http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:11:02 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/26/jackson-koivun-wins-3m-open/stories/20260726115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/26/jackson-koivun-wins-3m-open/stories/20260726115#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:25:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/26/jackson-koivun-wins-3m-open/stories/20260726115 BLAINE, Minn. — Jackson Koivun felt the nerves but never flinched, securing his first PGA Tour win in the face of a strong finish by the world's top-ranked player and clear fan favorite in Scottie Scheffler. Jackson Koivun reacts after winning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/25/koivun-moves-3-strokes-up-3m-open-with-3rd-round-61/stories/20260725110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/25/koivun-moves-3-strokes-up-3m-open-with-3rd-round-61/stories/20260725110#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:11:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/25/koivun-moves-3-strokes-up-3m-open-with-3rd-round-61/stories/20260725110 BLAINE, Minn. — PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par, setting a tournament record with a 28 on the back nine at the TPC Twin Cities. Jackson Koivun hits from the sixth tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/24/michael-kim-shoots-59-3m-open-15th-pga-tour-history/stories/20260724101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/24/michael-kim-shoots-59-3m-open-15th-pga-tour-history/stories/20260724101#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:39:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/24/michael-kim-shoots-59-3m-open-15th-pga-tour-history/stories/20260724101 BLAINE, Minn. — Michael Kim shot the 15th 59 in PGA Tour history Friday, making a 24-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole at the 3M Open. Michael Kim of the United States putts on the 3rd green during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England on July 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/24/jenny-shin-leads-womens-scottish-open-5-strokes-after-two-rounds/stories/20260724094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/24/jenny-shin-leads-womens-scottish-open-5-strokes-after-two-rounds/stories/20260724094#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:38:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/24/jenny-shin-leads-womens-scottish-open-5-strokes-after-two-rounds/stories/20260724094 TROON, Scotland (AP) — South Korea’s Jenny Shin led the Women's Scottish Open by five strokes after two rounds at Dundonald Links on Friday. Jenny Shin of South Korea during day two of the 2026 ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links at Ayrshire, Scotland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-with-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719143 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-with-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719143#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:23:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-with-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719143 SOUTHPORT, England — The hard work for Ryan Fox was just getting to the 18th hole in the British Open with a share of the lead. Still to come was the toughest hole at Royal Birkdale, which had yielded only four birdies to the 76 players who had already come through Sunday. Ryan Fox of New Zealand poses with the Claret Jug trophy in front of the club house, after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/briggs-after-pancake-saves-long-strange-day-sponsor-toledo-classic/stories/20260719139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/briggs-after-pancake-saves-long-strange-day-sponsor-toledo-classic/stories/20260719139#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:06:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/briggs-after-pancake-saves-long-strange-day-sponsor-toledo-classic/stories/20260719139 Sometimes, the answer is stacked right in front of you. Annabelle Pancake-Webb hits the ball from the No. 18 fairway during the final round of the Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania on July 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719118#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:57:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/19/ryan-fox-wins-british-open-birdie-final-hole/stories/20260719118 SOUTHPORT, England — Ryan Fox of New Zealand survived a wild ride along the back nine of Royal Birkdale and delivered the biggest putt of his life Sunday with a 12-foot birdie on the final hole to win the British Open for his first major title. Ryan Fox of New Zealand celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts on the 17th green during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, in Southport, England, on July 19. Sam Burns of the United States, left and Bryson DeChambeau of the United States shake hands on the 18th green after completing their third round during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Scottie Scheffler of the United States adjusts his hat on the 18th green during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Ryan Fox of New Zealand celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Ryan Fox of New Zealand celebrates on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 19. Cameron Young of the United States plays to the 18th green during the final day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club in Southport, England, on July 19. Cameron Young of the United States acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the 18th green after completing his final round during the final day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club in Southport, England, on July 19. Sam Burns of the United States reacts on the 15th green after putting during the final day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club in Southport, England, on July 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/18/ryan-fox-matches-major-championship-record-with-a-62-in-the-british-open/stories/20260718091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/18/ryan-fox-matches-major-championship-record-with-a-62-in-the-british-open/stories/20260718091#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:56:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/18/ryan-fox-matches-major-championship-record-with-a-62-in-the-british-open/stories/20260718091 SOUTHPORT, England — Ryan Fox added his name Saturday to the growing list of players who share the major championship scoring record when he became the third player this week with a record-tying 62 in the British Open at Royal Birkdale. Ryan Fox of New Zealand acknowledges the crowd on the 188th green after completing his