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Boston Globe
19 hours ago
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- 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
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Phil Mickelson showed his class by delivering on promise before LIV Golf switch
Phil Mickelson is one of the headline acts at LIV Golf Andalucia this week, but four years ago, he was showing off his class by making good on a promise at a Pro-Am event on the PGA Tour Phil Mickelson once made a young fan's dream come true, letting a junior golfer caddie for him during a PGA Tour Pro-Am. This came four years before his controversial LIV Golf switch. The breakaway series has been turning heads in Spain this week at LIV Golf Andalucia, drawing near the climactic third round. Mickelson was one of the Tour's standouts when he lucratively jumped ship in 2022, leaving behind a circuit on which he had amassed an impressive tally of 45 title wins. But, rewind four years prior to his signing with LIV, Mickelson showed a moment of class at the Dell Technologies Championship Pro-Am after he kept his word to allow a junior golfer, who had given him advice the previous year, to caddie for him. During that fateful encounter in 2017, Mickelson, faced with a challenging shot at TPC Boston's par-five 18th, took shot advice from a keen junior named Riley. Grateful for the tip that worked wonders, Mickelson quipped: "Riley, you can caddie for me anytime." Fast-forward to the following year and the six-time major winner didn't forget his promise. As his brother Tim took a backseat, Mickelson handed over his bag to the youngster, along with some cheeky caddying tips. "Tim needs a break, so you came at the perfect time," stated Mickelson. "You got to talk smack, you got to say, 'You sure you hit driver?' You know, something like that." After sinking his putt, Mickelson shared a lighthearted moment with Riley. He quipped: "Riley, thank you for your help. I appreciate it. Now listen, if something happens to Tim this week, I need you to stay close by, all right?" Both exchanged handshakes, after which Mickelson signed a glove for Riley, marking the end of an unforgettable encounter for the young fan, reports the Mirror US. This incident came at a time when Mickelson was adjusting to changes. In 2017, he and long-time caddie Jim 'Bones' Mackay parted ways after a partnership spanning 25 years. Mickelson's brother Tim soon became his caddie, a move that saw them triumph at the 2018 WGC-Mexico Championship, the 2019 Pebble Beach Pro-Am and in an incredible major win at the 2021 PGA Championship. However, just weeks before the 2024 Masters, Mickelson announced the decision to part ways with brother Tim, expressing deep appreciation. "I've had some great accomplishments in my career and getting to share them with my brother Tim has been beyond special," he stated. "I'm very lucky to have had him on the bag for me the past eight years and as my brother for life. I'll always cherish the many great moments we've shared on the course, and I look forward to many more special moments off the course, too." Jon Yarbrough was swiftly named as Mickelson's new caddie. With over a decade's experience alongside Scott Stalling and over twenty years in the field, Yarbrough brought a wealth of experience to Mickelson's team.
