“I wanted to talk about this in the beginning of the year, but I wasn’t ready,” Salas said. “I wasn’t — I wanted to share this — my story and my process when I was confident enough to share.
“I guess now is the time to talk about it, and that’s okay. Everyone has their own timeline of sharing what they’ve gone through. And I’m not going to lie. I’m a little nervous even talking about it now, but it’s okay. And I’m in a much better place. Just happy to be here.”
She revealed her struggles began when the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020.
Not having the ability to step onto the golf course and showcase her talents around the world “hit hard” for Salas.
And it showed in her results, as she played in 12 events after the LPGA Tour returned, failing to finish in the top-10 once.
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However, in 2021, she has found her way over recent weeks, finishing tied for fifth at the Pure Silk Championship in May and finishing tied for sixth at the Meijer LPGA Classic earlier in June.
And her stellar opening round on Thursday came on the back of an excellent driving performance, missing just two fairways in her opening 18 holes.
Her bogey-free round meant she finished a shot ahead of Charley Hull in second place.