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Soo Bin Joo tees off on the 10th hole at the ShopRite Classic on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Joo takes four-stroke lead at ShopRite

GALLOWAY _ Golfers had to make plenty of adjustments and alter their mindsets to contend with the wind during the second round of the 2026 ShopRite Classic. The chilly winds were constant and added uncertainty to tee, iron and approach shots. It also made for cold hands and faces. Soo Bin Joo handled the adverse conditions as well as possible, shooting a 68 to take a four-stroke lead. She thrived where the brisk winds didn't matter much - on the greens. Joo, who fired a 66 in the opening round, needed only 25 putts to complete her round. She immediately…
Celine Boutier, the 2021 ShopRite Classic champion, hits a shot on the fairway during first-round action on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Beck putts herself on top at ShopRite Classic

GALLOWAY _ Pro-Ams tend to be casual endeavors, a chance for average golfers to experience the thrill of teaming up with professionals, who can relax and fine tune their games before competition begins. They're also an opportunity to reward sponsors and promote goodwill. For 34-year-old Laetitia Beck of Israel, the pro-am held prior to the ShopRite LPGA Classic was her breakthrough event. Beck played exceptional golf midweek on the Seaview Hotel's Bay Course in a relaxed environment. Little did she know it would provide the momentum needed to post a career-low 63 in the first round of the actual tournament…
Jennifer Kupcho tees off on the 10th hole at the Mizuho America's Open on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Wind affects play at Mizuho Open

WEST CALDWELL _ Jennifer Kupcho, in second place at the Mizuho America's Open after two rounds, said that windy conditions over the last nine holes markedly affected her play. The front nine, where she posted a 32 and had four birdies on Friday, May 8, allowed her to get closer to the pins and to be more aggressive with her putter. The back nine, however, was like another world, one which required cautious and thoughtful play. "I think early this morning on the front nine there was definitely a lot less wind, hardly any at all really," said Kupcho (70-69-139). "It was…
Umbrellas and rain gear were necessary as the second round of the 2025 ShopRite LPGA Classic was marred by heavy rains.

Lee leads after second round of ShopRite Classic

GALLOWAY TWP. _ Ilhee Lee found comfort in the leaderboard on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2025 LPGA ShopRite Classic. Eight holes completed, Lee, whose day started on No. 10, was walking up the fairway when she glanced at the results and realized she'd make the cut. Not only was she among the golfers who would make it to the final round, the 36-year-old from the Republic of Korea, who had a 68, ended in sole possession of first place on a day when the event was marred by heavy rains. "I looked at the leaderboard…
LPGA golfers sign autographs at the conclusion of their rounds.

Szokol, Lee atop ShopRite Classic leaderboard

GALLOWAY TWP. _ Elizabeth Szokol considered her hot start and 8-under round in the first round of the ShopRite Classic "a solid day." Szokol, of course, reveled in her performance, which was exeptional more than simply solid, in which she opened with five birdies and added four more later in her round on Friday, June 6. The 30-year-old from Winnetka, Ill. didn't allow herself to get too excited about her five-hole streak. Everything went smoothly for her at the Classic as she shot a 63 on the Bay Course at the Seaview. Szokol sits side by side atop the leaderboard…
Olivia Gaglione claimed top individual honors at the 2025 Morris County Girls Golf Tournament on Wednesday, April 23.

Gaglione, Knolls rule MCT Golf

FLANDERS _ Olivia Gaglione consistently had the right line on her putts. Even when 10-plus feet from the cup, Gaglione, a Morris Knolls sophomore, struck the ball with incredible accuracy. Seven times, her ball was on the green in birdie range but it didn't reach its destination. Still, there was satisfaction in those missed opportunities. Gaglione simply moved on to the next hole and, ultimately, finished with a 39, a score that enabled her to claim top individual honors at the 2025 Morris County Girls Golf Tournament on Wednesday, April 23. "I'm pretty happy with my round," Gaglione said. "I…
Nelly Korda hits a tee shot during the third round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup.

Korda plagued by "stupid, silly mistakes" in third round of Cognizant

CLIFTON _ Nelly Korda had an ultra tough day, citing "stupid, silly mistakes" as the reasons behind her subpar, uncharacteristic third round at the Cognizant Founders Cup. It was an inopportune time for Korda, angling to claim a record-breaking sixth consecutive LPGA Tour title, to have to endure 18 holes in which little went right. The world's No. 1 female golfer shot a 73 - 1-over par - on a day when Madelene Sagstrom and Rose Zhang were soaring. Korda, close to flawless since claiming the LPGA Drive On Championship in her hometown on Jan. 28, was inconsistent en route…
Stacy Lewis, seeking her 14th win on the LPGA Tour, hits a tee shot during the second round of the Cognizant Founders Cup on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Lee is in Ko's sights at Cognizant

CLIFTON _ Jin Young Ko intended to go to sleep early in order to ensure she had the energy needed for what will likely be a marathon race. Ko, four shots behind leader Minjee Lee after three rounds of the Cognizant Founders Cup, believes she will be the golfer atop the field when the four-day tournament concludes tomorrow at Upper Montclair Country Club. “I know she’s a good player but I think I have chance to win for tomorrow if I really play well so I will focus myself and I need some good rest tonight,” said Ko, who, despite…
Sei Young Kim of South Korea hits a tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club on May 11, 2023.

Cognizant Founder's Cup kicks off

 CLIFTON _ Hit the ball straight and avoid the trees on both sides of the fairway. Be aware of the fast greens. Sei Young Kim, a 30-year-old South Korean, stuck to her plan and fired a 66 to secure the lead at the Cognizant Founder's Cup on Thursday, May 11 at Upper Montclair Country Club. Another golfer from South Korea, Hae Ran Ryu, was right behind her with a 67 followed by last year's winner. Stacy Lewis, Minjee Lee, Young Ko, Cheyenne Knight, Nasa Hataoka, Atthaya Thitikul, Peiyun Chien, Maddie Szeryk and Hye-Jin Choi were tied for third with 68s.…
Sammie Dolce of Morris Tech claimed a third consecutive individual title at the Morris County Girls Golf Tournament on Wednesday, April 26.

Tech's Dolce runs MCT streak to three

FLANDERS _ Morris Tech's Sammie Dolce added a Callaway Paradym driver to her bag a little more than a month ago. Dolce quickly bonded with her new piece of equipment and has high praise for her new weapon off the tee, noting that it has already made a difference in her distance and ball speed. On Wednesday, April 26, Dolce, aided by 250-yard drives, gained the distinction of being the first three-time winner of the Morris County Girls Golf Tournament, posting a 38 on the Flanders Valley Blue Course. "I'm very excited. I'm very happy," said Dolce, who gave herself…
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