In a return to official live tournament golf after the coronavirus epidimic, Park Hyun-kung shot a final-round 67 Sunday to win the Korean Ladies Professional Golf tournament by one stroke.
Park had a four-round total of 17-under 271 on the Lakewood Country Club course.
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Yoo Hyun-ju of South Korea prepares to shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the KLPGA Championship at the Lakewood Country Club in Yangju, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2020. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)
Yoo Hyun-ju of South Korea puts on makeup on the 10th hole during the final round of the KLPGA Championship at the Lakewood Country Club in Yangju, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2020. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)
Jang Ha-na, center, of South Korea arrives on the 10th hole during the final round of the KLPGA Championship at the Lakewood Country Club in Yangju, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2020. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)
Park Chae-yun wearing a face mask of South Korea arrives on the first hole during the final round of the KLPGA Championship at the Lakewood Country Club in Yangju, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2020. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)
Bae Seon-woo (68) and Lim Hee-jeong (71), who led by three strokes after the third round, were tied for second.
Yoo Hyun-ju of South Korea prepares to shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the KLPGA Championship at the Lakewood Country Club in Yangju, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2020. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)
The tournament was played without fans and with players using hand sanitizers and following social-distancing rules. Caddies wore masks and players were allowed to play without them.
On Sunday, when players finished their rounds, most gave each other fist or elbow pumps instead of the usual hugs or hand shakes.
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Yoo Hyun-ju of South Korea puts on makeup on the 10th hole during the final round of the KLPGA Championship at the Lakewood Country Club in Yangju, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2020. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)
Jang Ha-na, center, of South Korea arrives on the 10th hole during the final round of the KLPGA Championship at the Lakewood Country Club in Yangju, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2020. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)
Park Chae-yun wearing a face mask of South Korea arrives on the first hole during the final round of the KLPGA Championship at the Lakewood Country Club in Yangju, South Korea, Sunday, May 17, 2020. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that he hasn't heard anything from the NFL that would prevent Stefon Diggs from playing in Sunday's regular-season finale as the receiver faces strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a dispute with his former private chef.
The Patriots voiced their support for Diggs in a statement Tuesday after the allegations became public. Vrabel echoed that support.
“We’ve made a statement and we’ve taken the allegations very seriously,” Vrabel said. "I don’t think we have to jump to any sort of conclusions right now. Let the process take its toll.”
Diggs didn't speak with reporters Wednesday as he has typically done throughout the season. But he was in the locker room prior to practice and on the practice field with the team.
The NFL issued a statement saying Diggs is eligible to play.
News of the charges against Diggs emerged after a court hearing Tuesday in Dedham, Massachusetts. Diggs is charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.
According to police, the chef told investigators that Diggs hit her and tried to choke her during a discussion about money.
Diggs’ lawyer, David Meier, said in an emailed statement that Diggs “categorically denies these allegations.” Meier described the allegations as unsubstantiated and uncorroborated.
A court arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 23.
Vrabel said he didn't anticipate the situation being a distraction for his team. The Patriots are currently 13-3 and have already wrapped up their first AFC East title since 2019. With a victory against Miami on Sunday and a loss or tie by the Denver Broncos against the Chargers, New England would also secure the conference's top seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye.
“I think these are allegations. ... Things that we have to handle,” Vrabel said. "Every day there are distractions, some are smaller than others. I’m confident that we’ll focus on the Dolphins.”
Diggs, 32, joined New England before this season after a trade from Houston. He has been a standout player for the Patriots, leading the team with 82 catches and 970 yards receiving.
AP reporters Mike Casey in Boston, and Mark Scolforo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania contributed.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) runs against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov 23, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
