Among the star-studded list of professional female golfers teeing off at the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic yesterday, was Bahamian Georgette Rolle.
The sole player representing the country at the prestigious classic was paired with Jaye Marie Green and Vicky Hurst in Group 34, in the opening round of play on Thursday. Rolle shot an 10-over par 83 yesterday, and will really have to turn it up if she intends to make the weekend's cut. Her pairing partners, Green and Hurst shot 2-below and 1-below respectively.
"This year, everything is better," said Rolle, just before
teeing off on hole 10. "I am very comfortable and the weather is very nice. Yesterday (Wednesday) I was able to go around and get a feel for everything, and it feels great. I expect to stay focussed and stick to my game plan. My caddie and I were working on a number of things.
" I just want to play well these next two days and make it to the weekend. The set-up is pretty even. Half of the field will tee off on number one and the next half will go on number 10. I think either one is pretty similar for me. I would just like The Bahamas to know that I will do my best to represent them, and I would love for them to come out and support me."
The classic has a competitive field. After round one, there is a tie for first place between Lydia Ko of New Zealand and South Korean Meena Lee. Both golfers shot a 5-under par 68. A total of nine players are one shot behind the leaders.
Among the players in the field are Stacy Lewis, the 2012 LPGA Rolex Player of the Year, Jiyai Shin, Beatriz Recari, Suzann Pettersen, Cristie Kerr, Jennifer Johnson and Karrie Webb, just to name some of the top ranked players.
There are 11 major winners in the field looking to capture the $195,000 first place prize from a $1.3 million total purse.

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