FAIRFIELD, No. (AP) — Annika Sorenstam posted a 72-overall lead Saturday to take a two-shot lead in the final drive of the U. S. Senior Women’s Open. U. S.
Sorenstam, 50, a three-time U. S. Women’s Open champion who made her first appearance in the senior event, recorded a total of 8208 at Brooklawn Country Club. Her husband Mike McGee works as her caddie.
“It was a roller coaster,” said Sorenstam. No was as forged as the first two days. A few putts would have made it nice.
Swedish wife and partner Liselotte Neumann was second, completing with a bogey for a 71. She won the 1988 U. S. Women’s Open over sweden’s first primary champion.
“A little up and down today,” Neumann said. Good putt, smart short game, and I think from the back nine, I’ll feel a little more comfortable. Overall, there were better results as the day progressed. .
Sorenstam has been highlighting the championship since its anniversary in October.
“I’d love to do it, of course,” Sorenstam said. That’s why I came here. I feel like I’m as ready as possible. I just need to have confidence in myself and in the walk. I hope I can do it. ” stay on the short grass.
Solheim European Cup captain Catriona Matthew had four down after a 71, Laura Davies (68) and Yuko Saito (7four) had 2 down, and Kris Tschetter even tied after a 75.