NAPLES, Fla. – Lydia Ko raised her hand on the first green to line up her putt and noticed how badly she was shaking. She quickly put it down, hoping Stacy Lewis and Inbee Park hadn’t noticed.
Alas, the 18-year-old is mortal!
Ko admitted to Thursday’s nervous display a day later, saying it’s also why she probably hooked her tee shot on the opening hole at Tiburn Golf Club and had to hit a provisional.
“Well, I didn't feel nervous,” said Ko. “Even on the tee I felt like just have fun out there, just like another event.