CHASKA, Minn. – Lydia Ko is giving David Whelan a try as a new swing coach.
So far, so good.
Ko got herself in early contention with a 1-under-par 70 Thursday at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National. She’s three shots off the lead.
Whelan, once Paula Creamer’s long-time coach, works with Jessica and Nelly Korda. He’s at Hazeltine helping them and Ko this week. Ko has also had Sean Foley and Chris Mayson look at her swings since leaving Ted Oh back in April.
Ko and Whelan spent time on the range Wednesday working on her swing.