ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — In-Kyung Kim stood on the first tee at the Women’s British Open and seemed to have everything going against her.
The wind was rising. Heavy rain was falling. The temperature was dropping. If that wasn’t enough, Inbee Park had just toured Kingsbarns Links in a course record-tying 64 and was one shot behind. Stacy Lewis, another past Women’s British Open champion, was another shot back after a 65.
Kim answered every challenge Saturday.
In weather that turned out better than expected — only one heavy shower — Kim shot a bogey-free 66 by converting a string of birdie putts.