Emma Talley hopes a couple of firsts this week cumulate into another first — her maiden LPGA win.
To begin the CP Women's Open, the 28-year-old American played uninspiring golf with 11 straight pars. Then, on the par-4 12th, she finally added a circle to her scorecard.
"On No. 12, I looked at my caddie and I was like, 'I know exactly what I'm doing wrong,'" Talley said after her opening 6-under 65. "I'm just going to start hitting it better."
But not only was the very next hole an improvement, it was perfect.
On Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club's par-3 13th, Talley, the world No.