Brianna Do and Anna Huang qualify for the AIG Women’s Open at Wales’ Royal Porthcawl. Huang, the youngest player on the Ladies European Tour, posted a 4-under par 67, while Do tied for eighth. The event, set for Thursday, features 144 golfers under par. Highlights include Huang’s first major championship and Do’s return to the Women’s Open after 2016. #Golf #Women’sOpen #AIGWomen’sOpen
Brianna Du and a Huang qualify for AIG Women’s Open Golf Highlights. In a stunning turn of events, two rising stars, American Brianna Doe and Canadian teen sensation Anna Wang, secured their spots in the prestigious AIG Women’s Open after a grueling 18-hole qualifier. But here’s where it gets controversial. Could their underdog status actually work in their favor? Let’s dive into the details. The AIG Women’s Open kicks off this Thursday at Royal Porcool in Wales and the qualifiers have already set the stage for an electrifying week. Anna Huang, the youngest competitor on the ladies European tour at just 16, stunned everyone with a four underpar 67 at Pile and Kefig Golf Club. Her performance edged out Ireland’s Anna Foster and Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubalt who both shot three under. I’m absolutely thrilled with my round, Huang said, reflecting on her journey. Link golf was totally new to me. I had to play a few practice rounds to get the hang of it, but I think I adapted well. Plus, my US Open experience earlier this year taught me patience, which I’ll carry into this major championship. With a Rolex Women’s Ranking spot of 521, Huang’s rise is nothing short of meteoric. Meanwhile, 35year-old Brianna Doe, a 2011 women’s amateur public links champion, tied for eighth at one under par. This marks her first women’s open appearance since 2016, ranked 351st globally. D recently finished T23 at the KPNG women’s PGA and T-59 at the Evian Championship. Her candid take on her journey. A few years ago, I was the first alternate for the Evian and missed out. So, I traveled to Scotland to play for fun. Old Course, Presswick, Ellie. It was incredible. I learned a lot, just not in a competitive way. But what about the Heartbreakers? Among the five Americans who fell short was Danielle Kang, a four-time Soulheim Cup veteran and 2017 major champion. Despite a 73 in the qualifier, Kang stayed positive. I’m not disappointed at all. I met amazing people and bonded with members at Porth Call. It’s been a great experience. Adding to the story, Australia’s Hira Naveiv, 69, and New Zealand’s Mimokco Kabori, 70. Both former teammates at Pepperdine University joined the 17 qualifiers, all finishing underpar. Their inclusion highlights the global diversity of the 144 player field. And this is the part most people miss. While Huang’s youth and Doe’s resilience are inspiring, the real drama lies in how these qualifiers will perform against seasoned pros. Will the pressure of a major championship crack their confidence? Or will their fresh perspective shine through? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you think underdogs like Hang and Doe can outperform the favorites, or is experience the ultimate key to success here? Drop your comments below.
