It’s time for the US Women’s Open, the second major of the year on the women’s golf calendar.
Pine Needles in North Carolina is the venue for the 77th edition of one of the most prestigious tournaments in the game.
Earlier this year the USGA announced a huge investment in the event, almost doubling the prize fund to $10 million.
A stellar field is already assembling, including some of the biggest names in the game.
Will defending champion Yuka Saso fend off the challengers for her crown? Or will a surprise victor emerge?
By the end of this week, we will know the answer.
Here’s all the information you’ll need ahead of this week’s battle…
US Women’s Open details
Course: Pine Needles, North Carolina
Course stats: Par 71, 6,638 yards
Defending champion: Yuka Saso
Purse: $10,000,000
Winner’s share: $1,800,000
US Women’s Open betting tips
Here’s how they stack up at the moment…
Jin Young Ko
Nelly Korda
Lydia Ko
Minjee Lee
Atthaya Thitikul
Lexi Thompson
Nasa Hataoka
Hyo-Joo Kim
Inbee Park
Sei Young Kim
Odds available in the week of the tournament and are correct at the time of publication.
The bunkered Bet
Jessica Korda: Her preparation may have been overshadowed by her sister Nelly’s return to action, but Jessica Korda is quietly looking an excellent bet. She finished second at the Chevron Championship, and this could finally be her moment to break her major duck.
Always gamble responsibly.
The champ has returned the hardware 👀@SasoYuka_315 is going to need a new home security system after she dropped off the #USWomensOpen trophy 😂 pic.twitter.com/TfAM3qr20v
— U.S. Women’s Open (USGA) (@uswomensopen) May 29, 2022
US Women’s Open: How to watch
Sky Sports will show the event in the UK across its Main Event and Golf channels. Coverage begins at 6pm on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and at 5pm on Saturday.
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