From Montecarlo to Rome, LPGA players slayed their vacations, including three engagements
Beth Ann NicholsThe LPGA had an off week between events in France and Scotland, giving players the rare chance to unplug from the tour grind and enjoy the sights.
Lauren Coughlin, defending champion at this week's ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open, went home to Sweden with Maja Stark to unwind before a two-week stretch in the United Kingdom that culminates with the season's final major in Wales. Last year, the two friends squared off against each other in a Solheim Cup singles match that was so tight they halved.
"Had a lot of fun," said Coughlin of staying with Stark's family in the tiny town of Abbekas. "Played a couple rounds of golf in Sweden, and got to experience sailing and her kind of small village that she lives in, so it was very cool."
Japan's Yuri Yoshida toured Belgium while the Jutanugarn sisters enjoyed the Swiss Alps with their mom. Several players even got engaged.
Yealimi Noh, who began 2025 with her first career LPGA victory at the Founders Cup, will no doubt tee it up in this week's Scottish with a bright smile on her face after getting engaged to Jackson Suh.
Noh wasn't alone in having a life-changing moment last week. Gigi Stoll proposed to her partner in stunning Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland.
Former AIG Women's British Open winner Georgia Hall announced her engagement to Paul Dunne, a former winner on the DP World Tour who has caddied for her on the LPGA. The couple posted a photograph from Gleneagles.
Meanwhile, Andrea Lee spent the week in Bordeaux after taking a share of fifth at Evian, her fourth career top-10 in a major.
Cassie Porter stayed in France for a family vacation, taking an epic photo in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Nanna Koerstz Madsen spent time in Rome, touring the Colosseum.
Madelene Sagstrom went home to Sweden to spend time with her family doing her absolute favorite thing: picking mushrooms in the forest.
Rookie Rio Takeda took in the sights in Paris and London.
Former No. 1 Jin Young Ko turned 30 last week at Evian and then kept the good vibes going in Montecarlo.