6 seconds and 2 thirds - Stacey Lewis having hard time closing out

[rkim291968]

I have not seen this before from Stacey or any top LPGA or PGA players.   This season alone, Stacey has 6 second place finishes, and 2 third finishes without a win.   Yesterday, she blew another win, disintegrating on back 9 on Blue Bay Classic held in China.   She had a 2 stroke lead but folded under pressure, missing number of makeable putts down the stretch.   This is coming from a former number 1 players who won 4 times last year.   Is it the age (gets tired by the 4th round)?  Pressure?  Just not being lucky?   I feel sorry for her and hope that she wins the big one at the end to compensate for all the close finishes.

 

At the opposite end, Sei Young Kim pulled off another come from behind win, making unlikely shots down the stretch.   She is having exact opposite year to Lewis, winning 3 times this year.  

 

PS - Kevin Na is challenging Lewis' luck on PGA side.   He keeps finishing 2nd ... and without a win, just one in his career and lots of 2nd place finishes, too many to mention.

[SavvySwede]

I caught of glimpse of that stat on the golf channel the other morning. I see it as just an anomaly. She is playing great golf and her number will come up sooner or later.

[DrvFrShow]

6 second place finishes and 2 third place finishes still pays for the groceries.