Women’s Open 2024: Charley Hull takes one-shot lead after opening round

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Women’s Open 2024: Charley Hull takes one-shot lead after opening round

England’s Charley Hull shot a superb five-under-par 67 to lead the Women’s Open after the opening round at St Andrews.

The 28-year-old hit four birdies on the back nine at at the Old Course and leads by one ******* from ********* Nelly Korda and China’s Ruoning Yin.

Hull is seeking her first major title after finishing runner-up in both the Women’s Open and Women’s US Open last year.

“I’ve been working on my game a lot this year and I feel confident,” Hull told BBC Sport.

“I’m trying to enjoy every minute – it’s not every day you get to play St Andrews so I’m just grateful to be out there, having fun and inspiring young kids.”

Hull shone in a strong group, playing alongside world number one Korda and defending Women’s Open champion Lilia Vu.

The Briton reached the turn at one under after two birdies and a bogey before a sparkling back nine in windy conditions saw her surpass Yin, who had held the lead for much of the day.

“I saw it as a challenge out there and when it’s a challenge, it’s actually really fun,” added Hull.

Yin, who won the 2023 Women’s PGA Championship, made seven birdies but also three bogeys in her four-under 68.

Two-time major winner Korda had five birdies and one bogey.

Vu carded a 69 and is in a group with Andrea Lee, Patty Tavatanakit, Lee Mi-hyang, Mao Saigo and Jenny Shin, two strokes behind Hull.

Hull’s compatriot Georgia Hall hit an eagle at her final ***** to finish on one under, while English ******** Lottie Woad made an even-par 72, containing three birdies and three bogeys.

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