Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko hopes to follow the footsteps of NZ golfing greatness, when the Women's British Open starts on Thursday (NZ time).
The Open has returned to the Royal Lytham and St Annes, which is the same course where Sir Bob Charles became New Zealand’s first Major champion in 1963.
"Sir Bob Charles is probably the greatest golfer from New Zealand and one of the best players in history," Ko acknowledged.
"To come back where he's won, I think, is pretty cool."
It's the fifth time the championship has been played at the iconic venue and two-time Major winner Ko will try to engrave her name on the trophy for the first time.
The 21-year-old hopes to break out of the form slump that saw her miss the cut at the Scottish Open.
But a longer and more thorough preparation already has her confident that she can thrive on the links course.
"I really enjoy links golf," said Ko. "It's golf you normally don’t get to play and it's challenging, so hopefully I will have a good week."
Ko has an early afternoon tee-off, alongside 2014 champion Mo Martin and Japan's Mamiko Higa
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