Texas — Si Woo Kim just missed out on a 59 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Friday, bogeying the final hole when a par would have given him the 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history. Si Woo Kim, of South Korea, watches his tee shot on the 14th hole. Si Woo Kim, right, of South Korea, listens to his caddie Manuel Villegas before an approach shot on the 14th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 03:07:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner/stories/20260517112 NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink. Aaron Rai, of England, holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning. Aaron Rai, of England, holds the Wanamaker Trophy. Kurt Kitayama waits to hit on the 12th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 02:47:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/17/lottie-woad-wins-kroger-queen-city-championship-2nd-lpga-tour-title/stories/20260517111 CINCINNATI — Lottie Woad held off Haeran Ryu on a gusty Sunday afternoon at Maketewah Country Club in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lottie Woad celebrates after winning. Lottie Woad celebrates with teammates after winning. Lottie Woad poses with the championship trophy. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/alex-smalley-grabs-2-shot-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260516113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/alex-smalley-grabs-2-shot-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260516113#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 03:46:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/alex-smalley-grabs-2-shot-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260516113 NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Alex Smalley kept his composure amid pure chaos Saturday in the PGA Championship, when he vanished from the leaderboard with a shaky start and when he surged back in front with sublime shots along the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club. Alex Smalley hits from the fourth tee. Jon Rahm, of Spain, putts on the 18th green. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the 16th tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/woad-takes-kroger-queen-city-lead-leaving-korda-9-shots-back/stories/20260516114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/woad-takes-kroger-queen-city-lead-leaving-korda-9-shots-back/stories/20260516114#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 03:43:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/16/woad-takes-kroger-queen-city-lead-leaving-korda-9-shots-back/stories/20260516114 CINCINNATI — Lottie Woad left Nelly Korda and everyone else behind on a rainy and breezy Saturday in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Lottie Woad, of England, hits off the third tee during the first round of the Mizuho Americas Open LPGA golf tournament on May 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/chella-choi-3-way-lead-lpga-tour/stories/20260514148 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/chella-choi-3-way-lead-lpga-tour/stories/20260514148#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:11:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/chella-choi-3-way-lead-lpga-tour/stories/20260514148 CINCINNATI — Chella Choi bogeyed her final two holes Thursday that blemished an otherwise flawless round, giving her a 4-under 66 to fall into a three-way share of the lead with Rio Takeda and Ina Yoon in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Chella Choi looks over the sixth green during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. Nelly Korda plays a shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. Nelly Korda putts on the 17th hole during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. Jeeno Thitikul plays a shot from the fairway on the sixth hole during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. Rio Takeda looks on from the ninth hole during the first round of the Queen City Championship LPGA golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club on May 14 in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/four-players-share-early-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260514147 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/four-players-share-early-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260514147#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:07:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/14/four-players-share-early-lead-pga-championship/stories/20260514147 NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — The chilly start to the PGA Championship made it feel like May. The test Aronimink provided was more like June in a U.S. Open, with no one better than 3-under 67 among the early starters and Masters champion Rory McIlroy giving a stink assessment of his 74. Aldrich Potgieter, of South Africa, watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. Ryo Hisatsune, of Japan, watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. Jon Rahm, of Spain, waves after his putt on the sixth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the rough on the ninth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. Xander Schauffele chips to the green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14 in Newtown Square, Pa. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/jeeno-thitikul-outlasts-yin-win-mizuho-americas-open-second-title-this-year/stories/20260510129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/jeeno-thitikul-outlasts-yin-win-mizuho-americas-open-second-title-this-year/stories/20260510129#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/jeeno-thitikul-outlasts-yin-win-mizuho-americas-open-second-title-this-year/stories/20260510129 WEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Jeeno Thitikul fought off one final challenge Sunday and pulled away with a pair of late birdies for a 3-under 69 to win the Mizuho Americas Open by four shots over Ruoning Yin, giving the Thai player her second LPGA Tour victory this year. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, poses for a picture with the trophy. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, center, is sprayed with champagne after winning the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, reacts after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/norways-kristoffer-reitan-earns-2-shot-win-truist-championship-first-pga-victory/stories/20260510128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/norways-kristoffer-reitan-earns-2-shot-win-truist-championship-first-pga-victory/stories/20260510128#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 22:59:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/norways-kristoffer-reitan-earns-2-shot-win-truist-championship-first-pga-victory/stories/20260510128 CHARLOTTE, N.C.  — Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan shot 2-under 69 on Sunday to earn a two-shot win over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard at the Truist Championship for his first victory on the PGA Tour. Kristoffer Reitan, of Norway, waves after a birdie on the 15th hole. Kristoffer Reitan, of Norway, chips on to the green on the fifth hole. Kristoffer Reitan, of Norway, reacts after a putt on the second hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/local-caddies-earn-evans-scholarships/stories/20260508114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/local-caddies-earn-evans-scholarships/stories/20260508114#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 11:18:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/10/local-caddies-earn-evans-scholarships/stories/20260508114 Earning the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholarship has been a life-changing moment for many local caddies, including for current high school seniors Julian “Avi” Hanusz and Aaron Majewski. From left to right: Julian "Avi" Hanusz, Dick Ressner, and Aaron Majewski stand in front of a trophy case at Inverness Club. Ottawa Hills senior Julian "Avi" Hanusz holds an Evans Scholar flag presented to each scholarship recipient. Bedford High School senior Aaron Majewski holds his Evans Scholar flag, which is given to each Evans Scholarship recipient. Notre Dame Academy senior Olivia Fall pictured at the Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati. Fall was one of nine local caddies to earn the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship this year. St. Ursula Academy senior Kayleigh Honisko was one of nine local caddies to earn the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship this year. St. Francis de Sales senior Collin Paris is one of nine local caddies to earn the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship this year. Paris caddied at Sylvania Country Club. St. John's Jesuit senior Jason Loveday pictured during the Ohio Selection Meeting at Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati. Loveday was one of nine local scholars to earn the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship this year. Northview senior Aiden Wang was one of nine local caddies to earn the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship this year. Central Catholic senior Joel Drees was one of nine local caddies to earn the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship this year. Central Catholic senior Isabella Acevedo was one of nine local caddies to earn the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship this year. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/09/cameron-young-shoots-63-quail-hollow-trails-alex-fitzpatrick-by-2/stories/20260509107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/09/cameron-young-shoots-63-quail-hollow-trails-alex-fitzpatrick-by-2/stories/20260509107#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 03:04:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/09/cameron-young-shoots-63-quail-hollow-trails-alex-fitzpatrick-by-2/stories/20260509107 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cameron Young is one of the hottest players on the PGA Tour, and he's showing no signs up letting up. Cameron Young flips his golf ball on the 12th green. Alex Fitzpatrick, of England, follows his shot on the 15gh green. Alex Fitzpatrick, of England, hits from the third tee.