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Shiho Kuwaki clinched her first major championship at the 2026 Women's Open, beating Germany's Esther Henseleit in a thrilling two-hole playoff. The Japanese golfer's breakthrough victory marks a career-defining moment in professional golf.
Ryan Fox made history at Royal Birkdale, becoming only the second New Zealand man to win the British Open in 63 years. The son of a rugby legend sealed his victory with a clutch birdie on the final hole.
A 39-year-old golfer from New Zealand who wasn't on anyone's radar just won one of golf's biggest tournaments, proving that dreams don't have expiration dates. Ryan Fox sank a birdie on the final hole to claim his first major championship victory at Royal Birkdale.
South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu captured her second consecutive major title with a dramatic playoff birdie at the Amundi Evian Championship in France. The 25-year-old is having a historic summer, matching Nelly Korda as the only major champions this season.
South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu captured her first major championship title at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club. The victory marks a breakthrough moment in the 2026 golf season.
South Korea's Haeran Ryu turned a disastrous opening round into a stunning major championship victory, climbing from 70th place to win the Women's PGA Championship. Her triumph came with a record-breaking prize as women's golf celebrated its largest tournament purse ever.
Aaron Rai became the first Englishman in over a century to win the PGA Championship, clinching his first major title with a thrilling final round at Aronimink Golf Club. Local hero Alex Smalley tied for second, earning his ticket to next year's Masters and the U.S. Open.
A 31-year-old golfer from Wolverhampton just made history by becoming the first English player to win the PGA Championship in over a century. His stunning final round included a 68-foot birdie putt that brought thousands to their feet.
English golfer Aaron Rai captured his first major title at the 2026 PGA Championship with a stunning 68-foot birdie putt that sealed his victory. The working-class kid from Wolverhampton overcame injuries and a challenging season to claim golf's prestigious Wanamaker Trophy.
Aaron Rai became the first Englishman in over 100 years to win the US PGA Championship, draining a stunning 69-foot putt to seal his first major victory. The 31-year-old from Wolverhampton overcame a neck injury and a packed leaderboard to claim one of golf's biggest prizes.
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.
