Marina Alex

Achieved a notable second LPGA Tour victory in May, beating world No.1 Jin-young Ko by one with a closing 66 at the Palos Verdes Championship. It moved her up from 61st in the world to 28th. Turned professional a decade ago and her best performance in a major remains her tie for ninth on her debut appearance at the AIG Women’s Open in 2014.

The former Vanderbilt University student’s maiden tour success came in 2018, claiming the Portland Classic by four strokes over Georgia Hall.