With its thick rough, notable changes in elevation and series of sloping greens, the Old Course at Lancaster Country Club presents quite the challenge for the 156-golfer field at this weekend’s U.S. Women’s Open, the second major championship of the LPGA season.
But to pros like 29-year-old Lexi Thompson, playing in what will be her 18th straight start at the Open, a difficult course like this is perfect for tournaments of this magnitude.
“[It’s] super hilly, not the easiest of walks, but it’s a challenge as every major championship should be,” Thompson said.
Nelly Korda, the world’s No. 1 golfer, took her thoughts a step further on the Pennsylvania course that’s hosting the second U.S. Women’s Open in its 104-year history, calling it “a beast.”
“It’s going to test every aspect of your golf game, and even your mental game, because it’s a major championship,” Korda said. “You can get ahead of yourself, get lost in the moment. If you make a couple of mistakes here and there, sometimes it can get away from you.”
As the spotlight surrounds her once again this week, Korda will be looking to keep the…
