France shines at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open. Emma Grechi, especially. The winner of the 2019 Belfius Ladies Open has been at the forefront since the start of the tournament: 2nd after the first round (70, -2), 7th after the cut (76, +2), and 5th after 54 holes (71, – 1). With a total of +1, the 24-year-old will attack the last course in contention for a runners-up or even for a victory which would be her first title on the Ladies European Tour.
“I think I managed the wind very well. The attitude was very good, I made good shots, like on the first day. The putts came in, I was very patient. Unfortunately, at 18, I make an unlucky double bogey. It’s really the only hole I missed in the game. Overall, I’m very happy with my game. Apart from, perhaps, reviewing the strategy on the 18th, I don’t have any more questions than that for tomorrow (Sunday) ”said the French.
Four well-placed French women, Linnea Ström in front of everyone
While four other tricolors had passed the cut on Friday, three of them played under par this Saturday. Charlotte Liautier and Anne-Lise Caudal move up to 14th place (+6), Agathe Sauzon is just behind in 20th place (+7). After a thunderous start, with a first card of 72 and a fifth place, it is more difficult for Anne-Charlotte Mora. The player from the Ile d’Or achieved a score of 75 this Saturday and is now also in 20th place.
Before the last 18 holes, nothing is played in front. More consistent than her opponents, Linnea Ström has been in the lead since the first day. “I had a bit of a rough start with two bogeys on the first three holes. It wasn’t ideal or what I was hoping for. I’m happy with the way I played and hopefully I can get a good score tomorrow (Sunday)”, concedes the Swede. After a score of 72 (par), the winner of the Espon Tour 2018 shows a total of -3, two shots ahead of Luna Sobron Galmes. On par, the defending champion – winner in 2019 – Esther Henseleit is accompanied by her compatriot Sophie Hausmann.
