http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:10:13 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/24/nelly-korda-with-another-65-leaves-field-behind-chevron-championship/stories/20260424128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/24/nelly-korda-with-another-65-leaves-field-behind-chevron-championship/stories/20260424128#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:16:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/24/nelly-korda-with-another-65-leaves-field-behind-chevron-championship/stories/20260424128 HOUSTON — Nelly Korda is playing with so much control even her misses are right where she's aiming. She birdied her last two holes Friday with exquisite irons shots for another 7-under 65, giving her a daunting six-shot lead going into the weekend at The Chevron Championship. Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the ninth hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/24/fitzpatrick-brothers-pull-within-shot-smalley-springer-zurich-classic/stories/20260424129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/24/fitzpatrick-brothers-pull-within-shot-smalley-springer-zurich-classic/stories/20260424129#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:15:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/24/fitzpatrick-brothers-pull-within-shot-smalley-springer-zurich-classic/stories/20260424129 AVONDALE, La. — Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick combined for a 7-under 65 in alternate-shot play Friday to pull within a stroke of leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer through two rounds at the Zurich Classic. Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, tees off on the first hole. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/23/fitzpatrick-brothers-6-shots-behind-smalley-springer-zurich-classic/stories/20260423138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/23/fitzpatrick-brothers-6-shots-behind-smalley-springer-zurich-classic/stories/20260423138#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:25:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/23/fitzpatrick-brothers-6-shots-behind-smalley-springer-zurich-classic/stories/20260423138 AVONDALE, La. — Matt Fitzpatrick, fresh off his RBC Heritage victory, teamed with younger brother Alex to shoot an 8-under 64 in better-ball play Thursday in the Zurich Classic, leaving the English duo six shots behind Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer. Michael Brennan sends mud and water flying as he tries to hit his ball out of floating debris on the 18th hole, only to have it land back in the water, during the first round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana on April 23 in Avondale, La. Brooks Koepka and Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, talk before teeing off on the first hole during the first round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament on April 23 in Avondale, La. Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, tees off on the first hole during the first round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament on April 23 in Avondale, La. Shane Lowry, left, of Ireland, talks with Brooks Koepka after teeing off on the first hole during the first round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament on April 23 in Avondale, La. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/23/lpga-keeping-tradition-first-major-pool-pond-houston/stories/20260423107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/23/lpga-keeping-tradition-first-major-pool-pond-houston/stories/20260423107#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:23:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/23/lpga-keeping-tradition-first-major-pool-pond-houston/stories/20260423107 HOUSTON — From a pond to a pool. From the warmth of the California desert to pop-up thunderstorms in Houston. The LPGA Tour’s first major of the year, once laden with tradition and identity, feels as though it’s starting over again at the Chevron Championship. A newly constructed pool next the 18th green is shown ahead of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament April 22 in Houston. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, hits her tee shot on the 16th hole during a practice round for the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament April 22 in Houston. A newly constructed pool next the 18th green is shown ahead of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament April 22 in Houston. Hannah Green practices on the fourth green ahead of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament in Houston on April 22. Cassie Porter, of Australia, walks up the 16th fairway during a practice round for the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament April 22 in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/18/sei-young-kim-blows-all-2-strokes-8-shot-lead-los-angeles/stories/20260418102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/18/sei-young-kim-blows-all-2-strokes-8-shot-lead-los-angeles/stories/20260418102#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:50:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/18/sei-young-kim-blows-all-2-strokes-8-shot-lead-los-angeles/stories/20260418102 LOS ANGELES — Sei Young Kim had an eight-stroke lead with five holes left Saturday at El Caballero Country Club in the JM Eagle LA Championship. She ended up needing to get up-and-down from off the back of the 18th green to salvage a two-shot advantage. Hannah Green hits from the fourteenth tee during the first round of the LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at El Caballero Country Club. Sei Young Kim hits from the fifth tee. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/bernhard-langer-breaks-his-age-shares-lead-senior-pga-championship/stories/20260416122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/bernhard-langer-breaks-his-age-shares-lead-senior-pga-championship/stories/20260416122#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:35:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/bernhard-langer-breaks-his-age-shares-lead-senior-pga-championship/stories/20260416122 BRADENTON, Fla. — Bernhard Langer had a double bogey and still broke his age by two shots as the 68-year-old German posted a 6-under 66 on Thursday, giving him a share of the lead after the opening round of the Senior PGA Championship. Bernhard Langer's granddaughter, Stella Rose carries the flag pin on the first hole during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 8 in Augusta, Ga. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/liv-golf-leader-says-the-show-will-go-on-amid-reports-of-saudi-funding-uncertain/stories/20260416097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/liv-golf-leader-says-the-show-will-go-on-amid-reports-of-saudi-funding-uncertain/stories/20260416097#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/16/liv-golf-leader-says-the-show-will-go-on-amid-reports-of-saudi-funding-uncertain/stories/20260416097 LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil sought to quell speculation about the league's financial future Wednesday evening with a memo to his staff that said the 2026 season will continue as planned without interruption and “at full throttle.” First-place individual champion, captain Bryson DeChambeau, of Crushers GC, poses for a photo with the trophy after the final round of LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City on March 22 in Midrand, South Africa. First-place team champions, Crushers GC, pose for a photo with their trophies after the final round of LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City March 22 in Midrand, South Africa. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/11/rory-mcilroy-6-shot-lead-entering-3rd-round-masters/stories/20260411095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/11/rory-mcilroy-6-shot-lead-entering-3rd-round-masters/stories/20260411095#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:10:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/11/rory-mcilroy-6-shot-lead-entering-3rd-round-masters/stories/20260411095 AUGUSTA, Ga. —That one-man show at the Masters gave way to a wide-open chase for the green jacket with a stunning turn of events that forced Rory McIlroy to remind himself where he was at the end of Saturday instead of where he started. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, waves after his putt on the 13th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 10 in Augusta, Ga. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates after a putt on the 16th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 10 in Augusta, Ga. Patrick Reed reacts after missing a putt on the 15th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 10 in Augusta, Ga. Shane Lowry, of Ireland, celebrates after a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 10 in Augusta, Ga. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/mcilroy-reason-celebrate-best-masters-start/stories/20260409122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/mcilroy-reason-celebrate-best-masters-start/stories/20260409122#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:20:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/mcilroy-reason-celebrate-best-masters-start/stories/20260409122 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy has been celebrating all week at Augusta National as the defending champion, and on Thursday he found something else to savor — a 5-under 67, his lowest start at the Masters in 15 years to share the early lead with Sam Burns. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 9 in Augusta, Ga. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates after a birdie on the 15th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 9 in Augusta, Ga. Sam Burns walks to green on the 16th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 9 in Augusta, Ga. Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 9 in Augusta, Ga. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches on the second hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 9 in Augusta, Ga. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/scheffler-mcilroy-dechambeau-lead-star-studded-field-at-masters/stories/20260409107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/scheffler-mcilroy-dechambeau-lead-star-studded-field-at-masters/stories/20260409107#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:45:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/scheffler-mcilroy-dechambeau-lead-star-studded-field-at-masters/stories/20260409107 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler is feeling rested. Bryson DeChambeau confident. And defending champion Rory McIlroy, well, he's pressure-free at the Masters for the first time in more than a decade. Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks to green on the 16th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club April 8 in Augusta, Ga. Bryson DeChambeau warms up on the driving range before a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club April 7 in Augusta, Ga. Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club April 8 in Augusta, Ga. Jon Rahm, of Spain, hits from the fairway on the 11th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club April 7 in Augusta, Ga. