60 mins. ago
SYDNEY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Leaders from some of Australia's biggest companies, including major banks Macquarie Group and Westpac, will face questioning from lawmakers on Friday as part of a probe into accounting firm KPMG's alleged misuse of client data to win audit contracts.
Macquarie's chairman and chief financial officer, and Westpac's audit committee chair have been summoned before the committee, which will also hear from telecoms provider Optus' CEO and the chair of property firm Dexus.
The day-long parliamentary hearing is the second to be called since whistleblower accusations that KPMG's staff used inside information to win lucrative audit contracts came to light in March.
Macquarie, Westpac, Optus and Dexus are all companies caught up in the alleged misconduct by KPMG's senior audit partners.
While KPMG initially said the allegations were unsubstantiated, the scandal has since led to the resignations of the firm's CEO, audit boss and chairman.
#optus #dexus
Macquarie's chairman and chief financial officer, and Westpac's audit committee chair have been summoned before the committee, which will also hear from telecoms provider Optus' CEO and the chair of property firm Dexus.
The day-long parliamentary hearing is the second to be called since whistleblower accusations that KPMG's staff used inside information to win lucrative audit contracts came to light in March.
Macquarie, Westpac, Optus and Dexus are all companies caught up in the alleged misconduct by KPMG's senior audit partners.
While KPMG initially said the allegations were unsubstantiated, the scandal has since led to the resignations of the firm's CEO, audit boss and chairman.
#optus #dexus
3 hours ago
Tether, issuer of the USDT (CRYPTO: $USDT) stablecoin, says it has completed the first independent audit of its financial statements.
The audit has been completed by accounting giant KPMG, which issued an unqualified opinion on Tether's finances after reviewing its 2025 accounts and a $6.81 billion U.S. reserve.
The auditors reportedly examined transactions, systems, valuations, counterparties, ownership records, and supporting documents at Tether.
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The audit has been completed by accounting giant KPMG, which issued an unqualified opinion on Tether's finances after reviewing its 2025 accounts and a $6.81 billion U.S. reserve.
The auditors reportedly examined transactions, systems, valuations, counterparties, ownership records, and supporting documents at Tether.
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12 days ago
The women's golf major championship season is officially over, after Shiho Kuwaki earned $1.5 million for winning the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club on Sunday.
But it was Nelly Korda who won the most prize money overall at the five women's majors this year, taking home a combined $4.59 million—boosted by her victories at the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women's Open, which came with $1.35 million and $2.5 million paydays, respectively. Korda missed the cut at the Amundi Evian Championship and did not earn any prize money. She did, however, cash in a $275,235 check for finishing tied for eighth at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and made $465,601 for placing T4 at the AIG Women's Open.
Not only does Korda's major haul top all other women's golfers this year, it also surpasses all but two men's golfers—Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark—despite the five women's majors paying out a combined $53.6 million in prize money, compared to $83.25 million at the four men's majors. The top earners at this year's women's majors were as follows:
Nelly Korda: $4.59 million
Haeran Ryu: $3.72 million
#million #majors #money #golf
But it was Nelly Korda who won the most prize money overall at the five women's majors this year, taking home a combined $4.59 million—boosted by her victories at the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women's Open, which came with $1.35 million and $2.5 million paydays, respectively. Korda missed the cut at the Amundi Evian Championship and did not earn any prize money. She did, however, cash in a $275,235 check for finishing tied for eighth at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and made $465,601 for placing T4 at the AIG Women's Open.
Not only does Korda's major haul top all other women's golfers this year, it also surpasses all but two men's golfers—Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark—despite the five women's majors paying out a combined $53.6 million in prize money, compared to $83.25 million at the four men's majors. The top earners at this year's women's majors were as follows:
Nelly Korda: $4.59 million
Haeran Ryu: $3.72 million
#million #majors #money #golf
15 days ago
Grant Thornton Advisors announced Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) in an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of $5 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, each CBIZ shareholder stands to collect $55 per share — a figure the company said reflects roughly a 54% premium over CBIZ's 30-day volume-weighted average share price. Reuters added that the offer price also represents a 17.8% premium over CBIZ's most recent closing price.
Upon closing, Grant Thornton in the U.S. is expected to become the fifth-largest provider of professional services, tax and advisory services, with more than $5 billion in annual domestic revenue, the company said. The transaction represents the largest of its kind in more than 25 years. Together, the two firms would operate across more than 20 countries and territories, bring in close to $7.5 billion in annual revenue, and have a workforce of more than 34,500 professionals.
Reuters noted that Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC — collectively known as the Big Four — hold dominant positions in the U.S. accounting market.
New Mountain Capital, which led a May 2024 investment in Grant Thornton Advisors, will make an additional equity investment to support the transaction. After the deal closes, Grant Thornton Advisors plans to separate CBIZ's benefits and insurance services segment into a new stand-alone entity backed by New Mountain Capital.
#grant #advisors #reuters
Under the terms of the agreement, each CBIZ shareholder stands to collect $55 per share — a figure the company said reflects roughly a 54% premium over CBIZ's 30-day volume-weighted average share price. Reuters added that the offer price also represents a 17.8% premium over CBIZ's most recent closing price.
Upon closing, Grant Thornton in the U.S. is expected to become the fifth-largest provider of professional services, tax and advisory services, with more than $5 billion in annual domestic revenue, the company said. The transaction represents the largest of its kind in more than 25 years. Together, the two firms would operate across more than 20 countries and territories, bring in close to $7.5 billion in annual revenue, and have a workforce of more than 34,500 professionals.
Reuters noted that Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC — collectively known as the Big Four — hold dominant positions in the U.S. accounting market.
New Mountain Capital, which led a May 2024 investment in Grant Thornton Advisors, will make an additional equity investment to support the transaction. After the deal closes, Grant Thornton Advisors plans to separate CBIZ's benefits and insurance services segment into a new stand-alone entity backed by New Mountain Capital.
