Lydia Ko sees this week's Women's Scottish Open as ideal preparation for next week's Open at St Andrews after her Olympic gold medal.
Lydia Ko had no thoughts of taking time out after her Olympic gold medal as the New Zealander believes this week's Women's Scottish Open is ideal preparation for next week's Open at St Andrews.
Ko feels invigorated by her Olympic experience and said: "We had 30,000 fans every day and I think it was truly a celebration of sport and finally golf was fully integrated into the Games. World number two Lilia Vu, the highest-ranked player in the field, was delighted with "really beautiful" weather that greeted Wednesday's pro-am but realises that is unlikely to be the case for all four rounds.
Defending champion Celine Boutier, who finished 18th at the Olympics, views the changeable weather as just "part of the experience of Scottish courses".For Scottish number one Gemma Dryburgh, winning her home tournament is a "dream of mine" as she looks to emulate compatriot Bob MacIntyre's victory in a world-class field at this year's men’s Scottish Open.
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