Lauren Coughlin sets LPGA record with nine consecutive birdies
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Lauren Coughlin achieved the lowest nine-hole score in LPGA history, making nine straight birdies and a 9-under 26 on Saturday at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Coughlin's performance marked a significant improvement after an opening round of 2-over 73. She tied the LPGA record for consecutive birdies, previously held by Amy Yang. As of her last hole played, Coughlin was 7 under for the tournament, trailing by nine strokes behind leader Yuna Nishimura, who began the event with two consecutive rounds of 63. The tournament continues with more rounds ahead.
- •Coughlin recorded a 9-under 26 at Pinnacle Country Club.
- •She tied the LPGA record for consecutive birdies.
- •Yuna Nishimura leads the tournament after back-to-back 63s.
- •Coughlin started the tournament with a 2-over 73.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lauren Coughlin makes LPGA history with 9 straight birdies to start a round
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lauren Coughlin makes nine straight birdies to post LPGA's lowest nine holes ever
"Coughlin recorded the lowest nine-hole score in LPGA history, birdieing every hole of her opening nine and carding a 9-under 26 Saturday at the LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
"Lauren Coughlin came to play Saturday in the second round of the LPGA's Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 9:15 PMLauren Coughlin makes LPGA history with 9 straight birdies to start a round
Lauren Coughlin came to play Saturday in the second round of the LPGA's Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 9:00 PMLauren Coughlin makes nine straight birdies to post LPGA's lowest nine holes ever
Coughlin recorded the lowest nine-hole score in LPGA history, birdieing every hole of her opening nine and carding a 9-under 26 Saturday at the LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
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