Posted on February 21, 2023 in News.
Lydia Ko wins in Saudi Arabia
The Ladies European Tour had settled in Saudi Arabia for the Aramco Saudi Ladies International and it was world number 1 Lydia Ko who won. With a total of -21, the New Zealander won the tournament one step ahead of the Indian player Aditi Ashok. Pauline Roussin-Bouchard signs a nice top 20 against a strong field of players: she ranks 18th.
The Ladies European Tour moved to Saudi Arabia this week for the Aramco Saudi Ladies International on the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club course, with a prize pool of $5 million.
Many great players responded to this event, including world number 1 Lydia Ko and two tricolors: Céline Boutier and Pauline Roussin-Bouchard.
The world number 1 did not hesitate to affirm that she was in charge of women's golf. The New Zealander opened her tournament with a super card of 64 (-8), placing herself directly at the forefront. Lydia Ko then plays 69 (-3) and 66 (-6) to place herself in the last part of Sunday.
Thanks to a final card of 68 (-4), Lydia Ko wins with a total of -21, one shot ahead of the Indian player Aditi Ashok.
𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑳𝒀𝑫𝑰𝑨 𝑲𝑶 𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑾 🙌
The world number one wins @AramcoLadiesInt for a second time 🏆#RaiseOurGame | #AramcoSaudiLadiesIntl pic.twitter.com/WfJc5Ot2LS
- Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) February 19, 2023
Manon De Roey (BEL), Lexi Thompson (USA) and Lilia Vu (USA) complete the podium at -19.
Pauline Roussin-Bouchard signs a nice top 20, she ranks 18th at -10. After an average start to the game on Sunday, the young French player had a high level end to the game with four birdies on her last six holes.
Céline Boutier finished in 45th place in this event in Saudi Arabia. After a good first day in 67 (-5), the French number 1 had more difficulty with cards of 74 (+2), 72 (
To find the final leaderboard of the Aramco Saudi Ladies International Presented By Public Investment Fund: click here.
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