In both LPGA Drive On Championship tournaments in 2020, Danielle Kang won at Inverness Club and finished second at Reynolds Lake Oconee. It is safe to say that the number 5 of the Rolex World Golf Rankings is given as a favorite. The tournament which starts today will represent a new opportunity to shine for two French contenders, Céline Boutier and Perrine Delacour.

LPGA Drive On Championship: Boutier and Delacour in the running

Céline Boutier, Danielle Kang and Perrine Delacour

Danielle Kang, who is set to make her third start of the 2021 season, said. “I think it's just the ones who can train the most in the short time we have that are going to play well. We've played here before, but it's a new event. I don't know if we'll be back, because it's just kind of a “showcase” type of contract. "

Kang arrives at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, after missing his first cut last week at the second annual Gainbridge LPGA. The American had previously made 17 consecutive cuts, her last missed cut was at the Indy Women in Tech Championship in 2019.

“I needed some time for myself after last week. Came here on Tuesday at 11:58 am because I had to test before noon. It had nothing to do with the fact that I missed the cut. I don't think I was really ready mentally to play this event and I just tried to stop everything, focus on the golf course, and I didn't succeed ”said Danielle Kang. “More than anything, I just wanted to be in the right frame of mind to play this week. When I arrive here, I want to refocus and have fun ”

The Korda sisters and the world No. 1 will perform in the first round of the Drive On Championship

The Korda sisters, winners of the first two rounds of this LPGA season, will play together for the first round of the Drive On Championship at Golden Ocala.

Nelly and Jessica will be joined by World No.1 Jin Young Ko at 8:11 a.m. (local time). Nelly won the Gainbridge LPGA last week while Jessica won the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, the first tournament of the LPGA season.

Live coverage will be provided by Golf Channel and will begin at 16:XNUMX p.m. CEST.

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