Wind hits Inbee Park's four titles bid
Inbee Park wanted tough conditions at St Andrews to try to make up an eight-shot deficit in her pursuit of a fourth-straight major.
It turned out to be too tough for anyone.
The third round of the Women’s British Open was suspended yesterday by gusts that topped 40mph and kept golf balls from staying put on the greens. After waiting six hours for the wind to calm, players were told to return this morning for a marathon finish.
Park is trying to become the first golfer, male or female, to win four straight professional majors in the same season. Her hope was for a steady round in raging wind and for the leading players to lose ground. Park was one under par through four holes, making a 30-foot birdie putt at No 3.
“It’s still going to be windy – hopefully not as windy as it’s been, but there’s no letup in it,” said Susan Simpson, head of operations for the Ladies Golf Union. “It’s still going to be very breezy and equally difficult conditions.”
How difficult?
Out of 508 holes played, there have been only 26 birdies.