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World number two Nelly Korda is dominating the first major championship of the women's golf season, building a commanding six-shot lead after two spectacular rounds in Houston. The 27-year-old American is chasing her third major title with confidence and precision.
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody is cycling 500 miles to deliver the ball for a major championship match, rallying his World Cup-winning teammates to raise money for motor neurone disease research just months after his own diagnosis.
A 50-something golfer from South Africa who never qualified for a regular major championship is one round away from winning his biggest tournament ever. Keith Horne leads the Senior PGA Championship by one stroke, proving it's never too late for a breakthrough.
Rory McIlroy joined golf's most elite club by winning his second consecutive Masters title, proving his breakthrough victory last year was just the beginning. The Northern Irish golfer held off world number one Scottie Scheffler to claim his sixth major championship.
Rory McIlroy just joined golf's most exclusive club, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods in 2002 to win consecutive Masters tournaments. The dramatic Sunday victory in Augusta gave him his sixth major championship and cemented his place among the sport's all-time greats.
Rory McIlroy just joined golf's most elite club by winning his second consecutive Masters title, proving that last year's breakthrough victory truly set him free. The Northern Ireland golfer held off world number one Scottie Scheffler to claim his sixth major championship.
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth golfer ever to successfully defend a Masters title, joining legends Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods. The Northern Irishman held his nerve through a dramatic final round to win his sixth major championship.
Rory McIlroy joined golf's elite by winning his second consecutive Masters title, becoming just the fourth player ever to claim back-to-back green jackets. Despite a shaky final round, the Northern Ireland native held off world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one stroke to secure his seventh major championship.
Rory McIlroy just became only the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back Masters titles, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo in an elite club. The 35-year-old held his nerve at Augusta National to clinch his sixth major championship and cement his place among golf's all-time greats.
After Rory McIlroy's stumble on Saturday, five golfers are in striking distance to win their first major championship at Augusta National. Cameron Young and Sam Burns lead the charge of hungry competitors who could claim Sunday's green jacket.
After 16 years of heartbreak at Augusta National, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters in April 2025, becoming only the sixth golfer ever to win all four major championships. The boy who promised his hometown golf club he'd be great at age 7 has made good on that dream.
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler arrived at Augusta National with his newborn son Remy, just nine days old and already experiencing his first major championship. Meanwhile, defending champion Rory McIlroy spent the weekend celebrating golf's next generation at the iconic course.
English golfer Charley Hull has climbed to world No. 3, the highest ranking ever achieved by an Englishwoman in the sport's 20-year history. After a season of near misses and recent wins, she's ready to capture her first major championship in 2026.
Yang Yunseo, 18, became the first Korean to win the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship, dominating the field with a record-tying eight-stroke victory. Her wire-to-wire triumph at Royal Wellington Golf Club earned her spots in three major championships.
An assistant golf pro from New York sank a 17-foot birdie putt in a playoff to win the PGA Stroke Play Championship, despite recording an 8 on a single hole. Andre Chi overcame disaster with patience and four late birdies to claim his first major championship qualification.
Australian golfer Cameron Smith claimed his first major championship at The 150th Open, triumphing on golf's most legendary course. His steady performance under pressure marks a breakthrough moment for the rising star.
Nigerian-American racer Ugo Ugochukwu just claimed his first major championship at 18, proving that setbacks can't stop momentum. The young driver dominated the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy with remarkable consistency, setting up an exciting next chapter in his racing career.
At just 17 years old, Luke Littler claimed his 11th major darts title in a thrilling final against world number two Luke Humphries. His opponent called him "the greatest darts player that's ever lived."
Carlos Alcaraz just made tennis history as the youngest man ever to win all four major championships. The 22-year-old Spaniard defeated Novak Djokovic in Melbourne to claim his seventh Grand Slam title and cement his place as the world's best player.
Nigerian shot put champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi started 2026 with a commanding victory at Poland's Orlen Cup, throwing 20.82 meters to claim his first win at the event after two straight second-place finishes. The two-time African champion is building momentum toward major championships this year.
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