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The Advertiser
10-05-2025
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Reminder of home boosts Aussie's bid for first LPGA win
The hunt for a first LPGA Tour win is on in earnest for Steph Kyriacou, who is one shot off the lead after the second round of the Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed front nine at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), world No.43 Kyriacou had bogeys on holes two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. The 24-year-old Sydneysider finished strongly in testing conditions with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. "It was a little bit easier than I thought but not easy," Kyriacou, runner-up at last year's Evian Championship, said. "I thought we were going to play through rain all day. I mean, I only had it for probably half the round in total, so wasn't as bad, but, yeah, it's not ideal. "I guess back at home ... our winters aren't that nice, so where I play as well is right on the coast so definitely rainy and windy. "I think that's also why I like playing in Europe, Scotland and stuff, because it kind of reminds me of home." Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda (68) and Andrea Lee (68) and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, started her day on the back nine and erased two birdies on par-3 holes with back-to-back bogeys at the 17th and 18th. After a birdie at the first, Korda made three more over her last five to make a late move up the leaderboard. "After making two bogeys in a row you (need) to reset and just know that you have nine more holes to go and there is some opportunities out there even with the tricky conditions," Korda said. "So just had a little bit of a mental reset and it worked." First-round leader, and world No.2, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73. Brooke Henderson (71), a two-time major champion and a former top-10 player, missed the cut, as did 2023 champion Rose Zhang (75). With Reuters. The hunt for a first LPGA Tour win is on in earnest for Steph Kyriacou, who is one shot off the lead after the second round of the Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed front nine at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), world No.43 Kyriacou had bogeys on holes two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. The 24-year-old Sydneysider finished strongly in testing conditions with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. "It was a little bit easier than I thought but not easy," Kyriacou, runner-up at last year's Evian Championship, said. "I thought we were going to play through rain all day. I mean, I only had it for probably half the round in total, so wasn't as bad, but, yeah, it's not ideal. "I guess back at home ... our winters aren't that nice, so where I play as well is right on the coast so definitely rainy and windy. "I think that's also why I like playing in Europe, Scotland and stuff, because it kind of reminds me of home." Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda (68) and Andrea Lee (68) and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, started her day on the back nine and erased two birdies on par-3 holes with back-to-back bogeys at the 17th and 18th. After a birdie at the first, Korda made three more over her last five to make a late move up the leaderboard. "After making two bogeys in a row you (need) to reset and just know that you have nine more holes to go and there is some opportunities out there even with the tricky conditions," Korda said. "So just had a little bit of a mental reset and it worked." First-round leader, and world No.2, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73. Brooke Henderson (71), a two-time major champion and a former top-10 player, missed the cut, as did 2023 champion Rose Zhang (75). With Reuters. The hunt for a first LPGA Tour win is on in earnest for Steph Kyriacou, who is one shot off the lead after the second round of the Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed front nine at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), world No.43 Kyriacou had bogeys on holes two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. The 24-year-old Sydneysider finished strongly in testing conditions with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. "It was a little bit easier than I thought but not easy," Kyriacou, runner-up at last year's Evian Championship, said. "I thought we were going to play through rain all day. I mean, I only had it for probably half the round in total, so wasn't as bad, but, yeah, it's not ideal. "I guess back at home ... our winters aren't that nice, so where I play as well is right on the coast so definitely rainy and windy. "I think that's also why I like playing in Europe, Scotland and stuff, because it kind of reminds me of home." Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda (68) and Andrea Lee (68) and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, started her day on the back nine and erased two birdies on par-3 holes with back-to-back bogeys at the 17th and 18th. After a birdie at the first, Korda made three more over her last five to make a late move up the leaderboard. "After making two bogeys in a row you (need) to reset and just know that you have nine more holes to go and there is some opportunities out there even with the tricky conditions," Korda said. "So just had a little bit of a mental reset and it worked." First-round leader, and world No.2, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73. Brooke Henderson (71), a two-time major champion and a former top-10 player, missed the cut, as did 2023 champion Rose Zhang (75). With Reuters. The hunt for a first LPGA Tour win is on in earnest for Steph Kyriacou, who is one shot off the lead after the second round of the Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed front nine at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), world No.43 Kyriacou had bogeys on holes two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. The 24-year-old Sydneysider finished strongly in testing conditions with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. "It was a little bit easier than I thought but not easy," Kyriacou, runner-up at last year's Evian Championship, said. "I thought we were going to play through rain all day. I mean, I only had it for probably half the round in total, so wasn't as bad, but, yeah, it's not ideal. "I guess back at home ... our winters aren't that nice, so where I play as well is right on the coast so definitely rainy and windy. "I think that's also why I like playing in Europe, Scotland and stuff, because it kind of reminds me of home." Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda (68) and Andrea Lee (68) and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, started her day on the back nine and erased two birdies on par-3 holes with back-to-back bogeys at the 17th and 18th. After a birdie at the first, Korda made three more over her last five to make a late move up the leaderboard. "After making two bogeys in a row you (need) to reset and just know that you have nine more holes to go and there is some opportunities out there even with the tricky conditions," Korda said. "So just had a little bit of a mental reset and it worked." First-round leader, and world No.2, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73. Brooke Henderson (71), a two-time major champion and a former top-10 player, missed the cut, as did 2023 champion Rose Zhang (75). With Reuters.
