Nine Notable Female Golfers Who Won't Qualify for the US Women's Open Tournament
Vibe Shift: Ready to dive into the cooler side of 2025’s U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills? Here's a rundown of some big names who took a tumble earlier than expected.
Golfing Giants Gone:
- LILIA VU found herself tossing Birdies like a hot potato, and landing in ... nightmares. Her 6-stroke weekend haul of 80-82 clocked in at +18, making for a Major Championship to forget.
- LAUREN COUGHLIN scored a couple of sweet Birdies but also racked up six Bogeys in each round, tottering through both 76s. Given her 2024 smashing year, we'd hoped for a sharper game from her.
- BROOKE HENDERSON almost pulled off a revival act with Birdies at 14 & 15. But alas, her triple Bogey at the last and a double Bogey at the 18th rendered her rounds of 75-75 a disappointment.
- Hyo Joo Kim tripped up on the Par 4 11th with a Triple Bogey, paving the way for a forgettable 2025 U.S. Open experience. She'll have to wait for that elusive 25th world victory.
- LEONA MAGUIRE seems to suit Sundays better than Thursday-Fridays. Slipping past that cut line in four out of seven Major appearances says it all.
- JEENO THITIKUL flaunted a formidable game till 22, but Major Championships pose a stiff challenge she can't seem to crack. Yet, tucked under her belt is a never-being-a-rookie status at these tournaments.
- **NASA HATAOKA’s Friday misadventures cost her dearly. Birdies at 13 & 14 couldn't mend the damage from her eight Bogeys.
- JENNIFER KUPCHO dug a deep hole with Thursday's 76, and Friday's 71 could only help fill it in, never climb out.
- Lexi THOMPSON might be considering new horizons, yet disappointment stung today. With a pair of 73-74, she waved goodbye to Erin Hills this U.S. Women's Open.
PS: How about that Nelly Korda? Keeping calm and slaying, ain't she? 🏆🌟
Despite the promising start that preceded it, promising contenders Lilia Vu and NASA Hataoka struggled in the tournament, tying up their games with high scores and missing out on potential victories. On the contrary, golfing prodigy Nelly Korda demonstrated resilience and grace, seamlessly advancing through the rounds and shaping up to be a formidable contender for the Championship.
