Bradenton, Fla.-Weealimi Noh Birding Eight of the last 11 holes for 8-EUNDER 63 and an advantage on Saturday at the three-time champion Jin Young Ko in the founding cup.
After Gusting Wind slowed down the players in opening holes in the Bradenton Country Club, Noh and KO found their first bird of the day at the eighth Par-5.
“This start was a bit slow, but I hit him solidly, doing good putty,” said Noh, a 23-year-old player of California chasing his first LPGA Tour victory. “I just told myself that I was patient and I would just wait until one disappears, and then it went away, and it happened.”
Trying to win the event in fourth place, Ko Birdsed Five of the final 11 for 66.
“We had gusting in the ninth front, so it was difficult to play,” said KO. “After the ninth front, yes, we made many birds, especially Yeali. We had a great time. I have come to my power today. Only some Putty, such as they were simply insidious, so I would say that I stopped for tomorrow. “
KO won a tournament that will honor the founders of the route in 2019 at Desert Ridge, Phoenix, 2021 at Mountain Ridge, New Jersey and 2023 in Playoff, Upper Montclair, also in New Jersey. The 29-year-old South Korean player has 15 LPGA Tour wins.
Noh he was 18- 195. She opened with 68 and fired on Friday 64 to get to the last group from KO.
“I think my pace was amazing this week,” said Noh. “It was the best that has ever been. I really remained patient not only throughout the round, but through the whole swing. “
After a breakthrough bird at 8 No. 8 Noh Birding The Next two, he added another at 12, and then with birds industries on No. 14-15 and 17-18. He runs a pitch with 21 birds, and 63 fits its best round on the road.
“I really want to focus on myself, I always tell myself,” said Noh. “Just keep it like today. Just really priority treat my pace. With all nerves and excitement it can be a bit fast for me, so just slow down and take it in the present. “
The American Megan Khang made the best career 62 to beat the daily course of KO. Khang was drawn in third place with Jin Hee Im from South Korea at the age of 13.
“Everything seemed in a sense today,” said Khang. “I was definitely happy that Putts was starting to fall and I hope it lasts tomorrow.
Im shot 68.
Nelly Korda from the highest shelf was another blow in her hometown after 65 emphasized by Birdie from Chip-in on 9. Last year she won the tournament in the field for the first of her seven wins in 2024.
“Growing up on this kind of oldschool grass in Florida helps because it is difficult to hit it,” said Korda.
Hannah Green from Australia was also 12 years old, shooting 66.
