
Yang, eyeing 1st major, leads Women’s PGA by 2
Yang Leads Women’s PGA, Eyes First Major
South Korea’s Inbee Yang fired an opening 6-under 65 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Women’s PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club.
Yang, a seven-time major winner, is seeking her first major title since the 2020 ANA Inspiration. She birdied five of her first 10 holes and added another on the par-5 15th to seize the early advantage.
“I’m hitting the ball really well,” Yang said. “I’m putting it really well. I’m just really happy with the way I’m playing.”
Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho opened with a 4-under 67, while Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson both shot 68s.