Buhai, Green, Shin lead LPGA in South Korea
The LPGA’s BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea kicked off with an electrifying start as a trio of talented golfers emerged as frontrunners after the thrilling first round. The leaderboard found itself in a deadlock with Ashleigh Buhai, Jessica Korda, and Hyo Joo Kim showcasing their skills by carding impressive 6-under 66s, setting the stage for an intense competition ahead.
Buhai, the esteemed AIG Women’s Open champion, put on a dazzling display with seven birdies punctuating her round, with just a lone bogey to mar her otherwise stellar performance. On the other hand, Korda and Kim demonstrated flawless precision, each notching six birdies without a single blemish on their scorecards.
This trio’s exceptional play secured them a slender one-shot lead over a talented group of competitors who finished with commendable 5-under 67s. Among them were the defending champion Atthaya Thitikul and the illustrious world number one, Lydia Ko, all poised to challenge the leaders in the upcoming rounds.
As the tournament progresses, anticipation builds for the exciting clashes that lie ahead in the second round scheduled for Friday. The stakes are high, with the ultimate victor set to claim a portion of the coveted $2 million prize purse. Follow the action-packed journey of these golfing stars to witness history in the making.
Source: [Golf Lessons Channel](https://golflessonschannel.com/buhai-green-shin-lead-lpga-in-south-korea/)