Lincicome triumphs again at the Pure Silk-Bahamas, while Spiranac is the first female starter in Dubai
Talking points of the week
Although Brooke Henderson was leading going into the Sunday of the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA classic, it was Brittany Lincicome who successfully defended her title.
Throughout the tournament the players were tested with difficult conditions and 45mph winds, but Lincicome still birdied four of the last five holes.
She finished 12-under par, just two strokes ahead of 23-year-old Wei-Ling Hsu from Taiwan, who at times looked like she was heading for her first LPGA win.
Repeat Winner!
@BrittanyLincicome wins under the lights @PureSilkLPGA!@PureSilkShave @VisitTheBahamas #ItsBetterInTheBahamas pic.twitter.com/3B8ztkke9A
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 28, 2018
"Overall Britt and I did a really good job of calculating numbers and negotiating the wind the best we could" — @BrookeHenderson spoke to @TheAmyRogers after her 2nd round @PureSilkLPGA. She currently leads by 2. pic.twitter.com/jTAerJKcYO
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 27, 2018
Meanwhile, Paige Spiranac was the official starter at the Omega Desert Classic Dubai, where she ran a clinic with Rory McIlroy and Naill Horan.
She also took the time to give a talk to Dubai students about the dangers of cyberbullying.
Speaking to the UAE edition of The National she said:
“It’s such an honour to be the official starter for the men’s tournament. I just want to do a good job, be respectful and make sure I start them off well. It’s also the first time that they’ve offered the role of the starter to a female. The decision is definitely a recognition of the growing role of women in the sport, which is great because they are trying to make the game younger and more appealing, and get more people interested.”
Lovely to see @PaigeSpiranac back in #Dubai @OMEGAGolfDubai with @McIlroyRory @NiallOfficial @EmiratesGC #MadeforGreatness #omegadubaiclassics @GettySport she’s ? pic.twitter.com/edCRFLZWSB
— David Cannon (@Cannonball63) January 24, 2018
Had an amazing experience speaking to 600 students today about cyberbullying! I know I’m constantly knocked down for everything (like being a starter) but I will continue to fight for what I believe in and take opportunities which allow me to share positive messages. https://t.co/6J9o5vHjws
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) January 25, 2018
Shots of the week
This birdie putt on 18 gives @BrookeHenderson a 2-shot lead @PureSilkLPGA. Tune in now for live coverage @GolfChannel pic.twitter.com/7D3uaNIdVf
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 27, 2018
Nothin like a little hole outskies from the fairway on your first day back ?? Good number there @matthewgalloway | video cred: @GolfChannel pic.twitter.com/cKKmR9dDQ6
— Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) January 25, 2018
When it's your day. Hsu chips in for par to maintain a share of the lead with Lincicome @PureSilkLPGA
Warch NOW @GolfChannel pic.twitter.com/M4poKn6YY6
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 28, 2018
Best from social media
.@NiallOfficial has a special message for all the players teeing off their season in Australia @VicOpenGolf staged @13thBeachgolf & for defending champion & fellow @dcfcofficial fan @melreidgolf @modestgolf ⛳️?? pic.twitter.com/M4bwJ7uADx
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) January 27, 2018
Having some fun at @Topgolf @TopgolfOrlando tonight :-) pic.twitter.com/DJ4K8tWa8D
— Carly Booth (@CarlyBooth92) January 24, 2018
The face you make when you mess up the introduction for @TheSergioGarcia? #firstmistakeoftheweek #badtiming @OMEGAGolfDubai pic.twitter.com/KzjunUx0Eo
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) January 27, 2018
Best photo
Going into the weekend knowing that the first tournament of the season starts next week @PureSilkLPGA where it’s nice and WARM! pic.twitter.com/1IulksbMUg
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 19, 2018
Best dressed
ShanShan Feng certainly bagged the award for the loudest trousers of the week. However, her coffee-patterned ensemble may have acted as a good luck charm as she finished tied third with Amy Lang.
☕️ and ?s for @shanshanfengCHN @PureSilkLPGA. She leads by 1 going into the final round. pic.twitter.com/5TQtiW26GT
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 28, 2018
Meanwhile, Danielle Kang kept things sporty and stylish in a selection of her envy-inducing Adidas wardrobe.
Tune in now for live 2nd round coverage @PureSilkLPGA @GolfChannel pic.twitter.com/7ygSUfGj69
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 27, 2018
