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Hull Fights Flu for LPGA Lead
26 Sep
Summary
- Charley Hull is tied for third after overcoming illness.
- Yuna Nishimura leads by one shot after a final-hole eagle.
- Several English golfers are contending for the championship.
England's Charley Hull is in contention at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, despite battling tonsillitis and a lack of recent practice. She carded an opening round of 65, placing her tied for third. Hull revealed she had been ill following the Solheim Cup, nearly withdrawing from the event due to insufficient preparation.
Yuna Nishimura of Japan set the early pace, taking a one-shot lead with a final-hole eagle. China's Yu Liu is in second place after a bogey-free round. Hull shares her third-place position with Solheim Cup teammate Celine Boutier.
Other English players are also performing strongly. Jodi Ewart Shadoff posted a 66, and Lottie Woad and Caley McGinty are three shots off the lead. Mimi Rhodes and Chiara Tamburlini are also within striking distance following the first round.
