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Jeeno Thitikul Leads KPMG Women’s PGA Opener as Nelly Korda Battles Neck Injury

She fired an even-par 72 to sit tied for 16th after reaggravating a neck spasm during Monday’s practice round

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Chun In-gee of South Korea tees off on the second hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, on June 19, 2025, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)
Ryu Hae-ran of South Korea tees off on the 14th hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, on June 19, 2025, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Jeeno Thitikul carded a 4-under-par 68 with five birdies in a six-hole stretch to seize the first-round lead at PGA Frisco.
  • Minjee Lee stayed within one stroke of the lead after a 3-under-par 69 that featured seven birdies and two late bogeys.
  • Players endured scorching temperatures and gusty winds that stretched opening-round play beyond six hours on the Fields Ranch East course.
  • Top-ranked Korda opened with seven consecutive pars and added two birdies and two bogeys under therapeutic tape while managing pain on rotation.
  • Jessica Korda is on-site supporting her sister as Nelly defends her major title and seeks her first LPGA victory of the season.