Kirsten joins Hobart Hurricanes as head coach
helped me out she said in a televised interview. “He said ‘Stay with it, you can still win. We can birdie this hole,’ and I tried to gather myself before I hit the tee shot.”
Thompson, who won her only major at the same event in 2014, said she was proud of the way she battled back.
“It’s great to have the fan base I do. They got me through the whole round,” she said. “It’s unfortunate what happened. I did not mean that. I fought strong to the finish and it was great to see the fans behind me.” HEART OF CHAMPION The LPGA said they had been compelled to investigate the incident after it had been pointed out to them.
“On Sunday afternoon, the LPGA received an email from a television viewer that Lexi Thompson did not properly replace her ball prior to putting out on the 17th hole during Saturday’s third it MELBOURNE: South African World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten has joined Australia’s Hobart Hurricanes on a two-year deal, the Big Bash League (BBL) side said on Monday.
The former South Africa opening batsman had a very successful stint as India’s head coach when he lead them to the top of the world test rankings and the 50-over World Cup title in 2011.
The 49-year-old also coached South Africa to the number one test ranking before a stint with the Delhi Daredevils Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 side.
“I am committed to developing the young T20 talent within the club and the region — at the same time creating the best environment for our leaders and experienced players to perform their best,” Kirsten said in Hurricanes statement.
“My vision is to help the Hurricanes become the club of choice for all aspiring BBL players.
“I would also like to help create an environment which enables a positive and entertaining brand of T20 cricket and to help deliver consistent success to the club.”
The Hurricanes have failed to reach the semi-finals of the eightteam BBL since losing in the final three years ago.