Nelly Korda shoots 2-under 70 in first round at Women's PGA Championship

Nelly Korda opened the Women's PGA Championship with a 2-under 70 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. She traded high-fives and autographs with young fans wearing custom USA soccer-style jerseys bearing her name and the number 13. Korda said she noticed the jerseys after a few holes and called the display a cute surprise.

Round summary Korda double-bogeyed the par-4 16th after her tee shot landed in a creek left of the fairway. She said the wind and an overly quick swing contributed to the error on a hole she described as intimidating. A birdie attempt lipped out at the 14th, and her 19-foot putt at the 18th stopped an inch short before she tapped in for par.

Ina Yoon posted a 63 to lead by seven strokes, leaving Korda tied for 19th.

Recent form Korda won the U.S.

Women's Open last month after entering the final round tied for 56th. She closed with a one-stroke victory after a putt on the 18th hole caught the left edge. She leads the LPGA Tour with four wins and three runner-up finishes in eight starts this season. A victory this week would give her enough points to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame.