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Boston Globe
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
FM Championship at TPC Boston turning into a premier stop on LPGA Tour
With a convoluted schedule last season because of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the British Open was the week before the inaugural FM Championship. This year, the CPKC Women's Open in Ontario, Canada precedes it, making for a much closer trip for players. Advertisement The purse makes it one of the highest grossing events on the LPGA schedule. The tournament, its organizers, and sponsors have gone the extra mile to cover hotel costs for all players, help to offset transportation difficulties, and include additional amenities that other tournaments might overlook. A welcome dinner with a plethora of lobster rolls certainly helps welcome players to the area. 'Once the girls get here who haven't been here in the past, they are going to see what a premier event this is,' said Khang. 'It's going to be one of those stops where no one ever wants to miss.' An impressive field will tee it up a week from Thursday. The top two ranked players in the world, Jeeno Thitikul and Advertisement 'The word's out — the FM Championship is the place to be this time of year,' said Dave Johnson, the FM senior vice president. Khang, ranked 31st in the world, commuted to the tournament from Medford last year. She will stay at home and try to balance the golf side of the week with seeing her friends and family. 'Obviously, it's going to be in the back of my mind,' she said of playing in her home state, with plenty of support. 'It's not something that I'm going to shy away from. I think it's just exciting. Definitely going to try to tell myself on the golf course, for those 18 holes, it's just my caddie, myself, and I just doing our normal thing. Just got to focus on the task at hand and not get too ahead of myself.' Khang still lives in Massachusetts full time, a rare feat considering how short the golf season is compared to warmer climates where year-round play is attainable. 'I just really hope it shows that for those that aren't able to move away, you can do anything,' said Khang. 'There's not many girls that come out of Massachusetts that make it on tour,' said Khang. 'To be one of them, it's a huge honor because it gives those wanting to pursue professional golf something to look up to.' Advertisement Bradley recently donated 321 items of her memorabilia to Mass Golf. Filling 23 boxes, her six major championship trophies stand proudly at its headquarters, located up the road from TPC Boston. Bradley, who won 31 events in her LPGA career, will be in attendance for the tournament. 'It means a lot,' said Bradley. 'It means a lot for women's golf to be back in Massachusetts. We have a terrific history in golf and women's golf. When I come back next week and I walk these fairways, I'm going to hold my head up high and enjoy every minute.' Bradley played several times in her home state in her career. Now, without the pressure of competing, she can take in the action as a fan with an appreciation for the athletes and their talents. 'To be back here at TPC Boston is a huge treat,' said Bradley. 'To watch these athletes show their talents on this golf course will be something very special that I just can't wait to watch. They are just so, so talented. They are great ambassadors to not only the game of golf, but the world of golf.' Cam Kerry can be reached at
Japan Today
a day ago
- Japan Today
Vietnamese man indicted over robbery-murder in southwest Japan
A Vietnamese man was indicted Sunday for allegedly killing a woman during robbery at her home in the southwestern Japan city of Imari in late July. Dam Duy Khang, a 24-year-old worker under Japan's technical internship program, allegedly entered the house in the afternoon of July 26 and stole 11,000 yen after threatening Maiko Mukumoto, a 40-year-old Japanese language teacher, and her mother by brandishing a kitchen knife. He is believed to have tried to take the two women upstairs but attacked them as they resisted. Mukumoto, who tried to protect her mother in her 70s, suffered multiple stab wounds to her neck and elsewhere, while the mother sustained injuries requiring about one month to heal. Khang, who lived near the victims in Imari, Saga Prefecture, was arrested the following day. Japan's technical internship program is intended to transfer skills to developing countries, but is often criticized as a means of importing low-wage labor. Khang came to Japan in December 2023, according to a supervisory body for interns. © KYODO
The 42
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Maguire and Kupcho fail to fire as Im and Lee win LPGA team event
SOUTH KOREANS IM Jin-hee and Lee So-mi birdied the first playoff hole to beat Lexi Thompson and Megan Khang in the LPGA Dow Championship pairs event in Michigan on Sunday. Lee rolled in the winning birdie putt, she and Im both able to celebrate a first LPGA title after Khang was unable to get the US duo's birdie putt to drop. Khang and Thompson — an 11-time LPGA winner who is playing a limited schedule this year — climbed to the top of the leaderboard at Midland Golf Club with a 10-under-par 60, combining for 10 birdies in a best-ball format to build a four-round total of 20-under 260. Thompson's seven-foot birdie putt at the 72nd hole gave the Americans a one-shot clubhouse lead. But Lee drilled a birdie putt at the 17th that pulled the South Koreans level and after a birdie attempt by Im at 18 burned the edge they signed for an eight-under 62 and headed back to 18 for the playoff, which