Georgia Hall has returned to Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire for the AIG Women's Open, the site of her 2018 major triumph.
The English golfer is also embracing a mentoring role for emerging amateur talent.
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Hall recalled driving into the venue on Monday, describing the moment as emotional. "It gave me goosebumps," she said.
She remembered the final moments of her victory, walking down the fairway with a three-shot lead. "Everyone was standing up on the grandstands and cheering my name.
For it to be in England was extra special," Hall said.
For the opening rounds, Hall is grouped with 2019 champion Hinako Shibuno and 2026 Women's Amateur Champion Valentine Delon.
Hall played a practice round with Delon, comparing it to her own amateur days at St Andrews and Royal Birkdale.
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"I played with her yesterday. She's a great player," Hall said.
"I played in two AIG Women's Opens as an amateur myself, and I remember what it was like."
Hall offered advice to young competitors: "Give yourself a break and really enjoy the experience." She emphasized that amateurs are in the event because they are great players.
The heavily bunkered layout at Royal Lytham will test course management. Hall urged debutants not to put pressure on themselves but to learn from the best.
Hall's own amateur success includes winning The Women's Amateur Championship in 2013 and earning the Smyth Salver at St Andrews.
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She now balances tournament play with family life after the birth of her son, Conor.
