Coughlin ties for 13th at AIG Women’s Open

By Jerry Ratcliffe

Charlottesville’s Lauren Coughlin seems to thrive in the winds and weather of the United Kingdom.

The former UVA golfer finished in a tie for 13th at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales on Sunday. Last year’s Scottish Open champion, Coughlin was the third-highest American finisher in Sunday’s final round as she finished the event at 2-under par, nine strokes off the winner, 24-year-old Japanese player Miyu Yamashita.

Coughlin, who was 1-under in Sunday’s round, finished with two birdies, an eagle and three bogeys on the day.

Her play seemed to improve daily in the tournament as she became more comfortable with the course and the wind.

Coughlin had five birdies in Saturday’s round of what is considered one of the world majors for women’s golf.