Who is leading the Australian WPGA Championship?

Scotland's Kelsey Macdonald is leading the Australian WPGA Championship after the first round with a score of seven-under-par.

What was Kelsey Macdonald's score in the first round?

Kelsey Macdonald shot a seven-under-par 64, which set a new course record.

Who is in second place at the Australian WPGA Championship?

Hannah Green and Charlotte Heath are tied for second place, one stroke behind the leader.

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Macdonald Smashes Course Record to Lead WPGA

19 Mar

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Summary

Scotland's Kelsey Macdonald leads Australian WPGA Championship after round one.
She set a new course record with a seven-under-par 64.
Macdonald made six birdies and an eagle on the final hole.

Macdonald Smashes Course Record to Lead WPGA

Kelsey Macdonald from Scotland fired a record-breaking round of 64 to lead the Australian WPGA Championship after the opening day. The 35-year-old golfer, who has been playing in Australia for three months, carded seven-under-par.

Macdonald overcame an early bogey on the first hole to secure her lead, finishing with six birdies and an eagle on the 18th. This impressive finish on the back nine, completed in just 29 strokes, put her one shot ahead of the chasing pack.

Joint second are home favourite Hannah Green and England's rookie professional Charlotte Heath. Several other players are closely following, including Meghan MacLaren, who was runner-up in a previous tournament.

Heath, playing in Florida conditions she finds comfortable, also impressed with seven birdies. Macdonald expressed delight at her finish, noting the benefit of training in Australia's warmer climate compared to Scotland's winter.

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