Olivia Cowan copes with emotions; Tiia Koivisto’s battle with diabetes

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After 27 top-10s on the Ladies European Tour, Olivia Cowan's breakthrough moment came at the Hero Women's Indian Open on Sunday. Photo: Keyur Tripathi

German efficiency was on view on the greens of the DLF Golf and Country Club on Sunday.

Related: After 27 top-10s, Olivia Cowan’s breakthrough

After 27 top-10s on the Ladies European Tour, Olivia Cowan’s breakthrough moment came at the Hero Women’s Indian Open.

 

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Olivia had a final score of 13-under 275 for a three-shot win in her 97th start.

The media centre was a flurry of activity as the champion made her way to the interview area.

The Hero Women’s Indian Open had kept up with its tradition of producing first-time winners.

 

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Olivia soaked in the sights and sounds of the media centre while sharing her thoughts on the week and what kept her going while striving for the elusive title.

Forty unit of insulin and some good golf for Tiia Koivisto

Tiia Koivisto requires 40 units of insulin everyday on tournament weeks on the LET. This week was harder on the Finn since insulin is less effective in heat.

 

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Work, practice or rest, one eye is always on the blood sugar levels since she was 11. The other one scans the leaderboard since her skill has been good enough for a title win and three top-10s on Tour.

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