#grant #advisors #reuters
1 month ago
Lydia Ko gave her caddie an A+ this week. That's notable given that she had her husband, Jun Chung, on the bag for the first time at the Amundi Evian Championship.
"Would it be an A+ for other players? I'm not really sure," she said. "But obviously he can say some things that only a husband can say, and maybe not Paul for me on a week to week."
Ko set a goal of 6 under for the final round and did one better, matching the day's best of 64 on Sunday to finish in a share of seventh at 13 under, six shots back of winner Haeran Ryu. It marked her best finish on tour since March and followed a T-15 at the KPMG Women's PGA.
Watching Chung caddie, she said, made her appreciate more what her regular looper, Paul Cormack, does on a weekly basis.
When asked about Chung's best advice this week, Ko said it was more like an ultimatum.
"Would it be an A+ for other players? I'm not really sure," she said. "But obviously he can say some things that only a husband can say, and maybe not Paul for me on a week to week."
Ko set a goal of 6 under for the final round and did one better, matching the day's best of 64 on Sunday to finish in a share of seventh at 13 under, six shots back of winner Haeran Ryu. It marked her best finish on tour since March and followed a T-15 at the KPMG Women's PGA.
Watching Chung caddie, she said, made her appreciate more what her regular looper, Paul Cormack, does on a weekly basis.
When asked about Chung's best advice this week, Ko said it was more like an ultimatum.
1 month ago
M&A in the energy sector is soaring as developers of AI projects look to bypass the growing practical and regulatory hurdles to launching new power generation projects.
The total value of global energy M&A reached an estimated $217 billion in Q2, growing 62% from the prior quarter and nearly fivefold year-over-year, according to PitchBook's latest Global M&A Report. That figure lands just shy of the $220.3 billion record for the energy sector set in Q4 2023.
Deal count shows a more modest growth, rising roughly 13% year-over-year to an estimated 409. North America alone accounted for 77% of total deal value, at $166.9 billion.
The momentum was propelled by a mega-trend: the need to meet explosive electricity demand driven by the breakneck expansion of AI data centers.
It's now the largest driver of M&A activity in this sector, if not the only one, said KPMG partner Stephen Binz.
The total value of global energy M&A reached an estimated $217 billion in Q2, growing 62% from the prior quarter and nearly fivefold year-over-year, according to PitchBook's latest Global M&A Report. That figure lands just shy of the $220.3 billion record for the energy sector set in Q4 2023.
Deal count shows a more modest growth, rising roughly 13% year-over-year to an estimated 409. North America alone accounted for 77% of total deal value, at $166.9 billion.
The momentum was propelled by a mega-trend: the need to meet explosive electricity demand driven by the breakneck expansion of AI data centers.
It's now the largest driver of M&A activity in this sector, if not the only one, said KPMG partner Stephen Binz.
1 month ago
Aki Iwai changed her name a couple of months ago on the LPGA to help make it easier for American fans (and starters) to **** ounce. After an opening 8-under 63 at the Amundi Evian Championship, it's a good time for golf fans to get to know the more aggressive half of the Iwai sister set.
Iwai's given name is Akie, **** ounced ah-kee-ay, and her nickname is Aki (ah-kee). She told LPGA officials in May that she wanted to go by her nickname going forward. Twin sister Chisato started going by her nickname, Chizzy, on LPGA leaderboards and rankings at the start of the 2026 season. The LPGA's first twins were both rookies — and winners — on the LPGA last year. They have 14 **** les between them on the JLPGA and turned age 24 on July 5. Aki, who was born one minute before her sister, is ranked 24th in the world and Chizzy is 25th.
Aki's bogey-free 63 is the lowest opening round at the Evian since Ayaka Furue in 2022. **** an has three players currently in the top 7, with fellow major winner Mao Saigo carding a 66 and Erika Hara a 67.
"I was able to focus on my golf, and then stay committed," said Iwai of her day, noting that the mountainous Evian Resort reminds her of courses in **** an.
Joining Saigo at 66 is recent KPMG Women's PGA winner Haeran Ryu and Jin Hee Im.
Iwai's given name is Akie, **** ounced ah-kee-ay, and her nickname is Aki (ah-kee). She told LPGA officials in May that she wanted to go by her nickname going forward. Twin sister Chisato started going by her nickname, Chizzy, on LPGA leaderboards and rankings at the start of the 2026 season. The LPGA's first twins were both rookies — and winners — on the LPGA last year. They have 14 **** les between them on the JLPGA and turned age 24 on July 5. Aki, who was born one minute before her sister, is ranked 24th in the world and Chizzy is 25th.
Aki's bogey-free 63 is the lowest opening round at the Evian since Ayaka Furue in 2022. **** an has three players currently in the top 7, with fellow major winner Mao Saigo carding a 66 and Erika Hara a 67.
"I was able to focus on my golf, and then stay committed," said Iwai of her day, noting that the mountainous Evian Resort reminds her of courses in **** an.
Joining Saigo at 66 is recent KPMG Women's PGA winner Haeran Ryu and Jin Hee Im.
2 months ago
We are definitely in the middle of major season. Across the three major tours (PGA Tour, LPGA, PGA Tour Champions) that have established major championships, this week's U.S. Senior Open will be the third major of a seven-week stretch in which eight majors are taking place.
Hot on the heels of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock was last week's KPMG Women's PGA. That brings us to the Senior Open this week. Next up will be another LPGA major, which will take place the same week as the PGA Tour Champions major formerly known as the Senior Players.
Then it's the final men's major at Royal Birkdale in England, followed by the Senior Open in Scotland, followed by the Women's Open, the final 2026 major of the three tours.
Of note, the men's, women's and senior British Opens are back-to-back-to-back. Here are eight golf majors over a seven-week stretch in 2026:
The LPGA and the PGA Tour Champions each have five major championships every year.
Hot on the heels of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock was last week's KPMG Women's PGA. That brings us to the Senior Open this week. Next up will be another LPGA major, which will take place the same week as the PGA Tour Champions major formerly known as the Senior Players.
