Lucy Li Shows Flashes of Potential Despite Missing Cut at US Women’s Open

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Published: June 20, 2014

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She didn't need to go out and contend for the 2014 U.S. Women's Open title over the weekend for 11-year-old Lucy Li to impress the masses at Pinehurst No. 2. Simply showing up to play was remarkable for the youngest qualifier in the tournament's history, and she followed it up with two rounds of 78 on Thursday and Friday.

But, unfortunately for Li, it wasn't enough to continue playing on Saturday and Sunday. Her score of 16-over par through two rounds was over the cut line, per USA Today:



She may not be continuing her history-making tournament appearance, but let's not forget here, she's 11. Despite that, she's been competing with the best in women's golf on a course that sent even the best men's golfers through a loop in recent weeks.

To recap, Martin Kaymer's runaway victory at the U.S. Open was one of the only scores in the tournament that was below par. Shooting a 78 on the course wasn't foreign for some notable men's golfers who were struggling over the U.S. Open.



Li made four birdies throughout her two rounds—two on Thursday, and two on Friday. She finished 19 of her 36 holes with a score of par.

Not too shabby for an 11-year-old.

In fact, after her first round, she was neck-and-neck with one of the elite women's golfers, per ESPN Stats & Information:



A score of 16 over par doesn't do Li's weekend justice. Without a triple bogey on both days, that score comes down to just 10-over, which would have put her just outside the cut line. 

The performance was simply remarkable given Li's young age, per Golf Digest's Ron Sirak:



But as amazing as it is to consider Li's talent at such a young age, the biggest question is how she develops over the years.

A golfer competing at this young of an age hasn't been seen before. If Li continues making the ascension, it won't be long be...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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