GURNEE, Ill. – Cristie Kerr tried to motivate her team with a message from Yoda. Asked to divulge the content of her text, Kerr said “Just try, not do, you must.” Actually, Yoda said, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” But we get it.
One day after the Americans went scoreless at the UL International Crown, Kerr and company managed to put three points on the board. Kerr and playing partner Lexi Thompson carded seven birdies apiece in their 4-and-3 dusting of Ariya Jutanugarn and Porani Chutichai of Thailand.
“We did what we had to do today as a team,” Kerr said.