Then it's the final men's major at Royal Birkdale in England, followed by the Senior Open in Scotland, followed by the Women's Open, the final 2026 major of the three tours.
Of note, the men's, women's and senior British Opens are back-to-back-to-back. Here are eight golf majors over a seven-week stretch in 2026:
The LPGA and the PGA Tour Champions each have five major championships every year.
2 months ago
CHASKA, Minn. — For nearly every significant moment of Brooke Henderson’s professional career, her sister Brittany has been there. In her first victory as a pro, Brooke beat Brittany by one. When Brittany received a sponsor’s exemption into the Cambia Portland Classic, Brooke Monday qualified and then won it (by eight). And a year later when Brooke won her first major **** le, Brittany was carrying her bag as caddie. (We’ll get back to the importance of that moment soon.)
Now, after her third-place finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Henderson’s best major finish in a decade? Yeah, her sister definitely played a part in that, too. Even though she never set foot on property.
Let us explain.
The Henderson girls grew up outside of Ottawa and quickly became golf stars. They both played on Golf Canada’s junior national team, and Brittany, who is six years older, played at Coastal Carolina. After a decorated amateur career, Brooke turned pro and lived up to all the lofty expectations, and with Brittany by her side. Her older sister has been on the bag as caddie for 13 of Brooke’s 14 wins (including both major **** les).
But Brittany last caddied at the Tournament of Champions in January before stepping away. She and her husband, Zach Sepanik, were expecting a daughter this summer.
Now, after her third-place finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Henderson’s best major finish in a decade? Yeah, her sister definitely played a part in that, too. Even though she never set foot on property.
Let us explain.
The Henderson girls grew up outside of Ottawa and quickly became golf stars. They both played on Golf Canada’s junior national team, and Brittany, who is six years older, played at Coastal Carolina. After a decorated amateur career, Brooke turned pro and lived up to all the lofty expectations, and with Brittany by her side. Her older sister has been on the bag as caddie for 13 of Brooke’s 14 wins (including both major **** les).
But Brittany last caddied at the Tournament of Champions in January before stepping away. She and her husband, Zach Sepanik, were expecting a daughter this summer.
2 months ago
Haeran Ryu has her first major championship, winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine.
Ryu’s victory keeps up a historic run for TaylorMade as the company has been the winning driver in all six men’s or women’s majors played this season. Five of those six have come with the company’s flagship Qi4D driver. Ryu’s victory was the first major for the Qi4D LS model.
For more on Ryu’s detailed setup, keep reading below.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D LS 8.0
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue OG 5-S
SHAPED FOR SPEED Traditional address shape based on feedback from world-class players helps create confidence on every shot. Qi4D LS is the lowest spinning option in the Qi4D lineup. FACE FOR DISTANCE Qi4D LS drivers feature a new and improved roll radius, yielding more consistent spin across vertical impact locations. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight. TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance. Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.
Ryu’s victory keeps up a historic run for TaylorMade as the company has been the winning driver in all six men’s or women’s majors played this season. Five of those six have come with the company’s flagship Qi4D driver. Ryu’s victory was the first major for the Qi4D LS model.
For more on Ryu’s detailed setup, keep reading below.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D LS 8.0
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue OG 5-S
SHAPED FOR SPEED Traditional address shape based on feedback from world-class players helps create confidence on every shot. Qi4D LS is the lowest spinning option in the Qi4D lineup. FACE FOR DISTANCE Qi4D LS drivers feature a new and improved roll radius, yielding more consistent spin across vertical impact locations. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight. TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance. Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.
2 months ago
CHASKA, Minn. – Nelly Korda's bid to become the third player in golf history to win the first three majors of the season fell short at rain-soaked Hazeltine National. After a sluggish start to the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the world No. 1 got as close as three shots of the lead after making three straight birdies on Nos. 7-10.
A bogey on the par-4 12th hole, however, put a halt to her charge as South Korea's Haeran Ryu proved unrelenting.
Korda shot 1-over 73 in the final round to finish at 6 under in a share of eighth, seven back of Ryu, who claimed her first major **** le.
"You guys made that such a big thing," said Korda of the quest for a third consecutive major win. "I didn't think about that, no. Like no – I was just kind of disappointed in the way that I played this week, not that I came up short really.
"I was just thinking about the way that I played, not like the realistic big picture that everyone is talking about."
A bogey on the par-4 12th hole, however, put a halt to her charge as South Korea's Haeran Ryu proved unrelenting.
Korda shot 1-over 73 in the final round to finish at 6 under in a share of eighth, seven back of Ryu, who claimed her first major **** le.
"You guys made that such a big thing," said Korda of the quest for a third consecutive major win. "I didn't think about that, no. Like no – I was just kind of disappointed in the way that I played this week, not that I came up short really.
"I was just thinking about the way that I played, not like the realistic big picture that everyone is talking about."
2 months ago
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday and pumped his fist with more emotion than he showed all day, just for the right to return Monday at the rain-delayed Travelers Championship to face a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland.
The final round was stopped for 90 minutes as storms moved over the TPC River Highland, and officials deemed there was not enough daylight for them to play another hole.
Scheffler and Hovland each had birdie chances at the end. Scheffler rammed his 30-foot putt 8 feet by the hole. Hovland’s 25-foot attempt missed by inches and he tapped in for a 69. Scheffler made his third big par putt for a 68 to match Hovland at 21-under 259.
That was one shot ahead of Collin Morikawa, who closed with a 61 and was briefly tied for the lead, though it never looked as though it would be enough.
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu ended Nelly Korda's hopes for a Grand Slam when she recovered from a shaky start and won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship for her first major, beating Ina Yoon by two shots at Hazeltine.
The final round was stopped for 90 minutes as storms moved over the TPC River Highland, and officials deemed there was not enough daylight for them to play another hole.
Scheffler and Hovland each had birdie chances at the end. Scheffler rammed his 30-foot putt 8 feet by the hole. Hovland’s 25-foot attempt missed by inches and he tapped in for a 69. Scheffler made his third big par putt for a 68 to match Hovland at 21-under 259.
