Ace lifts rookie Green to share of LPGA lead as Korda lurks
Melanie Green shot a six-under 66 in the first round of the LPGA Riviera Maya Open, aided by a hole-in-one on the 15th hole, to share the lead with veteran Brianna Do. Both players are seeking their first LPGA title and hold a one-stroke advantage over Carlota Ciganda, while world number one Nelly Korda is part of a group tied for fourth at 68. Korda, coming off a major victory at the Chevron Championship, carded a four-under round highlighted by an eagle on the 18th hole.
- ▪Melanie Green aced the par-three 15th hole during her first-round 66 at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open.
- ▪Green shares the lead with Brianna Do, both at six-under par, one stroke ahead of Carlota Ciganda.
- ▪Nelly Korda, the world number one, shot a four-under 68 and is tied for fourth place.
- ▪Korda recently won the Chevron Championship, her third career major title, regaining the top world ranking.
- ▪The tournament is being held at El Camaleon Golf Course in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
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