http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 04:18:51 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/09/jeeno-thitikul-holds-off-every-contender-to-stay-in-the-lead-at-mizuho-americas/stories/20260509098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/09/jeeno-thitikul-holds-off-every-contender-to-stay-in-the-lead-at-mizuho-americas/stories/20260509098#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 22:35:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/09/jeeno-thitikul-holds-off-every-contender-to-stay-in-the-lead-at-mizuho-americas/stories/20260509098 WEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Jeeno Thitikul held off every challenge Saturday at the Mizuho Americas Open and made nothing worse than par over her last 16 holes for a 2-under 70 and a two-shot lead as the Thai golfer goes after her first LPGA title of the year. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, waves after making a putt on the 13th hole. Hye Jin Choi, of South Korea, reacts on the 18th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:04:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/jeeno-thitikul-takes-advantage-changing-weather-69-open-3-shot-lead/stories/20260508121 WEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Jeeno Thitikul took advantage on a friendly change in the weather Friday and closed with four birdies over her last seven holes to build a three-shot lead in the Mizuho Americas Open. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, waves after making a putt on the 13th hole during the second round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament on April 24 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 23:56:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/08/rory-mcilroy-shoots-67-move-into-contention-truist-championship/stories/20260508115 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It took 27 holes, but Rory McIlroy started to return to his Masters form. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the 16th tee. Sungjae Im, of South Korea, acknowledges the gallery on the 15th green. Tommy Fleetwood, of England, chips onto the 15th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/03/with-trump-watching-doral-cameron-young-finishes-off-win-cadiillac-championship/stories/20260503129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/03/with-trump-watching-doral-cameron-young-finishes-off-win-cadiillac-championship/stories/20260503129#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 22:44:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/03/with-trump-watching-doral-cameron-young-finishes-off-win-cadiillac-championship/stories/20260503129 DORAL, Fla. — The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was, well, Cameron Young. Cameron Young, right, stands with Eric Trump as he poses with the trophy after winning. Cameron Young greets his family as he celebrates after winning. President Donald Trump watches play on the 18th hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/03/nelly-korda-crushes-another-lpga-field-wins-mexico/stories/20260503113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/03/nelly-korda-crushes-another-lpga-field-wins-mexico/stories/20260503113#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 19:50:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/03/nelly-korda-crushes-another-lpga-field-wins-mexico/stories/20260503113 PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Nelly Korda delivered an early knockout punch Sunday and stretched her lead to as many as seven shots before cruising to the finish line with a 3-under 69 and a four-shot victory in the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba for her third win of the young season. Nelly Korda celebrates after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament on April 26 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/02/young-still-control-doral-leads-cadillac-championship-rain-forecast/stories/20260502121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/02/young-still-control-doral-leads-cadillac-championship-rain-forecast/stories/20260502121#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 02:32:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/02/young-still-control-doral-leads-cadillac-championship-rain-forecast/stories/20260502121 DORAL, Fla. — Cameron Young didn't have as easy of a time in the third round of the Cadillac Championship as he did while building a big lead Thursday and Friday. Cameron Young hits from the 14th fairway. Cameron Young hits from the 16th green bunker. Scottie Scheffler hits from the first fairway. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/02/nelly-korda-taps-in-eagle-67-build-3-shot-lead-mexico/stories/20260502119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/02/nelly-korda-taps-in-eagle-67-build-3-shot-lead-mexico/stories/20260502119#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 00:17:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/02/nelly-korda-taps-in-eagle-67-build-3-shot-lead-mexico/stories/20260502119 PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Nelly Korda capped off a strong finish with a big drive and an 8-iron to 18 inches for eagle on the final hole Saturday, giving her another 5-under 67 that stretched her lead to three shots in the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. Nelly Korda waves from the ninth green after the first round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament on April 23. