Princeton’s Emma Talley had an opening round five over 76 at the US Women’s Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco Thursday. American amateur Megha Ganne and Mel Reid are tied for the lead at four under par. Brooke M. Henderson is among three golfers one shot back.
On the PGA Tour, Collin Morikawa has a one-shot lead after the first round at the Memorial in Dublin, Ohio. The 2020 PGA Championship winner shot a 66 Thursday at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Adam Long is hot on his heels, however, one stroke back at five-under. Xander Schauffele leads a group of four two strokes back at four-under. Louisville area native Justin Thomas is tied for seventh at three under par.
Franklin’s Kenny Perry is in the field for the PGA Tour Champions Principal Charity Classic that starts today in Des Moines, IA.