Nine consecutive birdies to start a tournament round? Yes, you heard right! Lauren Coughlin made LPGA history this year at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. She is the first player ever to kick off a round with such a streak – an incredible run that left the golf world speechless.
From Frustration to a Fabulous Score
This incredible round becomes even more impressive considering Coughlin finished the first day at 2 over 73. What a comeback to turn things around so dramatically! The three-time LPGA winner, who also played exceptionally well at the 2026 Solheim Cup, securing a 3-1-1 record for the USA, once again showed what happens when the putter gets hot and everything clicks.
Leaderboard Heats Up
Despite this absolutely stellar performance, Lauren Coughlin was still T19 at 8 under par overall. The top was fiercely contested: Yuni Nishimura from Japan leads the 54-hole event at a stunning 16 under par, after carding two rounds of 63. She is closely followed by Lottie Woad, lurking at 11 under. It's all to play for on the final day, but one thing is clear: Coughlin has etched her name in history.
