Yin Ruoning, who needed a top-four result to overtake Lilia Vu at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, becomes only the second Chinese woman to claim the world No 1 ranking after Feng Shanshan.

Chun In-gee set a blistering pace at the Women’s PGA Championship, hitting an 8-under 64 to equal the lowest opening round in tournament history.

American comes from seven shots behind, the greatest final-round comeback in the tournament’s history, to beat Will Zalatoris in a play-off.

None of the players in top four heading into final round at Southern Hills has ever won on the PGA Tour, let alone a major title.

Bubba Watson matches course record while Rory McIlroy shares fifth, but biggest crowds follow Woods as he continues comeback after his car crash last year.

In-form Korean star cards first round 1-under par 69 at Southern Hills Country Club, while compatriot Y.E. Yang, who was first Asian player to win major at 2009 tournament, opens with a 71.

Northern Irishman fires best opening round at a major in 11 years, shooting 5-under 65, but after a bright start Woods makes bogeys on 6 of last 10 holes to card an opening round 74.

Former world No 4 and three-time major runner-up says PGA Tour still best place to play, but acknowledges that not everyone will feel that way.

Mickelson became golf’s oldest major champion at last year’s tournament which he won less than a month shy of turning 51.

The field for next week’s PGA Championship has been announced, and the list features both Tiger Woods and defending champion, Phil Mickelson.

The American golfer became the first player to capture two different majors on the first attempt.

Raucous crowd scenes marked the climax of Phil Mickelson’s PGA Championship victory.

Phil Mickelson’s playing partner angry after being hit by hundreds of spectators mobbing the champion on final hole at

The incredible win makes Mickelson the sport’s oldest major champion, and he will now compete for a career grand slam in his hometown of San Diego at the US Open.

US Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker says the similarities between Whistling Straits and Kiawah could boost a winner’s cause for a captain’s pick.

Health experts and medical groups in Japan are among those who have cautioned against holding the Games.

The PGA previously decided not to hold its 2015 Grand Slam of Golf at Trump National in Los Angeles after he made derogatory comments about Mexican immigrants.

Honma Golf, backed by Chinese entrepreneur Liu Jianguo and Thailand’s biggest conglomerate CP Group, said the coronavirus pandemic will derail its business plan by a year as travel curbs and lockdowns hit the industry.

The 27-year-old American, known for his scientific approach to golf and a bulked-up driving dominance, leaves 21-year-old countryman Matthew Wolff in his wake.

The 31-year-old McIlroy, playing in his first major since the birth of daughter Poppy, says the lack of spectators as a coronavirus safety precaution removes potential distraction for leaders.

‘My back is what it is. It’s always going to ache and it’s always going to be stiff,’ 44-year-old says ahead of 120th US Open.

John Daly is diagnosed with cancer after seeking treatment for kidney stones.

Former Stanford University star Brandon Wu recalls ‘far-fetched’ scenario since missing Korn Ferry Tour qualification and friendship with Collin Morikawa.

Morikawa wins the 2020 PGA Championship in only his second major championship start as his 64 ties the lowest final round shot by a PGA champion.

Dustin Johnson makes eight birdies at Harding Park for a 5-under 65 and a one-shot lead.

The 25-year-old is the first mainland Chinese to lead a golf major but many are focusing on his sponsor, which is banned in the US by President Trump

Australian Day goes bogey-free to grab clubhouse lead as Tiger Woods shoots lowest first-round major score since 2012.