Japanese Golfers Shine at AIG Women's Open, as Woad Faces Challenges
Lottie Woad, after a successful July, faced challenges in the first round of the AIG Women's Open. Japan's Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda led the leaderboard at Royal Porthcawl. While Woad managed a level-par 72, the Japanese players showed dominance. Okayama and Takeda topped with a five-under 67.
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The AIG Women's Open began with Japanese golfers Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda leading the charge at Royal Porthcawl. Lottie Woad, who recently turned professional, struggled despite her strong performance in July that made her a favorite for the tournament.
Okayama concluded the first round with a five-under 67, showing resilience despite an initial bogey. Takeda, recovering from a double-bogey, matched Okayama at the top of the leaderboard, highlighting the dominance of Japanese players.
Among the notable performances, reigning champion Lydia Ko and world number one Nelly Korda failed to capitalize on the calm conditions. Woad faced hurdles but managed to end with a level-par 72, leaving high expectations unmet on the south Wales coast.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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