🔥 Golf fans, take note! Ryu Hae-ran of South Korea and Liu Yan from the Chinese mainland soared to the top of the Chevron Championship leaderboard with bogey-free 7-under 65s — but defending champ Nelly Korda’s game crashed hard with a 77. The first round was suspended Thursday due to a storm, leaving 24 players mid-swing.
🏌️♀️ Ryu’s Redemption: After switching putters last week, Ryu birdied five of her first 10 holes. "It feels really good for me," she said, crediting her new gear for clutch putts. Meanwhile, Liu dominated her back nine with four birdies in five holes. "I fixed my driver — it feels solid now," she grinned.
⛈️ Korda’s Rough Ride: Last year’s titleholder, Korda, bogeyed four straight holes early and finished 12 shots back. After her round, the world No. 1 vowed: "I’m going to practice and see where it takes me." Can she bounce back before the cut?
🌪️ Storm Delay Drama: South Korea’s Kim Hyo-joo nearly chased down the leaders but bogeyed her final hole for a 67. With 24 players still unfinished, Friday’s action promises fireworks as the LPGA’s first major heats up! Who’ll ride the momentum? Stay tuned. 🚀
