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A Lim Kim shoots 65 to take 1-shot lead at rainy Hoakalei

A Lim Kim shot a 7-under 65 on a rainy and breezy Thursday at Hoakalei to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour's LOTTE Championship.

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Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 5:24 AM

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A Lim Kim shot a 7-under 65 to take the first-round lead at the LOTTE Championship.
Kim played a bogey-free round in rainy and windy conditions at Hoakalei Country Club.
Ina Yoon and Yu Liu trail the leader by one stroke after shooting 66.

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A Lim Kim carded a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Thursday to claim the first-round lead at the LPGA Tour's LOTTE Championship. Facing rainy and breezy conditions at Hoakalei Country Club, the 2024 tournament winner finished strongly with birdies on holes 15 through 17.

Ina Yoon and Yu Liu sit one stroke behind Kim after posting 6-under 66s. Second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul opened with a 67 to remain in contention alongside Polly Mack, Michelle Zhang, Auston Kim, Maja Stark, and Chanettee Wannasaen.

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A Lim Kim shoots 65 to take 1-shot lead at rainy Hoakalei

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