Lincicome triumphs again at the Pure Silk-Bahamas, while Spiranac is the first female starter in Dubai

by | January 29, 2018 | News

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

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeX48BQnVg3/?taken-by=brittany1golf

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 (@MichelleWieWest) 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

https://www.instagram.com/p/Beh1UI6n6Ix/?taken-by=brittany1golf

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.