First-Round Golf Lead
Sei Young Kim shoots 64 to take first-round lead at FM Championship.
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Sei Young Kim shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday at TPC Boston to grab the first-round lead in the FM Championship, the richest event outside the major tournaments on the LPGA Tour AP News. A six-hole stretch on the back nine powered her performance — she carded an eagle and four birdies while needing just 24 putts for the round.
Miyu Yamashita and Emily Kristine Pedersen trailed by one stroke after the first day. The FM Championship carries a $4.4 million purse and comes just before the Solheim Cup. Top-ranked Nelly Korda posted a 72 as she looks to rest before the international team event Leader Telegram.
Kim's Hot Stretch Fuels Opening Round
Kim's decisive margin came from a blazing second-nine stretch where she made an eagle on the par-5 seventh with a chip-in shot Yahoo Sports. She paired that eagle with four birdies across the six-hole stretch, staying near flawless with the putter throughout the day. Only 24 total putts meant Kim controlled distances well and capitalized on scoring opportunities.
Yamashita and Pedersen Stay Close Behind
Miyu Yamashita, fresh off a dominant win in Edmonton, Alberta, sits one stroke back at 7-under after day one WRAL. Emily Kristine Pedersen also shot a 7-under 65 to tie Yamashita for second place. Both players will chase Kim on Friday as they look to gain ground in this elite field.
High Stakes Before the Solheim Cup
The FM Championship is the final LPGA event before the Solheim Cup, which pits the best American and European players against each other Greenwich Time. Nelly Korda, ranked No. 1 in the world, carded a 72 and will need to find her rhythm over the next two days. The $4.4 million purse ranks among the largest on the women's professional tour, signaling the event's importance to the 2024 season.
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