One day into the season and LPGA leaderboards are already on fire, picking up from a dynamic end to 2021. World No. 1 Nelly Korda, a winner last year at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, and sister Jessica Korda, defending champion at the Hilton Grand Vacation Tournament of Champions, are within striking distance of leader Gaby Lopez, who opened with a 5-under 67.
2021 U.S. Women’s Open winner Yuka Saso trails by one along Nelly Korda, Ryann O’Toole and Danielle Kang.
Brooke Henderson, Jessica Korda and Pajaree Anannarukarn are two back at 3 under. The field of 29 are joined by 50 celebrity participants, including LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam, who leads them all in a modified stableford scoring format with 33 points.
