The LPGA Tour returned to action on Thursday as they began play at the JM Eagle LA Championship. With the first major of the season in the Chevron Championship taking place next week this is the last time for players to really lock in as they prepare.
Among those who proved they are ready for Houston was Madelene Sagstrom as she carded the season’s first ace on her final hole for an opening round of 65. That is tough to beat.
World number one Nelly Korda finished right on Sagstrom’s heels though with a 5-under day at 67. While that is impressive in and of its own right what stood out particularly was that Korda hit every single green in regulation on Thursday. It was the first time she has done that since the 2023 BMW Ladies Championship.
Korda’s opening round had 8 total birdies, including 4 in a row from holes 3-6. That is a different level of locked in.
She ultimately had six approach shots from 105 to 130 yards away and landed them to an average proximity of 7 feet, 8 inches. I am going to go out on a limb and say that she is ready for Houston next week.
The JM Eagle LA Championship continues play on Friday and can be seen on Golf Channel from 6-9pm ET.
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