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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Watch: Lions legend Barry Sanders lights it up at the Meijer LPGA Classic pro-am
The women's professional golf tour recently made a stop in Michigan and a Lions legend enthusiastically took part in the celebrity pro-am portion of the festivities. Barry Sanders was one of the primary draws for the LPGA Meijer Classic in June, which takes place in the Grand Rapids area. Sanders played in the pro-am and clearly enjoyed himself. He even showed off some impressive golf skills. Advertisement The Lions posted some footage of Sanders in action on the links. The Hall of Fame running back made some highlights with his golf game. The fans loved seeing Barry Sanders on the course. This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Barry Sanders lights it up at the Meijer LPGA Classic pro-am
News.com.au
18-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Karis Davidson full on confidence ahead of her return to the majors at Women's PGA Championship
An extended hiatus from golf last year has helped propel Australia's Karis Davidson into arguably career-best form heading into this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship, her first major in 14 months. The Gold Coast 26-year-old, one of nine Australians in the field, is high on confidence after finishing in a tie for seventh at last week's Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan. 'It was really nice feeling, you know, in the mix to win the event,' Davidson said. 'I'm enjoying (golf) a lot more now, and when you enjoy it, you try harder in more difficult situations on the course.' However, that enjoyment was missing last year, which led to her taking a lengthy break from the game. In that time, Davidson completed a six-month TAFE aged care and disability services course. 'I really wanted to do something productive and just completely different to golf,' she said. 'It was the best thing I've ever done. I learned a lot over the six months. 'After that, I knew that I wanted to play golf for myself because before I felt like I was just doing it for other people, and I think that was unhealthy. 'I was just so wrapped up in my own mind. I just had to take time away from it. 'I'm out here because I want to be, not because it feels like the only option.' Davidson was yet to set her goals for the event starting in Texas on Thursday night (AEST) at the PGA Frisco Fields Ranch East layout but promised to 'commit to every shot'. 'That's such an important thing. You need to be 100 per cent invested in the club and the shot you've chosen,' she said. 'It's going to be a hot week, so I need to be really good with pre, post and during round hydration and what I'm eating. 'I'm trying not to make results-based goals. Obviously, everyone wants to win, if I do those little things well mentally, it'll give me the best chance for the best result I can get.' The other Australians in the field this week are Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Steph Kyriacou, Gabriela Ruffels, Grace Kim, Cassie Porter, Robyn Choi and Hira Naveed. 'All the (Australian) girls that are out on the tour are hard working, and they're all very resilient,' Davidson said. 'They're all quite laid-back and good with stress. That definitely helps with this type of career. 'The support that we get in Australia with coaches, trainers, psychologists and funding really puts us ahead of other countries in regards to support and encouraging us to do better.'
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carlota Ciganda uses late precision to claim Meijer LPGA Classic title by one shot
BELMONT - With six players tied for the lead and former champions looming, one shot looked to be the difference between the champion and the group watching the champion hoist the trophy at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. The only question was: Who would make the championship move? Advertisement The championship moment came from Carlota Ciganda on the 17th hole when her approach shot stuck just 3 feet from the hole. She tapped in for birdie and the lead, then birdied 18 to seal her first win in nine years on the LPGA Tour. She shot 5-under on Sunday, June 15, at Blythefield Country Club, and was 16-under for the tournament, winning by one shot. "It is amazing to win. The key was staying in my own bubble. I am very happy with a great finish," Ciganda said. "It has been a long time. I won in 2016. I love playing golf and competing. I just try to control what I can control. I didn't look at the leaderboard all week, but my caddie told me I was T-2 and I was able to hit a couple of birdies and had a great shot to tap in on 17. To birdie three of the last five holes and win by one is pretty special." More: Lexi Thompson just one off the lead at Meijer LPGA Classic after stellar finish Advertisement More: Daughter of Michigan State coach makes LPGA debut at Meijer as Monday-qualifier While 17 was great for Ciganda, 35, it was a disaster for Hye-Jin Choi, who had to hit out of the trees to get back to the fairway. She had a chance to save par, but missed a short put to bogey, allowing Ciganda to surge into the lead alone with one hole remaining. They both birdied 18, as Ciganda sunk a 4-foot putt to earn the victory and the $450,000 prize money. "I was a little nervous (down the stretch), but that is normal. The process is key and believing in that and not thinking about the results or the leaderboard is (the most important thing," Ciganda said. "I had birdies on 8-9-10, three in a row that got me into (contention). I just had to believe." Carlota Ciganda holds the LPGA Classic trophy above her head after winning the tournament on June 15, in Grand Rapids. The process worked for Choi, too, who finished one shot behind Ciganda for the day (4-under) and the tournament (15-under) - one ahead of Somi Lee (14-under). Lexi Thompson was tied for fourth at 13-under with Nana Koerstz Madsen and Celine