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NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Lexi Thompson defends pace of play, playing schedule after USWO missed cut
Lexi Thompson wants to set a couple things straight. After missing the cut at the U.S. Women's Open, Thompson took to social media on Sunday morning to defend her pace of play and maintain that she's not, in fact, retired. Multiple photos and video clips showed Charley Hull, who was grouped with Thompson and Nelly Korda for the first 36 holes, seemingly frustrated with the slow pace. In one image, Hull was sitting on the ninth tee box at Erin Hills before Thompson finished up her eighth hole. Hull was also filmed sighing as Thompson took a while to stroke her putt on the opening hole. 'In reality, my game wasn't ready for the week, even though I put a lot of hard work into it, but that wasn't going to stop me from fighting through the week,' Thompson wrote. 'I also want to add on this, because pace of place was a huge talk this week. Want people to realize our group basically waited on every single hole on the group in front. We were never out of position, warned, or [put] on clock. I'll be the first one to say I'm not as fast as my playing partners the two days, but I'm also the last person that wants to be out there for six hours. So, before you make assumptions, make sure you get all the facts right before basing it on pictures and little clips. That's all!' Thompson then transitioned to the subject of her retirement, or non-retirement. It was at last summer's U.S. Women's Open where Thompson announced she was stepping away from full-time golf. The announcement was made via a long video montage while the LPGA put out a release that read, 'Lexi Thompson announces retirement from LPGA Tour.' For the rest of the season, Thompson was showered with thank-you messages from tournaments and fans. When she ended her year at the CME Group Tour Championship, she tearfully said, 'It was very emotional. Really wasn't until I got to No. 9 for some reason. Kind of all hit me. Yeah, it's just always a special week regardless if it was my last tournament as a full-time schedule or not.' This week's U.S. Women's Open was Thompson's fifth start of the year. Last year, she made her seventh start of the season at the championship. 'I'm not sure how many times I'll have to repeat this, but I never used the word retire,' Thompson wrote. 'I said not a full-time schedule, because I'm not sure how much I will play. Just taking it one at a time. That's why I'm still playing the tournaments I actually enjoy or want to play in.'
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Former Mavericks Advisory Board Member Tabbed as LPGA Tour New CEO
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The LPGA's search for a new chief executive officer came to an end Thursday. Craig Kessler was appointed by the Board of Directors to replace Liz Moore, who took over the organization on an interim basis following the resignation of Mollie Marcoux Samaan at the end of last season. In announcing the news, John B. Veihmeyer, Chairman of the LPGA Board of Directors, noted the breadth of experience Kessler will bring to the position. "Craig is an inspiring and engaging leader, who brings a unique mix of executive leadership experience, deep relationships in the golf industry, and a genuine commitment to elevating women and girls through golf. The LPGA has never been more dynamic – and Craig is exactly the right leader to drive its next era of growth and impact." The LPGA had no commissioner for the first 25 years of its history (1950-1975); Kessler is the organization's 10th commissioner and the eighth man to hold the position. Autographed flags as seen during the third round of the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club on November 23, 2019 in Naples, Florida. Autographed flags as seen during the third round of the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club on November 23, 2019 in Naples, new LPGA Commissioner, for his part, made no secret of the profound impact this opportunity has had on his career. "The LPGA stands at the intersection of world-class competition and global impact," he said. "From young girls who are picking up a club for the first time, to the LPGA Professionals helping teach this great game to people around the world, to the incredible athletes competing on Tour—the LPGA is driving the future of golf." "I'm honored to join this powerful movement and eager to help build what comes next—together." Craig Kessler brings a wealth of golf and business experience to his new role. He comes directly from two years as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the PGA of America, where he did an outstanding job overseeing the organization's complex operations and charitable foundation. Other highlights of Kessler's resume include serving as COO of the well-known sports and entertainment company Topgolf, his work with the National Golf Foundation and on the Dallas Mavericks Advisory Board. His development in the business world includes serving as CEO of Buff City Soap, which grew from 100 to 260 stores during Kessler's one-year, eight-month tenure. Kessler holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School. More Golf: Rory McIlroy Follows Bryson DeCambeau's Footsteps Making History
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
World no.1 golfer and tennis star's sister Nelly Korda labelled ‘dream girl' as she stuns in swimsuit shoot
