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Having started on the back nine at the fourth
major of the year, Maguire aced the par-3 second hole — her 11th
— at Evian Resort Golf Club, holing her tee shot from 164 yards.
“It was just taking a little bit off an 8-iron for me. Looked
good in the air. You’re never sure on that hole until the ball
actually lands,” she said. “Sort of a perfect morning for it.
Not much wind which is nice, especially on that tee box.”
The Irishwoman was joined on 65 by American duo of Andrea Lee
and Jennifer Kupcho as well as Australians Grace Kim and
Gabriela Ruffels.
Australian Minjee Lee, who won the Women’s PGA Championship last
month for her third major title, was in sixth place after a 66.
Top-ranked Nelly Korda was a stroke behind her in a tie for
seventh. Korda is seeking her first win of the season and third
major title.
No. 2-ranked Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, bidding to win a major
for the first time, was tied for 16th after a 68 in a group
featuring Lottie Woad. The 21-year-old Woad, a college student
from England, was thrust into the spotlight after delivering one
of the most stunning wins by an amateur — by six shots over a
strong field at the Women’s Irish Open on Sunday.
Woad, the world’s No. 1 amateur and winner of last year's
Augusta National Women’s Amateur, is now on the cusp of securing
a place on the professional tours.
English golfer Charley Hull had to withdraw from the first round
after collapsing to the ground twice because of a virus.
Organizers said Hull underwent medical checks but did not have
any serious health issues.
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