Lydia Ko Misses Cut at US Women's Open
Lydia Ko missed the cut at the US Women's Open on Saturday.
She finished with a two-over 73 on day two.
Lydia Ko started strong but fell apart with a hat-trick of bogeys.
She carded one bogey on the front nine before two birdies.
The world No 10 had potential to overtake Annika Sorenstam's career earnings record.
But she will sit out the final rounds in one of the majors still eluding her.
The PGA Championship tees off later this month.
Lydia Ko will look to bounce back from this disappointment.
Lydia Ko was tied 70th after the second round.
She hit three consecutive bogeys from the 12th to 14th.
The US Women's Open is a major tournament in Los Angeles.
Lydia Ko arrived with four top-10 finishes from nine LPGA Tour events this year.
Lydia Ko's front nine featured one bogey before two birdies.
But she couldn't sustain the momentum.
The cut mark was one shot ahead of Lydia Ko.
She finished five-over and missed the cut.
Lydia Ko will look to regroup and refocus.
The PGA Championship is her next opportunity to shine.