-3 C Hull (Eng); -2 J Kupcho, J Korda, P Phatlum (Tha); -1 G Piller, M Khang, A Nordqvist (Swe), A Ewing, B Lang; Selected others: E J Y Ko (Kor), M Sagstrom (Swe), S Popov (Ger); +1 J Ewart Shadoff (Eng), I Park (Kor); +2 M Reid (Eng); +4 S Meadow (NI) |
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England’s Charley Hull holds a one-shot lead after carding a three-under-par 68 in the first round of the Volunteers of America Classic in Texas.
Hull hit six birdies, including four in five holes around the turn, in freezing conditions at Old American Golf Club.
Americans Jennifer Kupcho and Jessica Korda and Thailand’s Pornanong Phatlum are tied for second on two under, as only nine of 97 competitors broke par.
“I struggled swinging the last two holes, I just got so cold,” said Hull.
“I played pretty solid. The golf course is playing so much…