2016-08-17t185635z_746765126_rioec8h1gma6m_rtrmadp_3_olympics-rio-golf-w_0.jpg Lydia Ko celebrates her eagle on the 15th in the first round in Rio. Photo: ReutersA miraculous eagle has rescued Lydia Ko's first round in Rio as women's golf ended a 116-year absence from the Olympic Games. It featured a brilliant 135-yard approach shot which found the hole on the par-four 15th - a moment to savour on a hot, still afternoon. Ko, the world No 1, shot a two-under 69 to be four shots behind the Thai leader and world No 2 Ariya Jutanugarn. The Thai finished the round with a 6-under 65 for a one-shot lead over seven-time major champion Inbee Park and Seiyoung Kim, both of South Korea.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 17, 2016 20:48 UTC