GEORGIA HALL READY TO #DRIVEON TO LSO SUCCESS
Everyone likes a tournament where she can just drive to the venue. It took eight hours for the 2018 AIG Women’s Open champion Georgia Hall drive from his home in Bournemouth, England to the Renaissance Club in Scotland. But it was definitely better than having to get on a plane.
“I am so happy to be in Scotland and to be driving only for my first event,” Hall said with a laugh. “It’s great for me.”
This week marks Hall’s first LPGA Tour competition since February’s ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open, as she chose to stay in England rather than fly to the US for the two shooting events in Ohio. She kept her game honed through England’s rigorous quarantine by training and practicing in her backyard and got back into competitive shape thanks to the Rose Ladies Series, where she won twice. She is now ready to resume her LPGA tour season at one of her favorite events.
“Everyone is always aiming for the majors, but this is one of my favorite events of the year because it’s so close to home and I love playing golf. So I’m not really treating it as a warm-up for next week. Both are equally important, “said Hall, who drew 24th here in 2019.” This is my first type of main event, so I want to start well but I’m not putting any pressure on myself. I’ll go out there and keep calm and let all my practice do the work. ”
CHARLEY HULL ARRIVES IN #ASILSO ON A ROLL
Charley Hull came to The Renaissance Club as one of the hottest female players in the game. The English player competed in all eight events of the Rose Ladies Series, earning the honors of the Order of Merit after taking two wins and five more top-10 finishes.
“It was a really, really cool thing to play,” said Hull, who also competed on the Clutch Pro Tour, a mini tour for men and women. “He’s also been on some great golf courses because you never get to really play all the moorland golf courses in England. So it was great to play them, and just a good warm-up for the season. ”
He’s now back in the LPGA Tour competition for Hull, which he last played in January at the Gainbridge LPGA in Boca Rio, where he drew for 11th place. The Renaissance Club is a links-style course, which runs along the Firth of Forth and right next to Muirfield. Link courses aren’t necessarily Hull’s preferred layout, but the return to competition means Hull wouldn’t be quite anywhere else. She is also the rare golfer who is actually praying for some rain to hit the course, as opposed to the perfectly sunny day on Wednesday.
“I’ve been doing very well in the past few weeks and I’m looking forward to (playing),” Hull said. “Of course link golf is not my favorite – well, I like to play link golf but I don’t think he likes it, but I like American golf. I’m really looking forward to it. I prefer to play golf when the weather is a little rainy and windy. It is a lot of fun but there are two good golf courses and the course is in great condition. ”
MINJEE LEE WANTS TO ENJOY THE GOLF LINKS CHALLENGE AT RENAISSANCE CLUB
Minjee lee has played spectacular golf since the Tour restarted in Toledo in July, earning a third place finish at the LPGA Drive On championship and finishing fourth at the Marathon LPGA Classic presented by Dana. After crossing the sea for the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, Lee said he had been looking forward to this week’s event on his calendar for some time.
“I really enjoy playing link golf. So the Scottish Open was never off my schedule. I come here every single year which has been an LPGA event and I really enjoy it, “said Lee, who has finished in the top 10 of the Ladies Scottish Open since 2017.
The Australian is confident in her game, especially after recording two eagles at last week’s Marathon LPGA Classic. During the Tour break, Lee said she focused on her swing, working hard on her ball hitting and driving skills. He believes his hard work and improvement will continue to show how he will adapt to golf in Scotland.
“I feel like I’ve been solid enough and like I’m talking about the first week, I was trying to work a little bit on my putting,” Lee said. “It’s a bit different here because the greens are slightly slower and you probably have to play a little bit more with the wind. Just a little different conditions and trying to adapt. ”
