Maude-Aimee Leblanc from Canada scored a 7-under 64 in the opening round of the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship, matching her best LPGA Tour score.
The 35-year-old finished her round on the front nine at Palos Verdes Golf Club, ending with three consecutive birdies. She was the only player to have a round without a bogey.
“I felt like I hit the ball well today and whenever I missed the green I was able to make up and down,” Leblanc said. “Made some good saves and just kept the momentum going throughout the round, so, yeah, the putting was good as well.
These greens can get tricky. They’re hard to read, but I feel like my caddie and I did a good job reading them today, so I’ll take it.”
LPGA Tour newcomer Malia Nam was in second place after shooting a 65. She is one of seven former University of Southern California players in the tournament.
“(I’ve played) this course probably over 100 times,” Nam said. “It’s really nice that we were able to practice here.” Former UCLA player Alison Lee finished with a 66, along with Yuka Saso, Lauren Hartlage, and Madelene Sagstrom.
Seri Pak is serving as the tournament host for the first time. Pak is known as one of the most influential players in LPGA history, paving the way for South Korean players to follow in her footsteps.