That was one shot ahead of Collin Morikawa, who closed with a 61 and was briefly tied for the lead, though it never looked as though it would be enough.
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu ended Nelly Korda's hopes for a Grand Slam when she recovered from a shaky start and won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship for her first major, beating Ina Yoon by two shots at Hazeltine.
2 months ago
All eyes were on Nelly Korda this weekend, as the world No. 1 had a shot at winning her third straight major championship, but unfortunately it wasn't the weekend she hoped for at Hazeltine National Golf Club. And she made it clear that her visible frustration wasn't about missing out on the winning streak, but rather about her overall performance at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
"You guys made that such a big thing," Korda told reporters after the final round. "I didn't think about that, no. Like not -- I was just kind of disappointed in the way that I played this week, not that I came up short really."
On Sunday, Korda shot 1-over 73 to close out the third major of the season and finished T-8, complete with four final-round bogeys and one crushing double bogey on 17. She ended seven back from winner Haeran Ryu, who shot 2-under 70 in a weather-delayed closing round in Chaska, Minnesota.
"I was just trying to take it a shot at a time really," Korda explained of her round. "I didn't know where the leaders were at, so I was just trying to focus on myself."
This is just the third time all year that Korda hasn't finished in first or second place — which is frankly a remarkable statistic on the LPGA Tour. It's important to remember that winning is, well, exhausting. And she plans to get some much-needed rest on the upcoming off week.
"You guys made that such a big thing," Korda told reporters after the final round. "I didn't think about that, no. Like not -- I was just kind of disappointed in the way that I played this week, not that I came up short really."
On Sunday, Korda shot 1-over 73 to close out the third major of the season and finished T-8, complete with four final-round bogeys and one crushing double bogey on 17. She ended seven back from winner Haeran Ryu, who shot 2-under 70 in a weather-delayed closing round in Chaska, Minnesota.
"I was just trying to take it a shot at a time really," Korda explained of her round. "I didn't know where the leaders were at, so I was just trying to focus on myself."
This is just the third time all year that Korda hasn't finished in first or second place — which is frankly a remarkable statistic on the LPGA Tour. It's important to remember that winning is, well, exhausting. And she plans to get some much-needed rest on the upcoming off week.
2 months ago
CHASKA, MINNESOTA - JUNE 27: Haeran Ryu of South Korea reacts to her putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 27, 2026 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)
Haeran Ryu has won the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, MN. Ryu, the 25 year old from South Korea, finished with a score of -13 to secure victory. Ryu’s -13 finish put her two shots clear of Ina Yoon, who all finished in solo second place at -11.
Ryu’s victory, which comes in her fourth PGA Championship start, is her first major championship and fourth LPGA Tour victory. Her fourth year on tour, Ryu now has a win in each of her first four seasons, and is the sixth different Korean player to win the Women’s PGA Championship since 2015.
Ryu opened the week with a one over par 73, putting her ten strokes behind the leader. Ryu then followed up with rounds of 64, 68, and 70, becoming the first major winner to ever come back from ten-plus shots after the first round to win.
Playing in the final group with Ina Yoon and Brooke Henderson, Ryu’s day got off to a slow start with one birdie but three bogeys through the first five holes after waiting for a 3 hour weather delay as storms moved through the area. However, she would turn things around making four additional birdies to go even through the front nine and two-under on the back nine. Ryu’s final round 70 would be enough to secure her the two-stroke victory.
Haeran Ryu has won the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, MN. Ryu, the 25 year old from South Korea, finished with a score of -13 to secure victory. Ryu’s -13 finish put her two shots clear of Ina Yoon, who all finished in solo second place at -11.
Ryu’s victory, which comes in her fourth PGA Championship start, is her first major championship and fourth LPGA Tour victory. Her fourth year on tour, Ryu now has a win in each of her first four seasons, and is the sixth different Korean player to win the Women’s PGA Championship since 2015.
Ryu opened the week with a one over par 73, putting her ten strokes behind the leader. Ryu then followed up with rounds of 64, 68, and 70, becoming the first major winner to ever come back from ten-plus shots after the first round to win.
Playing in the final group with Ina Yoon and Brooke Henderson, Ryu’s day got off to a slow start with one birdie but three bogeys through the first five holes after waiting for a 3 hour weather delay as storms moved through the area. However, she would turn things around making four additional birdies to go even through the front nine and two-under on the back nine. Ryu’s final round 70 would be enough to secure her the two-stroke victory.
2 months ago
CHASKA, Minn. — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major ******* le, winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
Ryu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the sixth South Korean to win the event over the last 12 editions, flashing a big smile as she holed her last putt and friends ran out to douse her in celebration.
The 2023 LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year was also the first major champion in at least the last 60 years to rally from a 10-plus-shot deficit after the first round. Ryu opened Thursday with a 73 in a tie for 70th place, as Yoon shot a tournament-record 63.
Brooke Henderson and Dewi Weber tied for third at 10 under. Three Americans — Allisen Corpuz, Auston Kim and Alison Lee — tied for fifth place, six strokes behind Ryu.
Nelly Korda wrapped up a frustrating weekend on the greens with a 73 to finish in a four-way tie for eighth, failing to become the third women to win the first three majors of the season.
Ryu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the sixth South Korean to win the event over the last 12 editions, flashing a big smile as she holed her last putt and friends ran out to douse her in celebration.
The 2023 LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year was also the first major champion in at least the last 60 years to rally from a 10-plus-shot deficit after the first round. Ryu opened Thursday with a 73 in a tie for 70th place, as Yoon shot a tournament-record 63.
Brooke Henderson and Dewi Weber tied for third at 10 under. Three Americans — Allisen Corpuz, Auston Kim and Alison Lee — tied for fifth place, six strokes behind Ryu.
Nelly Korda wrapped up a frustrating weekend on the greens with a 73 to finish in a four-way tie for eighth, failing to become the third women to win the first three majors of the season.
2 months ago
Overcoming weather delays and ferocious, 30mph wind gusts, Haeran Ryu won the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
This is Ryu's first ever Major Championship win. She's been on the LPGA tour for four year and has won at least once per year. She's the first golfer in 60 years to win a major after trailing by 10 shots after the first round.
Ryu had a few clutch shots at Hazeltine: a 28-foot eagle putt on No. 7 during Round 3...
...and a par save during the Final Round on No. 16.
Ryu, during her first week back on the tour after undergoing minor surgery in South Korea, is taking home $1,950,000 as a part of a historic $13 million purse — the largest in women’s golf history.
This is Ryu's first ever Major Championship win. She's been on the LPGA tour for four year and has won at least once per year. She's the first golfer in 60 years to win a major after trailing by 10 shots after the first round.
Ryu had a few clutch shots at Hazeltine: a 28-foot eagle putt on No. 7 during Round 3...
...and a par save during the Final Round on No. 16.
Ryu, during her first week back on the tour after undergoing minor surgery in South Korea, is taking home $1,950,000 as a part of a historic $13 million purse — the largest in women’s golf history.
2 months ago
Haeran Ryu has broken Nelly Korda’s chokehold on the major championships for women’s golf in 2026.
Ryu shot a 70 on Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., to win the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, emerging from a crowded leaderboard in a final round that went far longer than anyone had planned.
As Ryu tapped in a par putt on the 18th green to finish at 13 under par, a crowd of her South Korean countrywomen surrounded her and sprayed her with champagne in what has become a trademark celebration in women’s golf.
Korda had won the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women’s Open already this year, and was bidding to become the third woman and first in 13 years to win the first three majors of the season. Korda got within two of the lead but faded down the home stretch to finish tied for eighth. With a win, Korda would have also clinched her spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame and passed Annika Sorenstam for No. 1 on the career money list.
Ryu, 25, is a first-time major champion. The South Korean is ranked 12th in the world and had a pair of top-five finishes previously in majors, but she started the day with a one-shot lead at 11 under par, in front of Brooke Henderson and Ina Yoon.
Ryu shot a 70 on Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., to win the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, emerging from a crowded leaderboard in a final round that went far longer than anyone had planned.
As Ryu tapped in a par putt on the 18th green to finish at 13 under par, a crowd of her South Korean countrywomen surrounded her and sprayed her with champagne in what has become a trademark celebration in women’s golf.
Korda had won the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women’s Open already this year, and was bidding to become the third woman and first in 13 years to win the first three majors of the season. Korda got within two of the lead but faded down the home stretch to finish tied for eighth. With a win, Korda would have also clinched her spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame and passed Annika Sorenstam for No. 1 on the career money list.
Ryu, 25, is a first-time major champion. The South Korean is ranked 12th in the world and had a pair of top-five finishes previously in majors, but she started the day with a one-shot lead at 11 under par, in front of Brooke Henderson and Ina Yoon.
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CHASKA, Minn. — Haeran Ryu’s win probability after the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA was 0.2 percent. An opening round of 73 put her 10 strokes back of leader Ina Yoon and in danger of missing the cut.
But then Ryu changed her putter, and well, everything changed with it.
More: 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship prize money payouts for each LPGA player at Hazeltine
On Sunday at Hazeltine, Ryu marched to her first major championship ******* le, winning by xx on a soggy Sunday in suburban Minneapolis. It had been six weeks since Ryu hit a golf shot in competition, taking time off for a minor surgery in South Korea, after a runner-up finish in late May in Cincinnati.
The 12th-ranked player in the world came back refreshed, collecting her fourth career LPGA.
But then Ryu changed her putter, and well, everything changed with it.
More: 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship prize money payouts for each LPGA player at Hazeltine
On Sunday at Hazeltine, Ryu marched to her first major championship ******* le, winning by xx on a soggy Sunday in suburban Minneapolis. It had been six weeks since Ryu hit a golf shot in competition, taking time off for a minor surgery in South Korea, after a runner-up finish in late May in Cincinnati.
The 12th-ranked player in the world came back refreshed, collecting her fourth career LPGA.
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Ina Yoon started the third round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with a five-shot lead after tearing up Hazeltine National Golf Club in back-to-back rounds. But the 23-year-old, who had never held the lead in a major before this week, struggled mightily on Saturday, and now there are several big names who could win the trophy, including World No. 1 Nelly Korda.
Haeran Ryu took over the lead with her fine putting and shot a four-under 68 to take a one-shot lead over Brooke Henderson (69). Ryu, 25, has been close to winning a major before, with three top-six finishes, and she’s got another shot Sunday. She’s hoping to play in a zen-like state.
“Today on my front nine, it was amazing because I got an eagle and three birdies,” the South Korean said. “I started the back nine, and it was more windy and there were a lot of tough shots and tough putts, but I just made one bogey today. Good for me for tomorrow, and tomorrow I just want to have more confidence and more calm.”
The round was anything but calm for South Korea’s Yoon, who is just two shots back of Ryu, She’s not out of it, but it probably felt like it after a rough start Saturday. Yoon bogeyed four of the first six holes and rallied to keep things from completely falling apart with a three-over 75. She admitted that the nerves got to her.
“I had a really long day actually, especially on the front nine,” Yoon said. “I was nervous a lot. I missed short putts. That's what I expected. I'm learning still. I think it was way better than the second round of the U.S. Open [when she shot 79]. I keep improving. I think that's the point today.”
Haeran Ryu took over the lead with her fine putting and shot a four-under 68 to take a one-shot lead over Brooke Henderson (69). Ryu, 25, has been close to winning a major before, with three top-six finishes, and she’s got another shot Sunday. She’s hoping to play in a zen-like state.
“Today on my front nine, it was amazing because I got an eagle and three birdies,” the South Korean said. “I started the back nine, and it was more windy and there were a lot of tough shots and tough putts, but I just made one bogey today. Good for me for tomorrow, and tomorrow I just want to have more confidence and more calm.”
