The top two players from England in the Rolex Women’s World Rankings did not reach out to their remaining teammates, Bronte Law and Jodi Ewart Shadoff, leading to a palpable hot temperature during their first interview.
The 34-year-old from North Yorkshire in England outlasted a trio of Major champions and a recent tour winner to finish at 15-under, good enough for a one-shot victory.
Lewis officially claimed her spot overnight when the USGA announced the 10 players who had been added to the field based on their positions on the 2020 LPGA Tour moneylist.
They came to see Lydia Ko. And the pre-tournament favourite thrilled the large galleries that flocked to see the Kiwi superstar defend her MCKAYSON New Zealand Women’s Open at Auckland’s Windross Farm Golf Course.