Ellie Monk was compelled to place her celebrations on maintain after claiming the largest win of her profession up to now with a powerful victory on the Helen Holm Scottish Ladies’s Open.
The three-day occasion at Royal Troon has Solheim Cup stars Leona Maguire and Linn Grant amongst its spectacular listing of former winners, together with Mel Reid, whereas back-to-back profitable European captain Catriona Matthew was there to look at the long run stars of the ladies’s recreation in motion.
Monk carded rounds of 75 and 72 over the primary two days on the Royal Troon Portland golf course, earlier than a final-round 71 on the Royal Troon {Old} Course on Sunday noticed her high the leaderboard on two over and declare a two-stroke victory.
The college of St Andrews pupil had the assist of her team-mates at Royal Troon, which hosts The Open later this summer time, though noticed her celebrations delayed due to an economics examination the next day.
“It was barely unlucky, however it was an amazing expertise nonetheless!” Monk informed Sky Sports activities Information. “I did assume it might be probably problematic, however I all the time knew going into the week that Sunday night would most likely be spent within the library!
“Each time I got here off the course I used to be making an attempt to slot in some revision, however I used to be very eager to maintain enjoying regardless of the examination!”
On whether or not the examination went in addition to the golf over the weekend, Monk added: “I hope so! I am not solely positive. I got here out of it feeling assured, however I do not need to jinx something!”
What’s subsequent for Monk?
Matthew was in attendance forward of captaining Nice Britain and Eire’s Curtis Cup crew later this yr at Sunningdale, the place they are going to be seeking to finish a run of three consecutive defeats in opposition to america.
Monk says the occasion is a “nice goal” for beginner ladies to try to play in, whereas the Englishwoman has aspirations of turning skilled after college.
“It [turning professional] is certainly one thing I am eager to attempt,” Monk added. “I am going to end my college and proceed the juggle act that’s lecturers and golf.
“I am going to end my time at St Andrews, see how good I can stand up there, after which give it a go!”
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