Ariya Jutanugarn has made playing without a driver fashionable. And as you might expect from someone who has 12 clubs that are irons or wedges in her bag, it was those clubs that propelled her to her second major title at the US Women’s Open.
The victory was the Thai’s ninth on the LPGA Tour and second Major championship, though it’s likely more accurate to say she survived it, rather than won it.
As part of its commitment not only to the domestic Vision 2025, the sport’s governing body has sent this note to The R&A this week to signify its desire for action as part of the international Women in Golf Charter.