Overview
- A Lim Kim, Jinhee Im, Yealimi Noh, Rio Takeda, Angel Yin and Julia Lopez Ramirez each carded 4-under 68 to share the first-round lead.
- World No. 1 Nelly Korda opened with an even-par 72 as she chases her first U.S. Women’s Open title.
- Thursday’s minimal wind produced lower scores on the 6,829-yard course, though stronger breezes are forecast for the weekend.
- The USGA has set a record $12 million purse for the tournament’s 80th edition, reflecting expanded investment in women’s golf.
- Defending champion Yuka Saso, Lydia Ko and Jeeno Thitikul posted 74, 73 and 75 respectively, while Julia Lopez Ramirez was bogey-free in her debut.