Fox Sports
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Haeran Ryu pulls away for a wire-to-wire win at Black Desert Championship
Associated Press IVINS, Utah (AP) — Haeran Ryu made an 8-foot eagle putt during a flawless back nine that allowed her to pull away Sunday with an 8-under 64, giving her a five-shot victory at the inaugural Black Desert Championship in the LPGA Tour's return to Utah after a 61-year absence. Ryu became the second player to go wire-to-wire on the LPGA Tour this year, and it was her second time winning a new event. She won the FM Championship at the TPC Boston last year. She was coming off a rough finish at the Chevron Championship last week, sharing the 54-hole lead at the first major of the year until closing with a 76. This one was closer than the five-shot margin indicated. Ryu was clinging to a one-shot lead over Esther Henseleit of Germany going to the back nine. She missed a 6-foot birdie putt on the 10th — her third straight miss from short range for birdie. But then she made a 15-foot birdie putt at the 11th, and her eagle at the 13th put her ahead by four shots. 'Incredible day,' said Ryu, who now has won in each of the last seven years dating to her first win as an 18-year-old on the Korea LPGA. Henseleit, who started three shots behind, went out in 31 to get within one shot. She cooled on the back nine, not making another birdie until the 18th hole for a 66. She tied for second with Ruoning Yin (67), the final challenge to Ryu. 'Started out great on the front nine and then couldn't quite keep up on the back,' Henseleit said. 'Haeran played amazing and she really deserved to win it today.' Yin, who got back into the mix with a 62 on Saturday, was four shots behind at the turn. She ran off four straight birdies starting at the 11th, all of them inside 8 feet. The last one got her to within three shots of Ryu. The South Korean responded with an approach into 3 feet on the 15th for a birdie to restore her lead to four shots, and Yin fell back with a double bogey from the bunker on the 16th. 'I play 70 good holes,' Yin said. 'I made a triple on the first day and then a double on 16 today. But overall, I think my game is really solid.' Yan Liu closed with a 65 to finish alone in fourth. Stephanie Kyriacou of Australia finished with the shot of the day, a fairway metal on the par-5 18th that rolled in for an albatross, giving her a 67 to tie for sixth. Ryu is the 10th winner in 10 tournaments on the LPGA Tour this season. ___ AP golf:
NBC Sports
04-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Haeran Ryu bounces back from major disappointment, wins wire-to-wire in Utah
IVINS, Utah — Haeran Ryu made an 8-foot eagle putt during a flawless back nine that allowed her to pull away Sunday with an 8-under 64, giving her a five-shot victory at the inaugural Black Desert Championship in the LPGA Tour's return to Utah after a 61-year absence. Ryu became the second player to go wire-to-wire on the LPGA Tour this year, and it was her second time winning a new event. She won the FM Championship at the TPC Boston last year. She was coming off a rough finish at the Chevron Championship last week, sharing the 54-hole lead at the first major of the year until closing with a 76. This one was closer than the five-shot margin indicated. Ryu was clinging to a one-shot lead over Esther Henseleit of Germany going to the back nine. She missed a 6-foot birdie putt on the 10th — her third straight miss from short range for birdie. But then she made a 15-foot birdie putt at the 11th, and her eagle at the 13th put her ahead by four shots. 'Incredible day,' said Ryu, who now has won in each of the last seven years dating to her first win as an 18-year-old on the Korea LPGA. Henseleit, who started three shots behind, went out in 31 to get within one shot. She cooled on the back nine, not making another birdie until the 18th hole for a 66. She tied for second with Ruoning Yin (67), the final challenge to Ryu. 'Started out great on the front nine and then couldn't quite keep up on the back,' Henseleit said. 'Haeran played amazing and she really deserved to win it today.' Yin, who got back into the mix with a 62 on Saturday, was four shots behind at the turn. She ran off four straight birdies starting at the 11th, all of them inside 8 feet. The last one got her to within three shots of Ryu. The South Korean responded with an approach into 3 feet on the 15th for a birdie to restore her lead to four shots, and Yin fell back with a double bogey from the bunker on the 16th. 'I play 70 good holes,' Yin said. 'I made a triple on the first day and then a double on 16 today. But overall, I think my game is really solid.' Yan Liu closed with a 65 to finish alone in fourth. Stephanie Kyriacou of Australia finished with the shot of the day, a fairway metal on the par-5 18th that rolled in for an albatross, giving her a 67 to tie for sixth. Ryu is the 10th winner in 10 tournaments on the LPGA Tour this season.
Washington Post
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Haeran Ryu pulls away for a wire-to-wire win at Black Desert Championship
IVINS, Utah — Haeran Ryu made an 8-foot eagle putt during a flawless back nine that allowed her to pull away Sunday with an 8-under 64, giving her a five-shot victory at the inaugural Black Desert Championship in the LPGA Tour's return to Utah after a 61-year absence. Ryu became the second player to go wire-to-wire on the LPGA Tour this year, and it was her second time winning a new event. She won the FM Championship at the TPC Boston last year.