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/prosecutors-subpoena-tiger-woods-prescription-drug-records-florida-dui-arrest/stories/20260409097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/prosecutors-subpoena-tiger-woods-prescription-drug-records-florida-dui-arrest/stories/20260409097#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:27:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/09/prosecutors-subpoena-tiger-woods-prescription-drug-records-florida-dui-arrest/stories/20260409097 ORLANDO, Fla. — Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. In this image from police body camera video released by the Martin County, Fla., Sheriff's Office, golfer Tiger Woods is taken into custody by sheriff's deputies following a car crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., on March 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/phil-mickelson-cites-family-health-matter-pulling-out-masters/stories/20260402128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/phil-mickelson-cites-family-health-matter-pulling-out-masters/stories/20260402128#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:46:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/phil-mickelson-cites-family-health-matter-pulling-out-masters/stories/20260402128 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Three-time champion Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Masters on Thursday, citing a personal health matter with his family that kept him out of all but one of the five LIV Golf events this year. Phil Mickelson tees off on the 13th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club on June 12 in Oakmont, Pa. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/police-release-video-from-tiger-woods-latest-rollover-crash/stories/20260402110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/police-release-video-from-tiger-woods-latest-rollover-crash/stories/20260402110#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:52:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/police-release-video-from-tiger-woods-latest-rollover-crash/stories/20260402110 Florida authorities released body camera video of the arrest of golf legend Tiger Woods, who was charged with driving under the influence after his latest rollover crash last week. Tiger Woods' booking photo after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Martin County, Florida. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/18/ryder-cup-captain-luke-donald-david-feherty-to-headline-event-valentine/stories/20260318134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/18/ryder-cup-captain-luke-donald-david-feherty-to-headline-event-valentine/stories/20260318134#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:53:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/18/ryder-cup-captain-luke-donald-david-feherty-to-headline-event-valentine/stories/20260318134 European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and golf funnyman David Feherty will headline the Greater Toledo Golf Classic’s annual “An Evening with” series, the tournament announced Wednesday. Europe's captain Luke Donald poses with the trophy after winning the Ryder Cup golf tournament against the United States on the Bethpage Black golf course, Sept. 28, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/11/The-Players-Championship-is-set-to-deliver-major-excitement-at-the-TPC-Sawgrass-1/stories/20260311122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/11/The-Players-Championship-is-set-to-deliver-major-excitement-at-the-TPC-Sawgrass-1/stories/20260311122#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:34:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/11/The-Players-Championship-is-set-to-deliver-major-excitement-at-the-TPC-Sawgrass-1/stories/20260311122 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Major or not, The Players Championship rarely lacks for entertainment. Scottie Scheffler walks on the first green during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill golf tournament, March 6, in Orlando, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:57:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110 Jack Nicklaus played his first U.S. Open at Inverness in 1957, and he played in the club’s last major, the 1993 PGA Championship. Inverness Club is set to host a parade of USGA championships. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/01/briggs-toledoans-should-beyond-proud-us-open-provides-city-major-league/stories/20260301106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/01/briggs-toledoans-should-beyond-proud-us-open-provides-city-major-league/stories/20260301106#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:57:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/01/briggs-toledoans-should-beyond-proud-us-open-provides-city-major-league/stories/20260301106 NEW YORK — I don’t want to say I told you so. Lexi Thompson was part of the United States team at the 2021 Solheim Cup that was played at Inverness. The club was awarded several USGA events on Saturday, including the 2045 U.S. Open. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/02/28/monumental-coup-us-open-returning-inveness/stories/20260228022 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/02/28/monumental-coup-us-open-returning-inveness/stories/20260228022#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:52:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/02/28/monumental-coup-us-open-returning-inveness/stories/20260228022 NEW YORK — Start spreading the news: Toledo is returning to golf’s biggest stage. USGA CEO Mike Whan announces Inverness will host the 2045 U.S. Open on Saturday in New York City. USGA CEO Mike Whan announces Inverness will host the 2045 U.S. Open on Saturday in New York City. Inverness Club in Toledo will host the 2045 U.S. Open. Hale Irwin tees off on the 12th tee at Inverness Club in June 1979 during the U.S. Open Championship. Paul Azinger, winner of the 1993 PGA Championship at Inverness Club. Bob Tway celebrates sinking a bunker shot on the 72nd hole to win the 1986 PGA Championship at Inverness, stunning playing partner Greg Norman.