Ko leads amateurs at U.S. Women's Open

July 6, 2012 | by United States Golf Association

Lydia Ko

13-year-old Angel Yin misses cut, Lydia Ko leads low amateur race

KOHLER, Wisc. (July 6, 2012) -- Angel Yin, 13, the youngest player in the championship, endured a difficult second round. Her 87 led to a 165 total. Yin was among 28 amateurs in the field. Three qualified for the weekend, led by the world’s top-ranked amateur, Lydia Ko, 15, of Auckland, New Zealand, who shot 72-146. Emma Talley, 18, of Paducah, Ky. (75-148) and Alison Lee, 17, of Valencia, Calif., (74-149) also made the weekend.

About the U.S. Women's Open

The U.S. Women's Open has the biggest payout in women's golf. It is one of 15 annual championships conducted by the USGA. The event is open to any professional or amateur female golfer. There is a handicap limit for amateurs; for the 2024 event it wa...

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