Sei Young Kim Leads T-Mobile Match Play in Las Vegas; Nelly Korda Struggles
Sei Young Kim shot six-under par to claim the lead at the T-Mobile Match Play in Las Vegas, showcasing her skills on the golf course and setting the pace for the tournament. The South Korean golfer made five birdies on the front nine, finishing with a stellar six-under-par 66 at Shadow Creek Golf Course.
Kim’s impressive performance left her one stroke ahead of Rose Zhang and Danielle Kang, who are tied for second place. Australia’s Minjee Lee, Japan’s Yuka Saso, and Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist are tied for fourth at three under par, adding to the competitive field at the tournament.
World No 1 Nelly Korda, aiming for a fourth successive LPGA tour title, had a challenging start with a one-over par round. The pressure is on for Korda to make a comeback and extend her winning streak, with Lorena Ochoa being the last LPGA Tour player to achieve four consecutive victories back in 2008.
As the tournament progresses, the top players will advance through stroke play and into the single-elimination match-play bracket. The excitement is building for the semi-finals on Saturday and the championship match on Sunday, where the ultimate winner will be determined.
With Kim leading the pack and a competitive field vying for the title, the T-Mobile Match Play promises thrilling golf action for fans. Don’t miss the final two rounds live on Sky Sports on Saturday and Sunday from 11pm, as the top players battle it out for victory on the course.