Golf News Today: August 9, 2025

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Yamashita Shines at Royal Porthcawl Japan’s Miyū Yamashita has claimed her first-ever major, winning the AIG Women’s Open at 11-under. Her final-round 70 kept England’s Charley Hull and compatriot Minami Katsu at bay. Calm under pressure, Yamashita’s clutch putting and composure signal the arrival of a new force in women’s golf. Bethpage Black: Ryder Cup Fever With the Ryder Cup on the horizon, Bethpage Black has turned into a campout site. Fans are queuing for up to 44 hours in parking lots to secure tee times, turning the wait into a festival-like golf pilgrimage. Houston’s $30M Golf Makeover The Hermann Park Golf Course in Houston is set for a $30 million transformation—new layout, eco-friendly drainage systems, and upgraded facilities. The Astros Golf Foundation hopes to reopen the century-old course in October 2026 as a modern, sustainable venue. Bottom line: Yamashita’s breakthrough, Ryder Cup mania, and major course investments prove golf’s global heartbe...

Cycling News Round-Up: August 9, 2025


The cycling world is buzzing today with safety innovations, landmark victories, and major transfer news shaping the road ahead.

UCI Pushes GPS Safety in Women’s Racing

In a bid to make the sport safer, the UCI will trial real-time GPS trackers at the upcoming Tour de Romandie Féminin (Aug 15–17). One rider per team will carry the device, allowing race control and medics to locate them instantly in emergencies. It’s the latest move from the SafeR initiative after last year’s safety concerns.

Remco Evenepoel’s €7M Move

Belgian star Remco Evenepoel is set to leave Soudal Quick-Step a year early to join Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe in 2026. The high-profile transfer, reportedly worth €7 million, follows a Tour de France marred by a broken rib but underscores his ambition to chase more Grand Tour titles.

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s Historic Tour de France Femmes Win

France is celebrating as Pauline Ferrand-Prévot becomes the first Frenchwoman in 36 years to win the Tour de France Femmes. Her decisive attack on Col de la Madeleine in Stage 8 sealed the yellow jersey and a place in French sporting history.
Tour of Britain 2025 Route Revealed

This year’s Tour of Britain (Sept 2–7) will cover 886 km across six stages, from Woodbridge to Cardiff. The race promises a mix of coastal sprints, hill climbs, and tactical challenges, with top WorldTour squads like UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Ineos Grenadiers confirmed

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