Overview

• Hull was seen sitting on the 9th-hole tee after waiting for Thompson to complete a lengthy 8th-hole putt, underscoring her impatience.
• Lexi Thompson finished the first round at 1-over par, one stroke behind Hull and Nelly Korda, who both shot even-par 72s.
• The LPGA Tour’s pace-of-play policy, effective since March, allows for penalty strokes and fines; 22 players were fined in 2024 and nine received two-shot penalties.
• Known for her brisk pace, Hull has advocated for tougher enforcement, including multi-shot penalties and potential tour-card suspensions for repeat offenders.
• Fellow speed-advocate Nelly Korda’s visible frustration alongside Hull amplifies calls for the Tour to apply its new rules more rigorously.