The round was anything but calm for South Korea’s Yoon, who is just two shots back of Ryu, She’s not out of it, but it probably felt like it after a rough start Saturday. Yoon bogeyed four of the first six holes and rallied to keep things from completely falling apart with a three-over 75. She admitted that the nerves got to her.
“I had a really long day actually, especially on the front nine,” Yoon said. “I was nervous a lot. I missed short putts. That's what I expected. I'm learning still. I think it was way better than the second round of the U.S. Open [when she shot 79]. I keep improving. I think that's the point today.”
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Nelly Korda has won four major championships. In every one, she carried at least a share of the lead into the final round. On Sunday, June 27, she will have to win from behind to get her fifth major.
Korda shot 71 on Saturday at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship to reach 7 under, tied for sixth and four shots behind leader Haeran Ryu, who shot 68 at Hazeltine.
The 27-year old Korda has a familiar arc for her major wins. She was tied for the lead through 54 holes at the 2021 Women's PGA, ahead at both Chevron **** les and level again at this year's U.S. Women's Open before pulling away at Riviera. Never has she started a major's final round with this much to make up and still won.
She is playing for history. A win on Sunday would make her one of three women ever to capture the first three majors of a season, after Inbee Park in 2013 and Babe Zaharias in 1950. It would also push her to the 27 points required for the LPGA Hall of Fame and make her the first American to play her way in since Juli Inkster in 1999.
Korda's Saturday ran on power more than precision. She crushed a 357-yard drive on the 18th, the longest tee shot anyone hit on the hole all week, then watched a 25-foot birdie put slide past the hole. She tapped in for par.
Korda shot 71 on Saturday at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship to reach 7 under, tied for sixth and four shots behind leader Haeran Ryu, who shot 68 at Hazeltine.
The 27-year old Korda has a familiar arc for her major wins. She was tied for the lead through 54 holes at the 2021 Women's PGA, ahead at both Chevron **** les and level again at this year's U.S. Women's Open before pulling away at Riviera. Never has she started a major's final round with this much to make up and still won.
She is playing for history. A win on Sunday would make her one of three women ever to capture the first three majors of a season, after Inbee Park in 2013 and Babe Zaharias in 1950. It would also push her to the 27 points required for the LPGA Hall of Fame and make her the first American to play her way in since Juli Inkster in 1999.
Korda's Saturday ran on power more than precision. She crushed a 357-yard drive on the 18th, the longest tee shot anyone hit on the hole all week, then watched a 25-foot birdie put slide past the hole. She tapped in for par.
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Brooke Henderson began her first round at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in a sweet way.
Henderson's sister, Brittany—Brooke's former caddie—gave birth to a baby girl early Thursday. Her name holds a special connection for both sisters.
"Her name is Sahalee, which really means a lot to our whole family, and the meaning 'high heavenly grounds' also has a very special connection," Henderson said. "I can't wait to meet her."
Sahalee Country Club in Washington is where Brooke won her first major in this event. This year is the 10-year anniversary of the victory with Brittany on the bag. Henderson has two career major wins, the other coming in the Amundi Evian Championship in 2022. Brooke's cousin Ryan is her caddie this week.
The 28-year-old Henderson is in on the leaderboard after the first round. She shot a three-under 69 at Hazeltine Golf Club in Minnesota. It would be quite a story for the whole family if Henderson wins the Women's PGA Championship 10 years apart and with her new niece being named after the course where they first won. Brittany is Brooke's older sister and is married to former touring pro Zach Sepanik.
Henderson's sister, Brittany—Brooke's former caddie—gave birth to a baby girl early Thursday. Her name holds a special connection for both sisters.
"Her name is Sahalee, which really means a lot to our whole family, and the meaning 'high heavenly grounds' also has a very special connection," Henderson said. "I can't wait to meet her."
Sahalee Country Club in Washington is where Brooke won her first major in this event. This year is the 10-year anniversary of the victory with Brittany on the bag. Henderson has two career major wins, the other coming in the Amundi Evian Championship in 2022. Brooke's cousin Ryan is her caddie this week.
The 28-year-old Henderson is in on the leaderboard after the first round. She shot a three-under 69 at Hazeltine Golf Club in Minnesota. It would be quite a story for the whole family if Henderson wins the Women's PGA Championship 10 years apart and with her new niece being named after the course where they first won. Brittany is Brooke's older sister and is married to former touring pro Zach Sepanik.
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The third major of the LPGA season starts in Chaska, Minnesota, this week where Hazeltine National Golf Club hosts the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
In addition to playing for the largest purse in the history of women’s golf, world No. 1 Nelly Korda is looking to win her third straight major **** le after reaching the winner's circle at the Chevron Championship in April and the U.S. Women's Open earlier this month.
Golf Channel will have live coverage during Thursday's opening round available on TV and streaming. Here's a breakdown of how to watch the tournament, and a reminder to download the Golf Channel mobile app for live scores and updates. Stream links will be added when available.
9:06AM: Morning featured group 1: Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, Lottie Woad (GC mobile)
9:17AM: Morning featured group 2: Nelly Korda, Hannah Green, Sei Young Kim (GC mobile)
In addition to playing for the largest purse in the history of women’s golf, world No. 1 Nelly Korda is looking to win her third straight major **** le after reaching the winner's circle at the Chevron Championship in April and the U.S. Women's Open earlier this month.
Golf Channel will have live coverage during Thursday's opening round available on TV and streaming. Here's a breakdown of how to watch the tournament, and a reminder to download the Golf Channel mobile app for live scores and updates. Stream links will be added when available.
9:06AM: Morning featured group 1: Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, Lottie Woad (GC mobile)
9:17AM: Morning featured group 2: Nelly Korda, Hannah Green, Sei Young Kim (GC mobile)
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Last week, world No. 1 Nelly Korda celebrated her two major ***** les of the year with a press tour in New York City. And while it's back to business at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Chaska, Minnesota this week, she's taking time to reflect on her Big Apple adventure from Times Square to the TODAY show.
“I was having a lot of fun in New York,” Korda said. "It's fun to be on a different stage in front of different people doing something that helps the game of golf and kind of puts us on a broader stage."
