
LPGA tour veteran Lauren Coughlin carved her name directly into the history books at the 2026 NW Arkansas Championship. In a breathtaking display of precision golfing, Coughlin became the first player in LPGA Tour history to launch an official round with nine consecutive birdies. Her fiery start culminated in a personal-best single-round score of 61, dangerously flirting with the absolute all-time record of 59 before settling into a heavily praised tournament finish.