Boutier. Advertisement "Overall it was a really good round for me. I had a chance to win this tournament but the bogey on 17 was the one I am still thinking about," Choi said through a translator. "I had to think about my past tournaments where I didn't play well in final rounds. This week, I tried to focus on the process not the results and was able to hit some good shots." Thompson was still in contention with two holes to go, but had an approach shot on 16 that rolled back down the hill and needed a 40-foot birdie putt on 17 to keep herself in it, down two shots, and played the putt well, but it ended up 3 feet short. She missed the par putt and bogeyed the hole, dropping her to three shots back and out of the race. Thompson had three bogeys on the back nine. Another family affair at Meijer LPGA Classic Ciganda's fiancé, Jamie Longman, was Thompson's caddie at Blythefield this week, an interesting development with both players in the in the mix and taking the lead in the final round. Advertisement "Jamie is amazing. We have been together for 10 years. He helps me with everything in day-to-day life. I am very happy to have him by my side. I can't wait until December." The couple has planned a December wedding in Spain. Carlota Ciganda gives a fist pump after finishing the 18th hole on the final day of the LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids. Meanwhile, Ciganda also was happy to win on Father's Day, a Meijer LPGA Classic tradition. "It is amazing to win on Father's Day. He has been a huge influence on me my entire life. I started playing golf because of him," she said. "We still play together and he plays pretty much every day." Lead in constant motion with Lexi Thompson, Brooke Henderson, six others taking turns If it wasn't enough that there were six players tied for the lead heading into the final round, even more crashed the party. Advertisement Brooke Henderson birdied six of her first eight holes to join the leaders at 11-under. But the two-time Meijer champion was 1-over the rest of the way and finished tied for 14th at 10-under. Thompson birdied her third hole to take the outright lead at 12-under, then birdied the next to reach 13-under. Then Choi eagled the fourth hole to tie Thompson at 13-under. Lexi Thompson waves to the crowd after finishing the 18th hole during the LPGA Classic on June 15, in Grand Rapids. Thompson moved to 14-under with a third birdie, while Choi and Somi Lee each birdied to pull even with Thompson at 14-under. Choi birdied No. 12 to take the outright lead at 15-under. Thompson birdied 14 and Ciganda birdied 15 to reach 14-under, one behind Choi. But Thompson's 16 put her out of it and Ciganda's 17 put her in the driver's seat. Advertisement Contact sports editor Dan D'Addona at Dan.D'Addona@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @DanDAddona or Facebook @HollandSentinelSports. This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Carlota Ciganda uses late precision to claim Meijer LPGA Classic title
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ciganda ends LPGA title drought with Meijer Classic win
Carlota Ciganda ended an eight-and-a-half-year title drought with victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan (Raj Mehta) Spain's Carlota Ciganda ended her eight-and-a-half year title drought with a one-shot victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan on Sunday. The veteran Spaniard, who had been part of a six-way tie for the lead after Saturday's third round, closed with a five-under-par 67 to clinch her first win since winning in Mexico in 2016. Advertisement Ciganda snatched the lead to move to 16 under after back-to-back birdies on the 17th and 18th holes, edging her just in front of South Korea's Choi Hye-jin, who shot a closing 68 to finish on 15 under. Lee Somi was third after a dazzling seven-under-par 65 to finish on 14 under, ahead of three players tied on 13 under including France's Celine Boutier and US star Lexi Thompson. But the day belonged to Ciganda, whose round included seven birdies with two bogeys. "Winning is always very special," Ciganda said afterwards. "(The last) was in Mexico in 2016. I wanted to win in the US and I think winning against all these really good players -- it's very special. "I think a lot of mental work that I put in on these months and years. I think when you win it's when you realize all the hard work pays off." rcw/sev
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
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Ciganda ends nine-year LPGA Tour victory drought
Carlota Ciganda's two previous wins on the LPGA Tour came within a month of each other in 2016 [Getty Images] Carlota Ciganda finished one stroke clear of Choi Hye-jin to claim her first LPGA Tour victory in almost nine years at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan. The Spaniard birdied the final two holes at the Blythefield Country Club to card a five-under-par 67 to end at 16 under overall, with a bogey at the 17th proving costly for her playing partner from South Korea. Advertisement Ciganda, 35, whose two previous wins on the LPGA Tour came within a month of each other in October and November 2016, said: "It feels amazing, obviously, after all these years. "I knew I could do it, but obviously once the years keep going and you start getting older you start doubting yourself." Part of a six-way tie for the lead at the start of the fourth round, Ciganda also held off Somi Lee, who finished third at 14 under. Meanwhile, Lexi Thompson finished on 13 under alongside Celine Boutier and Nanna Koerstz Madsen after dropping shots on the 16th and 17th holes, while England's Bronte Law was in a tie for seventh on 12 under. Advertisement "I love coming here," added Ciganda, who has also won eight times on the Ladies European Tour. "It reminds me of where I'm from in the northern part of Spain. Very similar. Lots of trees, peaceful. I love the golf course. Five par fives, you can hit it hard here."