third round during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England on July 18. Xander Schauffele of the United States, left, and Ryan Fox of New Zealand shake hands after complete their third rounds on the 18th green during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 18. Ryan Fox of New Zealand plays a shot from the 11th fairway during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, July 18. Ryan Fox of New Zealand putts on the 10th green during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England July 18. Ryan Fox of New Zealand plays from the rough on the 13th hole during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England July 18. Ryan Fox of New Zealand looks at his putt on the 18th green during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England on July 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/17/briggs-most-attended-us-womens-open-ever/stories/20260717108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/17/briggs-most-attended-us-womens-open-ever/stories/20260717108#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:18:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/17/briggs-most-attended-us-womens-open-ever/stories/20260717108 How do you put on the biggest tournament in women’s golf history? Mike Whan, USGA CEO, welcomes the U.S. Women's Open being played at the Inverness Club next year during a news conference in Levis Square on July 17 in downtown Toledo. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz welcomes the U.S. Women's Open being played at the Inverness golf club next year during a news conference in Levis Square on July 17 in downtown Toledo. John Swigart, Inverness Club, welcomes the U.S. Women's Open to his golf club next year during a news conference at Levis Square on July 17 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/17/british-open-comes-to-life-with-62s-by-lucas-herbert-and-sam-burns-on-day-of-low-scoring-at-birkdale/stories/20260717097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/17/british-open-comes-to-life-with-62s-by-lucas-herbert-and-sam-burns-on-day-of-low-scoring-at-birkdale/stories/20260717097#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:41:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/17/british-open-comes-to-life-with-62s-by-lucas-herbert-and-sam-burns-on-day-of-low-scoring-at-birkdale/stories/20260717097 SOUTHPORT, England — The British Open came to life Friday when Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns took their place in history by tying the major championship record with 62s, and Bryson DeChambeau getting penalized two shots after his round for inadvertently improving the path of his swing. Lucas Herbert of Australia with his caddie Nick Pugh, look at the 13th hole from the tee during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England on July 17. Sam Burns of the United States acknowledges the crowd after holding out from a bunker on the 18th green during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England on July 17. Lucas Herbert of Australia reacts after missing a par putt on the 18th green during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 17. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 4th green after putting during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 17. Cameron Young of the United States plays off the 1st tee during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England on July 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/15/briggs-lpga-tour-return-fortune-500-company/stories/20260715103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/15/briggs-lpga-tour-return-fortune-500-company/stories/20260715103#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:30:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/15/briggs-lpga-tour-return-fortune-500-company/stories/20260715103 As the Greater Toledo Classic returns to Highland Meadows this week, let's resist the urge to view the tournament through the rearview mirror.  Nostalgia has its place.  So does appreciating what’s right in front of us.  If the developmental Epson Tour is not the LPGA Tour Greater Toledo Classic Tournament Director Judd Silverman speaks during media day on June 15 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/15/scheffler-and-mcilroy-shrug-off-legacy-talk-as-they-chase-a-2nd-british-open-titles-1/stories/20260715082 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/15/scheffler-and-mcilroy-shrug-off-legacy-talk-as-they-chase-a-2nd-british-open-titles-1/stories/20260715082#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:51:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/15/scheffler-and-mcilroy-shrug-off-legacy-talk-as-they-chase-a-2nd-british-open-titles-1/stories/20260715082 SOUTHPORT, England — Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are both chasing a second claret jug at the British Open this week. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks at a press conference ahead of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England on July 14. Scottie Scheffler of the United States gestures during a press conference ahead of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 14. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks at the lie of his putt on the 8th green during a practice round for the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 14. Scottie Scheffler of the United States tees off from the 1st hole during a practice round for the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, on July 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/13/royal-birkdale-is-a-different-british-open-test-than-it-was-in-2017/stories/20260715009 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/13/royal-birkdale-is-a-different-british-open-test-than-it-was-in-2017/stories/20260715009#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:27:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/13/royal-birkdale-is-a-different-british-open-test-than-it-was-in-2017/stories/20260715009 SOUTHPORT, England — Peter Uihlein was back at Royal Birkdale for the first time in nine years, and there were times late Sunday afternoon when he felt as though he was seeing the links course for the first time. Peter Uihlein watches his 2-iron to the 18th green at Royal Birkdale on July 12 in Southport, England, as he prepares for the British Open. Peter Uihlein drives off the 18th tee at Royal Birkdale on July 12 in Southport, England, during a practice golf round for the British Open. