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“There have definitely been some loose shots,” Korda said. “Not
really happy with the way I’m hitting it right now, but overall,
I mean, I’m not complaining with the position I’m in. Hopefully,
I can go figure something out again on the range after today.”
Ko had a bogey-free round in the morning to reach 7-under 133 on
the first-year venue. The 30-year-old South Korean player has 15
LPGA Tour victories, winning two majors in 2019.
“Getting older, like little more afraid and think too much," Ko
said. “I’m just trying to be like the time, like 2018 through
2021. So, brave is good key for me, and just have fun.”
Doherty had five birdies and a bogey in the afternoon session,
closing with a birdie on the par-3 18th. The 28-year-old former
Florida State player is winless on the tour. She's fighting to
secure higher tour status to avoid missing events.
“I’m really excited,” Doherty said. “I’m just excited to be
teeing it up this week after reshuffling after Mexico. I’m going
in with that mindset I think and just happy to be here and happy
to be playing.”
Lottie Woad was a stroke back after a 64. She played the first
10 holes in 6 under. Lydia Ko, playing alongside Korda and Jeeno
Thitikul, was another shot back after a 67.
Korda and Thitikul (67) were 4 under with Jennifer Kupcho (66),
Chella Choi (70) and Rio Takeda (70). Thitikul won the Mizuho
Americas Open last week in New Jersey
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