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- The Australian
Golf: Steph Kyriacou targets British Open glory after Kim's major breakthrough
Grace Kim's breakthrough major win at the Evian Championship has moved fellow Aussie Steph Kyriacou to declare she needs to 'get a wriggle on' to join her mate on the list. The women's British Open at Royal Porthcrawl in Wales provides the perfect opportunity for the 24-year-old Sydneysider, who grew up playing links-style golf at 'St Micks' on the coast at Little Bay and expects to thrive in similar conditions this week. 'I love links golf,' Kyriacou, the world No.42, said. 'I love playing in the wind. I grew up at St Mick's (St Michael's Golf Club), which is on the water. I've grown up trying to be creative, so I feel like that's when I play my best golf. 'It's proper links. It's going to be fun. A couple blind tee shots, lots of slopes in the greens. It's windy, right on the beach, so it's going to be a proper links week.' Stephanie Kyriacou loves links golf. Picture:Kyriacou is one of nine Australians in the field after Hira Naveed came through late qualifying. The camaraderie between the Australians on tour was on show when Kim won the Evian Championship in France to become a major champion. Kyriacou's greenside video of her mate's miracle chip-in after putting her second shot on the opening playoff hole 'in the p*ss' and the cheers of the likes of Hannah Green and Minjee Lee went viral. But for Kyriacou, who was runner-up at the Evian the previous year and is yet to notch an LPGA win, Kim's brilliant win was also a reminder of what's possible for herself. 'It's kind of pretty competitive against all of us, I would say. Gracie's got one up on me or two off on me, so I need to get a little wriggle along, don't I?' she said. 'I feel good. We had a little team chat the other day, so have some things that I want to put in this week and just more about how I'm going to play golf. 'Not so much about performance stuff, but hopefully that helps me a bit. I think it will, but I'm looking forward to it.' Minjee Lee and Hannah Green spray Grace Kim after her Evian Championship win. Picture:Kyriacou used her practice rounds at Porthcrawl to play practice shots from everywhere, including the 'hay' that lines a lot of fairways and can provide a bit of trouble. 'Ideally, I don't miss one, but it's a bit inconsistent in the rough. Some parts are OK and then other parts are no bueno (not good),' she said. 'Just trying to get into the thick stuff, get used to what the worst could be.' Kyriacou will be joined at the Open by fellow Australians Kim, Naveed, Green, Lee, Cassie Porter, Kirsten Rudgeley, Karis Davidson and Gabi Ruffels.
Herald Sun
4 hours ago
- Herald Sun
Golf: Steph Kyriacou targets British Open glory after Kim's major breakthrough
Don't miss out on the headlines from Golf. Followed categories will be added to My News. Grace Kim's breakthrough major win at the Evian Championship has moved fellow Aussie Steph Kyriacou to declare she needs to 'get a wriggle on' to join her mate on the list. The women's British Open at Royal Porthcrawl in Wales provides the perfect opportunity for the 24-year-old Sydneysider, who grew up playing links-style golf at 'St Micks' on the coast at Little Bay and expects to thrive in similar conditions this week. 'I love links golf,' Kyriacou, the world No.42, said. 'I love playing in the wind. I grew up at St Mick's (St Michael's Golf Club), which is on the water. I've grown up trying to be creative, so I feel like that's when I play my best golf. 'It's proper links. It's going to be fun. A couple blind tee shots, lots of slopes in the greens. It's windy, right on the beach, so it's going to be a proper links week.' Stephanie Kyriacou loves links golf. Picture:Kyriacou is one of nine Australians in the field after Hira Naveed came through late qualifying. The camaraderie between the Australians on tour was on show when Kim won the Evian Championship in France to become a major champion. Kyriacou's greenside video of her mate's miracle chip-in after putting her second shot on the opening playoff hole 'in the p*ss' and the cheers of the likes of Hannah Green and Minjee Lee went viral. But for Kyriacou, who was runner-up at the Evian the previous year and is yet to notch an LPGA win, Kim's brilliant win was also a reminder of what's possible for herself. 'It's kind of pretty competitive against all of us, I would say. Gracie's got one up on me or two off on me, so I need to get a little wriggle along, don't I?' she said. 'I feel good. We had a little team chat the other day, so have some things that I want to put in this week and just more about how I'm going to play golf. 'Not so much about performance stuff, but hopefully that helps me a bit. I think it will, but I'm looking forward to it.' Minjee Lee and Hannah Green spray Grace Kim after her Evian Championship win. Picture:Kyriacou used her practice rounds at Porthcrawl to play practice shots from everywhere, including the 'hay' that lines a lot of fairways and can provide a bit of trouble. 'Ideally, I don't miss one, but it's a bit inconsistent in the rough. Some parts are OK and then other parts are no bueno (not good),' she said. 'Just trying to get into the thick stuff, get used to what the worst could be.' Kyriacou will be joined at the Open by fellow Australians Kim, Naveed, Green, Lee, Cassie Porter, Kirsten Rudgeley, Karis Davidson and Gabi Ruffels. Originally published as Watching Grace Kim become a major champion has lit a fire in fellow Aussie Steph Kyriacou at British Open
The Advertiser
6 hours ago
- The Advertiser
'Love links golf': Kyriacou eyes another Aussie major
Steph Kyriacou is feeling right at home as she looks to join the party and capture a third straight golf major for Australia at the Women's British Open in Wales. Kyriacou is feeling a little envious after watching fellow Sydney 24-year-old and great mate Grace Kim win this month's Evian Championship in France. Kyriacou led last year's Evian event into the final round before finishing runner-up and posting a third top-10 from her first 14 major starts. The ambitious two-time European Tour winner is yet to break through on the LPGA Tour and knows she is playing catch-up against her compatriots, including world No.5 Minjee Lee, who bagged her third career major at last month's PGA Championship. Kyriacou says she's always feeding off the bumper Australian contingent now plying their trade in America, including eight in this week's Open field at Royal Porthcawl. "There's a whole bunch of us out here now, so it's nice to have some other Aussies," she said ahead of Thursday's first round of the $US9.5 million event. "I don't know what 'Greeny' (Hannah Green) and Minjee were like if it was just them two or not, but yeah, it's nice to have a couple Aussie mates and to hear the accent. It is very refreshing. "It's kind of pretty competitive against all of us, I would say. Gracie's got one up on me, or two up on me, so I need to get a little wriggle along, don't I?" After making the cut on her major championship debut at the 2020 Open, Kyriacou also boasts a tie for 13th and equal seventh in the event. The links specialist is relishing another opportunity to contend at the last major of the year between Cardiff and Swansea. "I love links golf," Kyriacou said. "I love playing in the wind. I grew up at St Mick's (St Michael's Golf Club), which is on the water, so I've grown up trying to be creative. "I feel like that's when I play my best golf. You can't be too technical when there's wind because it's just not really going to get you anywhere. "You have to be a bit more creative, do a bit more to your swing. "So technique goes out the window, which definitely helps me. "Anything could still happen out here, but I'm feeling good going into the week." Hira Naveed successfully qualified on Monday with a two-under-par 69 at Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club to join fellow West Australians Lee and Green in the field. Kyriacou, Kim, Gabriela Ruffels, Karis Davidson and Cassie Porter round out the Australian challenge. Defending champion and world No.3 Lydia Ko will spearhead a three-strong New Zealand charge also featuring former NSW Open winner Momoka Kobori and Amelia Garvey. English sensation Lottie Woad is the bookmakers' favourite ahead of world No.1 Nelly Korda after winning last week's Scottish Open on her professional debut. Steph Kyriacou is feeling right at home as she looks to join the party and capture a third straight golf major for Australia at the Women's British Open in Wales. Kyriacou is feeling a little envious after watching fellow Sydney 24-year-old and great mate Grace Kim win this month's Evian Championship in France. Kyriacou led last year's Evian event into the final round before finishing runner-up and posting a third top-10 from her first 14 major starts. The ambitious two-time European Tour winner is yet to break through on the LPGA Tour and knows she is playing catch-up against her compatriots, including world No.5 Minjee Lee, who bagged her third career major at last month's PGA Championship. Kyriacou says she's always feeding off the bumper Australian contingent now plying their trade in America, including eight in this week's Open field at Royal Porthcawl. "There's a whole bunch of us out here now, so it's nice to have some other Aussies," she said ahead of Thursday's first round of the $US9.5 million event. "I don't know what 'Greeny' (Hannah Green) and Minjee were like if it was just them two or not, but yeah, it's nice to have a couple Aussie mates and to hear the accent. It is very refreshing. "It's kind of pretty competitive against all of us, I would say. Gracie's got one up on me, or two up on me, so I need to get a little wriggle along, don't I?" After making the cut on her major championship debut at the 2020 Open, Kyriacou also boasts a tie for 13th and equal seventh in the event. The links specialist is relishing another opportunity to contend at the last major of the year between Cardiff and Swansea. "I love links golf," Kyriacou said. "I love playing in the wind. I grew up at St Mick's (St Michael's Golf Club), which is on the water, so I've grown up trying to be creative. "I feel like that's when I play my best golf. You can't be too technical when there's wind because it's just not really going to get you anywhere. "You have to be a bit more creative, do a bit more to your swing. "So technique goes out the window, which definitely helps me. "Anything could still happen out here, but I'm feeling good going into the week." Hira Naveed successfully qualified on Monday with a two-under-par 69 at Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club to join fellow West Australians Lee and Green in the field. Kyriacou, Kim, Gabriela Ruffels, Karis Davidson and Cassie Porter round out the Australian challenge. Defending champion and world No.3 Lydia Ko will spearhead a three-strong New Zealand charge also featuring former NSW Open winner Momoka Kobori and Amelia Garvey. English sensation Lottie Woad is the bookmakers' favourite ahead of world No.1 Nelly Korda after winning last week's