Local favourite Patty Tavatanakit wins LPGA Thailand by 1 stroke
Local favourite Patty Tavatanakit held off a fast-finishing Albane Valenzuela to clinch the LPGA Thailand by one stroke on Sunday in Chon Buri.
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Nelly Korda wins LPGA Chevron Championship
HOUSTON: Nelly Korda rolled to a five-stroke victory in the LPGA Chevron Championship on Sunday, capturing her third major title to assure her return to the world number one ranking. The 27-year-old American took a five-shot lead into the final round and carded a two-under par 70 to win the first women’s major of the year with China’s Yin Ruoning and Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit sharing second. Korda completed an impressive wire-to-wire victory at Memorial Park in Houston, becoming the third player in the last 50 years to win a major championship after leading by multiple strokes after each round. “Honestly, having that big of a lead, it’s not easy,” Korda said. “It was definitely one of the hardest things I’ve had to do mentally.
Who has won the LPGA Chevron Championship? Winners by year - ESPN
The Chevron Championship marks the first major golf tournament of the year for the LPGA. Established in 1972, the event became a major in 1983. Annika Sorenstam, Betsy King and Amy Alcott are tied with the most titles in tournament history, with three a piece.
Ludvig Aberg rallies down the stretch at Torrey Pines to win the Genesis Invitational
SAN DIEGO: Ludvig Aberg returned to Torrey Pines in far better health and showed it Sunday when he birdied four of the last six holes, including a 7-foot birdie on the 18th, for a 6-under 66 and a one-shot victory over Maverick McNealy in the Genesis Invitational.
Terrific Thitikul triumphs in Riyadh with runaway victory
RIYADH: Jeeno Thitikul delivered a commanding performance to claim victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International on Saturday, securing her 17th professional title with a final-round 69 to finish at 16-under par.
Horsfield leads, Reed hits hole-in-one at LIV Golf Adelaide
ADELAIDE: Patrick Reed started the celebrations early in Friday’s opening round at LIV Golf Adelaide, while Majesticks GC’s Sam Horsfield and a couple of Torque GC teammates followed with the lowest scores on what proved to be a challenging day at The Grange.
Dodgeball booth attracts over 600 visitors at Expo Sports for All
RIYADH: The Saudi Dodgeball Federation’s booth at the Sports for All Expo, held in Diriyah, captured the attention of participants throughout the three-day exhibition, which recently concluded.
Jeddah all set for rounds 3 and 4 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
JEDDAH: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is primed for its first double-header of the season in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup set to showcase purebred Arabian racing excellence with over $500,000 prize purse
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Turf Club has announced that the inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup will take place on Feb. 16, with the transition from the traditional 11th Race Meeting set to showcase the best of purebred Arabian racing.