Kyriacou hopes similarities to home and some reflection provides the mix for her not to be left behind in the winning stakes by her Aussie compatriots.
Woad became just the third golfer in LPGA history to win in her professional debut. She’s also the 20th different winner on tour this year as each LPGA event has been won by different players – an LPGA record.
It is a rare delicacy in the modern menu of professional golf, yet self-confessed foodie Minjee Lee is ready to savour her annual taste of links golf starting with the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, which tees off this afternoon, Australian time.
By all accounts, Craig Kessler is a people person. And it’s that trait the LPGA hopes to benefit from – along with his vision, golf connections and business savvy – as the 40-year-old officially takes over today as the 10th LPGA commissioner.
Australia’s most prolific major champion, Karrie Webb, is predicting big things for newly crowned Amundi Evian champion Grace Kim after the Sydneysider’s dramatic playoff victory in France.
Sydneysider Grace Kim says a photo image of Karrie Webb in the clubhouse in Evian, France, was a week-long reminder to battle through sickness to produce one of the most thrilling finishes to a major for her breakthrough victory.
The English amateur is the first to earn her card through the LPGA’s new LEAP program, which is designed to get the best players in the world onto the tour faster.
The only predictable thing is that you can’t predict who will be the centre of attention at post-round championship ceremonies. But, we’ll try our best. Here’s our look at 20 players we think can get the job done.
Minjee Lee says she will avoid the temptation to set her sights on golfing immortality after moving within striking distance of an eventual career grand slam having won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.