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Andrea Lee Grabs First-Round Lead at Mizuho Americas Open

Mountain Ridge's slick, contoured greens created a major-style test for players.

Apr 23, 2026; Houston, Texas, United States; Andrea Lee hits a tee shot on the first hole during the first round of The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
American Andrea Lee fired a 66 to grab the lead after the first round of the Mizuho Americas Open
Hannah Green hits off the 17th tee during the first round of the Americas Open. (AP PHOTO)

Overview

  • Andrea Lee, who closed with four birdies in her last five holes Thursday, posted a 6-under 66 to lead by one.
  • Jeeno Thitikul and Lydia Ko opened with 67s to share second place after fast front-nine runs that included an eagle for Thitikul.
  • Only nine players broke 70 as the course demanded precise placement below the hole on fast, sloping greens.
  • Brooke Matthews and Hye-Jin Choi sit at 68, with Matthews falling from a share of the lead after a double bogey on the 18th.
  • The spotlight also fell on big names, with world No. 1 Nelly Korda skipping the event and host Michelle Wie-West returning from retirement with an 82.