Canadian Brooke M. Henderson missed the start at the US Women’s Golf Open as she finished the first round with a 72 (+1) card Thursday in Houston, USA. Texas.
The 23-year-old Ontarian, who started the tournament on the Jackrabbit course, recorded two birdies and three bogeys.
“I was hitting well today and gave myself a lot of opportunities to make birdies. Unfortunately, I didn’t take advantage of my chances and made some costly mistakes. But overall, I felt like I was hitting the ball well so I look forward to tomorrow for the rest, ”said Henderson in an interview reported by the“ Toronto Sun ”.
Installed in 37th place with several other golfers, Henderson is five strokes behind American Amy Olson, who grabbed the lead with a round of 67 (-4).
Henderson is looking for a second career coronation in a major tournament after the one obtained in 2016 at the LPGA Championship.
She does not intend to change her approach on Friday, for the second round. “I’m going to do like today. But I hope to do a few more birdies, one or two at the start, to get below par, ”said the Canadian.
One hole in one shot
In action on the Cypress Creek course, Olson scored a hole-in-one on the 16th pennant. She also rigged three birdies and committed a boguey.
“The ball fell close to the flag. She had a good spin and she just rolled in. We have seen it all. It was fun, ”said the American about her feat.
“I gave myself permission to celebrate and savor the moment. I think it’s important to appreciate the little things and the beautiful moments along the way rather than being too far ahead. ”
However, Olson is only one stroke ahead of South Korean A Lim Kim, Thailand’s Moriya Jutanugarn and Japan’s Hinako Shibuno, who share second place with a score of 68 (-3).
Seven other golfers follow in fifth place, two shots from the lead. The German Sophia Popov and the English Charley Hull are part of the group.
The only other Canadian in action, Alena Sharp ended her day 89th with a 75 (+4) card. She is eight strokes behind the leader.
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