Can the co-favorite, Lydia Ko, capture the Chevron (Photo courtesy of Australian Women’s Health).
The LPGA’s first major of the season will take place at the Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, as the players compete for this coveted major championship.
The defending champion is Jennifer Kupcho, who won it in California, where it was played for many years. It now has a fresh start in Texas. The Woodlands is 31 miles from Houston.
There is a stellar field as expected for this major championship.
The Carlton Woods Course is 6,824 yards and is a Par 72.
TV
Thursday, Golf Channel, 10 AM-2 PM CT, 5-7 PM CT
Friday, Golf Channel, 10 AM-2 PM CT, 5-7 PM CT
Saturday, Golf Channel, 2-3 PM CT, NBC, 3-5 PM CT
Sunday, Golf Channel, 2-3 PM CT, NBC, 3-5 PM CT
Weather
Thursday, 80. Fine in the morning, afternoon scattered t storms could develop. 49% chance. Wind SSE 12 MPH.
Friday, 81, Scattered T-storms, 63%, wind WNW 10 MPH.
Saturday, 78, Sunny, wind E 8 MPH.
Sunday, 70, Partly Sunny AM, periods of rain in afternoon, 66%. Wind E 11 MPH.
So, weather could be a factor, but it could move in and out of the Woodlands area quickly. Hoping there won’t be a problem. They’ll get it in. It’s a Major, they’ll get it done.
Odds,
Lydia Ko, 12/1
Nelly Korda, 12/1
Atthaya Thitikul, 14/1
Jin Young Ko, 14/1
Georgia Hall, 18/1
Lilia Vu, 18/1
Hyo-Joo Kim, 22/1
Nasa Hataoka, 22/1
Celine Boutier, 25/1
Danielle Kang, 25/1
Brooke Henderson, 28/1
Charley Hull, 33/1
Lexi Thompson, 33/1
Maja Stark, 35/1
Leona Maguire 50/1
Jennifer Kupcho, 60/1
Ally Ewing, 65/1.
Winner
This is always a tough call in majors on either the men’s or the women’s side. I’m going to take the hot golfer right now. I’m going with the 22 year old from Sydney Australia at 70/1, to capture the championship. She won at the Lotte Championship in Hawaii last week winning a three way playoff and shooting 68 on Sunday. I’ll take,
Grace Kim
I like the young lady from Australia to win in back to back weeks and capture this coveted first Major in women’s golf. (Photo courtesy of Twitter.)
8 Responses
It is hard for me to go against Korda. She might have the best swing in golf.
She’s a great choice, WP. Thanks a lot.
Lexi is my choice…hope she gets off to a good start
Thanks, Bama G
Thanks for the preview, DW! Should be a great tournament!
Thanks, T!
This is a course for bombers when the LPGA sets up at 6,824 yards. If they do play at this length I see Korda & Lexi Thompson smiling. Lydia Ko not known as a long hitter, but she has all the best skills. Tough to repeat. I Like your Grace Kim selection. Nothing better than going into a major with confidence at a peak.
Thanks, SMU! Thinking about you man!