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/01/young-gets-13-under-take-5-stroke-lead-into-weekend-doral/stories/20260501125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/01/young-gets-13-under-take-5-stroke-lead-into-weekend-doral/stories/20260501125#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 02:11:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/01/young-gets-13-under-take-5-stroke-lead-into-weekend-doral/stories/20260501125 DORAL, Fla.— Cameron Young finally made his first bogey of the week at the Cadillac Championship. It barely put a dent into his lead going into the weekend. Cameron Young hits from the bunker on the eighth green. Cameron Young hits from the 12th tee. Scottie Scheffler waves after his shot. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/01/nelly-korda-goes-bogey-free-67-shares-lead-lpga-mexico/stories/20260501126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/01/nelly-korda-goes-bogey-free-67-shares-lead-lpga-mexico/stories/20260501126#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 02:06:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/05/01/nelly-korda-goes-bogey-free-67-shares-lead-lpga-mexico/stories/20260501126 PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Nelly Korda kept out of trouble and played bogey-free Friday for a 5-under 67, giving her a share of the lead with Brianna Do in Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba in the LPGA Tour's only tournament in Mexico. Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the 12th hole during the third round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament on April 25 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/30/cameron-young-makes-big-putts-take-early-lead-cadillac-championship/stories/20260430133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/30/cameron-young-makes-big-putts-take-early-lead-cadillac-championship/stories/20260430133#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 00:03:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/30/cameron-young-makes-big-putts-take-early-lead-cadillac-championship/stories/20260430133 DORAL, Fla. — Cameron Young made, by his own count, about a billion feet worth of putts. Jordan Spieth was, to use his own word, a nerd. Cameron Young hits along the cart path on the first fairway during the first round of the Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament on April 30 in Doral, Fla. Jordan Spieth hits from the 16th green bunker during the first round of the Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament on April 30 in Doral, Fla. Scottie Scheffler hits from the fifth tee during the first round of the Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament on April 30 in Doral, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/29/seven-advance-from-findlay-country-club-u-s-open-local-qualifier/stories/20260429076 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/29/seven-advance-from-findlay-country-club-u-s-open-local-qualifier/stories/20260429076#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:13:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/29/seven-advance-from-findlay-country-club-u-s-open-local-qualifier/stories/20260429076 FINDLAY — Fremont native Brandon Hoelzer fired a 5-under-par 67 on Tuesday to win the U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Findlay Country Club. Ottawa Hills native Ben Silverman advanced to U.S. Open sectional qualifying. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/brotherly-boost-dramatic-zurich-classic-win-by-fitzpatricks/stories/20260426123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/brotherly-boost-dramatic-zurich-classic-win-by-fitzpatricks/stories/20260426123#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:23:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/brotherly-boost-dramatic-zurich-classic-win-by-fitzpatricks/stories/20260426123 AVONDALE, La. — It was a fantastic finish for the Fitzpatrick family — a mother and father beaming along the 18th green at the TPC Louisiana as their sons celebrated a PGA Tour triumph together. Alex Fitzpatrick, right, of England, reacts after sinking a birdie putt and winning the tournament with his brother Matt Fitzpatrick, left. Alex Fitzpatrick, right, of England, reacts after sinking a birdie putt and winning the tournament with his brother Matt Fitzpatrick, left. Alex Fitzpatrick, of England, reacts after sinking a birdie putt and winning the tournament with his brother Matt Fitzpatrick. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/nelly-korda-wins-chevron-championship-3rd-major-returns-no-1/stories/20260426124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/nelly-korda-wins-chevron-championship-3rd-major-returns-no-1/stories/20260426124#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:18:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/26/nelly-korda-wins-chevron-championship-3rd-major-returns-no-1/stories/20260426124 HOUSTON — Nelly Korda is back to No. 1 in the world and looks every bit the part. Nelly Korda celebrates by jumping in the water after winning. Nelly Korda holds the trophy after winning. Nelly Korda celebrates after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/25/nelly-korda-slows-her-torrid-pace-settles-for-5-shot-lead/stories/20260425107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/25/nelly-korda-slows-her-torrid-pace-settles-for-5-shot-lead/stories/20260425107#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:11:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/25/nelly-korda-slows-her-torrid-pace-settles-for-5-shot-lead/stories/20260425107 HOUSTON — Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record at The Chevron Championship on Saturday. She had a five-shot lead going into the final round, the largest of her career. A victory would take her back to No. 1 in the women's world ranking. Nelly Korda hits her tee shot on the 18th hole.