At Scottish Open, 29 players fail to break 80 in tough conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
At the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, only 13 players managed to finish under par amidst challenging conditions on July 23, 2026. Lauren Coughlin and Jenny Shin share the lead at 6 under. A total of 29 players struggled significantly, failing to break the 80 mark, with Minjee Lee recording an 85. Patty Tavatanakit and Nelly Korda displayed better performances, shooting 71 and 72 respectively. The day’s average score ended at 76.5, indicating the difficult nature of the course.
- •Lauren Coughlin and Jenny Shin both at 6 under lead the tournament.
- •A total of 29 players did not break 80 at Dundonald Links.
- •Minjee Lee struggled with an opening score of 85, hitting only three fairways.
- •The scoring average for Day 1 was 76.5.
- •Nelly Korda and Patty Tavatanakit finished with scores of 72 and 71 respectively.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — At windswept Scottish Open, 29 players fail to break 80
"Only 13 players broke par at a firm and fast Dundonald Links.
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