Up for a Major challenge

Five of Nelly’s rivals to watch in 2022

Lydia Ko

The former World No.1 has steadily been climbing back up the rankings and won for the first time in three years in 2021, showing signs she can get back to her glory two-year spell of 2015-16 when she triumphed nine times on the LPGA Tour.

Jin Young Ko

Despite disappointing in the Majors last year, Ko’s five lateseason wins in the space of four months made her the LPGA’S Player of the Year.

Yuka Saso

The US Open winner looks fearless at just 20 and has the power and character to remain a force at the top of the women’s rankings for years. One of the longest off the tee, her Major victory at the Olympic Club came in only her seventh event on the LPGA Tour.

Leona Maguire

She may not have the Major pedigree of others, but there is an accepted wisdom that the 27-year-old has the game and temperament to match up to the very best. Maguire broke the all-time points record for a rookie in the Solheim Cup last year with 4.5 from five.

Inbee Park

Despite not winning a Major since 2015, Park remains one of the most consistent forces. Although she lacks the power of her contemporaries at the top of the world rankings, it is her putting that sets Park apart: she has finished 2nd and 1st respectively in the LPGA’S putting average for the last two years.

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