Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Thursday, December 12, 2024 79° Today's Paper


Top News

Salas, Jang, Allen, Ji share early LPGA Tour lead in Hawaii

1/2
Swipe or click to see more
2/2
Swipe or click to see more

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Lizette Salas shared the lead with Su-Yeon Jang, Beth Allen and Eun-Hee Ji at 5-under 67 today halfway through the first round of the LPGA Lotte Championship.

Lizette Salas, Su-Yeon Jang, Beth Allen and Eun-Hee Ji shared the lead at 5-under 67 today halfway through the first round of the LPGA Lotte Championship.

Stacy Lewis and 42-year-old Becky Morgan were in the group at 68 after the morning session at Ko Olina Golf Club.

Salas, who played for the U.S. in the last two Solheim Cups, fired a career-low 62 in the final round of the 2013 Lotte, then lost a playoff with Suzann Pettersen. Jang is playing on a sponsor exemption for the second time. She finished fifth last year.

Allen became the first American to finish first on the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit last year.

Hawaii’s Michelle Wie, the 2014 Lotte champion, shot 71.

Lydia Ko, ANA Inspiration winner So Yeon Ryu and Ariya Jutanugarn — the top three players in the world — played together in the afternoon. The tournament ends Saturday.

Click here see more photos.

By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.