U.S. Women's Open Preview, Pairings, and More

[tonyj5]

This week the LPGA travels to the state of Alabama for the playing of the U.S. Women's Open Conducted by the USGA. This is the second Major Championship of the 2018 season.

Here is my preview and lots more.

TONY'S LPGA REPORT (http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/)

[tonyj5]

The Pairings for rounds 1 and 2 have now been posted:

U.S. Women's Open Preview, Pairings, and More (http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2018/05/us-womens-open-preview-pairings-and-more.html)

[tonyj5]

Here are the first round leaders:

1 Ariya Jutanugarn -5
1 Sarah Jane Smith -5
1 Jeongeun6 Lee -5
4 Danielle Kang -3
4 Michelle Wie -3
4 Linn Grant -3

For more scores:

U.S. Women's Open Preview, Pairings, and More (http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2018/05/us-womens-open-preview-pairings-and-more.html)

[tonyj5]

Here are the leaders when round 2 was suspended. Play will resume Saturday morning 8:45 ET.

1 Sarah Jane Smith -10 F
2 Su-Hyun Oh -6 F
2 Ariya Jutanugarn -6 8

For more scores:

U.S. Women's Open Preview, Pairings, and More (http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2018/05/us-womens-open-preview-pairings-and-more.html)

[tonyj5]

Here are the leaders after round 3:

1 Ariya Jutanugarn -12
2 Sarah Jane Smith -8
3 Hyo Joo Kim -6

For more scores:

U.S. Women's Open Preview, Pairings, and More (http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2018/05/us-womens-open-preview-pairings-and-more.html)

[tonyj5]

Here are the final results:

1 **Ariya Jutanugarn -11
2 Hyo Joo Kim -11
3 Carlota Ciganda -7

** Won in playoff

For more scores:

U.S. Women's Open Preview, Pairings, and More (http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2018/05/us-womens-open-preview-pairings-and-more.html)

[Francie]

What an outstanding finish!!! Ariya could have caved after having that triple bogey, but she dug deep and kept her poise. She likely has learned a lot about herself at the young age of 22. She has always been a superb golfer, but this will launch her to the next level. By the way, with the exception of Julie Inkster, the Fox announcers were AWFUL.

[tonyj5]

What an outstanding finish!!! Ariya could have caved after having that triple bogey, but she dug deep and kept her poise. She likely has learned a lot about herself at the young age of 22. She has always been a superb golfer, but this will launch her to the next level. By the way, with the exception of Julie Inkster, the Fox announcers were AWFUL.

I think that she will dominate unless she suffers a injury.

I agree with your statement on the announcers.