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Jennifer Kupcho, Minjee Lee share LPGA lead after opening 66s at ... (ESPN)

Jennifer Kupcho and Minjee Lee shared the lead in The Chevron Championship at 6-under 66 after the first round of the major tournament's final edition at ...

"It was kind of weird the first couple holes just playing by myself," Park said. "It was perfect," Lee said. Everything was wrong." "I feel like growing up watching the LPGA Tour, these are holes that I remember. "Really proud," Tavatanakit said. "I know I have one under my belt, but I do want a little bit more," Lee said. "I really like the layout of this golf course, the beautiful shape that it's in every year," Kupcho said. These are holes that I wanted to be on one day." "I've never seen it this good," Thompson said. "That really set me up for all my birdies." "Honestly, I think it's just being comfortable on this golf course," Kupcho said. The golf course is playing as good as ever."

Golf: Lydia Ko two shots off leaders at LPGA's Chevron ... (Newshub)

The Kiwi finished her first round at four-under at California's Chevron Championship.

Aussie Lee, Kupcho share early LPGA lead at Mission Hills (FRANCE 24)

Australia's Minjee Lee fired six birdies in a six-under par 66 on Thursday to share the early first-round lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship with ...

"I know I have one under my belt, but I do want a little bit more," Lee said. "I really like the layout of this golf course, the beautiful shape that it's in every year," Kupcho said. I couldn't see the break as much or (calculate) speed. "I hit a lot of great shots," she said. She was particularly pleased to pick up a shot at 13 after her ball hit a cart path. "It was perfect," Lee said.

My First 24 Hours as A Ladies Professional Golf Association Intern ... (LPGA)

My first week will be the last LPGA tournament at The Chevron Championship in Rancho Mirage, the year with the highest prize money to date, and the first-time ...

LPGA has impressive access to players, and their staff size is advantageous to someone looking for hands-on learning. The tournament favorite is Jin Young Ko, but there are many possible contenders to make the last splash into Poppie's Pond. Within her short time at the LPGA, she's increased the overall prize money by almost 60% and been able to acquire sponsored courtesy cars at the Majors. Unfortunately, only 7% of sports sponsor money goes to women, and 4% of televised sports time is allocated to women's sports. An early observation is how the LPGA staff and the world's greatest players have fostered a family-like community. My first lesson as a LPGA editorial intern was that I began working at a special point in the Tour's history.

Minjee Lee, Kupcho share early LPGA lead (7NEWS.com.au)

Australia's Minjee Lee has made a strong start to The Chevron Championship, carding a six-under 66 to share the early lead with Jennifer Kupcho.

The golf course is playing as good as ever." "Definitely sad," Carolina Masson said after a 68. "Really proud," Tavatanakit said. She birdied four of the first five holes and finished with nine birdies and three bogeys. "It was perfect," Lee said. "Not like a breath of wind when we played.

Chevron Championship: Fans are back at Mission Hills, and Brooke ... (The Desert Sun)

The tournament was played in 2020 and 2021, but without fans under state COVID rules.

“So a lot of our (13 founders) were instrumental in building the game of golf here in our desert.” “Fourteen days ago, we played in Saudi (Ladies Invitational), so it was similar weather, just there was more wind. She shot a 2-under 70 in her first competitive round at Mission Hills. It's way too good of a course to leave,” said Nordqvist after shooting a 4-under 68 on Thursday. “Even out in the pro-am early (Wednesday) morning, I had people following along, and it's just a great feel,” Henderson said. Spork said she was surprised by the honor, but took the chance to talk about another founder and Coachella Valley figure, Helen Detweiller.

LPGA Power Rankings: Jin Young Ko, Danielle Kang lead the pack (Just Women's Sports)

As the LPGA gets set to tee off its first major of 2022 at the Chevron Championship, we run down the top 10 golfers playing right now.

The first major of the year gives Thompson an opportunity to surge in the power rankings. The last time she hoisted a trophy, she dropped a cross-green bomb for eagle for her 11th career victory at the 2019 Shoprite LPGA Classic. “I want to be in the top 10 in the world,” Green said after her TPC Murray River victory. And in 15 rounds on tour this year, the two-time winner has yet to shoot over par. Instead, she missed the putt and lost to Thitikul in a playoff. She’d be five-for-five in top 10s if not for a T11 finish – like Thitikul – at the LPGA Drive On Championship. In late April, she’ll defend her title at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles at the DIO Implant L.A. Open. She’s the clear frontrunner for Rolex Rookie of the Year, currently sitting with 329 points and holding a 215-point advantage over Hye-Jin Choi in second place. Overseas, Kang posted back-to-back top 10s before a T42 finish in Carlsbad, Calif. Should Ko secure her third major title, she’ll be in the driver’s seat to catch 27-time winner Lorena Ochoa for the most weeks atop the Rolex Rankings. Ko, at 122, currently sits 32 weeks behind Ochoa at 154. For example, you’ll notice that World No. 2 Nelly Korda does not appear on the list, as she’s out indefinitely with a blood clot. Every month this season, we’ll weigh factors such as wins, top-10 finishes and all-around performances while compiling the list of the top golfers on tour.