Ko off to rousing start at Canadian Women’s Open
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Kiwi Lydia Ko got off to a successful start in her defense of the Canadian Women’s Open title, firing a 5-under 65 to grab a share of the lead in Edmonton, Alberta, on Thursday.
The 16-year-old defending champion is tied for the lead after the first round with American Angela Stanford and Cristel Boeljon of The Netherlands.
“It was a pretty special week last year ... so to kind of have that kind of week again this week would be like a double miracle for myself,” said Ko, of Auckland, New Zealand.
Paula Creamer and Cristie Kerr carded matching 4-under 66s to share fourth, while world No. 1 Park In-bee, Choi Na-yeon, Karine Icher and 22-year-old Canadian Jennifer Kirby, who played alongside Ko, all shot 3-under 67s.
“I felt very comfortable out there and ended up making a few putts, and had a good round,” said Kirby.
Ko was paired with 17-year-old and European Solheim Cup team member Charley Hull (69) and Kirby. She said when everyone in the group is playing well like on Thursday it usually translates into more birdies.
“I started off really well with a birdie, but when I have a birdie on the first hole I haven’t really played that well,” said Ko. “I was kind of nervous that I did make a birdie on the first. I think I played pretty solid today.”
Ko became the youngest winner in LPGA history last year at 15 years and four months when she captured the crown in Vancouver. This season, Ko has played in nine prior LPGA events, including four majors.
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