Lydia is right up there. Her potential is huge.

Lydia Ko’s coach David Leadbetter

ing energy is a big part of Ko’s annual plans. If she got to the Olympics a week before the tournament started, that would give her the necessary time to get used to the course.

Sometimes too much fuss can be made about an event and Ko has discovered that a few times this year when she over-prepared for tournaments.

She withdrew from a recent tournament after a month playing and travelling through Asia which left her exhausted.

Ko’s game has matured and she achieved her 2015 goals, including the final major of the year with a magnificent final-round 63.

“Obviously the danger is we don’t have quite as good a year next year as this but we have to set our goals high and she is a player I have considered could be one of the best ever,” said Leadbetter. “Lydia is right up there. Her potential is huge.” She had the potential to emulate some of the marks set by Tiger Woods in the men’s game. He won on average every fourth time he teed it up for a tournament. Leadbetter said she is a delightful person to teach, very considerate and one of the most popular among her peers.

Ko’s stock shot used to be a fade but her new coaches had altered that standard shot to a draw.

“She has picked up about 15 to 20 yards on her drive. Power is a big factor. She’s only 10 to 15 yards behind Lexi Thompson and still keeps that beautiful rhythm she

has in her game.” the pitch and outfield conditions, the match situation and dumb luck.

To quickly summarise Williamson’s two tests to date: It’s not the strongest Australian bowling lineup ever, but it is pretty bloody good. Mitchell Johnson wasn’t at his best but has retired as one of the greats, Mitchell Starc, injuries permitting, will end up being a great, Josh Hazlewood is highly