Milngavie’s Lorna McClymont has surprised many by advancing to the final of the 121st R&A Women’s Amateur Championship at Portmarnock. Despite being the underdog, the Scottish Women’s champion will compete against American Melanie Green in the 36-hole title decider.
Should McClymont emerge victorious, she will earn berths in two major tournaments – the Amundi Evian Championship in France and the AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews. Following her securing of a place in the final with two impressive victories, she expressed her excitement, saying, “I can’t believe it – it’s pretty cool.”
Despite the added allure of competing in prestigious tournaments, McClymont remains steadfastly focused on the immediate task at hand. She remarked, “Just focusing on what I can control and hit some good shots and good decisions. Just enjoying it and not thinking too much about the outcome.”
It is worth noting that McClymont has been performing exceptionally well, having emerged victorious in both the Irish and Welsh Women’s Open last year. She is resolute in her determination to maintain her focus and is vying to clinch a second Scottish success in the event within a span of four years.
The journey to the final has been arduous, with McClymont having to overcome formidable opponents such as French player Ines Archer and Swede Louise Rydqvist. The latter reached the final at Hunstanton and holds a much higher standing than McClymont in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Despite the formidable competition, McClymont exhibited patience and unwavering focus. Her composed approach has been pivotal to her success in the tournament. With her mother, Gail, serving as her caddie, McClymont has demonstrated remarkable composure and determination throughout the event.
As she readies herself to face Green in the final, McClymont maintains the same mindset that has brought her success thus far. She remains undaunted by the pressure and is concentrated on making sound decisions on the course.
Her final opponent, Green, also poses a formidable challenge and is aiming to become the first American to claim the title in over two decades. The stage is set for an exhilarating final showdown between McClymont and Green, and golf enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this highly-anticipated match.