Korda comes from a family of sporting excellence KOR BLIMEY World no.1 golfer and tennis star's sister Nelly Korda labelled 'dream girl' as she stuns in swimsuit shoot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NELLY KORDA has become the latest athlete to star in Sports Illustrated's famous swimsuit edition. The golf superstar, 26, has followed in the footsteps of the likes of Simone Biles, Eugenie Bouchard and Alex Morgan by gracing the magazine's special issue. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Nelly Korda is No1 in the world rankings Credit: Getty 5 Korda, 26, has participated in SI's swimsuit edition Credit: The reigning world No.1 attended a photoshoot with SI last year. Korda has now posted several snaps from the shoot to her Instagram account. Captioning them, the American wrote: "A DREAM AHHHHHH so excited to be featured alongside so many fellow athletes and amazing women! "Had the most amazing time last year w/ the best crew! Thank you to everyone that helped make this happen!" For the snaps, Korda posed in several different swimsuits on the beach. Her followers loved the post, which received more than 75,000 likes in barely six hours. One called her a "dream girl". While a second gushed: "To be this hot AND the best golfer in the world….. god has favorites." 5 Korda has more than one million Instagram followers Credit: Nelly's sister Jessica, also a golfer, added: "Just just perfect." Korda has won two golf majors during her brilliant career. 'Terrifying' alligator invades golf course before otter stops play at CME Group Tour Championship And she comes from a family of sporting excellence. Her father Petr, 57, was a professional tennis player; peaking at No2 in the world and winning the Australian Open in 1998, while her mother Regina was also a tennis star and reached No26 in the rankings. Jessica, 32, has earned six wins on the LPGA Tour. While brother Sebastian, 24, has followed in his parents' footsteps and is currently No23 in the ATP rankings. 5 Nelly's father Petr is a former Australian Open champion Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
World no.1 golfer and tennis star's sister Nelly Korda labelled ‘dream girl' as she stuns in swimsuit shoot
NELLY KORDA has become the latest athlete to star in Sports Illustrated's famous swimsuit edition. The golf superstar, 26, has followed in the footsteps of the likes of 5 Nelly Korda is No1 in the world rankings Credit: Getty 5 Korda, 26, has participated in SI's swimsuit edition Credit: The reigning world No.1 attended a photoshoot with SI last year. Korda has now posted several snaps from the shoot to her Instagram account. Captioning them, the American wrote: "A DREAM AHHHHHH so excited to be featured alongside so many fellow athletes and amazing women! "Had the most amazing time last year w/ the best crew! Thank you to everyone that helped make this happen!" READ MORE GOLF NEWS For the snaps, Korda posed in several different swimsuits on the beach. Her followers loved the post, which received more than 75,000 likes in barely six hours. One called her a "dream girl". While a second gushed: "To be this hot AND the best golfer in the world….. god has favorites." Most read in Golf 5 Korda has more than one million Instagram followers Credit: Nelly's sister Jessica, also a golfer, added: "Just just perfect." Korda has won two golf majors during her brilliant career. 'Terrifying' alligator invades golf course before otter stops play at CME Group Tour Championship And she comes from a family of sporting excellence. Her father Petr, 57, was a professional tennis player; peaking at No2 in the world and winning the Australian Open in 1998, while her mother Regina was also a tennis star and reached No26 in the rankings. Jessica, 32, has earned six wins on the LPGA Tour. While brother Sebastian, 24, has followed in his parents' footsteps and is currently No23 in the ATP rankings. 5 Nelly's father Petr is a former Australian Open champion Credit: Getty 5 Sebastian Korda is No23 in the ATP rankings Credit: The Mega Agency
Mint
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Jeeno Thitikul earns first win of 25 at Mizuho Americas Open
World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand won the Mizuho Americas Open by four shots, finishing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday to secure her first victory of the season in Jersey City, N.J. Notching her first LPGA title since the CME Group Tour Championship in November, the 22-year-old Thitikul played a bogey-free round at windy Liberty National Golf Club to beat France's Celine Boutier and finish at 17-under 271. "I have no idea how I can do out there," said Thitikul, who sank three birdies in the final round for her fifth LPGA Tour victory. "I mean, bogey-free on the final round, final group as well, because the pin positions were so tough today as well. We got a lot of wind, and then a lot of nerves and excitement for sure." Thitikul took home $450,000, which put her over $1 million for the season and back in the lead for the Race to CME Globe. Boutier, who entered the final round trailing by one shot, was seeking her first victory since she won four events in 2023, including back-to-back titles at the Evian Championship and Women's Scottish Open and a playoff win over Thitikul at the Maybank Championship. However, Boutier's three bogeys proved costly as she shot an even-par 72 and went 13-under 275 for the week. "Definitely a little bit disappointed with my finish today, but feel pretty happy with where my game is at," Boutier said after her third top-10 finish of the season. "Just need to tweak a few things before my next tournament, which is the U.S. Open, so it's very encouraging to have a good result here on such a good tournament." Andrea Lee (72 on Sunday) and Spain's Carlota Ciganda (70) finished in a tie for third at 12-under 276. One shot behind them was the trio of World No. 1 Nelly Korda (73) -- who won the event last year -- along with Yealimi Noh (72) and Australia's Stephanie Kyriacou (67). "I'm pretty happy with where the game is at," Lee said after her second straight top-10 finish. "Obviously a little bit disappointing today. Just couldn't really get anything going. But I stayed super patient out there, tried to stay positive, and I feel like I just played really solid golf but couldn't get any momentum today. But yeah, overall just super satisfied." Korda remained winless on the year, but was within one shot of Thitikul until she bogeyed the par-4 ninth hole. On the back nine, Korda fell out of contention due to a pair of bogeys and no birdies.
