Choi takes 1st-round lead at Shanghai LPGA event

Hye-Jin Choi shot an 8-under 64 Thursday to take a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Shanghai event.

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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:05 AM

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Hye-Jin Choi shot an 8-under 64 to take a three-stroke lead in the Buick LPGA Shanghai first round.
Carlota Ciganda is in second place after shooting a 5-under 67.
Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul opened with a 69 to sit tied for seventh.

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Hye-Jin Choi took a three-stroke lead after carding an 8-under 64 in the opening round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai. Choi, seeking her first victory on the LPGA Tour, produced four consecutive birdies on her back nine to finish ahead of Carlota Ciganda, who sits in second place following a 67.

Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul posted a 69 to tie for seventh. The tournament marks the first time the event has been held at Sheshan Golf Club and represents the opening stop of a four-tournament late-season Asian swing that will continue in South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan.

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Choi takes 1st-round lead at Shanghai LPGA event

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