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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.

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.