Women's Open 2022: Hinaki Shibuno makes rapid start, Jessica Korda and sister Nelly give chase at Muirfield

Hinaki Shibuno produced a blistering round to take the lead at the Women’s Open, with sisters Jessica and Nelly Korda giving chase. Muirfield was playing host to the Women’s Open for the first time and with blustery winds, it was a tough test for the players. Ad/> Shibuno had the best of the conditions, dodging the early rain and getting in before the wind picked up, and she took advantage to sign for a 65 to sit at six-under.

GolfMickelson, DeChambeau among group of 11 LIV golfers suing PGA Tour3 HOURS AGO With no professional women’s strokeplay event having taken place at Muirfield, the course record was up for grabs and it changed hands on a couple of occasions. Louise Duncan was in the first group out on the course and last year’s leading amateur in the event set the mark with an impressive round of 67. “It was worth the 4.30 alarm!” Duncan said.

“I wouldn't be happy if it wasn't worth it. “I'm glad it's over with and I played well. I didn't take it too seriously this morning.

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Hinaki Shibuno, six-under 2. Jessica Korda, five-under T3. Louise Duncan, four-under T3.

Gaby Lopez, four-under T5. Maja Stark, three-under T5. In Jee Chun, three-under T5.

Celine Boutier, three-under T5. Minjee Lee, three-under T5. Jodi Ewart Shadoff, three-under