Coughlin makes LPGA Tour history with nine consecutive birdies
Lauren Coughlin produced a historic performance on the LPGA Tour, carding nine straight birdies and a 26 on the front nine at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. The streak broke a previous tour mark and instantly became one of the most talked-about rounds of the LPGA season. Her scoring surge vaulted her up the leaderboard and put her in contention heading into the weekend rounds.
Read the full story at skysports.comCoughlin's record-tying and record-setting run of consecutive birdies is the kind of individual brilliance that defines a golfer's season and draws wider attention to the LPGA Tour. A 26 on a par-36 front nine is exceptionally rare at any professional level, and the streak itself signals a player in peak ball-striking and putting form. For those tracking the women's game, this round shifts Coughlin from peripheral contender to genuine storyline heading into the closing rounds at Pinnacle Country Club.
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