The Advertiser
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Kyriacou leads Aussie charge at Liberty National
Steph Kyriacou is one shot off the lead after the second round of the LPGA Tour's Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed opening nine holes at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), Kyriacou had bogeys on Nos two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. She finished strongly with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda and Andrea Lee and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, drained six birdies before bogeying the final two holes. First-round leader Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73. Steph Kyriacou is one shot off the lead after the second round of the LPGA Tour's Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed opening nine holes at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), Kyriacou had bogeys on Nos two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. She finished strongly with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda and Andrea Lee and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, drained six birdies before bogeying the final two holes. First-round leader Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73. Steph Kyriacou is one shot off the lead after the second round of the LPGA Tour's Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed opening nine holes at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), Kyriacou had bogeys on Nos two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. She finished strongly with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda and Andrea Lee and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, drained six birdies before bogeying the final two holes. First-round leader Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73. Steph Kyriacou is one shot off the lead after the second round of the LPGA Tour's Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed opening nine holes at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), Kyriacou had bogeys on Nos two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. She finished strongly with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda and Andrea Lee and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, drained six birdies before bogeying the final two holes. First-round leader Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73.
Perth Now
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Kyriacou leads Aussie charge at Liberty National
Steph Kyriacou is one shot off the lead after the second round of the LPGA Tour's Americas Open in New Jersey . In a mixed opening nine holes at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), Kyriacou had bogeys on Nos two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. She finished strongly with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda and Andrea Lee and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, drained six birdies before bogeying the final two holes. First-round leader Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kyriacou leads Aussie charge at Liberty National
Steph Kyriacou is one shot off the lead after the second round of the LPGA Tour's Americas Open in New Jersey. In a mixed opening nine holes at Liberty National Golf Club on Friday (Saturday AEST), Kyriacou had bogeys on Nos two, seven and nine, birdies on three and four and an eagle on the par-5 sixth. She finished strongly with two more birdies on 17 and 18 to card a three-under-par 69 to sit joint-fourth at seven under, and the leading Australian. Compatriots Hira Naveed, Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Grace Kim all remain in the mix going into the weekend. Naveed (69) is one shot adrift of Kyriacou, with Lee (71) another stroke back. A clutch birdie sequence to get @minjeegolf up higher on the leaderboard ⬆️Tune in on @GolfChannel! — LPGA (@LPGA) May 9, 2025 Ruffels (73), Green (72) and Kim (72) all sit at three under, while Karis Davidson (71) finished one under and one shot above the cut. But not involved in Saturday and Sunday action are compatriots Sarah Kemp (74) at seven over and Cassie Porter (80) at eight over. Those remaining in the event are chasing a leading trio including American duo Nelly Korda and Andrea Lee and Somi Lee. South Korea's Lee had the equal-low round of the day, along with compatriot Jin Hee Im and Japan's Chisato Iwai, a five-under 67. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LPGA Tour (@lpga_tour) Korda, the defending champion and world No.1 who has yet to win this year, drained six birdies before bogeying the final two holes. First-round leader Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is in a group of six with Kyriacou at seven under after a 73.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Watch this Aussie finish LPGA Black Desert Championship with rare albatross
Australia's Stephanie Kyriacou finished off in style at the inaugural Black Desert Championship. The 24-year-old holed her second shot into the closing par 5 to record a rare albatross. "I just nailed my driver," said Kyriacou. "My second shot was actually a pretty good number. It was 212 meters to the flag and my 5-wood carries like 195, so it just landed short, bounced up. STEPH KYRIACOU WITH AN ALBATROSS ON 18 🤯🤯🤯 — LPGA (@LPGA) May 4, 2025 "I was just trying to hit on the green to be honest. Then I smoked it and it went in. But like I kind of stopped watching it and every win was like, whoa, whoa, whoa, and then they cheered. I was like, oh, that's pretty good." Kyriacou closed with a 5-under 67 to finish in a share of sixth at 16 under, 10 shots behind winner Haeran Ryu. "This week has been unreal," said Kyriacou. "The views, staying on site, what the tournament has done for us, the charter flight, everything. It's just been super easy to get to. Like the course is unreal. I've never seen anything like it. It's kind of intimidating because if you miss the fairway you're pretty much reloading. "But other than that, everything else is unreal." This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Aussie Stephanie Kyriacou makes albatross at Black Desert Championship
