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Icelandic Golfer Excels in Abu Dhabi

Golfer Ólafía Þórunn Kristinsdóttir is doing a great job at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open in Abu Dhabi, according to mbl.is. The tournament is part of the Ladies European Tour.

The 24-year-old Ólafía took the lead yesterday, which she played in 65 strokes, or 7 under par. She made eight birdies and one bogey and dedicated her game to her aunt who passed away Tuesday.

Ólafía’s performance was described on the website of the Ladies European Tour under the headline “Ice Maiden Olafia Kristinsdottir Stays Cool in the Desert.”

She just completed the second round, according to mbl.is, which she completed in 66 strokes, bringing her to a total of 13 under par. The second contestant is three strokes behind, at 10 under par. Ólafía will be playing two more rounds.

You can see her ranking here.

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