As a professional athlete competing on the global stage, Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso leads an extraordinary lifestyle. Being the youngest two-time U.S. Women’s Open champion, Saso values the importance of having a serene and comfortable space to unwind in between her rigorous...
PALM SPRINGS, California (AP) — Susie Maxwell Berning, the three-time U.S. Women’s Open winner who was a pioneer as a mother while competing on the LPGA Tour, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She was 83. Susie Maxwell Berning (AP) The LPGA said Berning,...
Unheralded Jefrey Roda pulled the rug from under Johann Chua but was quickly given a reality check in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 US 9-Ball Open Championship at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey Saturday, Aug 25 (Manila Time). Jefrey Roda (Matchroom Pool) Playing in...
Filipino pool aces Johann Chua and Jefrey Roda humbled their respective rivals to set up an all-Filipino Final 16 clash in the 2024 US 9-Ball Open Championship at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey Friday, Aug 23 (Manila Time). Johann Chua (Matchroom Pool) Chua blanked Japanese Naoyuki...
Johann Chua and Carlo Biado spearheaded the Filipinos’ onslaught after cruising past their separate rivals to advance to the Last 64 of the 2024 US 9-Ball Open Championship at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey Thursday, Aug 22 (Manila Time). Johann Chua (Matchroom Pool) Chua...
Rory McIlroy took to social media Monday afternoon, June 17, to say his stunning collapse at the U.S. Open was probably the toughest day of his career, and that he would take off the next three weeks to “build myself back up.” Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts on the 15th hole during...
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau ducked outside the ropes to a private area in the woods, flat on his back as trainers worked on hips that felt too tight. Moments later, he unleashed a swing that sent his drive 347 yards, leaving a wedge to set up birdie and another fist pump. Bryson...
LANCASTER (AP) — Wichanee Meechai became the latest surprise in a U.S. Women’s Open filled with them. She started Friday, May 31, with four straight birdies and matched the low score of the week with a 3-under 67 for a two-shot lead going into a weekend that won’t include Nelly Korda....
LANCASTER (AP) — Lexi Thompson stood off to the side of the ninth green after hitting what could be her final stroke — a 3-inch bogey putt — in the U.S. Women’s Open. It was just like any other round until she headed toward the scoring room. Lexi Thompson walks off the second tee during the...
LANCASTER (AP) — Former champion Yuka Saso leaned on her putter to survive a brutally tough start to the U.S. Women’s Open on Thursday, May 30, an opening round that featured Nelly Korda making a 10 on her third hole and only four players barely beating par. Yuka Saso, of Japan, hits from the...
LANCASTER (AP) — Nelly Korda was not even three holes into the U.S. Women’s Open when she dropped to a crouch and bowed her head in disbelief after her third straight shot — all of them from inside 70 feet away — tumbled into a stream. Nelly Korda measures her putt on the second green...
LANCASTER (AP) — No matter how easy Nelly Korda has made golf look over the last two months, not even the best player in her sport can expect an easy time at the U.S. Women’s Open. Nelly Korda (AP) The biggest and richest event in women’s golf prides itself on being the toughest test, and...
