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Every athlete cherishes the idea of shining brightest in front of their hometown fans. The 2018 winner of the AIG Women’s Open is excited about the upcoming major at Walton Heath, which happens to be her hometown. It’s not just an achievement to look upto, but a sentimental trip down memory lane to the very greens where her aspirations were nurtured.

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This is not just about winning a title, but about celebrating a journey and embracing the chance to relive those dreams in the place she’s always called home. This tournament offers her a unique opportunity, to merge her past and present, celebrating her growth on the very grounds that witnessed her earliest swings.

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Home Grounds to Major Championship Glory

Georgia Hall, shining on both the LPGA and Ladies European Tours, rarely plays in her UK backyard. Now, she’s gearing up to compete at Walton Heath in Surrey, a short drive from her childhood home. She mentioned, “When people ask me which major would I choose to win another one, not a new one, I always want to win AIG Women’s Open.”

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In 2018, Georgia Hall engraved her name in golfing history by clinching the AIG Women’s Open at the iconic Royal Lytham & St Annes. This monumental victory wasn’t her first taste of success on the grand stage. Just 5 years earlier, she had shown glimpses of her rising star status by securing the prestigious R&A Women’s Amateur Championship. These accomplishments, spaced only a few years apart, firmly established Hall as one of the leading lights in women’s golf, showcasing her consistent prowess and determination in the sport.

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Georgia Hall’s Heartfelt Homecoming in Surrey

To her fans, her presence at this AIG Women’s Open is a testament to her roots and her journey. For Georgia, it’s about honoring the grounds that set the foundation for her glittering career. It’s about embracing the love and support of her community, who cheered for her long before the world recognized her name.

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As she walks the course, Georgia Hall will not only aim to secure another win but will also relish every moment, every cheer, and every memory, and give back to the place that gave her the dream of golfing greatness.

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Dimple Nakar is a budding golf writer at EssentiallySports. The job brings together two of her strongest passions: writing and golf. Dimple’s love for the sport extends far beyond the main players like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson; she also has immense love for the growth golf is currently seeing through LIV Golf and the merger of the two sides. Dimple believes that "golf but louder" is the eventual future of the sport.

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