Women’s AIG Open: Hinako Shibuno takes a hit as Jessica Korda starts strong at Muirfield | Golf News
Scotland’s Louise Duncan leads two and England’s Jodi Ewart Shadoff is third along with world No. 2 Minjee Lee; watch the AIG Women’s Open on Friday from 11am on Sky Sports Golf and the Sky Sports Golf YouTube channel
Last Updated: 04/08/22 7:29 pm
Hinako Shibuno produced a “scary” batting for a close advantage at the AIG Women’s Open in Muirfield, where Jessica Korda also impressed.
Shibuno, the 2019 champion, opened three holes and responded to a three-quarter drop by taking advantage of both crosses on the previous nine points to reach the turn at 32.
The 23-year-old got a shot on the 11th and canceled a trick in the 14th minute by posting backstrokes from the 16th to finish at six under 65, giving her the advantage. one shot before Korda.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve played well in this sport, especially in juxtaposition,” Shibuno said through an interpreter. “Honestly, I’m a bit scared. I haven’t changed much. My athlete told me my balance was lost when I missed the ball. Once I practiced. If I focus on this, I can play much better.”
Korda recovered from a first game to register four birdies and add an eagle on the penultimate hole to advance to second solo, despite competing in borrowed outfit due to her luggage not making it in time. to Scotland.
Korda said: “If anyone knew of anyone at Zurich airport who wanted to put my suitcase on their one-day flight to Edinburgh, I would be very appreciative. “I know where it is, I have an air tag on it. I can’t get anyone to actually go get it.”
Gaby Lopez hit a no-magic 67 to advance to third place alongside Louise Duncan of Scotland, who mixed an eagle with four birds and two bogeys as part of the first group – along with captain Catriona Matthew, Solheim Cup winner – at 6:30 am.
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Minjee Lee played three of her last seven holes, including a chip-in from the 14th green, for an early three-goal lead, with England’s Jodi Ewart Shadoff also in the top five the following year. when he drew five birdies with two bogeys in the third round. – under 68.
2018 champion Georgia Hall is five shots behind Evian Championship winner Brooke Henderson after opening 70, with compatriots Charley Hull and Ireland’s Leona Maguire in the same group as former world No 1 Lydia Ko.
Lexi Thompson and 2020 champion Sophia Popov struggled with four points out of 75, while world No 1 Jin Young Ko hit four bogeys in six holes and registered only one birdie to join with Matthew in the opening match 76.
“Being the first professional women’s event to be held here, it was amazing, and as a local, it was a huge honor to hit the first tee,” says Matthew. “Apart from the doubles, I actually played pretty well. It was a bit frustrating.”
Watch the AIG Women’s Open live throughout the week on Sky Sports. The live broadcast will continue on Friday from 11am on Sky Sports Golf and – for free – on the Sky Sports Golf YouTube channel.