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Ko shoots 60 to lead LPGA Ford Championship

New Zealand's Lydia Ko carded a 12-under par 60 in the first round to hold a one-stroke advantage.

Published Mar 26, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT | WFMZZ

New Zealand's Lydia Ko fired a 12-under par 60 to seize a one-stroke lead over South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo in Thursday's opening round of the LPGA Ford Championship. The low round put Ko atop the leaderboard after 18 holes.