The stage just continues to grow larger and shine brighter for Korda, who has put together a historic season so far: Four LPGA Tour wins, including two majors, three runner-up finishes and only one finish outside of the top ten. And, with this kind of momentum from the 27-year-old, it's hard not to feel like she's just getting started, despite being admittedly tired from all the winning and the fanfare that goes along with it.
Part of that journey has not only been staying in the moment on the course from shot to shot, but has also been about coming out of her typically reserved and stoic shell, as her stardom continues to skyrocket inside and outside of the golf world.
"I also want to show everyone my personality," Korda explained. "Like I do laugh and I'm a little bit of a dork. On the golf course I am really serious obviously, but it has been fun especially with the platform that I have to kind of share my personality a little bit more."
“I was having a lot of fun in New York,” Korda said. "It's fun to be on a different stage in front of different people doing something that helps the game of golf and kind of puts us on a broader stage."
The stage just continues to grow larger and shine brighter for Korda, who has put together a historic season so far: Four LPGA Tour wins, including two majors, three runner-up finishes and only one finish outside of the top ten. And, with this kind of momentum from the 27-year-old, it's hard not to feel like she's just getting started, despite being admittedly tired from all the winning and the fanfare that goes along with it.
Part of that journey has not only been staying in the moment on the course from shot to shot, but has also been about coming out of her typically reserved and stoic shell, as her stardom continues to skyrocket inside and outside of the golf world.
"I also want to show everyone my personality," Korda explained. "Like I do laugh and I'm a little bit of a dork. On the golf course I am really serious obviously, but it has been fun especially with the platform that I have to kind of share my personality a little bit more."
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Nelly Korda of the United States acknowledges the crowd after a putt on the seventh green during the second round of The Chevron Championship 2026 at Memorial Park Golf Course on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
CHASKA, Minn. — Hazeltine National Golf Club takes center stage this week as the host of the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, with much of the spotlight fixed on Nelly Korda and her pursuit of history.
The world No. 1 arrives in Minnesota seeking her third consecutive major championship, adding yet another chapter to what has already been a dominant 2026 campaign. Korda has won four times this season, including the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January, the Chevron Championship in April, the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba in May, and the U.S. Women’s Open earlier this month.
Only two women in golf history have won three consecutive majors in a single season: Inbee Park in 2013 and Babe Zaharias in 1950. Korda now stands one victory away from joining that exclusive company.
The stakes extend well beyond another major **** le. Korda also has an opportunity to secure the career Grand Slam while moving one step closer to immortality in the LPGA Hall of Fame. Widely regarded as one of the most difficult halls of fame in sports to enter, the LPGA Hall requires 27 points for induction. Korda currently sits two points shy of that mark, meaning a fifth career major championship worth two points, would secure her place among the game's all-time greats.
CHASKA, Minn. — Hazeltine National Golf Club takes center stage this week as the host of the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, with much of the spotlight fixed on Nelly Korda and her pursuit of history.
The world No. 1 arrives in Minnesota seeking her third consecutive major championship, adding yet another chapter to what has already been a dominant 2026 campaign. Korda has won four times this season, including the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January, the Chevron Championship in April, the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba in May, and the U.S. Women’s Open earlier this month.
Only two women in golf history have won three consecutive majors in a single season: Inbee Park in 2013 and Babe Zaharias in 1950. Korda now stands one victory away from joining that exclusive company.
The stakes extend well beyond another major **** le. Korda also has an opportunity to secure the career Grand Slam while moving one step closer to immortality in the LPGA Hall of Fame. Widely regarded as one of the most difficult halls of fame in sports to enter, the LPGA Hall requires 27 points for induction. Korda currently sits two points shy of that mark, meaning a fifth career major championship worth two points, would secure her place among the game's all-time greats.
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Hazeltine National Golf Club welcomes a major field to Chaska, Minnesota, this week as the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship comes to town.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, fresh off a press tour in Manhattan to celebrate her U.S. Women's Open win at the beginning of the month, looks to capture her third straight major championship in what has been a historic season for the 27-year-old star.
Minjee Lee is the defending champion having won in front of a home crowd in North Texas last year.
Here's how to watch and stream coverage live, from Round 1 to the 18th hole on Sunday. And don't forget to download the Golf Channel mobile app for live scores and live action.
11AM-3PM: KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Round 1 (Golf Channel/Golf Channel Mobile)
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, fresh off a press tour in Manhattan to celebrate her U.S. Women's Open win at the beginning of the month, looks to capture her third straight major championship in what has been a historic season for the 27-year-old star.
Minjee Lee is the defending champion having won in front of a home crowd in North Texas last year.
Here's how to watch and stream coverage live, from Round 1 to the 18th hole on Sunday. And don't forget to download the Golf Channel mobile app for live scores and live action.
11AM-3PM: KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Round 1 (Golf Channel/Golf Channel Mobile)
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Nelly Korda could – this week – become the first American to play her way into the LPGA Hall of Fame since Juli Inkster in 1999. Korda is two points shy of the 27 needed to qualify for what many consider the toughest Hall in sports. In fact, the list of LPGA legends who aren't in the LPGA's Hall is jarring, including Laura Davies, Meg Mallon, Dottie Pepper, Hollis Stacy and Cristie Kerr.
A victory at this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeline would give Korda three legs of the calendar grand slam and put her in the Hall of Fame.
Regular LPGA events are worth one point and majors are worth two. Korda has four wins this season, including major championship victories at the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women's Open.
Should Korda not win again the rest of the season, she's likely to earn two points at the end of the season for the Rolex Player of the Year award and Vare Trophy for low scoring average. Korda's 68.26 average is currently more than a full stroke lower than her closet competitor, Hyo Joo Kim.
Lydia Ko was the last player to get into the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2024 when she captured Olympic gold in Paris. There are a total of 35 members in the LPGA Hall of Fame.
A victory at this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeline would give Korda three legs of the calendar grand slam and put her in the Hall of Fame.
