Allisen Corpuz and Sei Young Kim Share the Lead at the FM Championship
In an emotional day at TPC Boston, Allisen Corpuz demonstrated patience and determination by leading the first round of the FM Championship with an impressive 7-under par 65. Sharing the top spot with Sei Young Kim and Jodi Ewart Shadoff, Corpuz sealed her performance with four birdies in the last six holes, including a crucial 10-foot putt on hole 9. Shadoff, for his part, concluded his participation with a spectacular streak of four consecutive birdies.Nelly Korda also shone, showing a change in her game by opting for a blade-type putter, which allowed her to record seven birdies and close with a 67 in her debut on the course. Corpuz, with a victory at the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach under her belt, has maintained hope despite recent mixed results. Her performance at the FM Championship suggests a positive shift in her season.I made a lot of putts from over 20 feet, which definitely helps. And then, the last four were good shots and some really good putts
Jodi Ewart Shadoff
Kim, who played in cooler conditions in the morning, also demonstrated a solid game, excelling on the par 5s. However, a par on the final hole kept her at the top alongside Corpuz. Jeeno Thitikul, the world number one, faced challenges on the 18th hole, resulting in a bogey and a 69 on her card. The LPGA season has been marked by a streak of 22 consecutive tournaments with different winners. Nelly Korda, after a successful 2024 season, seeks to break this trend. Korda’s 67 placed her in a group of players tied for third place, including Minjee Lee, Celine Boutier, Andrea Lee, and Gurleen Kaur. Korda, by changing putters, found a new confidence in her game.I feel like golf is a very curious game. Even if I haven’t gotten the results I wanted to see, it’s felt very, very close all season. It was a good start to the season and I feel like things are starting to turn a little bit.
Allisen Corpuz
