Wannasaen closes strong, takes Dana Open lead
Thailand’s Pajaree Wannasaen birdied her final two holes to take the opening-round lead at the Dana Open on Thursday in Sylvania, Ohio.
The 24-year-old posted a 7-under 64 at Highland Meadows Golf Club for a one-shot lead over Japan’s Saori Yoshida and Sweden’s Frida Kinhult.
Wannasaen, a three-time LPGA Tour winner, made the turn in 3-under 32 thanks to three birdies and no bogeys. She picked up another shot at the par-3 11th and then overcame a bogey at the par-5 13th with consecutive birdies at Nos. 17 and 18.
