Nasa Hataoka and Chanettee Wannasaen lead the LPGA Thailand
CHONBURI, Thailand – Japanese golfer Nasa Hataoka and Thai Chanettee Wannasaen share the lead at the LPGA Thailand after the first round held at the Siam Country Club Old Course. Hataoka signed a card of 65 strokes, seven under par, matching Wannasaen’s performance. Hataoka, runner-up at the U.S. Women’s Open in 2021, has five individual victories in LPGA tournaments, as well as two titles in the International Crown team event.Gemma Dryburgh finished one stroke behind the leaders with a card of 66, thanks to a promising start with an eagle and three birdies. Dryburgh shares third position with Somi Lee and Hye-Jin Choi. The world number one, Jeeno Thitikul, and Lydia Ko achieved rounds of 67 strokes, placing them in a group of ten players tied for sixth position. Defending champion, Angel Yin, recorded a 69. Thitikul, 22, debuted in the LPGA tournament in Thailand at 14 years old.I think my tee shots and iron play were pretty good today, and that’s why I was able to create so many birdie opportunities.
Nasa Hataoka
Nelly Korda, winner of the LPGA Tournament of Champions, is not participating in the Thailand tournament, nor will she participate in the next two events in Singapore and China, missing the Asian tour for the third consecutive year.I can’t believe how fast time flies. Yesterday I was sitting on the sofa in the hotel room and imagined, I couldn’t believe how far I’ve come from being 14 years old until now.
Jeeno Thitikul
