Chun In-gee set a blistering pace at the Women’s PGA Championship, hitting an 8-under 64 to equal the lowest opening round in tournament history
Chun hit all 14 fairways and said she passed the time by discussing non-golf topics with caddie Dean Herden
South Korea’s Chun In-gee is alone atop the Women’s PGA Championship following a sensational start.
In fact, no player has ever been further ahead after 18 holes at a women’s major.
Chun breezed to an 8-under 64 on Thursday to take a five-stroke advantage after the first round at Congressional. While most of the field slogged through the day on the wet Blue Course, Chun birdied seven of eight holes during one stretch. She was seven shots ahead when she finished her round and ended up tying a record for the largest 18-hole lead at a major.
In Gee Chun made a remarkable start at the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, shooting an 8-under 64 in the first round to take a five-stroke lead.
Chun’s performance was exceptional, as she birdied seven of eight holes during one stretch. This impressive round tied the record for the largest first-round lead in a women’s major championship.
The tournament was held at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, where Chun’s outstanding play set the stage for the remaining rounds. Her commanding lead demonstrated her skill and composure under pressure.
Chun’s 64 was the lowest score of the day, with only two other players breaking 70. This performance highlighted her dominance and set a high standard for the rest of the field.
As the tournament progressed, Chun maintained her lead, ultimately securing her third major championship victory with a final score of 283, five under par. She finished one stroke ahead of Lexi Thompson and Minjee Lee.
Chun’s victory at the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship added to her impressive career, which includes wins at the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open and the 2016 Evian Championship. Her consistent performance in major tournaments solidified her status as one of the top players in women’s golf.
For a visual recap of Chun’s record-tying first-round performance, you can watch the following video: