Category: U.S. Women’s Open

Sarah Jane Smith takes 1-stroke lead at Australian Open

In this Oct. 28, 2016 file photo, Lydia Ko of New Zealand checks her line on the eleventh green during the second round of the LPGA golf tournament at Tournament Players Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A day ahead of the start of the Women’s Australian Open at Royal Adelaide, the 21-year-old Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn also says she’s not putting pressure on herself to overtake Ko for the No.

Tyrone recognition touches Zimmer at ceremony

Saturday night marked a homecoming of sorts as the Golden Eagle Monogram Club welcomed eight new members who have distinguished themselves over the years through their athletic accomplishments. The final inductee of the evening was a special board honoree, Tyrone native John Zimmers, who has been golf course superintendent at world renowned Oakmont Country Club since 1999.

‘I’m pretty good at this’

Venus Williams of the U.S. reacts after winning her Women’s singles first round match against Ukraine’s Kateryna Kozlova. Photo: Reuters Venus Williams survived a rocky start to reach the second round of her 17th Australian Open on Monday, putting her 7-6 7-5 victory over Kateryna Kozlova down to hard-earned experience.