Lee wins in Australia, while Pettersen is accused of calling Trump a cheat

Talking points of the week

Australia’s Minjee Lee claimed a five shot victory at the 2018 Oates Vic Open.

The 21 year old finished -13 at the first event of the year for the Ladies European Tour (LET), held at 13th Beach Golf Links in Victoria, Australia. She also won the competition as an amateur in 2014.

“I was a little bit nervous out there, coming down the stretch, but I think I put that pressure on myself, so it’s nice to come out with a win,” Lee said. “I don’t think I’ve won at home since the Vic Open so it’s really nice to win in Australia again.”

Georgia Hall, who won the LET Order of Merit 2017, also had a promising start to the season.

She finished tied third with Australia’s Hannah Green, and had a final score of 7-under par.

.@minjeegolf wins the 2018 @VicOpenGolf by 5 shots on -13 🙌🏻

A masterclass by the Australian #1 & World #20 @13thBeachgolf @ALPGtour @Golf_Vic pic.twitter.com/teIyeW7f8P

— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) February 4, 2018

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As the only golf event in the world where men and women play for equal prize money, Cheyenne Woods also voiced her opinion on why more tournaments should be mixed.

.@Cheyenne_Woods explains why she loves the unique format of the @VicOpenGolf & how combining men & women's golf tournaments is so positive for the game @ALPGtour @Golf_Vic pic.twitter.com/p60EFNvQzH

— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) February 2, 2018

Meanwhile, Suzann Petterson made headlines after a Norwegian newspaper quoted her as saying that Donald Trump ‘cheats in golf’.

However, the LPGA player quickly dismissed the claims, stating that the words had been twisted to make a headline.

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— Suzann Pettersen (@suzannpettersen) January 30, 2018

Shots of the week

.@amy_boulden gets her final round underway in pure sunshine @VicOpenGolf @ALPGtour @Golf_Vic ☀️🏌🏼‍♀️🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/5pA7jmc1UV

— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) February 3, 2018

TOUCH. OF. CLASS!!

Seriously impressive bunker skills from Australian Karis Davidson @VicOpenGolf @ALPGtour @Golf_Vic 🇦🇺🙌🏻🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/vCMcpM8jRQ

— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) February 4, 2018

"Beautiful shot!"

Superb recovery from @hannahgreengolf helps her to save par at the 9th hole & stay at -6 @VicOpenGolf @ALPGtour pic.twitter.com/elu7VvtHSG

— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) February 4, 2018

Best from social media

Loved playing in my first @VicOpenGolf! Such a special event playing along side the men for equal prize money. Thank you @ALPGtour @letgolf @Golf_Vic for a great week! pic.twitter.com/pjVgBTx9Pe

— Cheyenne Woods (@Cheyenne_Woods) February 5, 2018

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