WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Lydia Ko struggled early in the year with her putting, but the final piece may be falling into place as the Rolex world No. 1 looks to claim her first victory since shedding her teen-phenom status.
Ko, who turned 20 last month, posted a 4-under-par 67 Thursday to get into early contention at the Kingsmill Championship.
Ko says she’s comfortable with her swing changes under a new coach (Gary Gilchrist) and with her new equipment (PXG), and now she’s getting comfortable with her putting changes.
In Thursday’s opening round, Ko took 26 putts, making five birdies against a single bogey.