Webb leads as Oh makes history
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MELBOURNE, Australia - Former No. 1-ranked Karrie Webb returned to form with a 7-under 66 to lead the Women's Australian Open by three strokes yesterday, while 12-year-old Oh Su-hyan become the youngest player ever to participate in the championship.
Defending champion Webb had eight birdies and a bogey and was three strokes clear of Tania Elosegui of Spain and South Korea's Lee Chang-hee at 4 under. She was four shots ahead of a group of three on 70: Clare Queen of Scotland, Beatriz Recari of Spain and South Korea's Kim Hye-youn.
The 34-year-old Webb, chasing her third straight Women's Australian Open title and fifth since 2000, made a confident start at the Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne. "It's a nice little boost to confidence," said Webb. "Hopefully I can carry it on."
Oh, who hadn't picked up a golf club before moving to Australia from South Korea and now plays off a 2 handicap, had a 6-over 79 to be 13 off the pace. But after having to miss her first week of high school to compete, Oh had not given up hopes of making the cut. "I was really nervous when I started and really nervous when I finished," said Oh, who turns 13 in May.
The 34-year-old Webb, chasing her third straight Women's Australian Open title and fifth since 2000, made a confident start at the Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne. "It's a nice little boost to confidence," said Webb. "Hopefully I can carry it on."
Oh, who hadn't picked up a golf club before moving to Australia from South Korea and now plays off a 2 handicap, had a 6-over 79 to be 13 off the pace. But after having to miss her first week of high school to compete, Oh had not given up hopes of making the cut. "I was really nervous when I started and really nervous when I finished," said Oh, who turns 13 in May.