Christina Kim opened the LPGA State Farm Classic with a 63 to take a one shot lead at the Panther Creek Country Club.
Kim, who finished second here last year, carded seven birdies and an eagle on the day. Sun Young Yoo is in second after her 64, with a split of 28 on the front and 36 on the back nine.
Jee Young Lee and Kristie McPherson are in third with rounds of 65. Michelle Wie, playing on a sponsor’s exemption, turned in her best score in nearly a year with an opening round of 67, highlighted by an eagle on the par-4 15th hole holing her second shot from 100 yards out.
Kim leads LPGA State Farm Classic with 63
Christina Kim opened the LPGA State Farm Classic with a 63 to take a one shot lead at the Panther Creek Country Club.
Kim, who finished second here last year, carded seven birdies and an eagle on the day. Sun Young Yoo is in second after her 64, with a split of 28 on the front and 36 on the back nine.
Jee Young Lee and Kristie McPherson are in third with rounds of 65. Michelle Wie, playing on a sponsor’s exemption, turned in her best score in nearly a year with an opening round of 67, highlighted by an eagle on the par-4 15th hole holing her second shot from 100 yards out.