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Taiwan's Hsu Wei-ling Tied for 8th at Women's PGA Championship; Tseng Makes Spectacular Water Save

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese golfer Hsu Wei-ling is tied for 8th after the first round of the LPGA Women's PGA Championship.
  • South Korean golfer Lee In-kyung leads the tournament with a remarkable 63.
  • Yani Tseng made a spectacular recovery shot from a water hazard on the 7th hole, earning a birdie.

Taiwanese golfer Hsu Wei-ling is positioned among the leaders after the opening round of the LPGA Women's PGA Championship, one of the sport's five major tournaments. Hsu carded a 4-under-par 69, placing her in a tie for eighth place.

South Korean golfer Lee In-kyung delivered a stunning performance, seizing the solo lead with an exceptional 7-under-par 63. The tournament boasts a significant prize fund of $13 million USD.

Another Taiwanese competitor, Yani Tseng, a two-time former champion of this event, is tied for 70th after shooting a 73. Despite a challenging round, Tseng provided a moment of brilliance on the 7th hole. Her ball landed near a water hazard, but she impressively rolled up her trousers, waded into the water, and executed a skillful chip shot that resulted in a birdie. This remarkable recovery was highlighted by the LPGA's official social media channels.

Hsu Wei-ling, who achieved her best previous finish at this championship last year with a tie for 10th, is coming off a strong performance, having tied for third at the Meijer LPGA Classic last week. She remains within striking distance of the leaders, with six strokes separating her from the current leader.

She chipped the ball into the hole, scoring a birdie, a divine save.

โ€” LPGA OfficialDescribing Yani Tseng's remarkable recovery shot from a water hazard.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.