SAN MARTIN, Calif. – Moriya Jutanugarn says she’s inspired by her younger sister’s emergence as an LPGA star this year.
Watching Ariya win three consecutive LPGA events, Mo realized something.
“If she can win, why can’t I?” Mo said after posting a 3-under-par 69 Thursday at the U.S. Women’s Open. “She inspires me.”
Moriya posted the only bogey-free round at CordeValle Golf Club on Thursday. She is tied for eighth, five shots behind the leader, Mirim Lee.
“I hit it really, really good,” Moriya said. “I just try to be patient, put my ball in as good position as I can, try to hit a lot of fairways and greens.