Lexi Thompson put on an impressive performance in the first round of the Women’s PGA Championship, carding a 68 to take the lead with a score of four-under-par. She is currently one shot ahead of Nelly Korda from the US and Patty Tavatanakit from Thailand. Thompson, who won her first major in 2014, is planning to retire from full-time golf after the 2024 LPGA Tour season.
The 29-year-old American got off to a strong start with three consecutive birdies and continued to play solid golf throughout the round, finishing with a total of six birdies and two bogeys. Thompson mentioned that it was a great day and she tried to stay focused on each moment of the game, especially on the challenging holes.
Nelly Korda, aiming for her second major title of the year, had a mixed round with a double bogey and six birdies. Despite the ups and downs, Korda felt that she played well overall but acknowledged that being too aggressive on certain shots led to some mistakes.
Charley Hull from England and Leona Maguire from Ireland are both two shots off the lead after shooting opening rounds of 70. Hull mentioned that she felt good about her performance but had a minor hip issue towards the end of the round, affecting her swing. She plans to get some physiotherapy to resolve the issue before the next round.
Defending champion Ruoning Yin from China had a solid start at one-under after carding a 71. The leaderboard is packed with talent from around the world, including players from France, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, and Thailand. The competition is heating up as the tournament progresses, with players showcasing their skills and determination to claim the prestigious title.
As the championship continues, fans can expect to see more exciting moments and fierce competition on the course. Stay tuned for updates on the Women’s PGA Championship as the top players battle it out for glory and the chance to etch their names in golf history.