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CBC
8 minutes ago
- Business
- CBC
Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026
The CPKC Women's Open is returning to Edmonton next year. Royal Mayfair Golf Club was named the host of the 2026 women's national championship by Golf Canada on Wednesday. Royal Mayfair will hold the only LPGA Tour event in Canada from Aug. 17 to 23. "We are very pleased to confirm that the CPKC Women's Open will return to the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in 2026," said Golf Canada chief operating officer Garrett Ball. "Edmonton is a passionate golf community and Royal Mayfair is an outstanding venue to challenge the world's best players." It will be the third time Royal Mayfair has hosted the event and first since LPGA Tour star and three-time Women's Open champion Lydia Ko won in 2013. Ko won back-to-back events as an amateur in 2012 and 2013 and would go on to win her third Canadian title in 2015. Royal Mayfair also hosted the championship in 2007, an event won by LPGA Tour legend Lorena Ochoa. The club celebrated its centennial in 2022 and is one of 17 clubs to have hosted both the women's and men's national open championship. In 2023, Royal Mayfair completed an extensive clubhouse renovation with modern amenities for a premier member and championship experience. "We look forward to once again welcoming the many golf enthusiasts from within our city, surrounding communities and across the province to one of Canada's premier sporting events," Royal Mayfair Golf Club president Daniel Kickham said. Since 2014, CPKC has raised more than $23 million for pediatric heart health in the communities that have hosted the CPKC Women's Open through the company's tournament sponsorship and the CPKC Has Heart program. The CPKC Has Heart community partner in Edmonton will be announced in early 2026. Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., is hosting this year's Women's Open Aug. 18-24.
USA Today
an hour ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Gina Kim won her third Epson Tour title. Here's why she won't be promoted to the LPGA
On the same day amateur Lottie Woad made her leap onto the LPGA, Gina Kim won for a third time on the Epson Tour this season. In the past, that would've garnered Kim a midseason LPGA card. But the Epson Tour's so-called "battlefield promotion" went away after the 2018 season. Because players weren't getting many LPGA starts through the promotion, the tour felt it was somewhat of a false promise. Woad, who officially accepted her card earlier this week, slides into the Category 13 spot on the LPGA Priority List, behind players who finished Nos. 81 to 100 on the previous season CME points list and ahead of those who have reshuffled in 2025. The Englishwoman, who finished in a share of third at Evian, earned a spot in next week's ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open by virtue of her recent win on the LET in Ireland. She's in the AIG Women's British Open field based on her top-10 finish last year at St. Andrews. Woad's LEAP card then gets her into the next five LPGA events – starting in Portland – where she'll have a chance to play her way into the limited-field Asian swing. Why can't three-time Epson Tour winners have that same opportunity? There might even be an argument for those players moving to a higher category than 13. Three-time winners aren't unusual on the development circuit. Since the rule changed, five players have won three times in a single season. Dating back to 2010, 11 players have done it. That list includes Cindy LaCrosse, Marissa Steen, Annie Park, Madelene Sagstrom, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Hannah Green, Ruixin Liu, Patty Tavatanakit, Lilia Vu and Gabriela Ruffels. The PGA Tour offers what it calls a three-victory promotion through the Korn Ferry Tour. Only 13 players have accomplished the feat since 1997, with Matt McCarty being the latest in 2024. Kim, a 25 year-old Duke grad, won wire-to-wire at the Hartford HealthCare Women's Championship to move into the No. 1 spot in the Race for the Card ranking. There are eight events left on the Epson Tour schedule.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026
Lauren Coughlin hits from the third tee during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Erin Hills, in Erin, Wis., Thursday, May 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeff Roberson Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club will host the 2026 CPKC Women's Open. Golf Canada made the announcement on Wednesday morning, setting up next year's national women's championship. Royal Mayfair will hold the only LPGA Tour in Canada Aug. 17-23, 2026. Mississauga Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., is hosting this year's Women's Open Aug. 18-24. It will be the third time Royal Mayfair has hosted the event and first since LPGA Tour star and three-time Women's Open champion Lydia Ko won in 2013. Ko won back-to-back events as an amateur in 2012 and 2013 and would go on to win her third Canadian title in 2015. Royal Mayfair also hosted the championship in 2007, an event won by LPGA Tour legend Lorena Ochoa. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025.
Straits Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
England's Lottie Woad turns pro at age 21 and joins LPGA Tour
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Lottie Woad shot a final-round 64 to share third at the Evian Championship in France on July 13. MIAMI – England's Lottie Woad, coming off a victory at the Women's Irish Open and her best Major finish, said on July 15 that she has decided to turn professional and join the LPGA Tour. The 21-year-old from Farnham became the world amateur No. 1 in June and became the first amateur since 2022 to win a Ladies European Tour event when she captured the Irish crown by six strokes on July 6. On July 13, Woad shot a final-round 64 to share third at the Evian Championship in France, her best finish ever at a women's Major, setting the stage for her announcement on social media. Woad's Major result was enough to qualify her for an LPGA membership through the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway (LEAP) programme, becoming the first player to earn a spot that way. 'I am very excited to announce that I've decided to turn professional,' Woad posted on social media. 'I'm delighted to have secured a @LPGA card through the LEAP. I'm also happy to accept membership of the @LETgolf for 2026. Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to this position.' It did not take her long to decide to accept pro status. After the final round at Evian Resort Golf Club on July 13, she said she planned to ponder her future. 'Just going to use next week at home with family and coaches to kind of discuss the options and then I'll decide after that,' she said. 'I've always wanted to play on the LPGA,' she continued. 'Whenever that is, it's going to be really fun and I just look forward to playing all the events.' Woad is scheduled to make her professional debut at the Women's Scottish Open from July 24 to 27 at Dundonald Links, a berth she earned with her victory in Ireland. She is also set to play in the Women's British Open, the final Major of the year. It will be played from July 31 to Aug 3 at Royal Porthcawl in Wales. Woad shared 10th in the 2024 edition at St Andrews. Woad, whose triumphs include the 2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur, had been playing for Florida State University. The Englishwoman will forego her senior season at Florida State. She holds the Seminoles' record for career stroke average at 70.42. Woad will have LPGA Tour status for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026, but a tour statement said the remainder of her LPGA schedule for this season remains uncertain. AFP, REUTERS
France 24
20 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
England's Woad turns pro at age 21 and joins LPGA Tour
The 21-year-old from Farnham became the world amateur number one last month and became the first amateur since 2022 to win a Ladies European Tour event when she captured the Irish crown by six strokes on July 6. Last Sunday, Woad shared third at the Evian Championship in France, her best finish ever at a women's major, setting the stage for her announcement on social media. Woad's major result was enough to qualify her for an LPGA membership through the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway (LEAP) program, becoming the first player to earn a spot that way. "I am very excited to announce that I've decided to turn professional," Woad posted on social media. "I'm delighted to have secured a @LPGA card through the LEAP. I'm also happy to accept membership of the @LETgolf for 2026. Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to this position." Woad is scheduled to make her professional debut at the Women's Scottish Open on July 24-27 at Dundonald Links, a berth she earned with her victory in Ireland. She is also set to play in the Women's British Open, the final major of the year. It will be played on July 31-August 3 at Royal Porthcawl in Wales. Woad shared 10th in last year's event at St. Andrews. Woad, whose triumphs include last year's Augusta National Women's Amateur, had been playing for Florida State University. Woad will have LPGA Tour status for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026, but a tour statement said the remainder of her LPGA schedule for this season remains uncertain. © 2025 AFP