reverted to the alternate-shot format in which the first and third rounds were played. Advertisement Thompson's tee shot gave the Americans the best look at birdie, but Im drilled her putt to put the pressure on Khang who missed from short range. American Lindy Duncan and China's Miranda Wang combined for 11 birdies in an 11-under 59 to climb 13 places into a tie for third on 18-under 262. They were joined by Belgium's Manon De Roey and France's Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, who had seven birdies and a bogey in their 64. Overnight leaders Sarah Schmelzel and Albane Valenzuela endured a frustrating day. They had four birdies in the first 11 holes but couldn't find another, their four-under 66 leaving them alone in fifth on 263. Leona Maguire and Jennifer Kupcho, who held the 36-hole lead, couldn't sustain a Sunday challenge as they carded a two-under par 68 to finish seven shots back. – © AFP 2025
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
South Korea's Im and Lee win LPGA pairs event in playoff
South Koreans Im Jin-hee and Lee So-mi birdied the first playoff hole to beat Lexi Thompson and Megan Khang in the LPGA Dow Championship pairs event in Michigan on Sunday. HT Image Lee rolled in the winning birdie putt, she and Im both able to celebrate a first LPGA title after Khang was unable to get the US duo's birdie putt to drop. "We made it together," Im said. "If I had to do it alone I couldn't make it. "I think we're the best team ever," she added. "Hopefully we're coming back next year." Khang and Thompson an 11-time LPGA winner who is playing a limited schedule this year climbed to the top of the leaderboard at Midland Golf Club with a 10-under-par 60, combining for 10 birdies in a best-ball format to build a four-round total of 20-under 260. Thompson's seven-foot birdie putt at the 72nd hole gave the Americans a one-shot clubhouse lead. But Lee drilled a birdie putt at the 17th that pulled the South Koreans level and after a birdie attempt by Im at 18 burned the edge they signed for an eight-under 62 and headed back to 18 for the playoff, which reverted to the alternate-shot format in which the first and third rounds were played. Thompson's tee shot gave the Americans the best look at birdie, but Im drilled her putt to put the pressure on Khang who missed from short range. "I think on the first tee we pretty much said as long as we give ourselves two chances each hole we will see where it takes us," Khang said. "Thankfully made some putts here and there bummer to miss the last one in the playoff to force another hole, but very happy how we played." American Lindy Duncan and China's Miranda Wang combined for 11 birdies in an 11-under 59 to climb 13 places into a tie for third on 18-under 262. They were joined by Belgium's Manon De Roey and France's Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, who had seven birdies and a bogey in their 64. Overnight leaders Sarah Schmelzel and Albane Valenzuela endured a frustrating day. They had four birdies in the first 11 holes but couldn't find another, their four-under 66 leaving them alone in fifth on 263. bb/rcw This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who leads the LPGA's Dow team event and which big names didn't make the weekend?
The duo Jennifer Kupcho of the U.S. and Leona Maguire of Ireland will take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the LPGA's team event, the Dow Championship. Those two teamed up for a 10-under 60 on Friday in the second round in the four-ball, or best ball, format at Midland Country Club. Their scorecard shows eight birdies and an eagle on the par-70 track. They are at 13 under overall, a shot better than Gemma Dryburgh and Cassie Porter. "The plan today was just to give ourselves as many chances as we could, try to get two chances on every hole. For the most part, we did that. It was nice to start off with a birdie and sort of an eagle very early on to get the ball rolling," Maguire said. "Jen made a nice birdie on 18 to sort of keep the momentum going through the turn." Kupcho won this event with Lizette Salas in 2022. "I think the partners certainly help. I think just in general I enjoy coming to Michigan, both Grand Rapids and here in Midland. I have two really great host families, and really both cities do a really good job of coming behind each event," she said. "I just really enjoy coming out here, enjoy the community and just having all the fans. It's always a great environment. So I love it here." Jeeno Thitikul and Ruoning Yin, the Dow defending champions, will make the weekend but they have work to do. The pairing is tied for 17th at 6 under. They shot 66 on Friday. Team Biggie Smalls, made up of Lexi Thompson and Megan Khang are tied for ninth, five shots off the lead. What's their favorite part of this unique event? "The unfiltered comments in between. That we'll keep to ourself," Khang said as the two laughed. "I think we really feed off each other really well. She has a great personality and keeps it lighthearted out there," Thompson said. "I'm probably more on the serious side of things, but I need that balance." "We have great banter," Khang said. "Yeah, I need that balance," Thompson reiterated. "And that's what makes us a great team." Teams who missed the cut at the 2025 Dow Championship There were 72 teams when the week started but just 37 will advance. The cut came in at 4 under and that left some interesting names out of the weekend chase: Maria Fassi/Stacy Lewis, 2 under Ariya Jutanugarn/Moriya Jutanugarn, 2 under Akie Kwai/Chisato Iwai, 1 under Danielle Kang/Lydia Ko, 1 under Haeran Ryu/Rose Zhang, 1 under
