Overview
- Harry opened at six under to hold a one-shot lead over Germany’s Alexandra Försterling after day one.
- Kelsey Bennett is the best-placed Australian at three under, with Hannah Green at two under and Minjee Lee even par.
- Grace Kim carded a three-over round in tough afternoon winds, and Steph Kyriacou struggled to a nine-over 81 with two quadruple bogeys.
- Local players are attempting to end a 12-year drought since Karrie Webb’s 2014 triumph, with only three Australians ever having won the championship.
- The tournament is being played at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide with a strong home presence of 31 Australian entrants.