Eleven-time LPGA Tour winner Lexi Thompson, first woman to compete on the PGA Tour since 2018, shoots two-over in Vegas; Beau Hossler leads on nine under; watch Shriners Children’s Open on Sky Sports Golf from 6pm on Friday
Lexi Thompson made a commendable start on her debut appearance at the Shriners Children’s Open.
Lexi Thompson completed her first round on Friday morning with a bogey and a par to finish two-over-par 73 at the PGA Tour’s Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas.
Thompson, the seventh woman to play on the PGA Tour and first to be invited since 2018, resided in a tie for 94th place heading to the second round on Friday at TPC Summerlin.
She was at one-over through 16 holes when play was suspended for the night Thursday due to darkness.
Thompson was unable to sink a 20-foot, 8-inch putt for par on the 17th hole and settled for a bogey when play resumed Friday. She then parred the final hole.
Thompson was one of 12 players who finished their first round before playing the second on Friday.
Lexi Thompson putts on the second green as she gets her round under way
Beau Hossler, still searching for his first PGA Tour win in his 174th start, held a one-stroke lead after the completion of the first round on Friday.
The 28-year-old California native shot a 9-under 62, one stroke ahead of J.T. Poston and Cameron Champ.
