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Hyo Joo Kim Blitzes LPGA Field with Nine-Under Round

Hyo Joo Kim's flawless 9-under 63 includes an eagle on the final hole and no bogeys, giving her a two-shot lead at the Fortinet Founders Cup.

  • Hyo Joo Kim shot a 9-under 63 at Sharon Heights, holing out for eagle on the 18th to lead the Fortinet Founders Cup by two shots.
  • Honoring the 13 founders of the LPGA, the tournament begins a four-tournament stretch in the West with eight of the top 10 players competing.
  • Gaby Lopez, Gemma Dryburgh, and Nastasia Nadaud shot 68, in a group at the lowest score in tougher afternoon conditions, as Polly Mack shot 66 despite a double bogey.
  • Kim emphasized her consistency, saying, 'I am just so satisfied I had no bogeys,' after saving mistakes early on.
  • Conditions at Sharon Heights became firm and fast throughout the day, making scoring difficult for players who started in the afternoon, as early starters benefited from softer conditions.
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Hyo Joo Kim blitzes LPGA field with nine-under round

Australian star Minjee Lee and the rest of the LPGA field in Menlo, California, are playing catch-up after leader Hyo Joo Kim's brilliant nine-under 63.

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Hyo Joo Kim holes out for eagle and a 63 to lead Founders Cup at Sharon Heights

Hyo Joo Kim is the leader of the Fortinet Founders Cup. The South Korean holed out for eagle on the final hole at Sharon Heights for a 9-under 63.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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