It's lower back to Lake Merced Golf Club for the LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship. Lydia Ko defends her closing victory at the LPGA. Tony Jesselli's preview is at this link.
Last 12 months Minjee Lee pressured a playoff among her and Ko, and Lydia walked away with the trophy. Now, clean off a win last week in LA and a bounce to #2 within the Rolex Rankings, Minjee is seeking to even the rating. That might be a tall order even though, as Lydia has received the occasions held at Lake Merced in 2014, 2015 and 2018. She also made the semis on the 2012 US Girls Junior Championship when it was held there. (Minjee Lee did win that year, however.)
Yeah, Lydia likes it at Lake Merced. And a duel between her and Minjee Lee truely appears to be inside the offing this week.
Of route, they might not be the handiest players within the discipline. According to Tony, 36 of the Rolex Top50 will be teeing it up this week, which need to provide us a completely competitive occasion.
GC's coverage begins Thursday at 6pm ET. (Yes, it's another prime time broadcast on the East Coast of the US.) Given the strength of the field, plus the potential battle between Lydia and Minjee, this should be a great event.
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