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Six Golfers Share First-Round Lead at US Women’s Open in Erin Hills

World No. 1 Nelly Korda trails by four strokes behind a six-way 4-under-68 tie that featured former champion A Lim Kim.

Nelly Korda of the United States hits her tee shot on the fourth hole prior to the U.S. Women's Open presented by Ally 2025 at Erin Hills Golf Course on May 27, 2025 in Erin, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • A Lim Kim, Jinhee Im, Yealimi Noh, Rio Takeda, Julia Lopez Ramirez and Angel Yin each shot 4-under 68 to lead after the opening round at Erin Hills.
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda opened with a two-over 72 and sits four strokes back as she chases her first U.S. Women’s Open crown.
  • Calm morning winds and reachable par-5s produced Erin Hills’ lowest round since hosting the men’s U.S. Open in 2017.
  • Defending champion Yuka Saso carded a 74; Jeeno Thitikul and Lydia Ko opened with a 75 and a 73, placing both outside the sub-par tie.
  • The USGA marks its 80th U.S. Women’s Open with a record $12 million purse and reinforced investment in women’s and junior golf programs.