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/12/fitzpatrick-horbjornsen-atop-leaderboard-fog-delays-scottish-open/stories/20260712102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/12/fitzpatrick-horbjornsen-atop-leaderboard-fog-delays-scottish-open/stories/20260712102#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:25:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/12/fitzpatrick-horbjornsen-atop-leaderboard-fog-delays-scottish-open/stories/20260712102 NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — The notorious Scottish haar off the North Sea brought two fog delays Saturday, leaving Matt Fitzpatrick and Michael Thorbjornsen atop the leaderboard with a long final day ahead to finish the Scottish Open and move south to England for the final major of the year. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, plays from a bunker on the 11th hole during day one of the Genesis Scottish Open 2026 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, on July 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/greater-classic-welcomes-full-epson-field-2nd-year/stories/20260712004 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/greater-classic-welcomes-full-epson-field-2nd-year/stories/20260712004#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:32:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/greater-classic-welcomes-full-epson-field-2nd-year/stories/20260712004 The Greater Toledo Classic is back on the Epson Tour for its second year, bringing another round of professional women’s golf to Highland Meadows Golf Club with a $250,000 purse. Greater Toledo Classic Tournament Director Judd Silverman speaks as Mia Hammond listens during media day on June 15 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. Mia Hammond putts on the 4th green, Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows in 2025. Epson Tour sign, Greater Toledo Classic, is displayed in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/haeran-ryu-sets-lpga-major-record-lead-evian-championship/stories/20260711115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/haeran-ryu-sets-lpga-major-record-lead-evian-championship/stories/20260711115#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:49:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/haeran-ryu-sets-lpga-major-record-lead-evian-championship/stories/20260711115 EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Haeran Ryu set the scoring record for LPGA majors on Saturday with an 11-under 60, giving the South Korean player a three-shot lead in the Evian Championship as she goes for a second straight major. Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, reacts on the 18th green after a putt during the final round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 28 in Chaska, Minn. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/golf-fans-excited-to-see-up-and-coming-stars-of-the-sport/stories/20260712005 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/golf-fans-excited-to-see-up-and-coming-stars-of-the-sport/stories/20260712005#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/golf-fans-excited-to-see-up-and-coming-stars-of-the-sport/stories/20260712005 Area golf fans had the chance to watch the future stars of the sport in person at Highland Meadows Golf Club last summer, and they will be afforded another opportunity to see the future LPGA players at the second Greater Toledo Classic next weekend. Mia Hammond hits a fairway shot on the 7th hole, Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Juli Inkster lines up a putt, Greater Toledo Classic, Friday, July 25, 2025. Last year's tournament featured an LPGA Legends competition alongside the Epson Tour event. Leta Lindley pours champagn on Angela Stanford after she wins the LPGA Legends tournament, Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows on July 27, 2025. Last year's tournament featured an LPGA Legends competition alongside the Epson Tour event. Laura Diaz chips out of the bunker on the 18th green, Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows on July 27, 2025. Last year's tournament featured an LPGA Legends competition alongside the Epson Tour event. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/greater-toledo-classic-hopes-to-show-community-s-resilience-through-charity-supp/stories/20260712002 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/greater-toledo-classic-hopes-to-show-community-s-resilience-through-charity-supp/stories/20260712002#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:10:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/11/greater-toledo-classic-hopes-to-show-community-s-resilience-through-charity-supp/stories/20260712002 A month before walking the fairways of Highland Meadows Golf Club, Mia Hammond walked the halls of the Ronald McDonald House. Patient champion Kennedy Berce, 7, selects club as last year’s Epson Tour tournament champion, Mia Hammond, sets up a tee during the Greater Toledo Classic media day June 15 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. Last year’s champion Mia Hammond, far right, watches as this year’s patient champions, from left, Kennedy Berce, 7, Isabelle Britt, 16, and Jazlyn Rocha, 12, learn to putt during the Greater Toledo Classic media day June 15 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. Isabelle Britt, 16, one of this year’s patient champions, practices her drive during the Greater Toledo Classic media day June 15 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/rory-mcilroy-part-3-way-tie-lead-scottish-open-scheffler-misses-cut/stories/20260710087 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/rory-mcilroy-part-3-way-tie-lead-scottish-open-scheffler-misses-cut/stories/20260710087#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:27:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/rory-mcilroy-part-3-way-tie-lead-scottish-open-scheffler-misses-cut/stories/20260710087 NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Rory McIlroy took advantage of the scoring holes in windy conditions Friday and posted a 4-under 66 for a three-way share of the lead in a Scottish Open that no longer has Scottie Scheffler. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, plays from a bunker on the ninth fairway during day one of the Genesis Scottish Open 2026 on July 9 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/korda-misses-cut-evian-championship-woad-takes-2nd-round-lead/stories/20260710085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/korda-misses-cut-evian-championship-woad-takes-2nd-round-lead/stories/20260710085#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:11:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/10/korda-misses-cut-evian-championship-woad-takes-2nd-round-lead/stories/20260710085 EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Top-ranked Nelly Korda's bid for a third straight major and fifth overall ended early when she missed the cut after the second round of the Evian Championship on Friday. Lottie Woad, of England, watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament June 21 in Belmont, Mich.