http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:14:37 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/18/briggs-ottawa-hills-ben-silverman-great-golf-career-discovered-weapon/stories/20260818106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/18/briggs-ottawa-hills-ben-silverman-great-golf-career-discovered-weapon/stories/20260818106#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:15:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/18/briggs-ottawa-hills-ben-silverman-great-golf-career-discovered-weapon/stories/20260818106 For much of Ben Silverman’s life, golf wasn’t just a game. It was the pursuit. Ben Silverman and his wife, Kelli, after Ben qualified for the U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship earlier this month. Kelli, who is six months pregnant, served as her husband's caddie for the big round. Ottawa Hills native Ben Silverman at a U.S. Open local qualifier. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:03:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134 PORTLAND, Ore. — Jeeno Thitikul ran off five straight birdies early and closed with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot victory Sunday in The Standard Portland Classic, her third LPGA Tour title of the season. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, lines up a putt on the 18th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:03:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Scottie Scheffler thought the bunker shot was ideal until he saw it bounce hard off a sprinkler, roll across the green and disappear down the slope and into the water. A sure birdie turned into a bogey. His two-shot lead Sunday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship was down to one. Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning on the 18th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/12/maumee-s-balcar-dominates-to-get-7-shot-win-at-nopga-championship/stories/20260812118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/12/maumee-s-balcar-dominates-to-get-7-shot-win-at-nopga-championship/stories/20260812118#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:44:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/12/maumee-s-balcar-dominates-to-get-7-shot-win-at-nopga-championship/stories/20260812118 CANFIELD, Ohio — Brandywine Country Club Assistant Professional and Maumee resident Michael Balcar shot a final-round of seven-under 65 Wednesday to get a seven-shot win during the 76th Northern Ohio Professional Golfers Association Professional Championship at Tippecanoe Country Club. Brandywine Country Club Assistant Professional and Maumee resident Michael Balcar finished at 16-under to get a seven-shot win during the NOPGA Championship in Canfield, Ohio https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/09/michael-brennan-wins-wyndham-championship-qualifies-pga-tour-postseason/stories/20260809107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/09/michael-brennan-wins-wyndham-championship-qualifies-pga-tour-postseason/stories/20260809107#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:27:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/09/michael-brennan-wins-wyndham-championship-qualifies-pga-tour-postseason/stories/20260809107 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Michael Brennan had another Sunday opportunity and delivered in a big way. He made five straight birdies to pull away from Beau Hossler and close with a 6-under 64 to win the Wyndham Championship and reach the PGA Tour's lucrative postseason. Michael Brennan reacts after winning the Wyndham Championship. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/michael-thorbjornsen-wins-1st-pga-tour-title-2-shots-8th-final-rocket-classic/stories/20260802132 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/michael-thorbjornsen-wins-1st-pga-tour-title-2-shots-8th-final-rocket-classic/stories/20260802132#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:33:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/michael-thorbjornsen-wins-1st-pga-tour-title-2-shots-8th-final-rocket-classic/stories/20260802132 DETROIT — Michael Thorbjornsen pumped his right fist after making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday. Michael Thorbjornsen hits from the fifth tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/shiho-kuwaki-of-japan-wins-the-women-s-british-open-on-second-playoff-hole/stories/20260802112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/shiho-kuwaki-of-japan-wins-the-women-s-british-open-on-second-playoff-hole/stories/20260802112#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:57:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/02/shiho-kuwaki-of-japan-wins-the-women-s-british-open-on-second-playoff-hole/stories/20260802112 LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Shiho Kuwaki of Japan saved par to stay alive in a sudden-death playoff Sunday and won with a par on the second extra hole to claim the Women’s British Open over Esther Henseleit of Germany for her first major title. Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, drives off the 3rd tee during the fourth round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England on Aug. 2. Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, walks on the 16th green during the fourth round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England on Aug. 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/31/haeran-ryu-takes-1-shot-lead-2-rounds-british-womens-open/stories/20260731104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/31/haeran-ryu-takes-1-shot-lead-2-rounds-british-womens-open/stories/20260731104#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/31/haeran-ryu-takes-1-shot-lead-2-rounds-british-womens-open/stories/20260731104 LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Haeran Ryu birdied No. 18 to complete a 2-under 69 for a one-shot lead after two rounds of the British Women’s Open on Friday as the South Korean star pursues a third consecutive major victory. Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, lines up a putt on the 2nd green during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England on July 31. Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, drives off the 4th tee during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 31. Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, drives off the 4th tee during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 31. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, drives off the 3rd tee during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 31. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, plays a shot out of a bunker on the 3rd hole during the second round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England, on July 31. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/peter-malnati-shoots-9-under-61-takes-early-lead-rocket-classic-detroit/stories/20260730121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/peter-malnati-shoots-9-under-61-takes-early-lead-rocket-classic-detroit/stories/20260730121#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:28:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/peter-malnati-shoots-9-under-61-takes-early-lead-rocket-classic-detroit/stories/20260730121 DETROIT — Peter Malnati has missed more cuts than he has made on the PGA Tour this season, filling his head with doubts about his game. Peter Malnati hits from the 11th tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. Rickie Fowler hits from the 11th tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. Patrick Cantlay prepares to putt on the eighth green during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. Keegan Bradley hits from the 11th tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. Cameron Young chips onto the eighth green during the first round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament at the Detroit Golf Club on July 30 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/jeeno-thitikul-opens-64-women-british-open/stories/20260730111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/jeeno-thitikul-opens-64-women-british-open/stories/20260730111#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:33:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/07/30/jeeno-thitikul-opens-64-women-british-open/stories/20260730111 LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England  — Jeeno Thitikul took the first step toward the missing prize of her career Thursday when she opened with a 7-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a two-shot lead over Haeran Ryu and Shiho Kuwaki of Japan in the Women's British Open. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, chips onto the 14th green during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, drives off the 16th tee during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, tees off the 2nd hole during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, takes a practice swing on the 14th hole during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. Nelly Korda, of the U.S. plays a shot out of a bunker on the 3rd hole during the first round of the Women's British Open golf championship in Lytham St. Annes, England, on July 30. 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.