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Amundi Evian Championship

Svensson takes a 1-stroke lead at French Open

Svensson takes a 1-stroke lead at French Open

Mikael Svensson lit up the course with a remarkable 60, claiming a one-stroke lead in the thrilling opening round of the Utah Championship on Thursday. The talented Swede, on a mission to secure his coveted PGA Tour card, dazzled with six birdies in his first nine holes and added three more on his back nine at the prestigious Oakridge Country Club. Auston Kim, a two-time Korn Ferry Tour champion, and Maverick McNealy are in close pursuit, trailing by just one stroke after impressive 61s in their initial rounds. This event signifies a significant milestone as the Korn Ferry Tour returns to Utah for the first time since 2018, making it one of the highlights of the state’s golf calendar this month

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Trio share lead in France; Grinberg, 16, makes cut

Trio share lead in France; Grinberg, 16, makes cut

In a thrilling twist of fate at the Women’s French Open, three exceptional players are currently in a heated showdown for the top position. CĂ©line Boutier, the pride of France, Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and the talented South Korean, Inbee Park, are all tied with matching scores. Adding to the excitement, 16-year-old American prodigy, Megha Ganne, defies expectations by impressively securing her spot in the competition, marking a remarkable debut at a major event. The tournament is poised to deliver unceasing exhilaration as these remarkable athletes conquer the demanding obstacles of Valderrama

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Nelly Korda, Lilia Vu and Rose Zhang look for Olympic inspiration at Amundi Evian Championship

Nelly Korda, Lilia Vu and Rose Zhang look for Olympic inspiration at Amundi Evian Championship

Reigning Olympic champion Nelly Korda will lead a strong U.S. team at the Amundi Evian Championship, hoping to find inspiration from the course where she won her gold medal. Korda will be joined by Lilia Vu and Rose Zhang, who were also part of the Olympic team. All three players are in good form, with Korda having won the Meijer LPGA Classic last month and Vu and Zhang each having recorded top-10 finishes in their last two starts. The Amundi Evian Championship is one of the five majors on the LPGA Tour and is always a highly competitive event. Korda will be looking to become the first player to successfully defend her title since Annika Sorenstam in 2004.

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