The weekend has arrived at the AIG Women’s Open as Ally Ewing holds a five-stroke lead at 10 under par after 36 holes. American compatriot Andrea Lee, U.S. Women’s Open runner-up Charley Hull, and Japan’s Minami Katsu form the closest chase group at five under.
The history of golf is littered with major champions who have, sooner or later, disappeared back into near anonymity. Equally, claiming one of the biggest events in the game can just as easily be a springboard to further success at the very highest level and, in time, the attainment of true greatness. It can go either way.
When an excerpt from American sports bettor Billy Walters’ upcoming book dropped Thursday morning, offering detailed allegations about Phil Mickelson‘s gambling habits, the six-time major winner was playing a pro-am at the LIV Golf event at Bedminster.
Finishing in the top 50 opens up a different world, one that guarantees access to bigger purses, smaller fields, and more points in the FedEx Cup and world rankings.
Just two weeks ago, Andy Pazder was put on two important committees as the tour continues to forge a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Wherever one stands on the debate over how far leading professionals should be able to hit modern golf balls, one aspect is undeniable: the biggest victims of the distance explosion have been so many of the game’s truly great courses, including Walton Heath, the venue for this week’s AIG Women’s Open.
We are one step closer to Italy, and while it wasn’t a huge step—the PGA Tour held its regular-season finale at the Wyndham Championship, while the DP World Tour is off for two weeks—there was more than enough drama for a shakeup. Let’s see where both teams stand as we enter the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Australian Golf Digest
