Ladies European Tour (LET) - Ko well prepared for Clearwater

   

World No.1 amateur Lydia Ko has been at Clearwater for over a week preparing for this week’s ISPS Handa NZ Women’s Open hosted by Christchurch.
The 15-year-old from the Gulf Harbour Country Club was offered a place in the Volvik RACV Ladies Masters on the Gold Coast last week but turned it down to spend more time practicing.
She leads the Kiwi challenge this week alongside the likes of professionals Cathryn Bristow, Caroline Bon, Phillis Meti and Marnie McGuire.
Ko arrived in Christchurch last Tuesday and has been playing the John Darby and Sir Bob Charles designed course every day and in all conditions since Wednesday.
“I am feeling pretty good,” said Ko. “I came here earlier than usual to prepare because I have only played here once and I have never played a tournament here. They asked me to play the Volvik Masters but I decided to have a break and come here early.”
Ko dedication to preparation for this week speaks volumes of how much performing in the NZ Open means to her.
“It is our country’s open. I have played well in other country’s opens but I have never played as well I wanted to here. I think I have played the best when I was like 12 or something.”
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Ladies European Tour (LET) - Ko well prepared for Clearwater