World No 1 targets ‘special’ Scottish win on her way to British Open bid

● Victory would be ‘great honour’ – Ko

Pete Godfrey has already had a pleasing impact. “He’s very positive, no matter if I am over or under par he’s always after another birdie,” said Ko.

“Even when I miss a green he says things like chip it in.

“I think it’s really helpful having someone like him around, it’s good to hear and be with someone more positive than Iam.

“I really enjoy working with Pete so far and it’s been a lot of fun.

“I’ve only done a few tournaments with him so far so the more time I can spend with him will make us better.

“I think you always feel like you can be more positive. It is hard when it isn’t going the way you want it to be but I’m having fun and have a great team around me that makes me have a lot of fun,so it’s great to surround yourself with people that have the same mindset as you.”

Ko, whose plan is to retire at 30 (“My goal doesn’t change. That’s ten years from now. I might study, have a family, I just don’t know”) revealed that music provides her with solace during the stresses of competition and added: “I warm up to music which I think is a great way to relax and fell like I’m having fun.

“I love listening to music, so, when I get in to tricky situation, I whistle or sing in my head which helps me think about the positives.

“I am completely into Ed Sheeran’s new album. I love his music and have been listening to that a lot.

“Even my alarm is set to one of his songs. I’m hoping one day I’ll be able to go to one of his concerts.”