Scottish Open on her professional debut. Steph Kyriacou is feeling right at home as she looks to join the party and capture a third straight golf major for Australia at the Women's British Open in Wales. Kyriacou is feeling a little envious after watching fellow Sydney 24-year-old and great mate Grace Kim win this month's Evian Championship in France. Kyriacou led last year's Evian event into the final round before finishing runner-up and posting a third top-10 from her first 14 major starts. The ambitious two-time European Tour winner is yet to break through on the LPGA Tour and knows she is playing catch-up against her compatriots, including world No.5 Minjee Lee, who bagged her third career major at last month's PGA Championship. Kyriacou says she's always feeding off the bumper Australian contingent now plying their trade in America, including eight in this week's Open field at Royal Porthcawl. "There's a whole bunch of us out here now, so it's nice to have some other Aussies," she said ahead of Thursday's first round of the $US9.5 million event. "I don't know what 'Greeny' (Hannah Green) and Minjee were like if it was just them two or not, but yeah, it's nice to have a couple Aussie mates and to hear the accent. It is very refreshing. "It's kind of pretty competitive against all of us, I would say. Gracie's got one up on me, or two up on me, so I need to get a little wriggle along, don't I?" After making the cut on her major championship debut at the 2020 Open, Kyriacou also boasts a tie for 13th and equal seventh in the event. The links specialist is relishing another opportunity to contend at the last major of the year between Cardiff and Swansea. "I love links golf," Kyriacou said. "I love playing in the wind. I grew up at St Mick's (St Michael's Golf Club), which is on the water, so I've grown up trying to be creative. "I feel like that's when I play my best golf. You can't be too technical when there's wind because it's just not really going to get you anywhere. "You have to be a bit more creative, do a bit more to your swing. "So technique goes out the window, which definitely helps me. "Anything could still happen out here, but I'm feeling good going into the week." Hira Naveed successfully qualified on Monday with a two-under-par 69 at Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club to join fellow West Australians Lee and Green in the field. Kyriacou, Kim, Gabriela Ruffels, Karis Davidson and Cassie Porter round out the Australian challenge. Defending champion and world No.3 Lydia Ko will spearhead a three-strong New Zealand charge also featuring former NSW Open winner Momoka Kobori and Amelia Garvey. English sensation Lottie Woad is the bookmakers' favourite ahead of world No.1 Nelly Korda after winning last week's Scottish Open on her professional debut. Steph Kyriacou is feeling right at home as she looks to join the party and capture a third straight golf major for Australia at the Women's British Open in Wales. Kyriacou is feeling a little envious after watching fellow Sydney 24-year-old and great mate Grace Kim win this month's Evian Championship in France. Kyriacou led last year's Evian event into the final round before finishing runner-up and posting a third top-10 from her first 14 major starts. The ambitious two-time European Tour winner is yet to break through on the LPGA Tour and knows she is playing catch-up against her compatriots, including world No.5 Minjee Lee, who bagged her third career major at last month's PGA Championship. Kyriacou says she's always feeding off the bumper Australian contingent now plying their trade in America, including eight in this week's Open field at Royal Porthcawl. "There's a whole bunch of us out here now, so it's nice to have some other Aussies," she said ahead of Thursday's first round of the $US9.5 million event. "I don't know what 'Greeny' (Hannah Green) and Minjee were like if it was just them two or not, but yeah, it's nice to have a couple Aussie mates and to hear the accent. It is very refreshing. "It's kind of pretty competitive against all of us, I would say. Gracie's got one up on me, or two up on me, so I need to get a little wriggle along, don't I?" After making the cut on her major championship debut at the 2020 Open, Kyriacou also boasts a tie for 13th and equal seventh in the event. The links specialist is relishing another opportunity to contend at the last major of the year between Cardiff and Swansea. "I love links golf," Kyriacou said. "I love playing in the wind. I grew up at St Mick's (St Michael's Golf Club), which is on the water, so I've grown up trying to be creative. "I feel like that's when I play my best golf. You can't be too technical when there's wind because it's just not really going to get you anywhere. "You have to be a bit more creative, do a bit more to your swing. "So technique goes out the window, which definitely helps me. "Anything could still happen out here, but I'm feeling good going into the week." Hira Naveed successfully qualified on Monday with a two-under-par 69 at Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club to join fellow West Australians Lee and Green in the field. Kyriacou, Kim, Gabriela Ruffels, Karis Davidson and Cassie Porter round out the Australian challenge. Defending champion and world No.3 Lydia Ko will spearhead a three-strong New Zealand charge also featuring former NSW Open winner Momoka Kobori and Amelia Garvey. English sensation Lottie Woad is the bookmakers' favourite ahead of world No.1 Nelly Korda after winning last week's Scottish Open on her professional debut.
