The Women’s Scottish Open is currently underway at the Dundonald Links. One of the standout golfers on the leaderboard is Celine Boutier, who recently claimed victory at the 2023 Amundi Evian Championship. As the first Frenchwoman to win that prestigious tournament, she has garnered immense love and support ever since.
On Friday, she attended a press conference after her second round at Dundonald Links. Not only did she talk about the support she is receiving from the golf community but she also discussed the presence of her cheering twin sister at the Evian. Let’s delve into the story to find out more.
Celine Boutier gets tremendous love from the French golf community
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Boutier is again in the spotlight as she gracefully fields questions on the second day of the ongoing tournament. Despite the windy conditions at the golf club, she continues to deliver a formidable performance, challenging her fellow competitors. In the questionnaire round, when asked about the flood of well-wishes she received via phone after her win last week in France, the 29-year-old golfer humbly admitted that she’s unsure of the exact count but she is diligently responding to every one of them.
In addition, the French professional golfer expresses her heartfelt appreciation for the support she continues to receive from the golfing community in France.“But, no, it’s been incredible, the amount of support.” She further expressed, “And, yeah, very grateful to have had such an impact in golf.” Then, the moderator asked Celine about her twin sister, Christie Boutier who has been seen this week too after her appearance at Evian last week.
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The moderator asked if her sister came to support her at the Evian for the second time ever. To this, the four-time LPGA Tour winner quickly replied, “I think, no, maybe third time ever. Yeah. She came before. This is the fourth time, yes. And the fifth time next week [Women’s Open starting August 10].” The Evian Champion is genuinely receiving a lot of love from everyone around. Her supporters must again have high hopes that she will do well at the Scottish Women’s Open and take home another victory in a matter of days.
A Look at the Celine Boutier Performance at the Women’s Scottish Open
Following her impressive six-shot victory at the Evian Championship, Boutier has returned to the Dundonald links, ready to outshine her fellow competitors. In her opening round, she achieved a score of 3-under 69 whereas in the second round, she managed a score of 4-under. Notably, she recorded two bogeys and six birdies, which has placed her in a commendable T3 position, alongside Sarah Kemp.
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With abundant support and well wishes from the golf community, as well as her sister, Boutier appears all set to ascend to the top of the leaderboard before the conclusion of the final round. Are you too rooting for her? Tell us in the comments below.