It could even have been a relief for the organizers of this female opening that, while the shadows were lying down, Lottie Woad did not make his way towards the front of the queue. Woad may well be the name of everyone’s lips, but on the second day it will barely appear on anyone’s screens.
It may be a sign of the rapid growth of this major that everyone wants more. Nevertheless, fans will find it unsatisfactory that, with daily television coverage starting at noon, Woad – Plus Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko – will play the vast majority of her second round the eye globes of anyone who is not present in Royal Portthcawl. It is now a recurring theme after Leona Maguire went to social networks to highlight her hole in a recent Evian championship was not taken in front of the camera. Woad starts the second day at 8:09 am, with Ko for Company and Korda two groups behind.
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Sky Sports, which selects the Women’s Open in the United Kingdom, has a partnership with R&A which, of course, will not compromise by criticizing the managers of this tournament. The initiates of the broadcaster insist that they would like live hours extended from next year. For this to happen, R&A should grant large funds to European productions, which provides a global flow for television companies. In Porthcawl, this cover begins at 12 noon. R & A increased the fund for $ 250,000 (£ 190,000) and players’ facilities are a significant upgrade on the vast majority of golf events for women; But what about seeing it? Royal Portrush’s open male coverage two weeks ago started at 6:30 am Thursday and Friday.
Under the most difficult conditions on Thursday, Woad signed for a level 72 level. The highest point of the 21 -year -old day was a Birdie Putt de Off the Green in the 6th. Another birdie, at the end, assured that she is sitting five of the head. “It was ok, a little mixed,” said Woad. “It was one of those towers that could certainly have moved me away from me, so I’m satisfied with the way I am hooked there.”
Mimi Rhodes won three times during the Ladies European Tower for this year, a question that was somewhat lost in a feverish excitement about Woad. Rhodes served the last opinion of his capacities with a 69 and can be added to the list of the power failure on Friday morning.
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The defense of the Ko title began with a word to a card. The world’s n ° 1 equaled the second of this event last year. Darcey Harry, from Wales, and the Australian Minjee Lee were one of those who correspond to the Korda score.
Japanese golfers differently dominate the early classification. Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda posted 67 assorted to direct the field. Miyu Yamashita is a drift, the three under the group, including Shiho Kuwaki, Mao Saigo and Chisato Iwai.
Georgia Hall is less one. The former champion has her fiancé, Paul Dunne, on the bag. Ten years ago, Dunne led the championship opened in St Andrews before the injury and the loss of form settled. “It’s no longer a question for him, I think,” said Hall when he was asked if Dunne would return to the competition golf. “Obviously, at the moment, he does not play and he supports me in a way, which I am very grateful. He is a very good player. He does not give himself enough credit. Obviously, I do not complain, I feel very lucky to have it with me.”
