Akie Iwai Leads Portland Classic with Impressive Performance
Japanese golfer Akie Iwai seized the lead at The Standard Portland Classic tournament, thanks to an exceptional round of 8 under par, with a total of 64 strokes. Iwai demonstrated her skill on the Columbia Edgewater course, leaving an indelible mark on the competition. Iwai, who seeks to emulate her twin sister Chisato, winner on the LPGA Tour this year, has shown consistent performance. Her performance in the tournament reflects her ambition and determination. The Saturday round was a display of precision and aggressiveness by Iwai, who achieved an eagle on the fifth hole and birdies on the other three par 5s. Her game strategy, described by herself as “aggressive”, has given her notable results.Grace Kim from Australia is in second position, after completing a round of 67 strokes. Kim achieved a spectacular eagle from the rough on the 17th hole. Linn Grant, with a score of 65 strokes, is positioned at 14 under par. The Swedish golfer, winner of the Dana Open in 2023, is looking to add another title to her record. Gurleen Kaur and Aditi Ashok also stood out in the competition, with 70 and 65 strokes respectively. Chisato Iwai, Akie’s twin sister and a winner in Mexico this year, is in the group of 11 under par, as is Haeran Ryu, number 9 in the world, who achieved a hole-in-one on the 16th hole. Brooke Henderson, two-time tournament champion, remains in contention with a total of 10 under par. The fan Kiara Romero also had an outstanding performance, finishing the day with 8 under par. The tournament, one of the longest-running on the LPGA Tour, continues to offer exciting moments.My golf style is aggressive. That’s why I’m not changing this week. Also, I aim at the pin, boom! boom! On every shot, on every hole. That’s all.
Akie Iwai
