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Lauren Coughlin Shoots 10-Under 61, LPGA Nine-Hole Record

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:29 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Coughlin Sets Record

Lauren Coughlin shot a 9-under 26, the lowest nine-hole score in LPGA history.
She birdied every hole on the opening nine, tying the LPGA record for consecutive birdies.
Coughlin finished the day bogey-free with a 10-under 61 total.
After two rounds she tied for 21st, eight shots behind leader Yuna Nishimura.

Summary

Walmart Sponsors Championship

The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship is a 54-hole LPGA tournament.
It takes place at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas.
Rising players Lottie Woad and Charley Hull are tied for fifth.
The tournament runs concurrently with the Presidents Cup, drawing media attention away.
Walmart sponsors the event, emphasizing its investment in women’s professional golf.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 Annika Sörenstam shot a 61 at the Standard Register PING, eight strokes under par and the LPGA’s first sub-62 round, proving women could match male scoring standards. That milestone underscored women’s scoring potential and paved the way for later low rounds such as Nelly Kohl Coughlin’s 9-under 69 at the 2024 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.

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Coughlin Sets Record

Lauren Coughlin shot a 9-under 26, the lowest nine-hole score in LPGA history.
She birdied every hole on the opening nine, tying the LPGA record for consecutive birdies.
Coughlin finished the day bogey-free with a 10-under 61 total.
After two rounds she tied for 21st, eight shots behind leader Yuna Nishimura.

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