Charley Hull Delivers Flawless Round at Ford Championship
England's Charley Hull made a spectacular start at the Ford Championship in Arizona, carding a bogey-free 9-under 63 to seize a one-shot lead after the first round. Hull, a two-time LPGA winner, was in sublime form, picking up four birdies on the back nine before adding five more on the front.

Key Highlights from Round 1:

• Hull’s Driver Adjustments Pay Off: She attributed her success to recent tweaks in her driver setup, saying, “I really hit it well today, which put me in great positions.”
• Chasing Pack Close Behind: Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz Madsen sits just one shot back at 8-under, with eight players tied at 7-under, including Brooke Henderson and Sei Young Kim.
• Korda’s Rusty Return: World No. 1 Nelly Korda, playing her first event in six weeks, opened with a 5-under 67 (T17). She admitted, “You feel nerves after a long break.”

Leaderboard Snapshot (Top 5):

1. -9 – C. Hull (Eng)
2. -8 – N.K. Madsen (Den)
3. -7 – S.Y. Kim (Kor), B. Henderson (Can), J-H Im (Kor)

What’s Next?
Hull, seeking her first win since 2022, will aim to maintain momentum in Round 2, while Korda looks to climb into contention. The tournament promises thrilling action as stars vie for the title. Follow live updates for the latest!