The Korean Narin An in the lead Naples, Céline Boutier in the right rhythm!

In Naples, Florida, the grand final of the 2024 LPGA Tour season began with a superb 64 signed by South Korean Narin An and an excellent performance from Céline Boutier. World No. 1 Nelly Korda is further away.

Surprise entry into Naples in the grand final of the LPGA Tour : Nelly Kordathe player of the year, the world No. 1, the seven-time winner this season, is behind at the end of the first round. Very late. Eight shots behind the unexpected leader, the South Korean Narin Animpeccable with his 64 (-8) perfectly balanced with four birdies on the outward journey and four others on the return, without the slightest misstep.

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“I putted really well today”summed up the leader, not very talkative at a press conference.

The best almost all started flat out with the exception of the big favorite, who had to settle for par on a rather dull day where she stumbled notably three times on par 4s. Putting was at half mast. She appears beyond 40th place. His compatriots Angel Yin (only 2nd), Marina Alex et Allisen Corpuz are on the podium.

Boutier, the beautiful dynamic

As for Celine Boutiershe entered on the right foot in this CME Group Tour Championship despite a bogey on his second hole. The Frenchwoman's first birdie fell on the 6th hole and it was then a nice demonstration to finally return to the clubhouse with a very solid 67 which places her in 5th place. She shares this place with the Olympic champion and queen of the AIG Women's Open, Lydia Koor even the Swedish Lynn Grant and the Swiss Albane Valenzuela.

The good momentum of the Parisian, recent winner on the Ladies European Tour in China, comes at the right time. She scored her 23rd card in a row under par or under par.

“It took me a few holes to adjust to the windexplained Céline Boutier after her first round. He was the opposite of practice games. I did a good job today. I'm happy with this first round. »

This week is the last chance he has left to secure his first victory of the season on the American circuit. It would be a great time to do it with $4 million for the winner!

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