The LPGA is in motion this week at Liberty Nationwide in New Jersey with the Mizuho Americas Open. Any occasion at Liberty Nationwide is definitely value watching.
A part of what makes this occasion so distinctive is its inclusion of amateurs, particularly the 24 prime gamers from the AJGA. It’s a enjoyable occasion the place the sport of golf is on show and celebrated, however on the finish of the day it’s nonetheless a contest.
By way of the primary spherical Jeeno Thitikul holds the lead because of a bogey-free spherical during which she completed 8 below par. A clear day is a straightforward method to put your self in competition.
There’s some stronger climate within the forecast for Friday so that would make issues a bit extra difficult. For now although the leaderboard is fairly sturdy prime to backside with Nelly Korda and one among final season’s prime rookies Gabi Ruffels, who additionally went bogey free, each sitting 4 below par. Final week’s Black Desert Championship winner Haeran Ryu can also be knocking on the door one stroke up at 5-under.
As famous the climate may come into play and result in some completely different scores because the weekend unfolds. Celine Boutier, who sits tied for second at 6-under, famous that Liberty Nationwide is a course that may chew again in case you are not cautious.
Yeah, undoubtedly provides you a bit of little bit of cushion. I really feel like particularly with the climate coming in tomorrow you simply don’t know what you’re going to get, if we’re even going to have the ability to play. So simply to have a great first spherical in is certainly a bit of little bit of a reduction and offers you a bit of little bit of room to see what’s going to occur tomorrow.
We are going to see what this weekend has in retailer.