Regular LPGA events are worth one point and majors are worth two. Korda has four wins this season, including major championship victories at the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women's Open.
Should Korda not win again the rest of the season, she's likely to earn two points at the end of the season for the Rolex Player of the Year award and Vare Trophy for low scoring average. Korda's 68.26 average is currently more than a full stroke lower than her closet competitor, Hyo Joo Kim.
Lydia Ko was the last player to get into the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2024 when she captured Olympic gold in Paris. There are a total of 35 members in the LPGA Hall of Fame.
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Lexi Thompson failed to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open earlier this month, missing the major for the first time since 2007. Now the 31-year-old also will be absent from the LPGA’s latest major, this week’s KPMG Women’s PGA at Hazeltine National in Minnesota, withdrawing late Sunday.
The PGA of America did not cite a specific reason, but Thompson pulled out of the Meijer LPGA Classic last week due to hip pain. “It’s hard to put into words how disappointed I am to have had to withdraw from this week,” Thompson posted on Instagram regarding the Meijer event.
The 11-time LPGA winner plays a limited schedule on our, having made just six starts in 2026. Her best finish of the year was at the LPGA’s first major, the Chevron Championship, in which she finished tied for 12th.
This would have been Thompson’s 16th straight start in the KPMG Women’s PGA. She has made the cut in the event every year save for her debut in 2011, with four top-10 showings. A year ago at PGA Frisco, she finished T-12.
The PGA of America did not cite a specific reason, but Thompson pulled out of the Meijer LPGA Classic last week due to hip pain. “It’s hard to put into words how disappointed I am to have had to withdraw from this week,” Thompson posted on Instagram regarding the Meijer event.
The 11-time LPGA winner plays a limited schedule on our, having made just six starts in 2026. Her best finish of the year was at the LPGA’s first major, the Chevron Championship, in which she finished tied for 12th.
This would have been Thompson’s 16th straight start in the KPMG Women’s PGA. She has made the cut in the event every year save for her debut in 2011, with four top-10 showings. A year ago at PGA Frisco, she finished T-12.
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Lexi Thompson has withdrawn from the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the tournament has announced. The popular American player pulled out of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan with hip pain.
"It's hard to put into words how disappointed I am to have had to withdraw from this week," wrote Thompson on Instagram after withdrawing from the Meijer.
Thompson, 31, tied for 12th at last year's KPMG and took a share of ninth in 2024. The semi-retired Thompson has made six starts this season, with her best finish, a share of 12th, coming at the Chevron Championship. Earlier this month, she missed the U.S. Women's Open for the first time since 2007 ending a streak of 19 straight.
She was replaced in the KPMG field by Carolina Chacarra.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Lexi Thompson withdraws from KPMG Women's PGA due to injury
"It's hard to put into words how disappointed I am to have had to withdraw from this week," wrote Thompson on Instagram after withdrawing from the Meijer.
Thompson, 31, tied for 12th at last year's KPMG and took a share of ninth in 2024. The semi-retired Thompson has made six starts this season, with her best finish, a share of 12th, coming at the Chevron Championship. Earlier this month, she missed the U.S. Women's Open for the first time since 2007 ending a streak of 19 straight.
She was replaced in the KPMG field by Carolina Chacarra.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Lexi Thompson withdraws from KPMG Women's PGA due to injury
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Hazeltine National Golf Club prepares to welcome a major field to Chaska, Minnesota, next week when the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship comes to town.
World No. 1Nelly Korda, fresh off a press tour in Manhattan from her U.S. Women's Open win at the beginning of the month, will look to capture her third straight major championship in what has been a historic season.
Minjee Lee is the defending champion having won in front of a home crowd in north Texas last year.
Here's how to watch all the coverage live, from Round 1 to the 18th hole on Sunday (all times in ET).
11AM-3PM: KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Round 1 (Golf Channel/Golf Channel Mobile)
World No. 1Nelly Korda, fresh off a press tour in Manhattan from her U.S. Women's Open win at the beginning of the month, will look to capture her third straight major championship in what has been a historic season.
Minjee Lee is the defending champion having won in front of a home crowd in north Texas last year.
Here's how to watch all the coverage live, from Round 1 to the 18th hole on Sunday (all times in ET).
11AM-3PM: KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Round 1 (Golf Channel/Golf Channel Mobile)
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Madelene Sagstrom will now take a break. The 33-year-old Swede, now seven months pregnant, teamed up with longtime friend Dani Holmqvist at the Dow Championship – Team 2 ½ Swedes – where they closed with a 64 to sneak into the top 10.
Sagstrom had initially planned to compete in the KPMG Women's PGA later this month at Hazeltine but decided instead to begin her maternity leave after this week's event in Midland, Michigan.
"When the low left starting coming on the front nine today I was like, yeah, you know, it's time," said Sagstrom, a two-time winner on the LPGA. "But I'm playing decent golf still, but just the stamina is not there."
Sagstrom and husband Jack Clarke will welcome their first child, a boy, in September. She hopes to return to the tour after the swing Asian swing in 2027.
"The most fun has actually been all the adjustments I've had to make," said Sagstrom of playing pregnant. "I changed all my clubs. Even this morning I did make a little bit of an adjustment on the putting. I was like, do I go a little bit more on top of the belly now or go around it?
Sagstrom had initially planned to compete in the KPMG Women's PGA later this month at Hazeltine but decided instead to begin her maternity leave after this week's event in Midland, Michigan.
"When the low left starting coming on the front nine today I was like, yeah, you know, it's time," said Sagstrom, a two-time winner on the LPGA. "But I'm playing decent golf still, but just the stamina is not there."
Sagstrom and husband Jack Clarke will welcome their first child, a boy, in September. She hopes to return to the tour after the swing Asian swing in 2027.
"The most fun has actually been all the adjustments I've had to make," said Sagstrom of playing pregnant. "I changed all my clubs. Even this morning I did make a little bit of an adjustment on the putting. I was like, do I go a little bit more on top of the belly now or go around it?
