Despite An Average Start, LPGA Tour Star Jin Young Ko Narrates a Funny Incident With Her Caddie

This year, the AIG Women’s Open is taking place at Walton Heath in Surrey. Europe boasts some of the best links-style courses and Walton Heath is one of them. This type of golf course is built on sandy soil and can be highly influenced by the wind. 

While playing on such courses may seem easier in terms of ball striking, professional golfers who are unfamiliar with the intricacies of the course may often face difficulties. A caddie had similar concerns for his player Jin Young Ko who had an average performance in the first round of the tournament. Let’s dive into the story.

Quite a banter between Jin Young Ko and the caddie

Ko faced a challenging day on Thursday as she recorded a one-over-73 score during the first round of the AIG Women’s Open. Following the round, Ko took the opportunity to discuss her experience. Specifically, she shared a funny incident when she played the 16th hole.

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After she took her shot, Ko’s caddie came to her and told her that he was English that he knows the English golf club like the back of his hand, and that she should trust him with his suggestions. “So it’s gonna be fun tomorrow and over the weekend,” Ko replied, relating the incident in a humorous way.

The LPGA Tour’s official Instagram account shared the video of Jin Young Ko with the caption, “That caddie might know a thing or two about English golf.” The post was an instant hit in the golfing community.

The self-assurance displayed by World Number 2 had a positive impact on her performance as she concluded her second round on Friday, ultimately securing a favorable position in the standings. Under pressure, she came up with one heck of a performance.

A look into Jin Young Ko’s performance in the AIG Women’s Open so far

Ko backed her words with an impressive performance, achieving what she had set out to do. In the second round, she scored a 68, propelling her to a T8 position. It’s worth noting that since 2019, Ko hasn’t claimed a single major tournament title.

If she manages to triumph this time, it would be her third major win. What do you think, will she be able to reach the top position at the end of the event in Walton Heath? Let us know your views in the comments box below.

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