World No.2 Lilia Vu has been dealing with back issues that have allowed her only seven starts in 2024, and she will miss another one when the 79th US Women’s Open is played this week at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.
Nasa Hataoka holds the inside track to win the major, holding a one-stroke lead at seven-under par over Allisen Corpuz. Here are five storylines to follow during the final round at Pebble Beach.
There have been a variety of winners – from phenoms and Hall of Famers to dark horses and unknowns – winning in all sorts of ways. There have been tears of joy shed, and tears of heartbreak, too.