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BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) When world No. 3 Lexi Thompson tees off Thursday in the opening round of the U.S. Women’s Open, Judy Thompson hopes to walk nine holes with her daughter.

That’s the goal. There is no guarantee she will make it. She might do more.

At an event where the focus of the biggest tournament in women’s golf has been its location – on a course owned by President Donald Trump – there are other stories.

There is one about Judy and Lexi Thompson. It’s a mother-daughter tale. The daughter is looking to win her first Open.