England’s Georgia Hall and Jodi Ewart Shadoff Two Under After Opening Round, Four Behind Leader Lauren Coughlin

In the world of women’s golf, the Chevron Championship is underway with some exciting action in the opening round. The current world No 1, Nelly Korda, is making waves as she sits just two shots off the lead in a tie for second place. Korda, who is aiming for a record-equalling fifth-straight LPGA Tour win, finished the first round with a four-under 68, putting her in a strong position heading into the rest of the tournament.

However, it was Lauren Coughlin who stole the show in the opening round, posting a bogey-free, six-under 66 to take the lead. This marks just the second time in her career that Coughlin has secured a first-round lead, and she will be looking to maintain her momentum in the upcoming rounds.

Among the English contenders, Georgia Hall and Jodi Ewart Shadoff both had solid starts, shooting two under par. Amateur Lottie Woad, fresh off her historic win at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, is also in the mix at one under par. It’s shaping up to be an exciting tournament for the English players, with a number of them in contention for the title.

Defending champion Lilia Vu unfortunately had to withdraw from the tournament due to a back injury, while Angel Yin also pulled out with an ankle injury. Despite these setbacks, the competition remains fierce as the players battle it out for the prestigious Chevron Championship title.

Don’t miss the second round of the Chevron Championship, live on Sky Sports Mix from 3pm on Friday. With the leaderboard tightly packed and plenty of talent on display, it’s sure to be a thrilling day of golf action.