Just a windy walk in the Park

AS South Korean golfing great Inbee Park strolled to victory in the Women’s Australian Open, local fancy Hannah Green was among those in awe.

“I don’t know what golf course Inbee Park is playing,” Green said.

Park added to her legend by cruising to a three-shot triumph at Royal Adelaide yesterday to capture her 20th LPGA title.

The seven-time major winner tamed wicked winds that made a mess of most others, including Green.

The Australian finished eight shots adrift of Park, who claimed her first LPGA title since March 2018.

Green stumbled with three early bogeys, cruelling her quest to bridge the gap on Park, whose winning margin was the same as the three-shot cushion she slept on as overnight leader.

Former world No.1 Park carded one-over in the blustery conditions and was never seriously challenged.

The reigning Olympic champion finished well clear of American Amy Olson (11under) with France’s Perrine Delacour (10-under) third.

The seemingly nerveless Park started yesterday’s final round wary of her nearest challenger, 19-year-old compatriot Ayean Cho.

But Cho’s hopes of catching her esteemed countrywoman were rapidly dashed.

A birdie at the second hole was followed by three bogeys in the next four holes.

American veteran Olson tried to put some pressure on Park, firing a superb three-under round in often treacherous winds.

“It was a battle out there,” Olson said.

Only one golfer shot a lower round than Olson yesterday — American Cristie Kerr carding a four-under 69 — and, like Cho, she finished eight under and tied for sixth. Australia’s Green headed the locals, with world No.8 Minjee Lee finishing four-under and 21year-old Robyn Choi threeunder.

Katherine Kirk finished at three over and Karis Davidson endured a torrid fiveover final round to end at a disappointing 11-over.