At the Chevron Championship, the competition heated up as unexpected weather added a twist to the first round. South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran and China's Liu Yan dazzled by shooting a bogey-free 7-under 65, sharing the lead before the round was suspended due to an approaching storm at The Club at Carlton Woods. ⛳
Early in her round, Ryu switched to a new putter and felt more comfortable on the greens, birdieing five of her first 10 holes and finishing strong with a closing birdie. Her decision clearly paid off as she maintained her brilliant performance throughout.
Liu, determined to secure her first LPGA Tour win, focused on perfecting her driver after last week's performance. Her improvements sparked an impressive burst on the back nine, where a quick succession of birdies helped her tie with Ryu. 🔥
Meanwhile, top-ranked Nelly Korda, who won the event last year and enjoyed five straight LPGA wins, struggled with a series of bogeys. Finishing 12 shots behind the leaders, Korda commented, "I'm going to go and practice and see where it takes me," hinting at plans to refine her game.
The suspension, with 24 players left to finish as the storm approached, has only increased the anticipation for the rounds to come. Stay tuned for more updates as this thrilling event unfolds!
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Ryu, Liu share Chevron Championship lead in suspended first round
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