Im Jin-hee tied for third place in the Founders Cup for the first time to win...Yoon-na ranked 72nd on the first day of LPGA debut
Feb 07, 2025
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Im Jin-hee tied for third with a 5-under 66 in the first round of the LPGA Tour Founders Cup (total prize money of $2 million) held at the Bradenton Country Club (par 71) in Florida on the 7th (Korea time). Jennifer Kuppcho of the U.S. and Nana Masen of Denmark, who recorded six under par, tied for third, closely chasing them by one stroke.
Im Jin-hee, who entered the LPGA Tour last year, ranked 18th in the prize money ($1.37 million), but unfortunately failed to win the Rookie of the Year award, falling behind Mao Saigo of Japan. However, he laid the groundwork for his first career victory in his first appearance this season.
Ko Jin-young, who has won three times in the Founders Cup alone, finished the first day tied for sixth with four birdies without a bogey. Lee Jung-eun and Lee Mi-hyang also tied for sixth place along with Ko Jin-young.
Meanwhile, Yoon Na-na, who made her tour debut after announcing her entry into the LPGA, recorded a disappointing one-over 72 on the first day. As he recorded three birdies and four bogeys, several disappointing shots came out. Yoon Na-na, who was tied for 72nd, said passing the cut has emerged as the top priority right now.
Chun In-gee, who returned to the field nine months after recovering from his injury, tied for 88th with a two-over 73 and world No. 2 Lydia Ko (New Zealand) tied for 97th with a three-over.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
