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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lee Mi-hyang leads Meijer LPGA in bid to break title drought
South Korean Lee Mi-hyang has the first-round lead at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan (Raj Mehta) Lee Mi-hyang, chasing a first victory in eight years, fired an eagle and six birdies in an eight-under-par 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic, in Belmont, Michigan. The 32-year-old South Korean said hitting 11 of 13 fairways, solid iron play and a helpful change to her putting stroke added up a "perfect" day at Blythefield Country Club, where she had a one-stroke first-round lead over Australian Grace Kim. Advertisement She charged up the leaderboard with four straight birdies from the fifth through the eighth holes, then eagled the 10th before birdies at 14 and 17. "It was a lucky day," said Lee, who hit 11 of 13 fairways and 16 of 18 greens in regulation. She surprised herself at the 10th, where despite a good drive she didn't expect to hit the green with her second shot. "But it was a great line and good hit, the three-wood, and I made the green, so it was almost 24 feet right-to-left eagle putt. "Then I didn't expect to make it, just trying to make more distance control of the putt, but it was working," said Lee, who claimed the second of her two LPGA titles at the Ladies Scottish Open in 2017. Advertisement Kim had an eagle and six birdies with one bogey in her seven-under 65 to find herself in contention again at Blythefield -- where she shared the second-round lead last year and took a five-shot lead into the final round but fell into a playoff that was won by Lilia Vu. Kim said her three prior appearances in the event have given her confidence on the greens, but it was a pair of chip-ins that highlighted her round. The first was for an eagle at the 10th and the second for birdie at 11. "That was a good start to the back nine," said Kim, who is playing without regular caddie Drew Ernst, who is taking the week off to welcome the birth of his first child. Advertisement Australian Karis Davidson had six birdies in a six-under 66 to lead a trio sharing third place. Paraguay's Sofia Garcia and Japan's Akie Iwai each had seven birdies with one bogey. Vu, whose sensational triumph last year marked her return to action after missing most of the season with a back injury, got off to a disappointing start in her title defense, finishing with a double bogey and five bogeys with just two birdies in her five-over 77. bb/rcw
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
History-making Scots golf star spotted soaking up the sun ahead of remarkable comeback after THREE YEARS of injury hell
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CARLY BOOTH hasn't played a competitive tour event since May 2022. But that's all about to change for the popular golf star. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Carly Booth will be back on the Ladies European Tour this week Credit: INSTAGRAM/@CARLYABOOTH 3 The popular golf star will complete a stunning comeback Credit: PA:Press Association 3 She'll be hoping to be all smiles again after three years of injury hell Credit: Kenny Smith Photography Booth, 32, made history as a youngster when she became the youngest ladies' club champion when she was just ELEVEN. She went on to play in her first professional event aged 14, finishing an impressive 13 at the Ladies Scottish Open. Booth's early pro career was highly successful and she won her first event in May 2012 - the Ladies Scottish Open. Her second Ladies European Tour triumph came the following month when she won the Swiss Open. Booth would have to wait seven years for her third LET victory, triumphing at the Czech Ladies Open in August 2019. A hugely popular player, her athletic ability and occasional unleashing of some BACKFLIPS on the course earned her plenty of fans. But her golf career has been full of frustration in recent years, with injury absolutely wreaking havoc. First of all, she required shoulder surgery in 2020 before making a return. A freak accident in 2022 saw Booth slip in her kitchen, and she felt her knee pop out. The injury required surgery and in early 2024, she underwent the knife again to undergo a reconstruction of her ACL. Scots golfer Carly Booth pulls off daring backflip with the help of rugby hunk Max Evans Months later, she had an operation on her OTHER knee. In those days, a return to professional golf might've seemed a distant dream but this week, it will become a REALITY for Booth. More than three years on from her last LET appearance, she's part of the field for the Tenerife Women's Open. She revealed in a social media post late last year that she was eyeing a positive 2025. Booth said in October: "I have to admit, it's been tough having surgery on both knees this year. "A constant uphill battle, but feeling positive and making great progress. "Looking forward to what next year brings." The Tenerife Women's Open is back on the LET schedule for the first time since 2011. Booth and the rest of the field will head to Abama Golf on the west side of the island. Booth has already checked in to the impressive resort for some practice. She also shared a snap chilling out in a jacuzzi ahead of Thursday's opening round. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
