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Li and Noh Conquer Heat and Wind for U.S. Women's Open Berths
15 May
Summary
- Golfers Lucy Li and Kaylyn Noh qualified for the U.S. Women's Open.
- Qualifying rounds featured near 100-degree temperatures and strong winds.
- Both players navigated challenging greens and demanding conditions.
Two golfers, Lucy Li and Kaylyn Noh, have earned their places in the U.S. Women's Open next month after a demanding qualifying event. They competed under severe conditions at Bermuda Dunes Country Club, facing temperatures near 100 degrees and relentless winds throughout the 36-hole tournament.
Li, an LPGA veteran, described the day as a "real grind," especially during the afternoon round. Despite the challenging dry greens and wind, she managed a 1-under 143 total. Noh, a recent college graduate, also finished at 1-under 143, securing her first major championship appearance after a strong finish to her morning round.
Coachella Valley locals Joanna Bushnell Crist, Vanessa Betancourt, and Keira Cassady struggled with the difficult conditions, finishing further back in the field. The U.S. Women's Open is set to be played at Riviera Country Club.
