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Lee Surges to Top at Mizuho Americas Open
8 May
Summary
- Andrea Lee leads Mizuho Americas Open with a 6-under 66.
- Only nine players broke 70 on a challenging course.
- Michelle Wie-West returned from retirement with a round of 82.
Andrea Lee fired a 6-under 66, featuring a strong finish with four birdies in her final five holes, to seize a one-shot lead at the Mizuho Americas Open. She expressed surprise at her performance, stating her goal was patience and minimizing bogeys on a course that demanded accuracy.
The tournament, held at Mountain Ridge, proved difficult for many, with only nine players managing to score under 70. Jeeno Thitikul and Lydia Ko are close behind Lee, each trailing by just one stroke. Thitikul birdied two of her last three holes, while Ko felt confident with her putting, attributing it to a new putter.
Michell Wie-West came out of retirement to compete before next month's U.S. Women's Open. However, her return was challenging, resulting in a round of 82, including two double bogeys and a triple bogey. Wie-West, a mother of two, expressed pride in hosting the event despite her struggles on the course.
