More agony for Olson as Kim wins US Open
American Amy Olson was denied for a third time in her bid to land a breakthrough professional win in a major as Korea’ s A Lim Kim finished with a flourish to triumph in the 75th US Women’s Open in Texas.
In her major de but, 25-year- old Kim birdied the final three holes on the Cypress Creek Course at Champions Golf Club in Houston to pip both Olson and world No 1 Jin Young Ko by a shot.
Kim, who finished with a three-under-par total, is the seventh player to make a five-stroke comeback in the final round to win the USGA event and the first since Annika Sorenstam in 1995.
“Still can't really soak in that I' m the champion ,” said Kim, who enjoyed a congratulatory Facetime call from her idol Sorenstam afterwards.
As the final round was completed a day late after torrential wind and rain on Sunday caused the USGA to suspend play, Olson played with a heavy heart after the sudden death of her father-in-law on Saturday.
“Coming out this morning I had no idea what to expect ,” said Olson, who came up short for the third time while playing in the final group at a major.
“It was just one of those things, I felt very weak and helpless the last couple days. I really believe the Lord just carried me through.”
Japan’s Hinako Shibuno, looking to become the third player to win majors as their first two L PG A Tour titles after her breakthrough in the 2019 AIG Women’s Op en, finished fourth after a disappointing final-round 74 .