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Brooke Biermann Reaches U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship Final

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Brooke Biermann follows through on her golf swing during the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, wearing a green shirt and white skirt.

St. Louis native Brooke Biermann, a recent Michigan State University graduate, put together an impressive run at the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship held at Bandon Dunes.

Biermann’s path to the title match was anything but easy. She navigated three nail-biting matches that went beyond regulation, including a 19-hole semifinal victory over Lyla Louderbaugh. Those wins secured her place in the 36-hole final against Stanford University’s Megha Ganne.

In the championship round, Biermann battled through the challenging coastal winds but ultimately fell to Ganne by a score of 4 and 3. Even in defeat, she demonstrated outstanding skill, resilience, and sportsmanship.

Adding to the special nature of her performance, Biermann’s father, Bill Biermann, was on the bag as her caddie throughout the week—making her strong showing a true family affair.

2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship Tees Off at Bandon Dunes

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125th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

The 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship is officially underway at the scenic Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, marking a historic first for the prestigious venue. The championship runs from August 4 to August 10, bringing together top amateur golfers from across the country.

The competition began with two days of stroke play qualifying on Monday and Tuesday, August 4–5, which determined the top 64 players advancing to the match play portion of the event. Today, Wednesday, August 6, marks the start of the Round of 64—the first official round of match play.

While Bandon Dunes is no stranger to hosting USGA championships, this is the first time it has welcomed the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, adding to the course’s growing legacy in competitive golf.

Golf fans and aspiring athletes alike are keeping a close eye on this week’s action as match play unfolds at one of the most celebrated coastal venues in the sport.

Lottie Woad Scottish Open Win Marks Historic Professional Debut

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Lottie Woad holding the Scottish Open trophy after winning her professional debut in 2025

Lottie Woad made headlines in her professional debut by capturing the 2025 Scottish Open title at Dundonald Links, finishing three strokes clear of the field. The 21-year-old English golfer, who recently transitioned to the professional ranks after an exceptional amateur career, led from start to finish and closed with a clutch birdie on the 18th to secure a 21-under-par total.

Woad, who held the No. 1 amateur ranking for over 50 weeks, began the tournament with a 67 to tie for the first-round lead, followed by a standout second-round 65 to take control. Despite a late challenge from Hyo Joo Kim, who briefly caught up on the final day, Woad remained composed. She answered with back-to-back birdies on holes 13 and 14 to pull ahead and sealed the deal with another on 18.

Her Scottish Open victory caps a remarkable summer stretch. As an amateur, she won the KPMG Women’s Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour and finished T3 at the Evian Championship—an LPGA major—where she also set a new amateur scoring record. These performances qualified Woad for her LPGA Tour card through the LEAP program, granting her a two-year exemption on the LPGA Tour through 2027.

Maelynn Kim Wins 125th Women’s Western Amateur

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Maelynn Kim holds the Women's Western Amateur championship trophy on the golf course at Red Run Golf Club.

Maelynn Kim claimed the Women’s Western Amateur title with a steady performance at Red Run Golf Club in Royal Oak, Michigan, during the tournament held July 14–19, 2025. The University of Houston junior defeated Elizabeth Rudisill, an incoming Vanderbilt freshman, with a 1-up victory in the final match.

Kim never trailed throughout the championship match and sealed the win with a birdie on the 18th hole. A highlight of her round included an eagle on the 9th, where she holed out from 83 yards.

Now in its 125th year, the Women’s Western Amateur is among the most historic events in women’s amateur golf, having been played continuously since 1901. The tournament is co-hosted by the Women’s Western Golf Association and the Western Golf Association and has served as a launchpad for players like Nancy Lopez, Cristie Kerr, and Stacy Lewis.

With this win, Kim earns an exemption into the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes, further advancing her career among the top amateurs in the country.

LPGA Makes History: 17 Different Champions Open 2025 Season

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Close-up of the LPGA Tour logo in white on a black tee box marker, showing a silhouette of a female golfer mid-swing with the letters "LPGA" beside it.

The LPGA Tour parity storyline is dominating headlines in 2025, as the season opened with an unprecedented 17 different winners in the first 17 events. This remarkable level of diversity marks the first time in the LPGA’s 75-year history that no player has repeated as champion through this many tournaments.

A few standout stats help illustrate the scope of this achievement:

  • The 17 winners represent eight different countries, showcasing the global depth of talent.
  • Six of the 17 champions were first-time LPGA winners.
  • This new record surpasses previous season-opening streaks of 15 different winners, set in both 2017 and 1991.

While the absence of a dominant player—such as Nelly Korda, who had already achieved six victories by this point in 2024—might suggest a lack of star power, insiders view it differently. The streak is viewed as a testament to the depth, parity, and competitiveness across the tour.

Rather than one name repeatedly topping the leaderboard, fans are witnessing a dynamic mix of talent rising to the occasion each week. As the season progresses, the big question remains: Who will be the first to win twice?

The 2025 LPGA Tour continues to deliver surprises, and this run of unique winners is one of the most compelling storylines in recent memory.

Carlota Ciganda Wins Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

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Carlota Ciganda fist pumps after securing her win at the Meijer LPGA Classic, her first LPGA Tour title in over 8 years.

Carlota Ciganda wins Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, securing her first LPGA Tour title in over 8 1/2 years. She finished the tournament at 16-under par, birdieing the final two holes to avoid a playoff with Hye-Jin Choi.

Lexi Thompson entered the final round with a share of the lead but was unable to close out the win. Struggling on the back nine, Thompson made three bogeys over her last five holes, including missed putts on holes 16 and 17. She finished tied for fourth place at 13-under par.

Ciganda’s strong finish earned her a long-awaited return to the winner’s circle and capped off a competitive week at the Meijer LPGA Classic.