Athlete such as Nelly Korda or Lydia Ko (6)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
golfer
(Other definitions for golfer that I've seen before include "Player with clubs and tees" , "Player on links" , "Driver, chipper and putter" , "Swinger on course" , "McGinley or Harrington, say" .)