By: Zephyr Melton June 3, 2022 Michelle Wie West’s day got off to an impeccable start, but she was unable to muster enough birdies to survive the U.S. Women’s Open cut line. Getty Images SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Eight years ago, Michelle Wie West walked along the baked-out fairways of the Carolina Sandhills in pursuit…
Read more
5:23 PM ET Associated Press SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Ingrid Lindblad decided months ago that she wanted to stay in college instead of turning professional. That might be a financial decision she comes to regret. The 22-year-old Swede shot the lowest round by an amateur in the 77-year history of the U.S. Women’s Open, a…
Read more
6:19 PM ET Associated Press SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Annika Sorenstam stood on the third tee at the U.S. Women’s Open, signaling to 12-year-old daughter Ava and 11-year-old son Will behind the ropes to drink some water and stay hydrated. A few holes later, she reminded them to reapply sunscreen. Those aren’t responsibilities Sorenstam had…
Read more
7:10 PM ET Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio — Just being at the Memorial was a reminder how far Cameron Young has come in the last year. Being part of a six-way tie for the lead Thursday was another reminder how well he is playing. In his first start since challenging at the PGA Championship, Young…
Read more
5:37 PM ET Paolo UggettiESPN SOUTHERN PINES, North Carolina — Lexi Thompson can’t open up a Band-Aid. On the 18th tee box in the middle of a humid, 95-degree day during the first round at the U.S. Women’s Open, the sixth-ranked player in the world is going through a relatable problem: the back of her…
Read more