SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — There’s always a sense of accomplishment — at least before the first round starts — by those players who have qualified for the US Women’s Open, the most prestigious tournament in women’s golf.
Perhaps none of the 156 players is more thankful for being at Sebonack Golf Club for the 68th edition than Natalie Gulbis. Golf’s glamour girl was diagnosed with malaria earlier this year — contracted during the tour’s opening swing through Asia — and has been limited to nine events, with only one finish better than 46th.
Playing in her 12th US Women’s Open, Gulbis got off to a quick start on Thursday, shooting a 2-under-par 70 to sit tied for ninth, four shots behind leader Ha-Neul Kim. Full story for BostonGlobe.com subscribers.
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