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Okayama and Takeda Seize First-Round Lead at AIG Women’s Open

A pair of Japanese golfers carded five-under 67s to seize the first-round lead at Royal Porthcawl, leaving pre-tournament favorite Lottie Woad five shots behind.

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Golf - Augusta National Women's Amateur - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, United States - April 6, 2024 England's Lottie Woad hits off the third tee during the final round REUTERS/Mike Blake/ File Photo
May 30, 2025; Erin, WI, USA; Charley Hull hits off the first tee during the second round of the U.S. Women’s Open Friday, May 30, 2025 at Erin Hills in the Town of Erin, Wisconsin. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda share the lead after opening with five-under 67s at Royal Porthcawl.
  • Lottie Woad, fresh off wins at the Irish and Scottish Opens, shot an even-par 72 that leaves her five strokes adrift after four birdies and four bogeys.
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda and No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul each posted two-under rounds to sit three shots off the pace, while defending champion Lydia Ko finished at one over.
  • English rookie Mimi Rhodes impressed with a three-under 69 to emerge as the top British contender amid strong home support.
  • Royal Porthcawl’s firm fairways and shifting coastal winds delivered a stern links test that could influence the Rolex Rankings as the tournament unfolds.