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Haeran Ryu, Yan Liu Lead Chevron Championship After Fog-Delayed First Round

Defending champion Nelly Korda struggles with a 77, sitting 12 shots back as the LPGA's first major faces weather disruptions.

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Yan Liu of China plays her shot from the 11th tee during the first round of The Chevron Championship 2025 at The Club at Carlton Woods on April 24, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas. 
Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, reacts on the 15th hole during the first round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Thursday, April 24, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas.
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Overview

  • Haeran Ryu and Yan Liu share the lead at 7-under 65, both delivering bogey-free rounds in the Chevron Championship's opening round.
  • Nelly Korda, the defending champion and World No. 1, posted a 5-over 77, citing struggles with her swing and a recent putter change.
  • Weather disruptions, including a late storm and morning fog, delayed the completion of Round 1 and the start of Round 2 by 45 minutes.
  • Ryu credited her success to a recent putter change, while Liu highlighted an offseason adjustment to hitting a fade for better control.
  • Hyo Joo Kim sits one stroke behind the leaders, while a group of six players, including Brooke Matthews and Ariya Jutanugarn, are tied for fourth at 4-under.