Steve Palmer's Women's Open first-round first-round threeball tips & best bets

Free golf tips, best bets and player analysis for the Women's Open at Muirfield on the LPGA Tour.

When to watch

Sky Sports Main Event and Golf, 11am Thursday

Best bets

Minjee Lee to win 12.38pm threeball
1pt 7-4 bet365

Preview

The Muirfield masses will be making a beeline for the 12.38pm threeball during the first round of the Women's Open, with three of the best players in the world teeing up alongside one another - Nelly Korda, Minjee Lee and Jin-young Ko.

Bookmakers give Korda the edge for this contest, but the former world number one is still working her way back to top form in the wake of injury issues, and preference at the prices is for Lee. The Australian can boast four top-ten finishes in the Open, as well as five top-20s in the Scottish Open, showing a liking for links golf.

Min Woo Lee's sister has been bursting with self-belief ever since winning the US Women's Open in June and following up with second spot in the PGA Championship.

In contrast, Ko has lost some of her sparkle and aura, failing to make a significant impact this year after a glorious 2021.